PRACTICE

Exercise 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently

1 A. concern B. conflict C. convincing D. approach

2. A. debate B. hail C. satnav D.animation
3. A. sitcom B. piracy C. script D. twist
4. A. observant B. surface C. sustain D. concern
5. A. slogan B.episode C. plot D. show

Exercise 2: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

1 A. emission B. alternative C. atomic D. unrealistic

2 A. bulletin B. reality C. depression D. dimension
3 A. Attention B. interesting C. Influence D. Television
4 A.Competition B. intelligent C. automation D. information
5 A. release B. gripping C. mission D. moving

Exercise 3: Choose the correct word form to complete these sentences

1 The architects have made ________ use of glass and transparent plastic.
A. imagine B. imaginative C. imagination D. imaginary

2 Her ______ was kindled by the exciting stories her grandmother told her.
A. imagine B. imaginative C. imagination D. imaginary

3 There is some ________ about what the correct procedure should be.
A. confusion B. confuse C. confused D. confusing

4 She was concerned about the amount of _______ on television.

A. violate B. violently C. violent D. violence

5 She shook the bottle ________ and showered us with champagne.

A. violate B. violently C. violent D. violence

6 She gave a wonderfully_______ performance in the leading role.

A. convince B. convinced C. convincing D. convincingly

7 Computer technology makes it _____ for many people to work from home.
A. possible B. possibly C. possibility D. impossible
8 The frequency of such bad weather is hardly_____ given how far north we are.
A. surprisingly B. surprise C. surprised D. surprising

9 Noise from the factory has reached an _______ level.

A. acceptably B. unacceptable C. acceptance D. accepted

10 We’ve seen widespread ______ of our recycling scheme, which is very pleasing.
A. acceptably B. unacceptable C. acceptance D. accepted

11 The festival is heavily______on sponsorship for its success.

A. dependent B. depend C. independent D. dependence

12 It rained most of the time we were in England, which was pretty ______.
A. disappoint B. disappointing C. disappointed D. disappointment

13 There's something deeply______ about eating vegetables that you have grown yourself.
A. satisfaction B. satisfied C. satisfy D. satisfying

14 Her disappearance has never been ______ explained.

A. satisfaction B. satisfactory C. satisfactorily D. satisfy

15 ______ will pay higher rates to advertise during prime-time entertainment shows.
A. advertise B. advertisers C. advertising D. advertisement

Exercise 4: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition(s).

1 Video games are believed to have negative effects _____ young people.
A. with B. in C. of D. on
2 “Angry Birds” can prevent adults ______ nervousness.
A. from B. to C. on D. at
3 A report says that playing video games can be good _____ children’s education, health and social
skills.
A. onto B. at C. for D. in
4 Thinking ____ three dimensions helps children with artworks and medicine.
A. with B. in C. about D. on
5 Watching television is not inherently bad _____ children.
A. with B. at C. for D. in
6 The Olympic athlete was satisfied ____ her performance.
A. with B. for C. about D. to
7 Jo will help us _____ some of the organization.
A. on B. at C. from D. with
8 I am writing to ask ____ some information about courses.
A. with B. at C. for D. in
9 Have you settled ______ a name for the baby yet?
A. at B. on C. in D. without
10 The children quickly got bored _____ staying indoors.
A. with B. at C. by D. in

Exercise 6: USE OF ENGLISH

* A/ GRAMMAR

1. How____________ money do you have left?

A. many B. much C. a lot D. lots of
2. There aren’t __________ oranges on the table.
A. much B. any C. some D. an
3. There are ___________ people who would like to come to Ed Sheeran’s concert.
A. a lot of B. lots C. a lots of D. much
4. He had _____________ friends in California.
A. a little B. any C. a few D. lots
5. I think I'll have _____ milk before I go to bed.
A. a little B. a few C. a D. many
6. I'm afraid he's had _____ experience as a bartender.
A. a littles B. a few C. little D. few
7. There isn't ____ I can do for you.
A. any B. many C. some D. much
8. How _____ bottles of soda are there in the fridge?
A. any B. much C. some D. many
9. I have ______ respect for Johnny Depp, who has been trying his best to balance his life and his
career.
A. lot of B. lots C. a lots of D. a lot of
10. I'm sorry but there are ____ opportunities in this town.
A. a little B. a few C. little D. fews
11. You ______touch that dog. It looks dangerous!
A. mustn’t B. must C. have to D. needn’t
12. You ______ to feed the cat at least twice a day.
A. must B.need C. have to D. needn’t
13. Judith ______go to school on Saturdays. She has a five-day week.
A. must B.need C. have to D. needn’t
14. She______study harder if she wants to pass the exam.
A. must B.need C. have D. needn’t
15.You______ wear a uniform to the ceremony. It’s not necessary.
A. mustn’t B. must C. have to D. needn’t
16.Passengers ______ speak to the driver when he’s on duty.
A. mustn’t B. must C. have to D. needn’t
17.I ______have got up so early, but it was a sunny day and I was planning a lot.
A. Must B.need C. have to D. needn’t18. It’s very warm outside.
You ______take a coat with you.
A. Must B.need C. have to D. don’t have to
19.Jackie gave me an important letter. I ______forget to post it.
A. mustn’t B.need C. have to D. don’t have to
20. I ______ take orders from you. You're not my boss!
A. mustn’t B.must C. have to D. don’t have to
21. You ______ write 300 lines. 30 will be enough.
A. needn’t B.must C. have to D. don’t have
22. Answers ______ in ink by the candidates
A.must write B.needn’t write C. mustn’t be written D. can’t write
23.You ______ make a mess in the house, or else mom will be very angry.
A. needn’t B.mustn’t C. have to D. don’t have to
24. The flowers ______ in the park. It’s forbidden.
A.must pick B.have to be picked C. needn’t be picked D. mustn’t be picked
25. The concert ______
A.must cancel B.have to cancel C. needn’t be canceled D. mustn’t cancel
26. Gary is very busy with his job. He has ______ time for other things.
A. little B. a lot C. few D. a few
27. Listen carefully. I’m going to give you ______ advice.
A. some B. any C. little D. a few
28. He’s a brilliant student – he ______ work hard to get good marks.
A. mustn’t B. doesn’t have toC. must D. don’t have to
29. You can stay up late, but you ______ make a lot of noise and wake up your sister.
A. mustn’t B. doesn’t have to C. must D. needn’t
30. Meat ______in the refrigerator.
A. must be keep B. must keep C. must be kept D. must keep

* B/ VOCABULARY
1. Shakira, who was born in Columbia, is one of the best pop stars to come from Latin America. She
had an ______childhood.
A. interest B. interesting C. interested D. interestingly
2. Her first album Magia was released in 1991. It wasn’t as______ as she hoped, so she changed
careers for a while and took a part in Colombia’s biggest TV soap opera.
A. success B. succeed C. successful D. successfully
3.________ often show the future. They sometimes include aliens.
A. comedies B. sitcoms
C. game shows D. science fiction films
4. Everyone who attends the meeting will be given the opportunity to ______ their opinions.
A. participate B. cause C. express D. do
5.We'd have made a _____ by now if Jean hadn't been so obstructive.
A. adventure B. decision C. mission D. trick
6. A/An ________ is a type of television program that aims to show how ordinary people behave in
everyday life, or in situations.
A. reality show B. game show C. chat show D. talent show
7. I didn’t expect the movie to be so interesting and so _______! I cried at the end of the film.
A. moving B. violent C. confusing D. hilarious
8. "My Heart Will Go On" serves as the main ____ to James Cameron's blockbuster film Titanic.
A. character B. special effect C. soundtrack D. audience
9. She scanned the job ______ in the paper.
A. alertness B. advertisementsC. scenes D. speakers
10. There are a lot of _____, and most of them are computer generated.
A. cast B. plot C. special effects D. twists
11. The play last week was three-hour long but there were three ________.
A. breaks B. intervals C. rests D. recess
12. At the movie theatre, I would prefer not to sit too near the ________.
A. film B. stage C. screen D. box office
13. The best ________ in the film, I think, is when the prince comes back and takes over his
kingdom.
A. scene B. place C. stage D. act
14. This law governs the publication of novels, short stories, essays and film ________.
A. pieces B. biography C. signatures D. scripts
15. Ly Lan was the only ________ who wrote in praise of that movie.
A. critic B. reviewer C. sculptor D. conductor
16. The new series is praised for its acting and the ________.
A. dressing B. outfits C. attire D. costumes
17. We long to watch the new film by that Japanese ________.
A. critic B. director C. announcer D. playwright
18. Despite our high expectations, we both found it a very ________ film I’m afraid.
A. dull B. popular C. readable D. modern
19. I never read film ________ since I do not trust the critics’ opinions.
A. reviews B. criticism C. articles D. trailers
20. The audience enjoyed the performance so much that they ________ for fifteen minutes.
A. screamed B. handed C. applauded D. booed
21. According to a recent survey, the average British ________ watches television for about 12 hours
a week.
A. audience B. viewer C. observer D. spectator
22. Please note that the next program is ________ for children of all ages.
A. unusual B. unmistakable C. unreasonable D. unsuitable
23. TV advertising in the late afternoon tends to ________ young children.
A. point B. target C. aim D. focus
24. Smoking is ________ prohibited in the theatre.
A. seriously B. exactly C. strictly D. strongly
25. Joe told me a joke today but I didn’t ________ it at all.
A. get B. bring C. fetch D. collect
26. I’ve got a/an ________ for the school play tomorrow. I really hope I get the main part.
A. rehearsal B. practice C. audition D. performance
27. Did you read that ________ of the new Lloyd-Rice musical? It said it was awful.
A. review B. criticism C. report D. summary
28. I’m going to stay in and ________ TV tonight.
A. see B. watch C. look at D. view
29. We really ________ ourselves at the party! Thanks so much for inviting us.
A. entertained B. had fun C. enjoyed D. occupied
30. My sister loves watching TV but I’m not really ____ it: I much prefer reading a book.
A. into B. up to C. in D. out of
Exercise 9: CLOSEST MEANINGS
1.The film is a gripping account of the early days of the revolution.
A.boring B. exciting C. unrealistic D. safe
2. Some parents have totally unrealistic expectations of teachers.
A.impractical B. possible C. usual D. satisfactory
3. If you're unlucky enough to get trapped in a lift, remember not to panic.
A.thoughtful B. inconsiderate C. unfortunate D. scary
4. I don't mean to sound rude, but I have no idea what you're talking about.
A. polite B. courteous C. impolite D. upset
5. Crime fiction is a genre which seems likely to stay with us for many years.
A. plot B. concern C. mission D. category
Exercise 10: OPPOSITE MEANINGS
1.Telomeres are the tiny caps on the ends of chromosomes that protect our DNA from damage during
cell division.
A. dark B. ugly C. huge D. awful
2. In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.
A. smartly B. slowly C. strongly D. speedily
3. She had a rather thoughtful expression on her face.
A. inconsiderate B. considerate C.satisfied D. dissatisfied
4. I wrote him a short letter and received a courteous reply.
A. legal B. rude C. polite D. upset
5. The film was just getting exciting when we had to leave.
A. convincing B. confusing C. scary D. boring
PRACTICE 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 sentences.
1.A. watch B. children C. search D. character
2. A. patient B. unsafe C. satisfy D. station
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 the position of primary stress in each of the following sentences.
3.A. introduction B. situation C. organization D. explanation
4. A. cartoon B. boring C. thriller D. shower
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5.There aren’t _______ people going to traditional markets these days.
A. many B. much C. a lots of D. some
6. Leave early so that you ______ miss the bus.
A. didn’t B. shouldn’t C. won’t D. mustn’t
7. Jenny's engagement ring is enormous! It ______ have cost a fortune.
A. must B. will C. might D. should
8. We _________ rather stay in the room and wait.
A. would B. had C. can D. will
9. _________ of famous dishes in Southern Vietnam are Hu Tieu Nam Vang, Bun Mam, fried rice,
flour cake, and many kinds of puddings.
A. Any B. A C. One D. Some
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

WE'RE HIRING
Come join our team
Team members
 Help us create (10)_______ great shopping experience for our guests
 Help us keep the store looking great, clean and (11)_______
 Assist guests on their Target run
Benefits
 Market competitive pay
 A variety of schedules offered
 10% discount at Target and Target.com + 20% off fruits and veggies, Simply Balanced and C9
merchandise
Interested? Apply online (12)_______ pink.com/careers or in store.

10. A. an B. no article C. the D. a

11. A. organized B. organizer C. organization D. organize
12. A. over B. at C. in D. on

H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Information

As you are likely aware, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed a growing number
of H1N1 flu cases in the U.S.
(13)_______ you have flu symtoms, please contact your health care provider immediately. We
recommend that any staff or faculty member with flu-like symtoms remain home until symtom-free
(no fever for 24 hours). Please contact Human Resources at 617-879-2193 if you, or a member of
your family, (14)_______ for flu. Normal sick leave policies will apply.
Symptoms of H1N1 flu are similar to regular flu and include:
 Sudden fever over 100 degrees
 Cough, sore throat, muscle aches, headache, chills, fatigue, and general weakness.
 These symptoms can range from mild to severe and may cause a worsening or underlying chronic
medical (15)_______.

13. A. Do B. Had C. Were D. Should

14. A. treating B. have treated C. are being treated D. treats
15. A. location B. condition C. position D. situation

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.
16.
a. What I found first was a game called "Playing Unknown Battleground" (also known as PUBG).
It seemed pretty interesting and realistic, but it just didn't convince me because of the game I
found. Yes, you are right. I’m talking about Fortnite.
b. All in all, it's been months since I've been playing Fortnite and I'm planning to be a professional
player and fight against the strongest people all over the world.
c. I remember when I discovered Fortnite, I was very bored, surfing the Internet and started
googling random stuff. Truth be told, I wanted to find an addictive videogame to kill my time
so my search words were something like “MMORPG”, "Addictive pc games you can't stop
playing”, and so on.
d. I just fell in love with it. Firstly, Fortnite graphic effects are inspiring. The cartoon style is very
funny and hilarious. Secondly, the game replayability is fantastic. It is much faster and more
enjoyable than PUBG. Battles or "matches" are really dynamic and when you least expect it,
you are playing a second round and trying to be the last man standing.
A. c-d-b-a B. a-d-b-c C. c-a-d-b D. b-c-d-a
17.
a. Hope to see you soon. Please be encouraged and continue your hard work. Your future’s very
bright. My parents and elder sister have sent lots of love and heartiest congratulations.
b. With lots of love and best wishes.
c. Dear Muskaan, my happiness knew no bounds when I got to know that you have topped your
school and achieved your dream. I felt so pleased that I wish I were there to congratulate you
personally.
d. The result has proved that hard work, determination, and perseverance bring good results. You
were so laborious and passionate about it. I know you were very nervous too, but I was always very
confident that you would come out with flying colors. I apologize that I couldn’t even attend the
celebration party despite my wishes.
e. Yours lovingly,
A. c-d-a-b-e B. c-a-b-d-e C. a-d-c-b-e D. a-b-d-c-e
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.
Cartoon films have very few limits. If you can draw something, you can (24) ________ it move
on the cinema screen. The use of new ideas and advanced computer programs means that cartoons are
becoming exciting again for people of (25) ________ ages. By the end of the 1970s, the cinema
world had decided that cartoons were only for children. But soon (26) ________, one or two directors
had some original new ideas. They proved that it was possible to make films in which both adults and
children could share the fun. However, not (27) ________ cartoon film was successful. The Black
Cauldron, for example, failed, mainly because it was too frightening for children and too childish for
adults. Directors learn from this (28) ________, and the film companies began to make large amounts
of money again.
24.A.get B.cause C.wish D.make
25. A.more B.other C.all D.these
26. A.afterwards B.later C.next D.then
27. A.every B.both C.any D.each
28. A.damage B.crime C.mistake D.foul

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.
Sofia Coppola was born in New York, USA, in 1971 and appeared in her first film, The
Godfather, in 1972. (She played the part of a baby boy!) As she grew older, she appeared in several
other films. However, she was never very successful as an actress, and in 1990 she received two joke
awards called ‘Razzies’, one for Worst New Star and one for Worst Supportin Actress.
Today, Sofia is betterg-known (and more successful) as a director. She wrote and directed a
short film in 1998 and made her first full-length film, The Virgin Suicides, in 1999. That year, she
won an MTV Movie Award for Best New Film-maker. In 2003, she wrote and directed her most
successful film, Lost In Translation, and won an Academy Award for the script.
Sofia grew up surrounded by people from the film industry because she is the daughter of the
famous film director, Francis Ford Coppola. She is also the cousin of actor Nicolas Cage. In 1999,
she married film director Spike Jonze but the marriage ended in 2003. Many people in Hollywood
believes she is now in a relationship with Quentin Tarantino - another famous director.
29. As an actress, Sofia’s first part was _____.
A. as a boy B. as a young girl in The Godfather
C. in the worst film of 1990 D. as a young woman
30. She received two ‘Razzies’ because _____.
A. she was in several films B. she wasn’t a very good actress
C. she was very young D. she was a new star
31. ‘The Virgin Suicides’ was the name of Sofia’s _____.
A. first film B. first full-length film
C. short film D. most successful film
32. She won an Academy Award as _____.
A. a writer B. an actress C. a director D. a joke
33. Two members of Sofia’s family are big names in the film industry: her _____
A. father and daughter B. brother and sister
C. husband and mother D. father and cousin

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.
THE LOST WORLD
The Lost World is a sequel to the movie Jurassic Park which was one of the highest grossing
movies ever made. Both movies were directed by Steven Spielberg, who decided to make another
dinosaur movie by popular demand since Jurassic Park was so successful. Spielberg is well-known
for directing and producing crowd-pleasing blockbusters. One reason for the success of these
dinosaur movies is the compelling idea of a lost world where there are still dinosaurs alive today
which is attractive to modern people.
 Visitors to the dinosaur park, located on a small island, think that the place is great at first. That
is until the dinosaurs become upset and there’s a lot of screaming and running when the prehistoric
beasts attack. The difference between The Lost World and Jurassic Park is that there is more human
drama in The Lost World. There are two different groups in the park who are opposed to each other.
One group is a bunch of hunters who want to steal some of the dinosaurs in order to get a lot of
money. The other group are dinosaur advocates who want to protect the beasts from outsiders.
Unfortunately, the hunters upset the dinosaurs who cannot tell who is trying to help them, and who is
trying to hurt them.
The Lost World has even more dinosaurs, and more special effects than Jurassic Park. It also has
more to the story than just a lot of frightened people running away from dinosaurs. Though it was
expensive to make the movie because of all the special effects, it made up for the costs to make it the
first week it was shown because of its success.
34. Spielberg wanted to make another dinosaur movie because…
A. he wanted more people to know about dinosaurs.
B. the previous part became so common.
C. the cast of the previous part asked him to do so.
D. he aimed to earn double from the tickets.
35. Which of the following statements is TRUE about The Lost World?
A. Its sequel is Jurassic Park.
B. Its script is written by Steven Spielberg.
C. It has the same cast with the previous part.
D. Its director is the same as its previous part’s.
36. According to the passage, dinosaur movies by Steven Spielberg attract modern people
because
A. the ideas are original. B. the plots are unpredictable.
C. the soundtracks are beautiful. D. the cast are first-rate actors and actresses.
37. The word ‘beasts’ refers to
A. visitors to the park B. dinosaurs
B. C. wild animals in the park D. hunters
38. Compared to Jurassic Park, The Lost World…
A. has fewer scenes of prehistoric animals.
B. conveys more messages about natural environment.
C. puts more emphasis on human activity.
D. has less violent scenes.
39. The underlined word “advocates” in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by
A. adventurers B. poachers C. supporters D. researchers
40. According to the passage, which of the following is not TRUE about the special effects in The
Lost World?
A. There are more special effects in The Lost World.
B. The special effects made the production cost more efficient.
C. The high cost of these special effects was compensated by the movie’s success.
D. These effects seemed fake and not welcomed by a huge number of viewers.

-PRACTICE 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 sentences.
1.A. violent B. exciting C. tidy D. imaginative
2. A. genre B. slogan C. gripping D. against
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 the position of primary stress in each of the following sentences.
3.A. gripping B. scary C. funny D. polite
4. A. considerate B. spectacular C. animation D. impossible

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. I want to buy ____________ oranges, but there aren’t ___________ in the fruit section.
A. a little / any B. a few / some C. a few / any D. some / no
6. Could I have ________ soup, please?
A. any B. some C. a few D. an
7. Susie will ________ wait in line like everyone else.
A. must B. have to C. has to D. need
8. We ________ forget to take the pork out of the freezer.
A. have to not B. must C. mustn’t D. ought to
9. You’ve been traveling all day. You ___ be very tired.
A. must B. can’t C. might D. shouldn’t

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

ARE YOU READY TO BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL UN VOLUNTEER?

* The minimum age to serve as an international UN Volunteer is 18 years old.

* You can contribute your time, skills and knowledge through volunteering with the UN. This is
(10)_______ opportunity to create a positive impact and be a (11)_______ force for achieving
peace and development. Make a difference to the lives of many!
* The registration process follows a few simple steps, all of which (12)_______ before you can
apply for onsite or online volunteering assignments.
* In order to apply for assignments, candidates need to register in our Global Talent Pool.

10. A. an B. ϴ (no article) C. a D. the

11. A. significant B. signify C. signification D. signicantly
12. A. be completed B. must be complete C. must complete D. must be completed

JOB - MARKETING STAFF

REQUIREMENTS:
* Experienced in marketing, communications or related fields.
* Knowledge of current marketing trends, techniques and best practices.
* Ability (13)_______ develop and (14)_______ marketing plans and strategies
APPLY NOW
(15)_______ you be ready, please send us at email address: [email protected]

13. A. to B. from C. of D. at
14. A. implement B. impair C. import D. impoverish
15. A. Do B. Should C. If only D. Were
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.
16.
a. Although they were fun and energetic , the audiences became bored with seeing the same
situations.
b. During the First World War, at a time when there was lots of hatred in the world, one man did
more than anyone else to spread happines.
c. Chaplin created the character of the little tramp and people sympathised with this poor man. Up
until then, film comedies had been noisy and very fast.
d. That man was the comedian, Charlie Chaplin. Audiences around the world watched his films and
each new one caused a lot of excitement.
A. a-b-c-d B. a-d-b-c C. b-c-a-d D. b-d-c-a
17.
a. Thank you for giving us the best gift. I would love to come and visit you one day in the North Pole!
b. I have been writing to you every year since I was 4, and I want you to know that I have tried to be
very good this year.
c. Dear Santa,
My name is Windy and I am 16 years old.
d. This year for Christmas I just want my family to be healthy and happy.
e. I made my mommy, daddy, and sister feel better when they were sick and I also studied harder to
have better results.
f. And I wish you a very merry Christmas!
Love, Windy.
A. c-e-a-d-b-f B. c-a-d-e-b-f C. c-b-e-d-a-f D. c-b-d-a-f-e
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.
Television is one of man's most important (24) _________of communication. It brings (25)
__________ and sounds from around the world into millions of homes. A person with a television set
can sit in his house and watch the President make a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see a
war being fought and watch statesmen try to (26) _______ peace. (27) ________ television, home
viewers can see and learn about people, places, and things in faraway lands. TV even takes viewers
out of this world. It brings them coverage of America's astronauts as the astronauts explore outer
space. In addition to all these things, television brings its viewers a steady stream of programmes that
are designed to entertain. In fact, TV provides many more entertaining programmes than any other
kind. The programmes include action-packed dramas, light comedies, sporting (28) ___________,
and motion pictures.
24. A. ways B. aspects C. kinds D. means
25. A. voices B. portraits C. pictures D. films
26. A. bring about B. bring round C. make out D. move around
27. A. In B. Because of C. At D. Through
28. A. programs B. channels C. events D. teams

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.
The BAFTAS or the Oscars?
Do you know anything about the BAFTA awards? It’s not surprising if you don’t, because
many people see the awards as just a practice for the Oscars. However, BAFTA (British Academy of
Film and Television) started in 1947 and their award ceremony was first held in 1948. The awards
were not shown on television until 1967, but since then more and more people have started to watch.
In 2011 the viewing figures were up to 5.3 million, and the awards are now a well-known event in the
film industry calendar.
The BAFTA awards ceremony celebrates the best of film and television every year. Although it
has some special categories just for British films, it also awards prizes to many foreign films and
programmes (usually American). When the award ceremony began in 1948, there was just one
category and one prize - for best film. Nowadays there are over 25 award categories, including
awards for current affairs programmes and sports programmes, as well as the usual awards for best
actor and actress.
Awards are usually presented by actors or actresses, but in the past, members of the British
royal family have also presented them. The prize is a golden mask statue. One of the eyes in the mask
is missing, which makes it look quite strange. The BAFTA awards ceremony used to happen in April
or March, but in 2002 they changed the date to February to make sure that the ceremony came before
the Oscars. The Oscars now often nominate the same films, actors and actresses for prizes (even
though the same actors and actresses don’t always win). This happens so often that the BAFTAs are
now seen as a good way to predict Oscar nominations. So if you are interested in the Oscars, it is
worth watching the BAFTAs first.

29. The BAFTA awards started in _____.

A. 1947 B. 1948 C. 1967 D. 2002

30. The BAFTA awards honour _____.

A. international television and drama B. mostly foreign productions
C. only the British film industry D. only a few categories

31. The BAFTA award prize _____.

A. is a statue of the Royal family
B. is a different design every year
C. is made out of gold
D. is always presented by an actor or actress

32. BAFTA changed the date of the awards ceremony _____.

A. to be closer to the Oscars ceremony
B. to be earlier than the Oscars ceremony
C. to the same month as the Oscars
D. to come later in the year than the Oscars

33. Watching the BAFTAs is a good way _____.

A. to avoid watching the Oscars
B. to see who will win an Oscar
C. to see who will present the Oscars
D. to see who might be nominated for an Oscar

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.
LEISURE QUEENS
British women have more free time than those in Europe says a recent survey and they spend
most of it in front of the TV. The average woman in Britain spends five and a half hours relaxing
each day according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
 As many career women in Britain have to bring up children and also have to hold down a job,
this figure is surprising.
According to the report British women at home spend much of their leisure time watching TV,
more than two hours each day. Conversely, they spend just under 20 minutes each day on sport;
but apart from the rare gym rat an overwhelming majority probably do nothing.
Oddly, the report classified child care as ‘unpaid work’. However, many mothers with a career
would disagree and say that it should be classified as ‘leisure time’. Therefore, women at home
actually have longer than five and a half hours of leisure.
British women who stay at home and are glued to the TV each day, are wasting a colossal
amount of time and their own talent. It might be better for them to do something more useful like
reading a book, joining volunteer activities, going to a museum, working in the garden, or
learning to play musical instruments.
In addition, Britain’s children are not doing well in educational achievement tables and obesity
among young people is on the rise. By watching so much TV this survey suggests that British
housewives are not setting the best example for their children.

34. A recent survey has found that British women_______

A. have more leisure time than other women all over the world.
B. have more free time than those in Europe.
C. like to work overnight and don’t care about their family.
C. watch TV and don’t have children.
35. The OECD has found that British women spend_______
A. more than five hours at leisure. B. less than give hours enjoying the free time.
C. around half the day watching TV. D. the whole day doing nothing.
36. According to the article, women in Britain___________
A. watch TV more than doing anything else. B. watch TV for nearly half their leisure time.
C. watch TV for a few minutes each day. D. watch TV mostly in the evening.
37. The writer states that___________
A. British women go to the gym regularly.
B. British women work out like rats in the gym
C. British women don’t spend much time in the gym.
D. British women find the cost of gym membership unaffordable.
38. How does the OECD classify child care?
A. It is a hobby B. It is a leisure C. It is unpaid work D. It is an obligation
39. What does the writer think about spending a lot of time watching TV?
A. It is educational and stimulating activity.
B. It is important to bond the members in a family.
C. It is something that should be done over a long time period.
D. It is unproductive and useless.
40. The underlined word “colossal” in the 3rd paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. surprising B. considerate C. massive D. unacceptable
Exercise 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
1. A. thriller B. weather C. Thursday D. monthly
2. A. fear B. earth C. clear D. near
3. A. mystery B. rely C. recycle D. crying
4. A. witnessed B. reduced C. exploded D. escaped
5. A. hailstones B. gases C. comparisons D. shines
Exercise 2: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.
1. A. episode B. prohibit C. legible D. positive
2. A. thirsty B. problem C. special D. express
3. A. thunder B. raindrop C. foggy D. pollute
4. A. snowflake B. frostbite C. shower D. compare
5. A. extremely B. thunderstorm C. eruption D. emergency
Exercise 3: Choose the correct word form to complete these sentences
1. Athletes from every corner of the ________competed in the Games.
A. globe B. global C. globalize D. globalization
2. We need to start thinking ________.
A. globe B. global C. globally D. globalization
3. Optimists say ________ means more cultural choices for everyone.
A. globe B. global C. globalize D. globalization
4. We must take action to cut vehicle________.
A. emit B. emissions C. emitting D. emitted
5. The machine ________ a high-pitched sound when you press the button.
A. emits B. emissions C. emitting D. emitted
6. The drought has had ________consequences.
A. devastating B. devastated C. devastate D. devastation
7. The cost of the devastation could run to £6 million.
A. devastating B. devastated C. devastate D. devastation
8. Some parts of the world seem to be experiencing ________changes.
A. climate B. climatic C. climactic D. climatically
9. The documents ________survived the fire.
A. fortunate B. fortunately C. fortune D. unfortunately
10. She inherited a share of the family ________.
A. fortunate B. fortunately C. fortune D. unfortunately
11. New ways to treat arthritis may provide an ________ to painkillers.
A. alter B. alternative C. alternatives D. alternation
12. Against all ________, she was enjoying herself.
A. expect B. expectations C. expecting D. expectedly
13. She was ________ but still breathing when the ambulance arrived.
A. conscious B. unconscious C. consciousness D. consciously
14. It was a cold and ________ morning.
A. frost B. frosty C. frostily D. frosted
15. The door opened and an icy blast of wind swept through the room.
A. ice B. icy C. ices D. icily
Exercise 4: Choose the correct prepositions to complete these sentences
1. When my husband lost his job he was brave and carried ________ as if everything was okay.
A. on B. in C. of D. at
2. They are running up the engine to see if the plane is ready to take ________.
A. on B. in C. off D. at
3. Millions of workers died ________ starvation, disease, and exhaustion during the building of the
Great Wall of China.
A. on B. in C. of D. at
4. Not far from the mill there was an old house, with many trees growing close ________ it.
A. on B. in C. to D. at
5. Soldiers who die ________ their country have made the supreme sacrifice.
A. for B. in C. off D. at
6. He was born ________ 10 June 1990.
A. on B. in C. off D. at
7. My daughter isn’t keen ________ video games.
A. on B. in C. off D. at
8. When my sister was young, she wasn’t interested ________ sport.
A. on B. in C. in D. at
9. Helen isn’t a big fan ________ horror film.
A. on B. of C. with D. at
10. He’s addicted ________ coffee and cannot do anything in the morning until he’s had some.
A. on B. in C. to D. at
Exercise 6: USE OF ENGLISH
1. I’m scared of __________ because of the loud noise.
A. showers B. rain C. thunder D. storm
2. In the winter, people love watching _____ fall. It’s amazing that each one is different.
A. showers B. winds C. snowflakes D. raindrops
3. I don’t mind wet weather because I like watching __________ run down the window.
A. floods B. snowflakes C. clouds D. raindrops
4. It was a __________ night with rain and very strong winds. I didn’t sleep at all.
A. cloudy B. windy C. sunny D. stormy
5. The pavements are very __________ so be careful not to slip.
A. frosty B. snowy C. icy D. misty
6. Although Ewa had ___________ on her ears and legs, she competed in the World Championships
a few days later.
A. frostbite B. fire C. thunder storm D. tornado
7. The __________ of a volcano can cause a tsunami.
A. eruption B. thunderstorm C. cloud D. shower
8. Scientists’ _________ is that climate change will get worse in ten years.
A. championship B. prediction C. survival D. solution
9. The fire caused the _________ of an old theatre.
A. destroy B. destructive C. destruction D. destructively
10. We must give some animals _________ so they can survive.
A. protection B. comparison C. explosion D. devastation
11. It was quite scary. But then the storm passed and there was bright ________.
A. sunshine B. thunderstorm C. rain D. ice
12. There were ________ of lightning and loud claps of thunder. It was quite scary.
A. wind B. storm C. flashes D. frost
13. Britain is experiencing a ________ at the moment. It’s unusually hot and it hasn’t rained for
several weeks.
A. lightning B. thunderstorm C. heatwave D. climate
14. It’s not going to rain much, but there might be the occasional ________.
A. shower B. chimney C. rainforest D. rainfall
15. Be careful when you speak to him. The young boy is very sensitive by _______.
A. character B. reaction C. spirit D. nature
16. The _______ of the island have voted to become independent.
A. inhabitants B. occupants C. public D. tenants
17. Many people find it difficult to _______ between Taiwanese and Cantonese.
A. compare B. distinguish C. extinguish D. differ
18. There’s no need to rush. Take your _______ before you give me your answer.
A. thoughts B. minute C. moments D. time
19. There hasn't been a _______ earthquake in this area for hundreds of years.
A. principal B. key C. chief D. major
20. The average _______ of electricity per household has increased dramatically over the years.
A. consume B. consuming C. consumption D. consumerism
21. People are worried about the _______ caused by the new factories near the river.
A. toxic B. exhausts C. pollution D. smokes
22. Many people are interested in watching _______.
A. wildlife B. wilds C. wilderness D. wildly
23. In May 2003, a disastrous typhoon _______ Central Vietnam.
A. broke B. hit C. beat D. blew
24. Nobody knows what kind of plants you can find at the _______ of the ocean.
A. bed B. end C. bottom D. deep
25. Customs and traditions in the US are _______ to those in Canada.
A. similar B. as well as C. common D. like
26. This old aeroplane has been in _______ now for over 40 years.
A. use B. order C. work D. control
27. The weather forecast tells us that rain is _______ tomorrow.
A. improbably B. unusually C. uncertainly D. unlikely
28. The zoologist spent a few weeks _______ the behaviour of the new-born animals.
A. seeing B. looking C. observing D. noticing
29. Many parents believe that society begins to _______ an impact on children's development.
A. have B. lay C. set D. bring
30. Carbon emissions have badly _______ the atmosphere.
A. upset B. effected C. affected D. disturbed
31. If too many species ________ out, it will upset the ecosystem.
A. disappear B. die C. go D. extinct
32. Our teacher told us that if we don't ________ the environment, our grandchildren may not even
be able to carry on living.
A. look into B. look out for C. look after D. look for
33. If you want to be healthy, you should ________ your bad habits in your lifestyles.
A. give up B. call off C. break down D. get over
34. It was raining, so we ________ and played computer games.
A. broke down B. stayed in C. went out D. got up
35. My dad’s car ________on the way to work, so he was very late yesterday.
A. cut down B. carried on C. came up with D. broke down
36. Shall I stop, or do you want me to ________.
A. give off B. carry on C. put off D. die out
37. ‘What are you doing tonight?’ - ‘I will ________for a walk.
A. pour out B. take care C. look after D. go out
38. Jack usually ________ before his alarm clock rings.
A. close down B. wakes up C. keeps away D. uses up
39. We had to _________ in the meeting because there weren’t enough chairs.
A. stand up B. take off C. come up with D. carry on
40. Sadly, the ________ of many species in the wild is already in doubt.
A. survive B. surviving C. survival D. survivor
41. If we continue to ____ the world’s resources at this rate, there will soon be none left.
A. finish B. use up C. damage D. throw away
42. A boat is _________ than a plane.
A. slower B. slowest C. more slow D. more slower
43. My new sofa is _________ than the old one.
A. more comfortable B. comfortably C. most comfortable D. comfortable
44. My sister dances _________ than me.
A. good B. well C. better D. more good
45. My bedroom is _________ room in my house.
A. tidier than B. the tidiest C. the most tidy D. more tidier
46. This road is _________ than that road.
A. narrower B. narrow C. the most narrow D. more narrower
47. He drives _________ his brother.
A. more careful than B. more carefully
C. more carefully than D. as careful as
48. Her office is _________ away than mine.
A. father B. more far C. farther D. farer
49. Tom is _________ than David.
A. the most handsome B. the more handsome C. more handsome D. handsome
50. He did the test _________ I did.
A. as bad as B. more bad than C. more badly than D. worse than
51. They are _________ young _________ drive the car.
A. so / that B. enough / to C. not only / but also D. too / to
52. Most of the pupils are_________ to pass the examination.
A. enough good B. good enough C. too good D. very good
53. Sasha is the____________ student in my class.
A. taller than B. much taller C. tallest D. so tall
54. The oceans contain some of the __________ of living creatures.
A. strangest B. so stranger C. stranger than D. as strange
55. He is ___________ his father when he is behind the wheel.
A. careful B. as careful as C. so careful D. more careful
56. Commercial centers are_____________ they were many years ago.
A. more popular than B. as popular than C. as popular to D. popular than
57. Computers are considered____________ tool today.
A. the modern than B. mordernest C. a modern D. the most modern
58. Malaysia is ______________ than Canada.
A. much hotter B. further hotter C. more hotter D. much hot
59. My Tho is ____ from Ho Chi Minh City than Bien Hoa is.
A. farer B. more far C. farther D. much far
60. Shakira is a _____ singer______ Milo.
A. better- to B. gooder- than C. much- good D. better- than
Exercise 9: CLOSEST MEANINGS
1. Motor vehicles are prohibited from driving in the town centre.
A. allowed B. suggested C. direct D. banned
2. The new teaching methods encourage children to think for themselves.
A. predict B. inspire C. help D. tease
3. I think these sales forecasts are unrealistic, considering how slow sales are at present.
A. spectacular B. compulsory C. impractical D. acceptable
4. My father gave up smoking two years ago.
A. liked B. continued C. stopped D. enjoyed
5. He'll finish up dead if he carries on drinking like that!
A. continues B. stops C. delays D. thinks

Exercise 10: OPPOSITE MEANINGS

1. Many people assume that video games have a negative effect on young people.
A. rude B. positive C. certain D. unrealistic
2. I just stumbled upon this film while browsing the Net, but it was absolutely gripping. I spent the
whole afternoon watching it.
A. exciting B. interesting C. boring D. fascinating
3. The typhoon devastated a large section of the east coast.
A built B. demolish C. destroy D. wreck
4. One way to protect our environment from pollution is to reduce wasteful consumption.
A. costly B. excessive C. safe D. economical
5. Renewable sources of energy such as wind and solar power.
A. Non-renewable B. No-renewable C. Alternative D. Infinite

PRACTICE TEST 1
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. damage B. escape C. combat D. magnitude
Question 2. A. lightning B. windy C. icy D. climate
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. frosty B. rainbow C. sunshine D. pollute
Question 4. A. emission B. hurricane C. destructive D. recycle
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. I______from him since he disappeared two years ago.
A. hadn't heard B. haven't heard C. didn't hear D. will not hear
Question 6. There is nothing _______ travelling abroad.
A. more interesting than B. more interesting as
C. as interesting than D. the most interesting than
Question 7. The trip to Thailand was _______ experience in my life.
A. the better B. the good C. the best D. best
Question 8. They were late for work because their car _______ down.
A. got B. put C. cut D. broke
Question 9. Boy! _______ away all your toys and go to bed right now.
A. Come B. Lie C. Put D. Sit
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.
Go EcoTourism: Adventure with Purpose! 🌍
 Explore, conserve, and make a (10) ____________ with Go EcoTourism!
 Immerse yourself (11) _______ nature, support local communities, and leave a positive impact.
 Booking at GoEcoTourism.com or calling 1-800-GO-GREEN connects you to (12) ________ eco-
friendly adventure.
 Join us today for a purposeful travel experience!

Question 10. A. difference B. different C. differently D. differ

Question 11. A. at B. in C. on D. for
Question 12. A. Ø B. the C. a D. an

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13 A. making B . to make C. made D. makes
14 A. advance B. deteriorate C. extends D. brightens
15 A. If B. Provided that C. While D. So long as

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 13. a- One day, I bought a long plastic snake and put it next to my sister on
her bed.
b- When I was young, my sister looked after me as our parents worked abroad.
c- I used to think of playing a prank on my sister as she was always shouting at me.
d- She cried a lot, so I had to apologise to her and promised never to prank on her.
e- At midnight, she suddenly screamed when she touched something long and soft.
A. a-b-c-d-e B. e-d-c-b-a C. b-c-a-e-d D. d-e-a-c-b
Question 14. a- Besides, I must get up sooner so that I can have breakfast before going to the train
station.
b- Dear sister, I hope you are OK and will succeed in your job.
c- Also, life is hard, which reminds me the days in Viet Nam when you prepared everything for
me.
d- Lots of love.
e- Firstly, I’m sorry that I wake you up at 6 A.M because it is 4 A.M in Ibaraki, Japan now.
A. a-b-c-d-e B. e-d-c-b-a C. b-e-a-c-d D. d-c-a-e-b

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 form 24 to 28.
GLOBAL WARMING - FACT FILE
Earth is the only planet in our galaxy that can support life. Scientists (24) _________ that Earth is
home to about 300,000 plant species, over 600,000 species of fungi, and about ten million animal
species. Guess you could say we’re the life of the party. [...]
Earth spins around a tilted axis or an (25) _________ line that runs through the planet from the
South Pole to the North Pole. If the planet were angled any differently, or if Earth were even just a
little closer to or (26) _________ from the sun, temperatures would shift drastically. And that would
make life here (27) _________.
About 95 percent of the Earth’s oceans (which make up more than 70 percent of the planet)
remain unexplored. Scientists estimate almost a million undiscovered species could live in these
unseen seas. Some lands, like parts of the rain forests in New Guinea, are also uncharted. This means
that many things on Earth have yet to be (28) _________.
(Adapted from https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/)
Question 15. A. predicate B. predict C. anticipate D. estimate
Question 16. A. imaginary B. imaginative C. imaginableD. unimaginable
Question 17. A. farer B. farthest C. farther D. far
Question 18. A. impolite B. impossible C. important D. imminent
Question 19. A. undiscovered B. covered C. uncovered D. discovered

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.
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become
extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the
jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they
will become extinct. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will
have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always
interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is
contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other
endangered species, are valuable parts of the world's ecosystem. International laws protecting these
animals must be enacted to ensure their survival - and the survival of our planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some
countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal
reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and
they often must also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in
equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is
an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by
itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed.
Question 20. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Problems with industrialization B. The Bengal tiger
C. International boycott D. Endangered species
Question 21. The word "callousness" in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. indirectnessB. independence C. incompetence D. insensitivity
Question 22. The previous passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast.
A. specific and general information B. a comparison and a contrast
C. a problem and a solution D. a statement and an illustration
Question 23. What does the word "this" in paragraph 1 refer to in the passage?
A.Interest in material gain
B.Killing animals for personal gratification
C.Bengal tigers
D.The decrease in the Bengal tiger population
Question 24. Which of the following best describes the author's attitude?
A. forgiving B. surprised C. vindictive D. concerned
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.
CARBON FOOTPRINTS
Humans are doing a lot of damage to the Earth. Our lifestyles rely on certain technologies. And many
of these technologies require power. The sources of that power emit greenhouse gases. These gases
pollute the air. Polluting the air has serious implications. For one thing, it’s not healthy to breathe
polluted air. In addition, greenhouse gases cause the Earth’s temperature to rise. This causes changes
in the climate. Climate change is responsible for extreme weather like floods, droughts, and storms.
Sometimes the problem seems overwhelming. Individuals wonder what they can do. One to grasp the
subject is through the idea of a carbon footprint. This is the amount of greenhouse gases we are each
responsible for. So, instead of feeling overwhelmed by the enormity of the problem, we can do
something. We can reduce our carbon footprint.
How can we change our lifestyles to minimize our carbon footprints? First, we can assess our current
level of consumption. Then, we can explore ways to reduce it. If we have to drive, we can set a limit
to how much we drive. Then, we may not exceed this limit. But what if we do exceed it?
The other positive thing we can do is offset our carbon footprint. This means doing positive things for
the Earth to counter the negative things we do. For example, we can plant trees. Trees filter the air
and also serve as an energy source.
Question 1. The underlined word “this” in the passage refers to
A. increased temperature B. greenhouse gases
C. humans’ lifestyles D. technologies
Question 2. Which of the following was mentioned as a result of greenhouse gases?
A. Health problems B. Increased UV rays
C. High unemployment rate D. Disturbed food chain
Question 3. The word “current” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. flow B. present C. alternative D. renewable
Question 4. According to the passage, what can people do to reduce their carbon footprint if they
can’t change their lifestyles?
A. to volunteer to work for some environmental organisations
B. to assess their level of consumption
C. to offset their footprint by doing something positive
D. to make use of more technology in their work
Question 5. Planting trees can help offset our carbon footprint because
A. trees help to prevent floods.
B. trees are home to birds and small mammals.
C. trees are capable of adjusting extreme weather.
D. trees provide us with more clean air.
Question 6. According to the passage, we should NOT
A. drive too much B. plant trees
C. change our lifestyles D. find ways to reduce carbon footprints
Question 7. It can be inferred from the passage that
A. modern technologies do harm to the environment.
B. carbon footprints will be reduced if we stop driving.
C. it seems to be unlikely to reduce carbon footprints.
D. climate change leads to the rise in the earth’s temperature.
PRACTICE TEST 2
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. snowflake B. Hail C. blizzard D. take
Question 2. A. hurricane B. thunder C. tsunami D. destructive

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. participate B. academic C. recommend D. paramedic
Question 4. A. chemistry B. performer C. necessary D. benefit

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. We______for going home when it began to rain.
A. were preparing B. are preparing C. will be preparing D. have prepared
Question 6. The problem seems ______ than before when you talk more about it.
A. worse B. worst C. the worst D. the worse
Question 7. They advised me ________ a raincoat.
A. wear B. to wear C. wearing D. wore
Question 8. Do you know what CFC stands _______?
A. in B. for C. down D. up
Question 9. The neighbours had put the fire _______ before the firemen arrived.
A. up B. out C. in D. down

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

THINK DIFFERENT and BE ALERT!

You are four (10)____ more likely to have

It’s hard to (11)____ on
a road accident when you’re on
two (12)____ things
a mobile phone.
at the same time.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE TEAM BUILDING EVENT
The school Young Pioneer Manager would like to announce
+ All pioneers are (13)______ present by 5:30 on Dec 29.
+ No mobile devices. Just (14)______ the organization’s uniform.
+ Parents (15)_______ the Manager at 0356.211.439 for further information.

Question 10. A. chances B. opportunities C. cases D. times

Question 11. A. depend B. rely C. concentrate D. deny
Question 12. A. distinctive B. different C. distinguish D. differentiate

Question 13. A. required to be B. had to be C. due to D. going to

Question 14. A. put off B. put on C. put out D. put in
Question 15. A. email B. telegraph C. contact D. relate

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. Additionally, it fosters an environment where individuals can contribute their special
abilities and experiences.
b. Moreover, this equality not only brings harmony to society but also lets people use a variety of
skills and viewpoints from both men and women.
c. In conclusion, promoting gender equality is essential for creating a just and thriving community.
d. Gender equality is vital because it ensures fairness for everyone.
e. Firstly, it gives both men and women equal chances in various opportunities.
A. d- e- c- a– b B. e- a- b- c- d C. d - e - b - a – c D. e- b- a- c- d

Question 17. a. On the one hand, people have raised their concerns for this issue through mass media
such as television and online website. Moreover, there are some programs caring about climate,
including new solutions and worldwide improvement. For example, it is easy for people to find some
ideas to reduce rubbish which has been going to the ocean every year. People have been having
positive effects on the surroundings by reducing gas emissions to the lowest point.
b. In conclusion, I think that people are having various ways to care for climate with supports of
media and education.
c. In recent decades, some people believe that global warming haven’t been taken seriously enough.
However, I totally disagree with this statement and will give some ideas as below.
d. On the other hand, climatic issues have become a big concern in education of not only schools but
also companies. For instance, schools require their students to plant trees everyday which can
passively educate children to care for the green planet. Moreover, some companies, especially the big
ones organize competitions related to actions such as reusing products or selling old clothes to protect
the Earth through their simple daily activities. As a result, people apparently have better ideas for
setting.
A. a-d-b-c B. c-b-d-a C. c-a-d-b D. b-a-c-d
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 18 to 23.
The environment encompasses the complex interplay of living organisms and their surroundings,
encompassing both the natural and (18)______. It is a delicate balance (19)______, providing
essential services such as clean air, water, and fertile soil that sustain life. The health of the
environment (20)______, as it influences climate patterns, biodiversity, and the availability of
resources. Unfortunately, human activities, such as industrialization, deforestation, and pollution,
have led to widespread environmental degradation. This degradation poses significant threats to
biodiversity, accelerates climate change, and jeopardizes the sustainability of our planet. (21)______
and restoring the environment, global efforts are underway (22)______ sustainable practices,
conserve natural resources, and mitigate the impacts of human activities. (23)___ ___ with
individuals, communities, and nations alike to adopt environmentally conscious behaviors and
policies to safeguard the health and resilience of our shared home.
Question 18. A. built elements of our planet
B. build elements of our planet
C. building elements of our planet
D. elements of our planet are built
Question 19. A. which ecosystems thrive
B. ecosystems thrive
C. where ecosystems thrive
D. ecosystems thrive in which
Question 20. A.is complicatedly linked to human well-being
B. complicatedly links to human well-being
C. human well-being complicatedly links to
D. human well-being is complicatedly linked to
Question 21. A. To recognize the urgency of preserving
B. Recognizing the urgency of preserving
C. Recognize the urgency of preserving
D. The urgency of preserving being recognized
Question 22. A. promote B. to be promoted C. to promote D. promoting
Question 23. A. Does the responsibility lie
B. The responsibility is lying
C. Lies the responsibility
D. The responsibility lies

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 form 24 to 28.
Environmental pollution is a term that (24) ________ to all the ways by which man pollutes his
surroundings. Man dirties the air with gases and smoke, poisons the water with chemicals and other
substances, and damages the soil with (25) ________ many fertilizers and pesticides. Man also
pollutes his surroundings in various other ways. (26) ________, people ruin natural beauty by
disposing garbage and waste products on the land and in the water. They operate machines and motor
vehicles that fill the air with (27) ________ noise. Badly polluted air can cause illness, and even
death. Polluted water kills fish and other coastal life. Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land that
is (28) ________ for growing food.
Question 24. A. refers B. C. directs D. aims
attend
Question 25. A. extreme B. C. such D. all
too
Question 26. A. Besides B. C. Therefore D. For exam
As
instance
Question 27. A. embarrassing B. C. confusing D. dismissin
disturbing
Question 28. A. able B. C. probable D. available
capable

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.
DECREASE IN AMAZON DEFORESTATION IS NO REASON FOR CELEBRATION
Recent government reports show that the rate of deforestation in the Amazon basin has decreased by
nearly 20 percent since the 1970s. Officials say this is the lowest rate since 1991. But environmental
critics say it is too soon for celebration. Most of the deforestation is due to construction of new
towns, clearing land for soybean fields and creating grazing land for cattle.
Dr. Sonya Braga from the ministry of the National Institute of Space Research (NISR) in Brazil says,
“At the current rate of deforestation, the Amazon rainforest will be half its size in just two decades.”
NISR conducts annual studies of the rainforest by examining pictures of the area taken by satellite.
Since 1970, the Amazon rainforest has decreased in size by nearly 1 million square miles. Some
scientists say that one square kilometre of rainforest may contain up to 150 thousand species of trees
and plants, not to mention the vast array of animal life and insects. Although advances are being
made in slowing down deforestation, more protective measures are necessary to guarantee the safety
of this world treasure.

Question 29. What is not mentioned in the article as a reason for deforestation in the Amazon?
A. Construction of towns B. The sale of lumber
C. Creating grazing land D. Making soybean fields
Question 30. According to Ms. Braga, how long will it take for the rainforest to decrease by 50
percent?
A. One year B. Ten years C. Fifteen years D. Twenty tears
Question 31. The underlined phrase “due to” can be replaced by
A. in spite of B. as long as C. because of D. otherwise
Question 32. The underlined word “measures” is closest in meaning to
A. steps B. estimations C. budgets D. organisations
Question 33. The author agrees that
A. government should increase the budget for the rainforest’s safety.
B. scientists need to pay more attention to the rainforest’s ecosystem.
C. farmers are to blame for deforestation of the rainforest.
D. more needs to be done to conserve the rainforest.

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.
THE CLIMATE OF BRITAIN
Britain’s climate is often thought of as cool, wet, cloudy and windswept. This theory, however, fails
to take account of the many regional variations in weather. It is also a fact that, for the UK at least,
the worldwide phenomenon of climate change appears to be blurring the distinctions of the seasons,
especially the autumn-winter-spring period. The British weather overall is controlled mainly by a
series of depressions from the Atlantic that move across or pass near the British Isles because of the
south-westerly wind.
Given the variations in Britain’s weather, it is no surprise that there is a great deal of “weather talk” in
the media, on TV, and among the population: it is a topic of conversation and a routine part of social
interchange. Freak weather events, such as the catastrophic flooding of parts of southern England in
late 2013, will occupy the headlines for days. In Britain, weather commentators always insist on
stating that it was the hottest, wettest, or coldest since records began, although there are records for
England going back to 1766, and even earlier if you include those of amateur meteorologists.
Historically, there have been many recorded “freak” conditions. For example, on January 21, 1661,
five years before the Great Fire of London, Samuel Pepys recorded in his diary: “It is strange what
weather we have had all this winter; no cold at all but the ways are dusty and rose bushes are full of
leaves…” On the other hand, on a few occasions, such as in 1683 and 1771, the River Thames has
frozen over, providing an unexpected arena for skating and other amusements.
So, although Britain tends to be cloudy, the fact is that only about half the country has more than
76cm of rain annually – except in recent years, as noted above, when freak flooding has overturned
the rainfall tables. The wettest areas are Snowdonia, with about 508 cm of rain, and the Lake District,
much loved by tourists, with 335cm. The wettest city is Glasgow with 170 rainy days (average) and
the driest is Cambridge with only 107 wet days per year.
England itself generally enjoys the best weather, especially the southwestern part of the country,
which benefits from its position in the part of the Gulf Stream (as do the Western Isles of Scotland).
The coldest parts of Britain are the highlands of Scotland. On top of Ben Nevis, the highest peak, the
mean temperature for the year is around the freezing point, while many north-facing gullies contain
year-round snow. Air temperatures seldom rise above 32oC or drop below -10oC.

1) According to the passage, climate change has

A. made the seasons in Britain less different from each other.
B. changed the length of the seasons in Britain.
 C. made summer in Britain longer than before.
D. made changes to the local time in winter and summer in Britain.

2) The underlined word “variations” in the 1st paragraph has the closest in meaning to
A. phenomena B. differences
C. depressions D. records

3) It can be inferred from the passage that the flood in southern England in 2013
A. was a strange event but ignored by British people as well as the media.
B. was disastrous and it often appeared on the media at the time.
C. happened once in 1766.
D. was predicted by amateur meteorologists.

4) Samuel Pepys was most likely a/an ________

A. geography teacher B. journalist C. economist D. comedian

5) Snowdonia and the Lake District _________

A. are considerably wet and loved by visitors.
B. have relatively high rainfall in comparison with other parts of Britain.
C. are cloudy and rarely visited by sightseers.
D. are wet areas and located in southern England.

6) According to the passage, favourable weather conditions in Britain mainly result from ________
A. its marine ecosystem.
B. its geological history.
C. its geographical position.
D. a blizzard happened a thousand years ago.

7) What can be inferred from the passage about the Gulf Stream?
A. Without the Gulf Stream, England would have a much colder climate.
B. The Gulf Stream makes Scotland the warmest part in Britain.
C. The Gulf Stream lets plants lose their leaves in winter in Britain.
D. The Gulf Stream has made Ben Nevis cooler for years.