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Practice eleven

I. PHONETICS
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.
1. A. special B. society C. official D. social
2. A. country B. count C. noun D. ground
3. A. sorry B. yesterday C. sister D. treasure
4. A. lamb B. doubt C. both D. debt
5. A. soot B. stood C. crook D. too
Find the word that has a different stress pattern.
1. A. primitive B. particular C. continuous D. connected
2. A. intensify B. summary C. philosopher D. instruction
3. A. pressure B. medical C. immortal D. lightning
4. A. languages B. lyrical C. eventual D. modernize
5. A. sedentary B. available C. additional D. majority

II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY


1. Some are born rich; ......... are born poor.
A. another B. each other C. others D. the other
2. A handsome reward will be given to ........ finds the missing emerald.
A. who B. anyone C. whom D. whoever
3. “ Shall I do it now?” “ I would rather you ......... it tomorrow.”
A. do B. did C. will do D. should do
4. He suggested .......... to a holiday camp.
A. Mary that she should go B. to Mary that she should go
C. for Mary that she go D. to Mary to go
5. The Prime Minister ......... the Parliament, but he did.
A. had better not dissolve B. must not have dissolved
B. should not have dissolved D. need not to dissolve
6. That vase is an antique. It ......... a lot of money.
A. worths B. is worthy of C. is worthed D. is worth
7. Just another coat of paint on the front door; that’s all ......... doing.
A. you need B. that needs C. you’re D. that’s
8. John is always sympathetic ......... other people’s suffering.
A. for B. at C. towards D. in
9. ........ patient, and you will succeed.
A. Be B. Being C. To be D. Are
10. The air of the hills is cooler than ....... .
A. one of the plains B. of the plains C. that of the plains D. the plains
11. The curtains have ....... because of the strong sunlight.
A. dulled B. fainted C. weakened D. faded
12. In a low voice, she ........ that someone was moving about upstairs.
A. screamed B. told C. shouted D. whispered
13. Paper making began in China and from there it ....... to North Africa.
A. spread B. sprang C. spilled D. flowed
14. Pythons killed the ...... animals on which they feed by coiling tightly round them until they ......
suffocated.
A. warm-blood/ are B. warm-blood/will be C. warm-blooded/ are D. warm-blooded/ will be
15. The car was repaired but not to the owner’s ...... .
A. joy B. pleasure C. regard D. satisfaction
16. I saw a ........ good film on TV last night.
A. lovely B. pretty C. nice D. beautiful
17. There was no one in the house, but the ...... of the meal lay on the table.
A. remains B. remainders C. ruins D. records
18. She ........ several times in her chair and then at last she went to bed.
A. nodded B. shook C. dropped D. sank.
19. Their cheerful voice showed that they were having a ........ discussion.
A. heated B. serious C. deep D. friendly
20. The policeman looked at me ........ several times and obviously disliked what he saw.
A. over and over again B. up and down C. from side to side D. in and out
21. Today he has caught ………………
a. as eight fish as b. as many as eight fish
c. as much as eight fish d. as eight as fish
22. On my birthday , he bought me a………………
a. beautiful French cotton evening dress b. cotton dress evening French beautiful
c. French cotton beautiful evening dress d. beautiful evening French cotton dress
23. Which underlined part is NOT correct ?
He used to go out very often as a boy , did not he ?
A B C D
24. Find the odd man out .
a. How do you do ? b. How are you ?
c. Nice to meet you ! d. It’s been interesting to talk to you
25. Which sentence is NOT grammatically correct ?
a. Just do as I do b. Like him I don’t like football
b. He has so many like and dislike d. She works as the manager
26. Would you buy me ………….of tickets and ……….of jeans in the supermarket, please ?
a. a couple / a pair b. a pair / a couple c. a pile / a sheet d. a pair / a pair
27. Vietnamese women no longer bear a lot of children . It means ………..
a. Vietnamese women are used to bearing a lot of children .
b. No longer Vietnamese bear a lot of children .
c. Vietnamese women get used to bearing a lot of children .
d. Vietnamese women were used to bearing a lot of children .
28. “ If only I ……………a daughter of a king in the feudalism !’ Tom ……….to his friend .
a. were / said b. had been / says c. have been / had said d. had been / said
29. By receiving ……….Nobel prize in 1979, Mother Teresa returned to Calcutta , India
to work and live among …………poor, ………….sick , and ………….dying .
a. the / - / the / - b. - / the / the / the c. a / the / the / - d. the / the / the / the
30. - Was …………..interesting said at the meeting ?
- Yes, ……………..was very good except for ……….at the beginning .
a. something / everything / nothing b. anything / everything / something
c. everything / something / anything d. everything / something / something
31. The letter has not been typed . In the active voice, we say :
a. Someone hasn’t typed the letter b. No one has typed the letter
c. None has typed the letter d. Not anyone hasn’t typed the letter
32. She kept on playing the piano so loud ………….our annoyance and of course ………….our
permission .
a. because of / with b. in spite of / with c. despite / without d. due to / as
33. ……………, please ! we can’t hear anything you are saying .
a. More loud b. More aloud c. Louder d. More louder
34. - ……………..is the pool ? - Seven feet .
a. How deeply b. How tall c. How high d. what depth
35. - Well-done please ! - ………………………? Find the question .
a. How do you think of my essay b. How would you like your steak
c. What is your new car like d. How is my essay
36. - Why ………. he …………. so fast ?
- He had to or he ……………..his flight .
a. does ……….drive / would miss b. did ……….drive / will miss
c. has …….been driving / would have missed d. did …….drive / would have missed
37. Which underlined part is NOT correct .
We need a little more days to finish the plan .
A B C D
38. His sudden disappearance took everyone by surprise . It means ………………..
a. Everyone didn’t know that he would appear b. He disappeared unexpectedly .
c. No one didn’t know about his disappearance d. Hardly anyone knew he appeared .
39. It was necessary ……………..for it .
a. a site to be found b. for to be found a site
c. for a site to be found d. to be found a site
40. - May I have your order ?
- …………………….
a. Two coffees and three beers. b. Two cups of coffee and three beers
c. Two coffees and three glasses of beer d. Two glasses of coffee and three cups of beer
41. Which sentence is NOT grammatically correct .
a. He was used to being a soldier b. He used to be a soldier
c. He was once a soldier. d. It was a soldier that he was.
42. – How can I get to the theatre ? - …………….the bus No 5 and …………at the first stop.
a. Get off / get on b. Get into / get out of c. Get on / get off d. Get at / get on
43. She got ……………..the car and ran ………..the station .
a. off / off b. out of / to c. into / into d. with / to
44. ………….at 2:00 a. m , he was thought …………..a thief .
a. Seen leaving / to be b. Seeing left / being c. To see/ being d. See / leave
45. - …….you remember ……..him the money ?
- Oh, I ………..him. I am doing it now .
a. Do ……..to give / forget to give b. Did ………giving / forgot giving
c. Will ………to give / forget giving d. Did ………to give / forgot to give
46. “ May I buy you a new bag ? ” he said “ Thanks ” she answered . It means ……….
a. He wanted to buy her a new bag and she agreed .
b. She wanted him to buy her a new bag and he agreed .
c. He wanted to buy her a new bag but she refused .
d. She wanted to buy him a new bag but he refused .
47. He walked very softly …………he woke the baby up …………..he often wakes the baby up .
a. unless / because b. until / although c. in case / as d. lest / as soon as
48. Which underlined part is NOT correct .
This company has more than 30 employees , all of them speak English fluently .
A B C D
49. – How can you go to Florida ? - I’ll fly , ……………..will take only half an hour .
a. and that b. and which c. which d. that
50. He ……………three times but he ………………..qualified for it now .
a. took / hasn’t been b. has taken / isn’t c. had taken / wasn’t d. took / isn’t
51. If you want to buy some flowers , where should you go to ?
a. the butcher’s b. the flower’s c. the oculist’s d. florist’s
52. - Merry Christmas !
- ……………………….Find the reply .
a. You too ! b. The same to you ! c. Merry Christmas ! d. all of them
53. ………..elephant and …………..mouse fall in …….love with each other .
a. An / a / the b. The / the / - c. The / the / the d. An / a / -
54. Pick out the sentence which does NOT share the same idea with the others .
a. He is not going to go there b. He is decided not to go there
c. He won’t be able to go there d. He has no intention of going there .
55. ……………food was prepared , but ……………of it was eaten .
a. A large number of / much b. A lot of / hardly any
c. A great deal of / plenty d. Lots of / hardly much
56. I wrote to all my friends , but ………….of them replied, so I decided I would write to …….
a. not one / no one b. all / anyone c. no one / everyone d. any / everyone
57. I wish you …………..leave soon. Stay a little …………….
a. won’t / long b. were not going to / too long
c. wouldn’t / longer d. don’t / longer
58. …………as the father of his country , George Washington was the first president of the
United States .
a. Knew b. Known c. Know d. Knowing
59. Which two sentences mean the SAME thing ?
a. We won’t be late tonight b. We can’t be late tonight
c. We promise not to be late tonight d. We aren’t late tonight
a. A and B b. C and D c. A and C d. B and D
60. Carol ……….her mother . Sometimes I mistake them for each other .
a. takes care of b. takes after c. looks after d. takes up
61. Which underlined part is NOT correct .
Doing different kinds of exercises are said to be harmful .
A B C D
62. The bus runs at quarter to and quarter past the hour. It means the bus runs …………..
a. once an hour b. twice half an hour c. once half an hour d. once for 45 minutes
63. They work ………..but they don’t like ………….
a. each other / together c. together / one another
c. all together / each other d. together / each other
64. In which sentence the comparison is NOT correct .
a. A clean fast is better than a dirty breakfast b. Better late than never
c. A little is worse than none d. Honesty is best policy
65. – What do you think of American films like “ The Plan” ? - …………….
a. Yes, I do b. I like them c. No, I don’t d. I think of them
66. – I hear it is a very good film . - ………………
a. No, I don’t b. Yes, it is boring c. No, it is bored d. Yes, it’s exciting
67. Harry needs some new shirts. He wants to buy ……………..
a. as many as he can afford b. as many he can afford
c. many he can afford d. many as he can afford
68. Rainy weather always gets me down. It means ………………
a. I feel disappointed as rainy weather comes b. I don’t like rainy weather
c. I like rainy weather very much d. none of them
69. Please be ………..time ……….dinner tonight ?
a. in time / at b. on / for c. for / in d. of / on
70. He is ……………..for such a long journey .
a. far too old b. old too far c. too old far d. far old too
71. Pick out the INCORRECT sentence .
a. He didn’t buy or even borrow a computer for his work .
b. He neither bought nor borrowed a computer for his work .
c. He didn’t buy or even borrowed a computer for his work .
d. Not a computer did he buy or borrow for his work .

III. Error correction:


1. He agreed to the idea of a barbecue on the condition that he could do the cooking.
A B C D
2. Consideration will give to the issue at the next department meeting.
A B C D
3. Jane said that she would be going home by taxi because of the rain pour down that evening.
A B C D
4. Are you likely to be visiting Greece again in this summer?
A B C D
5. Mt. St. Helen in United States is showing signs of increased volcanic activity.
A B C D
6. I could have cleaned the house by the time you get home, so you just need to do the
A B C D
shopping.
7. My older sister became sixty last month but she is still quite energetic.
A B C D
8. Mr Hammond, may I take a word with you, please. It’s about my salary.
A B C D
9. The storm made a lot of damage to the trees in our garden as well as along the streets.
A B C D
10. Why did not you tell me about the change earlier? I would not have gone to so
A B C
much trouble if you had.
D
IV. READING
Passage 1 :

The Allied Powers


Almost as soon as World War II ended, the debate began over who had actually done the most on the
Allied side to ensure the defeat of the Axis powers. The Russian only needed to point to their twenty
million plus war dead to justify their rights in Eastern Europe and their new position as a great power on
the world stage. Yet, Americans could also claim that they had done as much, if not more, as the Russians
to defeat the Axis enemy. In hindsight, it is obvious that despite its greater number of dead, the Russian
effort ranks second place to the American. In particular, the American effort seems greater in light of three
crucial points: it was fighting at extreme distances from its home territory; it simultaneously fought three
different enemies on a multitude of complex fronts with air, naval, land forces; and finally, it supplied
many other fighting forces, including the Russians, with massive amounts of material.
The main fronts of World War II were in the North Africa, Italy, Western and Eastern Europe, the
Pacific Ocean, China and India. The United States military forces fought on or supported every front, all
of which were at extreme distances from the continental United States. A great logistical effort was
required to support both its own forces and those of many nations. Above all, supply ships were essential
because without the supply ships, all would have been in vain. Keeping the world’s sea lanes free was one
of the great accomplishments of the United States Navy and her allies, especially the British and
Canadians. This allowed ships to traverse great distances and bring American and other Allied fighting
forces to face the Axis Powers. The Russians, on the other hand, were fighting in their own country for
much of the war and were close to their supply lines. They fought on one continuous front and did not
have to travel far to meet the enemy.
The United States fought all three great Axis powers during the war: Germany, Japan, and Italy. While it
cannot be denied that the Russian army did the lion’s share of the fighting against Germany and the lesser
Axis powers of Finland, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria for a longer time, it was not until the last days
of the war that Russia attacked Japan. As for the Italians, the Russians only met reluctant few whom
Hitler managed to coerce for his Russian campaign. Another area to take into consideration is the tragic
bombing campaign that the Americans and British waged against Germany industry, something that the
Russians did not take part in at all. Finally, with the exception of the Baltic Sea, the Russian navy played a
very minor role in the war compared to America’s navy. Despite significant aid from the British,
Australians, and New Zealanders, the Americans bore the brunt of the Pacific fighting.
The Chinese tied down a massive number of Japanese troops on the Asian mainland, but they were
supplied almost exclusively by the United States. American arms, support equipment, food, and
clothing went to the four corners of the world during the war even before America officially entered
it in 1941. In deed, the Russian Red Army rode into Eastern Europe on the wheels of over 300,000
American trucks, fed itself on a diet of American canned ham, and wore American boots. Coupled with all
this were billion-dollar loans with generous terms of interest, which America gave to its allies. America
was the only Allied nation that did not need to borrow any money during the war.
(A) Russia’s combat dead were approximately eight million. America’s number of combat dead was
nowhere near the equal of Russia’s, comprising less than five percent of the number of Russian combat
deaths. (B) This is not only a reflection of the intensity of the fighting in Eastern Europe, but it is also a
reflection of the American and Russian commanders’ battle tactics, with the former being more concerned
with saving lives. (C) If the dead alone counted for effort, then Russia surely would be considered the
greatest Allied power of World War II. (D) Yet, one only has to consider if Russia would have even been
able to achieve its victory over Germany without America as a supplier and fighting friend.

1. According to paragraph 1, all of the following were a result of World War II for Russia EXCEPT:
A. The country incurred a great number of the dead during the war.
B. The country assumed a greater influence in world affairs
C. The country began a simmering conflict with America.
D. The country began expanding into Eastern Europe
2. According to paragraph 2, all of the fronts American forces fought on were
A. located at far distances from the American mainland
B. only located in the countries of Europe and Asia
C. in countries belonging to nearby American allies
D. located at various sites near the American homeland
3. The word traverse in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. cross B. bypass C. carry D. sail
4. The word They in the passage refers to
A. American and other Allied fighting forces
B. Axis powers
C. Russians
D. supply lines
5. According to paragraph 3, most of Russia’s fighting was done with
A. its navy in the Baltic Sea against shipping
B. its army against the European Axis powers
C. its air force against German industries
D. its army against the Japanese force
6. Which of the sentence below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the
passage?
A. After America officially entered the war in 1941, it provided many nations with supplies
B. Only before it officially entered the war in 1941 did America begin to supply other nations
C. America secretly supplied other nations before it officially entered the war in the year 1941.
D. America supplied many nations both before and after it officially entered the war in1941.
7. According to paragraph 4, America’s greatest support for the Russians was in providing
A. different types of clothing
B. a variety of weapons and ammunition
C. a great number of supply ships
D. means of land transportation
8. It can be inferred from paragraph 5 that Russian battle tactics
A. included civilians in the fighting
B. took advantage of greater numbers
C. were wasteful of human lives
D. were similar to American tactics
9. According to paragraph 5, the number of American combat dead was
A. the greatest of all the Allied countries
B. much less than the number of dead Russians
C. equal to the number that the Russians lost
D. slightly less than the number of dead Russians
10. Which of the space: A,B,C or D can the following sentence be added to?
In addition, Russia suffered a further twelve million civilian deaths, from a multitude of causes,
including its own prison camp system.
A B C D

II. Passage 2: Choose from the list (A - M) the best phrase to fill each gap.
GETTING TO SLEEP
If you suffer from insomnia, there are several natural remedies (1) ......... the next day. Start with
essential oils, (2) ....... or by diffusion in the lungs when you inhale them. A combination of lavender and
geranium oil is highly recommended (3) ....... after travelling.
If you have an aversion to aromatherapy, why not try listening to soothing sounds? The right kind of
sound can help you drop off (4) ........ to a sleep-ready state. Playing relaxing music or sounds from the
natural world can facilitate the transition (5) ...... to sleep mode.
Another solution is to sleep with a hop pillow under your head. The hop plant, (6) .... for its use in beer,
provides the stuffing for an aromatic pillow, (7) ...... for centuries.
Perhaps (8) ........ at the moment is the use of flower essence. It was native Australians (9) ........ the
different healing properties of certain flowers, and nowadays many people combat sleeplessness
(10) .......... .
A. by slowing down you bodily processes
B. by using blends of flower essences
C. which makes you fall asleep
D. which won't leave you feeling terrible
E. by raising your heart rate
F. although better known
G. who originally discovered
H. the most popular sleep therapy
I. whose calming qualities have been known
J. from alert, wakeful state
K. which has incredible holistic value
L. for help with getting to sleep
M. which work either via skin absorption

V. USE OF ENGLISH
Gestures that give you away
Scratching your nose during a (1)..... interview can have a real impact on your chances (2) .... success.
That’s the finding of body language expert Stephen Field, who has warned of the importance of certain
gestures and phrases when being interviewed. He says that people who have a sudden (3) ..... in nervous
hand-to-face contact, such as nose scratching, are probably lying. And if they start sentences with phrases
like ‘to (4) ...... the truth’ or ‘to be perfectly honest,’ they are almost certainly lying. Mr Field is convinced
that women are more aware of these (5) ....signals than men because of a difference in brain structure.
(6) ....less than 15 percent of men are able to read non-verbal signals. If a man is going to lie to a woman
and doesn’t want to be (7) .....out, he is better off doing it by fax or phone (8) .... she can’t see him. Mr
Field says that jobseekers (9) ......be very careful about the non-verbal signals that they send out. He also
says that interviewers must try not to (10) ....... a decision on whether to employ the person or not in the
first 60 seconds.

1. A. work B. post C. position D. job


2. A. for B. of C. on D. from
3. A. growth B. increase C. raise D. gain
4. A. tell B. say C. speak D. talk
5. A. unchangeable B. unconscious C. uncomfortable D. unconvincing
6. A, Clearly B. obviously C. Apparently D. Surely
7. A. caught B. made C. got D. had
8. A. while B. whereas C. so D. therefore
9. A. have B. ought C. used D. should
10. A. come B. find C. conclude D. make

VI.Fill each gap with ONE word.


Girl Power sets new mood for adverts
More and (1) ……………....advertisements are using strong images of women (2) …………..... sell
products and it (3) ……………..... that certain members of the (4) ........................ are upset by them.
Three separate adverts, (5) ........................ Lee Jeans, Wallis Clothes and the Nissan Micra car, (6)
……………………criticized as sexist and tasteless. Some people went further, saying the adverts (7)
………………………......possibly encourage violence.
However, the Advertising Standard Authority, in (8)………………..... of receiving nearly 100
complaints (9) …………………….... the three adverts, decided that they do not (10) ………………....
serious offence. The advertising industry is (11) …………………….....with the ASA’s decision and
argues that advertisers (12) …………………….....be right in getting (13) .............................. from the
traditional ‘washing-up and cleaning’ role of women. ‘ Women play a more active role in (14)
…………………....... today, we are just reflecting (15) ................................’ said Howard Roberts,
planning director of the agency (16)................................. produced the ‘Ask before you borrow it’ Nissan
Micra campaign. (17) …………………......... this type of advertising might be just ‘passing fad’, the ASA
(18) ............................ believes that girl power has completely changed the (19) ............................ between
men and women (20) ……………………...... advertising.

VII. Word form .


1. In some areas water has to be boiled to ................. .(pure)
2. Although her visit was ............................, we made her welcome just the same. (expect)
3. I know all the boys who live in my ................................... . (neighbour)
4. He does not agree with the .................................. that there is life on other planets. (believe)
5. He examined the parcel ......................................, as he had no idea what it could be. (suspect)
6. All the courses ........................................ in January will finish in June. (begin)
7. A letter should always end with the ................................... of the writer. (sign)
8. It is really quite ....................................... that we should have been at the same college without
having met before. (ordinary)
9. Ignorance and natural disasters have .............................. the villages in that remote area. (poor)
10. I do think that pink curtains are better ....................................... to this room. (suit)

VIII. WRITING
1. Uncle Jerry lent me the money very willingly.
-> Uncle Jerry’s ................................................................................
2. He doesn’t think very highly of politicians.
-> He’s got a ......................................................................................
3. The meeting was presided over by the mayor.
-> The mayor was ..............................................................................
4. I find it difficult to lace my shoes.
-> I find it difficult to tie ....................................................................
5. She’s successful and happy.
-> She has ..........................................................................................
6. One advantage of living in the city is the range of clothes shops.
-> One point .......................................................................................
7. She had eyes like cats.
-> She had ...........................................................................................
8. Mary explained the problem surprisingly clearly.
-> Mary explained the problem with ..................................................
9. We have credited the money to your current account at this bank.
-> We have placed ..............................................................................
10. Your silly questions distracted me.
-> You drove ........................................................................................

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