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PRACTICE TEST 11
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. examine B. elephant C. eleven D. exact
Question 2: A. attends B. appears C. accepts D. complains
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. prevent B. receive C. attend D. cancel
Question 4: A. opposite B. geography C. geometry D. endanger
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 : The English alphabet doesn't have 40 letters, __________?
A. doesn’t it B. didn’t it C. isn’t it D. does it
Question 6: The nation is remembering the moment a human being first set foot on ______moon 35 years ago.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question 7: __________ the end of the first half , our forward was fouled inside the penalty area .
A. On B. In C. At D. For
Question 8: A virtual classroom is an online classroom that allows participants________ with one another.
A.communicate B. to communicate C. communicating D. communicated
Question 9: If my time-management skills had been better, I________ from serious stress when I was in
university.
A.wouldn’t suffer B. hadn’t suffer
C. will not suffer D. wouldn’t have suffered
Question 10: I haven’t met him again since we______school ten years ago.
A.have left B. leave C. left D. had left
Question 11: We can’t go to the concert _____all the tickets have been sold out.
A.although B. in spite of C. because D. because of
Question 12: My parents think they will move to the seaside_____________.
A.when my father retires. B. after my father retired .
C. while my father was retiring D. before my father retired.
Question 13: They buried thousands of fish______by poisonous chemicals from a nearby factory.
A.is killing B. killing C. is killed D. killed
Question 14: A healthy body will be able to fight off the illness______without the use of medicine.
A.nature B. natural C. naturally D. naturalize
Question 15: If you don’t________that bike, it won’t last very long.
A.look out for B. look into C. look over D. look after
Question 16: The researchers ________ a survey about the attitudes of 2500 college students toward love last
week.
A. conducted B. attracted C. caught D. joined
Question 17: The greatest Dutch artist, Van Gogh, had a major ______ on the development of modern
painting.
A. keenness B. enthusiasm C. influence D. experience
Question 18: The widespread use of pesticides and herbicides has led to the________ of groundwater in
many parts of the world.
A. corruption B. infection C. poison D. contamination
Question 19: You can’t bury your ______ in the sand - you need to face up to your own problems.
A. body B. heart C. mind D. head
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20: She thinks that unfortunately they may not understand the benefits of online information.
A. luckily B. regrettably C. instantly D. constantly
Question 21: It was all a little scary to stay in such a big house alone last night till my uncle came back home.
A. frightening B. honest C. depressing D. amazing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: Henry hoped that his sons would someday take over his retail business and maintain the high
level of customer service and satisfaction that Henry valued so much.
A.uphold B. continue C. eliminate D. connect
Question 23: Yes, I suppose she was but she’d changed so much. She used to be chubby, but now she was all
skin and bone.
A.hard up B. quite poor C. rather thin D. very fat
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 24:Tom: “Would you like me to get a taxi?” Mary: “____________”

A.Yes, please, if it’s no bother. B. Well, let’s see.
C. That would be delightful. Thanks. D. yes, I see.
Question 25: May and Lin have had dinner together.
-May: “Thank you, Lin. That’s was a lovely dinner.”
- Lin : “_________”
A.I love eating out at night. B. Here’s the wine list
C. Shall we go for a walk? D. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
Most educational specialists believe that early schooling should provide children (26) _______ an
awareness of their own abilities and the self-confidence to use their abilities. One approach recognized by
many (27) _______ as promoting these qualities is the Montessori method, first practised by Maria
Montessori of Italy in the early 1900s. Nancy McCormick Rambusch is credited with (28) _______ the
method in the United States, (29) _______ today there are over 400 Montessori schools. The method helps
children learn for themselves by providing them with instructional materials and tasks that facilitate acts of
discovery and manipulation. Through such exploration, children develop their sense of touch and learn how to
do everyday tasks without adult assistance. (30) _______ benefits include improvement in language skills,
and acquaintance with elements of science, music, and art.
Question 26. A. to B. with C. at D. for

Question 27. A. experts B. researchers C. teachers D. tutors
Question 28. A. popularly B. popularity C. popularizing D. popular
Question 29. A. which B. where C. who D. that
Question 30. A. Other B. Others C. Another D. The others
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 31 to 35.
Did you ever watch a video on the Internet? Maybe you used YouTube, a website where people can
share their video. Today, YouTube is an important part of the Internet. However, that wasn’t always true.
YouTube started with a young man named Jawed Karim and two friends. One day, Karim was on the
Internet. He wanted to get some information about the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia. He found news stories
about it, but he couldn't find any videos. This gave Karin an idea. He wanted to help people put video on the
Internet. Karim told his friends about this idea. Together, they created a company - YouTube.
YouTube become a global success. Millions of people around the world visited the website. It was clear
to Google, another Internet company, that YouTube had a lot of value. Google made a deal. It bought YouTube
for $1.65 billion. As a result, YouTube investors and its employees made a lot of money. The three friends who
started YouTube were very big investors. Therefore, they made an enormous amount of money.
Karim became very rich, and he continued to work toward his PhD. There was something else he
wanted to do. He desired to help young people go into business. He used money and experience to start a new
company called Youniversity Ventures, which helps young people who have good business ideas. It gives them
advice and money to start internet businesses. Milo is one business that students started with the help of
Youniversity Ventures. It is a shopping website that helps people find products in stores near their homes.
Another example is AirBoB. This website helps people find for video conferences. People in different places
can use this site to have business meetings.
Karim has some advice for students who want to start a business. First, find a successful company. Do a
lot of research about the company and the top people in the company. There, copy the way they do things. For
students who wants to start an internet business, Karim is probably a very good example to copy.
Question 31: What can be the best title for the passage?
A. Sharing Success on the Internet. B. To be successful on the Internet.
C. Support from Youniversity Ventures. D. The best videos from YouTube.
Question 32: What does the word “This” in paragraph 2 refers to?
A. The 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia. B. That he could find no videos.
C. The news stories he could find. D. The information of the 2004 tsunami.
Question 33: Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Karim?
A. He had the original idea of YouTube. B. He created a lot of sample videos for YouTube.
C. He earned a lot of money from YouTube. D. He is the owner of Youniversity Ventures.
Question 34: Which of the following can replace the word “enormous” in paragraph 3?
A. increasing B. diminutive C. considerable D. huge
Question 35: Which of the following is TRUE about Karim's advice for students who want to start business?
A. Get a PhD degree from famous university. B. Copy successful people and companies.
C. Give money to Youniversity Ventures. D. Work for successful people and companies.
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 36 to 42.
You can usually tell when your friends are happy or angry by the looks on their faces or by their actions.
This is useful because reading their emotional expressions helps you to know how to respond to them.
Emotions have evolved to help us respond to important situations and to convey our intentions to others. But
does raising the eyebrows and rounding the mouth say the same thing in Minneapolis as it does in Madagascar?
Much research on emotional expressions has centered on such questions.
According to Paul Ekman, the leading researcher in this area, people speak and understand substantially
the same “facial language”. Studies by Ekman’s group have demonstrated that humans share a set of universal
emotional expressions that testify to the common biological heritage of the human species. Smiles, for example,
signal happiness and frowns indicate sadness on the faces of people in such far- flung places as Argentina,
Japan, Spain, Hungary, Poland, Sumatra, the United States, Vietnam, the jungles of New Guinea, and the
Eskimo villages north of Artic Circle. Ekman and his colleagues claim that people everywhere can recognize at
least seven basic emotions: sadness, fear, anger, disgust, contempt, happiness, and surprise. There are, however,
huge differences across cultures in both the context and intensity of emotional displays - the so called display
rules. In many Asian cultures, for example, children are taught to control emotional responses - especially
negative ones- while many American children are encouraged to express their feelings more openly. Regardless
of culture, however, emotions usually show themselves, to some degree, in people’s behavior. From their first
days of life, babies produce facial expressions that communicate their feelings.
The ability to read facial expressions develops early, too. Very young children pay close attention to
facial expressions, and by age five, they nearly equal adults in their skill at reading emotions on people’s faces.
This evidence all points to a biological underpinning for our abilities to express and interpret a basic set of
human emotions. Moreover, as Charles Darwin pointed out over a century ago, some emotional expressions
seem to appear across species boundaries. Cross - cultural psychologists tell us that certain emotional responses
carry different meanings in different cultures. For example, what emotion do you suppose might be conveyed
by sticking out your tongue? For Americans, this might indicate disgust, while in China it can signify surprise.
Likewise, a grin on an American face may indicate joy, while on a Japanese face it may just as easily mean
embarrassment. Clearly, culture influences emotional expressions.
Question 36: Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. Ways to control emotional expressions
B. Cultural universals in emotional expressions
C. Human habit of displaying emotions
D. Review of research on emotional expressions
Question 37: The word “evolved” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. increased B. reduced C. developed D. simplified
Question 38: According to paragraph 2, which of the following would best describe young children?
A. They make amazing progress in controlling their emotions
B. They take time to control their facial expressions
C. They are sensitive towards others’ emotions
D. They spend a long time learning to read others’ emotions
Question 39: The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to_______.
A. disgust
B. sticking out one’s tongue
C. emotion
D. our ability to express a basic set of human emotions
Question 40: The phrase “this evidence” in paragraph 3 mostly indicates ________.
A. human facial expressions
B. the fact that children can control their feelings
C. a biological underpinning for humans to express emotions
D. the fact that children are food at recognizing others’ emotions
Question 41: According to the passage, Paul Ekman is mentioned in the passage as an example of _______.
A. investigators on universal emotional expressions
B. researchers on universal language
C. researchers who can speak and understand many languages
D. lacked many main ingredients
Question 42: Which statements is TRUE about the studies on emotional expressions?
A. Eyebrow raising means the same in Minneapolis and Madagascar.
B. Different cultures have similar emotional expressions.
C. Rounding the mouth has the same meaning in Minneapolis and Madagascar.
D. Raising the eyebrows has similar meaning to rounding the mouth.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions
Question 43: Fifty minutes are the maximum length of time allotted for the exam.
A B C D
Question 44: The abilities to work hard, follow directions, and thinking independently are some of the criteria
A B C
for success in the workplace.
D
Question 45: He performed excellently during the interview so he was the only application that was offered
the job. A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 46: In America, football is less popular than baseball.
A. In America, baseball is not as popular as football is.
B. In America, baseball is less popular than football is.
C. In America, football is more popular than baseball.
D. In America, football is not as popular as baseball.
Question 47: Barbara said, “I saw them at my parents’ house last year.”
A. Barbara said I had seen them at my parents’ house the previous year.
B. Barbara said she saw them at her parents’ house the previous year.
C. Barbara said she had seen them at her parents’ house the previous year.
D. Barbara said I had seen them at her parents' house last year.
Question 48: It is likely that the principal will attend the teacher-parent meeting.
A. The principal will not attend the teacher-parent meeting.
B. The principal may attend the teacher-parent meeting.
C. The principal must attend the teacher-parent meeting.
D. The principal can’t attend the teacher-parent meeting.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: You can stay with us. Make sure you share the expenses.
A. You can stay with us unless you share the expenses.
B. You can stay with us as long as you share the expenses.
C. You can’t stay with us in case you share the expenses.
D. You can’t stay with us even if you share the expenses.
Question 50: It was an interesting novel. I stayed up all night to finish it.
A. So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to finish it.
B. Only if it was an interesting novel would I stay up all night to finish it.
C. Not until the novel was interesting did I stay up all night to finish it.
D. But for an interesting novel, I would not stay up all night to finish it.
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PRACTICE TEST 12
Question 1: A. maintained B. promoted C. required D. argued
Question 2: A. tall B. late C. safe D. same
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. achieve B. supply C. insist D. offer
Question 4: A. tradition B. candidate C. industry D. customer
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: He’s American,….?
A. won’t he B. didn’t he C. doesn’t he D. isn’t he
Question 6: The flood victims……with food and clean water by the volunteers.
A. provided B. were provided C. were providing D. provide
Question 7: Many students are worried…..the coming exam.
A. about B. on C. from D. to
Question8: ……it is, the more uncomfortable we feel.
A. Hotter B. The hotter C. Hottest D. The hottest
Question 9: We avoid our environment.
A.polluted B. polluting C. pollute D. to pollute
Question 10: Mike…..his favourite program on TV when the lights went out.
A. was watching B. is watching C. watched D. watches
Question 11: My uncle lives a happy life …..his disability.
A. because of B. because C. though D. in spite of
Question 12: Mrs Brown will have worked at this school for 30 years……
A. by the time she retires B. when she retired
C. as soon as she had retired D. after she had retired
Question 13: Several infrastructures _______by the storm have been rebuilt.
A. destroys B. destroying C. destroyed D. which destroyed
Question 14: This restaurant is_______ with those who like Vietnamese food.
A. popular B. popularly C. popularise D. popularity
Question 15: Tom’s brother asked him to…..the music so that he could sleep.
A. close down B. go up C. turn down D. stand up
Question 16: When Linda was little, her mother used to…..her a bedtime story every night.
A. tell B. speak C. say D. talk
Question 17: Students from other schools have to pay a small_______ to join the club.
A. fee B. fare C. wage D. salary
Question 18: As the season turns from spring to summer, some people feel a bit under the….. and can’t
concentrate fully on their work.
A. storm B. weather C. climate D. rain
Question 19: James had a cosy birthday party at home last Friday in the…..of his close friends.
A. company B. business C. atmosphere D. residence
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
Question 20: It’s great to go out on such a lovely day.
A. ugly B. beautiful C. old D. modern
Question 21: Josh’s ambition is to become a successful businessman like his father.
A. dream B. doubt C. pleasure D. patience
Question 22: You should dress neatly for the interview to make a good impression on the interviewers.
A. untidily B. formally C. unfairly D. comfortably
Question 23: The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the country’s aviation industry due to
international travel restrictions.
A. considerably benefited B. negatively changed
C. severely damaged D. completely replaced
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
Question 24: Tim is talking to Peter, his new classmate, in the classroom.
~ Tim: “How far is it from your house to school, Peter?”
~ Peter:“……….”
A. About five kilometres B. A bit too old C. Not too expensive D. Five hours ago
Question 25: Jack and David are talking about taking a gap year.
~ Jack: “I think taking a gap year is a waste of time.”
~ David: “……. It gives gap-year takers a lot of valuable experiences.”
A. I agree with you B. I don’t quite agree C. It’s right D. My pleasure
Read thefollowing passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that bestfits each ofthe numbered blanksfrom 26 to 30.
THE BEST STUDENTS
According to most professors, mature students are ideal students because they are hard-working and become
actively involved in all aspects of the learning process. The majority of mature students have a poor
educational (26)…..but they manage to do exceptionally well at tertiary level. (27)…..many of them have a job
and children to raise, they are always present at seminars and lectures and always hand in essays on time. They
like studying and writing essays and they enjoy the class discussions (28)…..take place. Consequently, they
achieve excellent results. In fact, as they have experienced many of life’s pleasures, they are content with their
lives and this has a positive effect on their attitude, making them eager to learn.
On the other hand, despite their enthusiasm and commitment, mature students suffer from anxiety. The fact
that they have made (29)…..sacrifices to get into university puts extra pressure on them to succeed.
Nevertheless, completing a degree gives mature students a sense of achievement, (30)…..their confidence and
improves their job prospects.
(Adapted from Use of Englishfor All Exams by E. Moutsou)
Question 26: A. development B. background C. basement D. institution
Question 27: A. Although B. But C. So D. And
Question 28: A. whom B. which C. where D. when
Question 29: A. every B. another C. much D. many
Question 30: A. arises B. boosts C. mounts D. surges
Read thefollowing passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
Marcel Bich, a French manufacturer of traditional ink pens, was the man turning the ballpoint pen into an item
that today almost anyone can afford. Bich was shocked at the poor quality of theballpoint pens that were
available, and also at their high cost. However, he recognised that the ballpoint was a firmly established
invention, and he decided to design a cheap pen that worked well and would be commercially successful.
Bich went to the Biro brothers and asked them if he could use the design of their original invention in one of
his own pens. In return, he offered to pay them every time he sold a pen. Then, for two years, Bich studied the
detailed construction of every ballpoint pen that was being sold, often working with a microscope.
By 1950, he was ready to introduce his new wonder: a plastic pen with a clear barrel that wrote smoothly, did
not leak and only cost a few cents. He called it the ‘Bic Cristal’. The ballpoint pen had finally become a
practical writing instrument. The public liked it immediately, and today it is as common as the pencil. In
Britain, they are still called Biros, and many Bic models also say ‘Biro’ on the side of the pen, to remind people
of their original inventors.
Bich became extremely wealthy thanks to his invention, which had worldwide appeal. Over the next 60 years
his company, Societe Bic, opened factories all over the world and expanded its range of inexpensive products.
Today, Bic is as famous for its lighters and razors as it is for its pens, and you can even buy a Bic mobile
phone.
(Adapted from Complete IELTS Workbook by Rawdon Wyatt)
Question 31: What could be the best title for the passage?
A. From Mobile Devices to Ballpoint Pens
B. From a Luxury Item to an Everyday Object
C. Ballpoint Pen’s New Design - For Better or Worse?
D. Biros - A Business Model in Britain
Question 32: According to paragraph 1, Marcel Bich was shocked because…...
A. a cheap pen could be designed with great commercial success
B. a firm was not established to produce high-quality ballpoint pens
C. most people could not afford such a firmly established invention
D. the ballpoint pens available were expensive despite their poor quality
Question 33: The word “practical” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to……
A. accurate B. traditional C. sharp D. useful
Question 34: The word “which” in paragraph 4 refers to…….
A. factories B. company C. invention D. range
Question 35: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as products of Bich’s
company?
A. mobile phones B. lighters C. pencils D. razors
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
A study was set up to examine the old marriage advice about whether it’s more important to be happy or to be
right. Couples therapists sometimes suggest that in an attempt to avoid constant arguments, spouses weigh up
whether pressing the point is worth the misery of marital discord. The researchers from the University of
Auckland noticed that many of their patients were adding stress to their lives by insisting on being right, even
when it worked against their well-being.
The researchers then found a couple who were willing to record their quality of life on a scale of 1 to 10. They
told the man, who wanted to be happy more than right, about the purpose of the study and asked him to agree
with every opinion and request his wife had without complaint, even when he profoundly didn’t agree. The
wife was not informed of the purpose of the study and just
asked to record her quality of life.
Things went rapidly downhill for the couple. The man’s quality-of-life scores fell, from 7 to 3, over the course
of the experiment. The wife’s scores rose modestly, from 8 to 8.5, before she became hostile to the idea of
recording the scores. Rather than creating harmony, the husband’s agreeableness led to the wife becoming
increasingly critical of what he did and said (in the husband’s opinion). After 12 days he broke down, and the
study was called off because of “severe adverse outcomes.”
The researchers concluded, shockingly, that humans need to be right and acknowledged as right, at least some
of the time, to be happy. They also noted this was further proof that if given too much power, humans tend to
“assume the alpha position and, as with chimpanzees, they become very aggressive and dangerous.” It is often
said that there can be no peace without justice, and that’s true of domestic sphere.
Obviously the results are to be taken with extreme caution, since this was just one couple with who-knows-
what underlying issues beforehand. But the study’s chief author, Dr. Bruce Arroll, maintains that the question
of happiness vs. rightness, theoretically, could be settled by scientific inquiry with a wider sample. “This would
include a randomized controlled trial,” he says. “However, we would be reluctant to do the definitive study
because of the concern about divorce.”
(Adapted from https://healthland.time.com)
Question 36: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Expert Advice: It Pays to be Kind rather than to be Right
B. It’s Worth Listening to Experts for a Happy Marriage
C. Marriage Experiment: It’s Better to be Right than Happy
D. It Makes Sense to Avoid Marriage Conflicts
Question 37: The word “discord” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to…...
A. disagreement B. status C. understanding D. disloyalty
Question 38: In paragraph 1, the study was conducted in order to……
A. illustrate how to live a happier life B. test an old piece of advice on marriage
C. find out the best advice for couples D. see if people are happy in their marriage
Question 39: The word “critical” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to……
A. agreeable B. disapproving C. unequal D. encouraging
Question 40: The word “They” in paragraph 4 refers to……
A. researchers B. results C. chimpanzees D. humans
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. The woman in the study was kept in the dark about its aim.
B. It was anticipated that people need to be regarded as right to be happy.
C. Having too much power in hand may lead to aggression among people.
D. In domestic sphere, peace can hardly be maintained without justice.
Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 5?
A. The findings of the study are inconclusive due to its limited sample.
B. Studies of this kind will ultimately lead to divorce among the subjects.
C. Further research on the issue will definitely be conducted with a larger sample.
D. The researchers are willing to continue the study despite its bad influence.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Question 43: Yesterday (A) morning, Joe (B) arrives late for (C) school for the (D) first time.
Question 44: In (A) different parts (B) of the world, elephants (C) are still hunted for (D) its ivory tusks.
Question 45: It is (A) essential to provide high school students with adequate career (B) orientation, so they
can make more (C) informative decisions about their future (D) major.
Question 46: She last visited her home country ten years ago.
A. She hasn’t visited her home country for ten years.
B. She didn’t visit her home country ten years ago.
C. She has visited her home country for ten years.
D. She was in her home country for ten years.
Question 47: “I’ll help you with the washing-up, Mary,” he said.
A. He admitted helping Mary with the washing-up.
B. He denied helping Mary with the washing-up.
C. He promised to help Mary with the washing-up.
D. He refused to help Mary with the washing-up.
Question 48: It’s necessary for you to drink enough water every day.
A. You should drink enough water every day.
B. You may drink enough water every day.
C. You needn’t drink enough water every day.
D. You mustn’t drink enough water every day.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
ofsentences in the following questions.
Question 49: His parents are away on holiday. He really needs their help now.
A. As long as his parents are at home, they will be able to help him.
B. He wishes his parents were at home and could help him now.
C. If his parents are at home, they can help him now.
D. If only his parents had been at home and could have helped him.
Question 50: He finally contracted the disease. He was aware of the importance of preventive measures only
then.
A. But for his awareness ofthe importance ofpreventive measures, he could have contracted the disease.
B. Hardly had he been aware that preventive measures were essential when he contracted the disease.
C. Not until he was aware ofthe importance ofpreventive measures did he contract the disease.
D. Only after he had contracted the disease was he aware that preventive measures were essential.
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PRACTICE TEST 13
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. coach B. headache C. teach D. such
Question 2: A. any B. black C. natural D. match
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. weather B. flower C. human D. canteen
Question 4: A. parallel B. allowance C. Australia D. society
questions.
Question 5: We all seem to have a different opinion, so let’s let Joey decide, ________?
A. will we B. do we C. shall we D. are we
Question 6: Did you read __________book I lent you_________ last week?
A. the/ the B. the/ no article C. the/ a D. a/ the
Question 7: We all believe that a happy marriage should be based________ mutual love.
A. to B. with C. on D. in
Question 8: He avoided __________to Susan at the party.
A. to talk B. talking C. talk D. talked
Question 9: If Lucy’s car ________ down last night, she would be here right now.
A. wouldn't have been B. doesn’t break C. hadn’t broken D. didn't break
Question 10: Henry _______ into the restaurant when the writer was having dinner.
A. was going B. went C. has gone D. did go
Question 11: They couldn’t come to the meeting on time ________the car was broken down on the way.
A. although B. in spite of C. because D. because of
Question 12: We’ll send you the information____________________.
A. after we had processed them B. before we processed them
C. while we processed them D. as soon as we have processed them
Question 13: We are living in an ancient house_____________many years ago.
A. was built B. building
C. built D. which built
Question 14: Paul Sgmuelson was the first American to won the Nobel Prize in ________.
A. economy B. economic C. economical D. economics
Question 15: We arranged to meet at the station, but she didn’t _______.
A. walk out B. get through C. turn up D. wait on
Question 16: Every citizen should __________contribution to stopping the spread of COVID-19.
A. done B. made C. created D. brought
Question 17: You should_____________documents displaying personal information before you throw them
away.
A. shred B. slice C. rip D. tear
Question 18: There’s an art_______________on at the gallery in town that we really shouldn’t
miss.
A. exhibition B. showing C. presentation D. screening
Question 19: Ecology is the study of our_______________environment.
A. physical B. ordinary C. normal D. natural
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to
Question 20: People in Korea gave books to schools in Indonesia, and Indonesians taught Koreans a traditional
dance. This exchange helped them learn about each other’s culture.
A. the process of changing an amount of one currency
B. an arrangement for two people/parties to me
C. trying many different things at the same time
D. giving and receiving things at the same time
Question 21: A wedding is a meaningful event.
A. important B. sad C. unimportant D. sorrowful
Question 22: In 1989, a ban was given on all international trade in ivory.
A. a destruction B. an allowance C. an exploitation D. a prohibition
Question 23: Designers could move away from conservative styles and promote the swimsuits that revealed a
body’s physical attributes.
A. distorted B. hid C. blocked D. disrupted
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
Question 24: - Mai: “You look great in this new dress, An!”
- An: “_________ .”
A. Not at all B. With pleasure
C. I am glad you like it D. Do not say anything about it
Question 25: Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted. Choose the most
suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
Mary: “Shall we eat out tonight?” - Sarah: “________.”
A. You are very welcome B. It’s kind of you to invite
C. That’s a great idea D. That’s acceptable
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
WHAT IS AI?
Artificial intelligence is the technology that allows machines to possess human-like intelligence. It means
creating intelligence (26) __________. The machines or robots are programmed (27) ________ they think like
humans and act like them. It is believed that machines can be programmed to possess cognitive abilities. AI
robots can think, make the most appropriate decisions and learn from past experiences without any human
intervention. This concept is called machine learning (28) __________ is a sub-branch of artificial intelligence.
Artificial intelligence can be (29) ___________ into two different types, namely - weak AI and strong AI.
Weak AI involves performing some tasks like answering questions and performing basic tasks like setting the
alarm, playing music, or making a call. Strong AI refers to performing (30) ___________ that involve problem-
solving and decision-making without human intervention. This type of AI is found in smart robots, self-driving
cars.
(Adapted from universal-robots.com)
Question 26. A. articulately B. arduously C. artificially D. immediately
Question 27. A. until B. because C. although D. so that
Question 28. A. which B. who C. where D. what
Question 29 A. controlled B. classified C. generated D. analyzed
Question 30. A. others B. the others C. other D. the other
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 39 to 43
In the early days of sea travel, seamen on long voyages lived exclusively on salted meat and biscuits. Many
of them died of scurvy, a disease of the blood which causes swollen gums, livid white spots on the flesh and
general exhaustion.
On one occasion, in 1535, an English ship arrived in Newfoundland with its crew desperately ill. The
men's lives were saved by Iroquois Indians who gave them vegetable leaves to eat. Gradually it came to be
realized that scurvy was caused by some lack in the sailors' diet and Captain Cook, on his long voyages of
discovery to Australia and New Zealand, established the fact that scurvy could be warded off by the provision
of fresh fruit for the sailors.
Nowadays it is understood that a diet which contains nothing harmful may yet result in serious disease if certain
important elements are missing. These elements are called 'vitamins '. Quite a number of such substances are
known and they are given letters to identify them, A, B, C, D, and so on. Different diseases are associated with
deficiencies of particular vitamins.
Even a slight lack of Vitamin C, for example, the vitamin most plentiful in fresh fruit and vegetables, is thought
to increase significantly our susceptibility to colds and influenza.
The vitamins necessary for a healthy body are normally supplied by a good mixed diet, including a variety of
fruit and green vegetables. It is only when people try to live on a very restricted diet, say during extended
periods of religious fasting, or when trying to lose weight, that it is necessary to make special provision to
supply the missing vitamins.
(Adapedfrom the book Practical Faster Reading - A course in reading and vocabulary for upper- intermediate
and more advanced students - by Gerald & Vivienne Mosback - page 93)
Question 31. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Oxygen is important to the body.
B. An English ship's crew were saved in 1535.
C. Supplementing with the necessary vitamins makes sense.
D. Vitamin C is necessary for a healthy body because it is the vitamin most plentiful in fresh fruit and
vegetables.
Question 32. According to paragraph 4, fresh fruit and vegetables ___________.
A. increase our susceptibility to influenza. B. contain every kind of vitamin.
C. contain more vitamin C than any other food. D. decrease our resistance to colds.
Question 33. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Even a good mixed diet, with a variety of fruit and green vegetables, requires to be supplemented with
the necessary vitamins.
A. Iroquois Indians saved the men’s lives by giving them vegetable leaves to eat.
B. Dietary deficiencies were discovered to result in scurvy, which was further established by Captain
Cook's
C. successful attempt to counter the disease with supplies of fresh fruit.
D. Even an apparently harmless diet may be very unhealthy if it is not comprehensive enough.
Question 34. The word “its” in paragraph 2 refers to ___________
A. Newfoundland B. an English ship C. a disease D. exhaustion
Question 35. The word “warded off’ in paragraph 2 is closet in meaning to ___________
A. kept from hospital wards B. washed off
C. encouraged D. avoided
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 36 to 42
Due to the nature of our business, it's sometimes necessary that our staff work at night. Night shifts can be
particularly demanding on employee wellbeing and health. This can include disruption to the body clock,
fatigue, sleeping difficulties, disturbed appetite and digestion, reliance on sedatives or stimulants, social and
domestic problems and other symptoms of ill health. To combat this, we do not have employees on night shifts
for extended periods. This is because workers' bodies will just have started to adapt to the new pattern.
We find rotation shifts every two to three days are best for workers and weekly or fortnightly rotations are the
least comfortable for workers. Forward-rotating programs (moving from morning to afternoon to night shifts)
are better than backward-rotating ones in terms of sleep loss and tiredness.
If someone works at night, there are rules covering the hours they work. Night time working hours are usually
between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. - but this can be flexible and should be discussed between you and us. To qualify as
night working, the night time period must be no more than 8 hours long and include the period between
midnight and 5 a.m. Any of our staff under 18 years are not allowed to be night workers. We must make sure
that you don't work more than an average of 8 hours in a 24-hour period. By law, you can't opt out of this
working limit. We must also keep records of any night workers’ working hours to prove they aren't exceeding
night working limits, and we must keep the records for at least 2 years. These records can be inspected by you
at any time on request.
Our usual limits and regulations for night workers do not apply to self-employed workers. This does not include
agency workers, who are treated as normal workers with us.
If you agree to working at night for us, the agreement will be put in writing. If you are to begin working at
night, we must perform a health assessment before you become a night worker and on a regular basis after that.
Usually, this is just done with a questionnaire, which was created in collaboration with qualified health
professionals. If there are any health questions regarding your health and night work, we will offer you a
follow-up examination by a health professional if you still wish to work nights.
(Adapted from 1ELTS 5 practice Tests - General Set 3 - Tests No. 11-15 (High Scorer’s
Choise) - page 109)
Question 36. Which of the following could best serve as the topic of the passage?
A. Night shifts have great impacts on workers’ wellbeing and health
B. Notes for Employees Considering Night Time Working
C. What should we do when going on business?
D. Rules for Considering Time Working.
Question 36. The word “they'’ in paragraph 3 refers to
A. the hours B. someone works at night
C. rules D. Night time working hours
Question 38. The word “sedatives’’ in the paragraph 1 is closet in meaning to _______
A. tranquilizers B. drug addictions C. tiredness D. weariness
Question 39. In paragraph 6, who were consulted when creating the health assessment questionnaire?
A. night workers B. a health assessment
C. lead assessors D. qualified health professionals
Question 40. The word “opt out of’ in paragraph 4 is closet in meaning to
A. reject B. pay a visit C. choose not to join D. work overtime
Question 41. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The company must retain records relating to night workers’ hours for leastwise 2 years.
B. Under existing regulations, night time working hours are required to be from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
C. The maximum length of a night shift at the company is 24 hours.
D. Backward-rotating shift schedules are best for minimizing employees' fatigue.
Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Night working can be available at any time on workers' request.
B. It is reasonable for us to work on a night shift in order that we can get extra income.
C. We should take part in many programs in which we can work on night shifts for a long time.
D. We should look into specific regulations relating to night workers if we want to work on a night shift.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
Question 43: Physics were one of his favourite subjects when he was at primary school.
A B C D
Question 44: He has finished doing his homework, tidying the house, to feed the chicken in the garden.
A B C D
Question 45: Giant panda is one of dangerous species. The number of giant pandas is decreasing quickly.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each
of the following questions.
Question 46: Lan is more intelligent than her sister.
A. Lan is not as intelligent as her sister. B. Lan’s sister is not as intelligent as she is.
C. Lan is less intelligent than her sister. D. Lan’s sister is more intelligent than she is.
Question 47: “You had better wear face mask when going out”, he said to me.
A. He ordered me to wear face mask when going out.
B. He warned me against wearing face mask when going out.
C. He advised me to wear face mask when going out.
D. He thanked me for wearing face mask when going out.
Question 48: You are not allowed to smoke in this area.
A. You may smoke in this area. B. You should smoke in this area.
C. You mustn’t smoke in this area. D. You needn’t smoke in this area.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each of
sentences in the following questions. .
Question 49:. I passed my exam because you helped me.
A. But for your help, I wouldn’t have passed my exam.
B. Provided you helped me, I wouldn’t pass my exam.
C. If you didn’t help me, I would pass the exam.
D. Unless you help me, I wouldn’t pass my exam.
Question 50: She is old. That's why she can't go to work nowadays.
A. She is so old that she doesn't go to work nowadays.
B. It is so old woman that she can't go to work nowadays.
C. She is such old woman that she can't go to work nowadays.
D. So old is she that she can't go to work nowadays.
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PRACTICE TEST 14
Question 1: A. both B. bath C. brother D. birthday
Question 2: A. feature B. contain C. picture D. culture
Question 3: A. willing B. offer C. contact D. explain
Question 4: A. parallel B. dependent C. educate D. primary
questions.
Question 5: Liz read the story when she was a child, ___________?
A. didn’t she B. doesn’t she C. wasn’t she D. was she
Question 6: You are not allowed _______ a car until you are 17.
A. drive B. driving C. driven D. to drive
Question 7: What is …………longest river in…...world?
A. the/the b. the/a c. a/a d. a/ the
Question 8: Her husband __________ unemployed since they _________ to the countryside.
A. was / moved B. was / have moved C. has been / moved D. has been/have moved
Question 9: I will contact you as soon as I ___________the information.
A. will get B. get C. got D. had got
Question 10: We couldn’t sleep last night _____ the noise next door.
A. as B. since C. because D. because of
Question 11: She is looking _______ a new place to live because she does not want to depend _______ her
parents any more.
A. for / on B. after / with C. up / forward D. at / into
Question 12: The song ___________ by our listeners as their favorite of the week is "Goodbye Baby" by
Tunesmiths.
A. was chosen B. that chose C. chosen D. choosing
Question 13: Nowadays women have the same legal and _________ rights as men do.
A. politics B. politician C. political D. politicians
Question 14: We’re going to freeze out here if you don’t let us _________ the bus
A. come up B. go into C. take off D. get on
Question 15: _______ sure that you follow the instructions carefully.
A. Believe B. Try C. Do D. Make
Question 16: Using your gestures is a _________ form of communication.
A. verbal B. non-verbal C. oral D. audible
Question 17: She reads newspapers every day to look for the vacant _______ for which she can apply.
A. institutions B. indications C. positions D. locations
Question 18: _______, she will buy her parents a new TV.
A. When she receives her salary B. Once she received her salary
C. Until she received her salary D. After she had received her salary
Question 19: The ostrich egg is the largest egg of any non-extinct bird, while the smallest egg is the egg of the
hummingbird.
A. living B. dead C. flying D. vanished
Question 20: The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer's behavior.
A. disgusted B. upset C. angry D. puzzled
Question 21: I think we cannot purchase this device this time as it costs an arm and a leg.
A. is cheap B. is painful C. is confusing D. is expensive
Question 22: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. uninterested B. unsure C. slow D. open
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 23: “You’re late again, Michael.” “______ _____________________.”
A. Never mind. I stayed up too late last night. B. I’m sorry. The traffic was terrible.
C. It’s OK. Thanks for telling me. D. That’s alright. It’s my fault anyway.
Question 24: “Do you want to join us for a cup of coffee after work?”
“_____ __________________.”
A. Sounds good, but I can do it myself. B. Sorry, but I have to finish my presentation for tomorrow.
C. No problem. What’s wrong with the coffee? D. Thanks. You can make it.
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (25)___________. Many species of
animals are threatened, and could easily become (26)___________ if we do not make an effort to protect them.
There are many reasons for this. In some cases animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of
their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (27)___________, and sold as pets. For many animals and
birds, the problem is that their habitats-the place (28)___________ they live-is disappearing. More land is used
for farm, for houses and industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful
chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and harm wildlife. The
most successful animals on Earth, human beings, will soon be the only ones (29)___________ unless we can
solve this problem.
Question 25: A. threat B. problem C. danger D. vanishing
Question 26: A. disappeared B. vanished C. extinct D. empty
Question 27: A. for life B. alive C. lively D. for living
Question 28: A. which B. where C. who D. that
Question 29: A. left B. over C. staying D. survived
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 43: Not only the boy but also his friends is to blame for breaking the window.
A B C D
Question 44: Many nations protect endangered species by forbidding hunting, to restrict land development and
creating preserves. A B C D
Question 45: Higher education is very importance to national economies, and it is also a source
A B
of trained and educated personal for the whole country.
C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each
Question 46: “I'm really sorry for being late again,” said Ann.
A. I felt sorry for Ann's being late again.
B. Ann was sorry for my being late again.
C. Ann excused for my being late again.
D. Ann apologized for being late again.
Question 47: No one in the team can play better than John.
A. John plays well but the others play better. B. John as well as other players of the team plays very well.
C. Everyone in the team, but John, plays very well. D. John is the best player of the team.
Question 48: It is against the school rules to cheat in the test.
A. You don't have to cheat in the test. B. You must cheat in the test.
C. You must not cheat in the test. D. You have to cheat in the
Question 49: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt. She was injured.
A. If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured.
B. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured.
C. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured.
D. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured.
Question 50: We had finished eating. Immediately afterwards, the waiter cleared the table.
A. Although we had finished eating, the waiter didn’t clear the table.
B. The waiter started clearing the table while we were eating.
C. Hardly had we finished when the waiter started clearing the table.
D. We couldn’t finish our food because the waiter kept clearing the table.
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PRACTICE TEST 15
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 1. You may find doing this job very__________. Try it!
A. relaxing B. relaxed C. relax D. relaxation
Question 2. No one on the plane was alive in the accident last night, __________?
A. wasn’t he B. weren’t they C. were they D. was he
Question 3. We had better keep on our__________ while were walking along the dark portions of this street.
A. figures B. nails C. toes D. knees
Question 4. He regretted spending too much time__________ computer games.
A. to B. for C. in D. on
Question 5. He looks for any excuse he can to blow off his__________ to do housework.
A commitment B. obligation C. assignment D. responsibility
Question 6. __________ what she prepared for the job interview, Megan didn’t pass it.
A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However
Question 7. There isn’t ………..theater near where I live............nearest theater is 10 miles away.
A.A/ The B. the/ the C. an/ the D. the/ A
Question 8. The new airport has__________ a lot of changes on this island.
A. brought about B. taken to C. counted in D. turned up
Question 9. They__________ the bridge by the time you come back.
A. will finish B. will have finished C. will be finished D. have finished
Question 10. She won’t come home __________.
A. as soon as she had finished all the paperwork
B. until she has finished all the paperwork
C. by the time she finished all the paperwork
D. when she was finishing all the paperwork
Question 11. The Youth Union in our school has decided to launch a/an__________ to raise funds for local
charities.
A. activity B. announcement C. campaign D. decision
Question 12. Being helpful is good, but don’t allow others to__________ advantage of your generosity.
A. get B. take C. use D. make
Question 13. I demand to know how this vase __________, and no one is leaving till I find out.
A. got broken B. was breaking C. has broken D. is broke
Question 14. All the astronauts _________ the earth in space capsules are weightless.
A. orbiting B. orbit C. orbited D. who is orbiting
Question 15. The more you practice speaking in public, __________.
A. the more you become confident B. the more you become confidently
C. the greater confidence you become D. the more confident you become
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
Question 16: Tom is inviting Linda to his birthday party.
Tom: “Would you like to come to my birthday party next week?"
Linda: “_______________’’
A. Why not? B. Yes, I'd love to. C. I don’t think so. D. N 0, I‘d love to.
Question 17: Laura is asking Tom for his idea about a vacation at the beach.
Laura: “Do you think a vacation at the beach will do me good?” Tom: " "
A. Sure. Have a good time there. B. Yes, I think.
C. Could you bye me something? D. Yes, it does.
Mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the main stress in the following question.
Question 18. A. equip B. secure C. vacant D.
oblige
Question 19. A. encounter B. agency C. influence D. memory
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
Question 20. A. century B. centimeter C. comfortable D. cigarette
Question 21. A. profile B. stomach C. postpone D. cyclone
Question 22: Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
A. marked B. shared C. hidden D. separated
Question 23: If that was done on a national scale, we would wipe out this infectious disease.
A. establish B. retain C. maintain D. eliminate
Question 24: Fee-paying schools, often called “independent schools ”, "private schools" or "public
schools"
A. college B. primary schools C. secondary schools D. state schools
Question 25: Each time you turn it on, with appropriate hardware and software, it is capable of doing
almost anything you ask.
A. unsuitable B. unimportant C. ill-prepared D. irregular
Mark the letter A, B, Cor D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines a pair of
sentences in the following question.
Question 26. Hans told US about his investing in the company. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Only after investing in the company did Hans inform US of his arrival at the meeting.
B. Not until Hans told US that he would invest in the company did he arrive at the meeting.
C. Hardly had he informed US about his investing in the company when Hans arrived at the meeting.
D. No sooner had Hans arrived at the meeting than he told US about his investing in the company.
Question 27. The driver in front stopped so suddenly. Therefore, the accident happened.
A. If the driver in front didn’t stop so suddenly, the accident wouldn’t happen.
B. If the driver in front hadn’t stopped so suddenly, the accident would have happened.
C. If the driver in front hadn’t stopped so suddenly, the accident wouldn’t have happened.
D. If the driver in front had stopped so suddenly, the accident would have happened.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
Question 28: What I told him a few days ago is not the solution to most of his problems.
A B C D
Question 29: Tom’s jokes are inappropriate but we have to put up with it just because he’s the boss.
A B C D
Question 30: Modern office buildings have false ﬂoors under which computer and phone wires
A B C
can be lain.
D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
Question 31. It’s possible that she didn’t hear what I said.
A. She might not hear what I said.
B. She might have not heard what I said.
C. She may not hear what I said.
D. She may not have heard what I said.
Question 32. “Stop smoking or you’ll be ill,” the doctor told me.
A. The doctor advised me to give up smoking to avoid illness.
B. The doctor suggested smoking to treat illness,
C. I was warned against smoking a lot of cigarettes.
D. I was ordered not to smoke to recover from illness.
Question 33. I haven’t heard from Mike for several months.
A. I didn’t hear from Mike several months ago.
B. Mike didn’t hear from me several months ago.
C. Mike heard from me several months ago.
D. I last heard from Mike several months ago.
Read the following passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D to be used for each of the blanks to
complete the following passage.
Water is of vital importance to all living things. Without it, all living things will surely die. We also use
a great (34) __________ of water daily in our homes, in factories, and in power stations. Most of this water is
fresh water and it comes to US from reservoirs, rivers and lakes.
The Earths surface is (35) __________by large areas of water which we call oceans and seas. If you
have tasted the water from the sea, you will know that, unlike fresh water, seawater tastes salty. This is due to
the (36) __________of sodium chloride which comes from the land. Rivers carry it to the sea.
Although neither salt nor fresh water has any color, the sea often looks blue in the sunlight. The reason
is (37) __________sunlight is made up of many colors. Some colors disappear quickly in the sea but blue light
bounces back or is reflected, to the surface. This makes the sea look blue. (38) __________, a stormy sky will
make the sea look grey.
Question 34. A. number B. much C. many D. amount
Question 35. A. covered B. reserved C. constructed D. included
Question 36. A. attraction B. presence C. advantage D. realization
Question 37. A. what B. who C. which D. that
Question 38. A. Moreover B. Hence C. Although D. However
answer to each of the questions.
Satoru Iwata was made the CEO of Nintendo in 2002. At that time, the video game market was
suffering, and Nintendo was having trouble with its sales. Iwata thought that a change in strategy was due.
Previously, the strategy in the game industry was to keep making the same kinds of games and consoles but just
improve their power and complexity. However, Iwata didn’t just want to attract dedicated gamers. He wanted to
bring in new kinds of players to video gaming. How was he going to do that? He decided to change the very
concept of video games.
Iwata wanted to make video games easier to pick up and more relevant to peoples lives. Out of this idea
came the Nintendo DS. People interacted more directly with the game by using a touch screen instead of just a
set of buttons. Iwata took this idea to the extreme with the motion-based Wii. Now, just by using natural body
movements, players can enjoy playing all sorts of games.
The kinds of games produced changed as well. Along with the regular role-playing game (RPG), action,
and sport games, new kinds of “games” were designed. Some of these new games, like Brain Age, improved
thinking abilities. Others, like Wii Fit, improved fitness. This has brought in a new age of gaming. Everyone
from grandparents to their grandchildren seems to be playing Nintendo products. With all that we have seen so
far, we can only wonder what is next for Iwata. Surely it will be something groundbreaking.
Question 39. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Satoru Iwata is a man with amazing ideas.
B. Gaming is not just for dedicated gamers anymore.
C. Satoru Iwata is an important man for dedicated gamers
D. The gaming industry is making educational games now.
Question 40. What first motivated Iwata to change the strategy of Nintendo?
A. He wanted to make useful consoles. B. He wanted to lower sales.
C. He wanted to attract more players. D. He wanted a new concept for gaming.
Question 41. The word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to .
A. Bringing in new kinds of players to video gaming.
B. Attracting dedicated gamers
C. Making the same kinds of games
D. Improving games’ power and complexity.
Question 42. Which is TRUE about changes Iwata make about the world of gaming?
A. More games for children and girls. B. More dedicated games.
C. Created a new style of gaming. D. Less expensive game systems.
Question 43. The word “groundbreaking” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. innovative B. bad C. beautiful D. natural
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question.
There are many mistakes that people make when writing their resume (CV) or completing a job
application. Here are some of the most common and most serious.
The biggest problem is perhaps listing the duties for which you were responsible in a past position, all
this tells your potential employers is what you were supposed to do. They do not necessarily know the specific
skills you used in executing them, nor do they know what results you achieved - both of which are essential. In
short, they won’t know if you were the best, the worst or just average in your position.
The more concrete information you can include, the better. As far as possible, provide measurements of
what you accomplished. If any innovations you introduced saved the organization money, how much did they
save? If you found a way of increasing productivity, by what percentage did you increase it?
Writing what you are trying to achieve in life - your objective - is a waste of space. It tells the employer
what you are interested in. Do you really think that employers care what you want? No, they are interested in
what they want! Instead, use that space for a career summary. A good one is brief - three to four sentences long.
A good one will make the person reviewing your application want to read further.
Many resumes list “hard” job-specific skills, almost to the exclusion of transferable, or “soft”, skills.
However, your ability to negotiate effectively, for example, can be just as important as your technical skills.
All information you give should be relevant, so carefully consider the job for which you are applying. If
you are applying for a job that is somewhat different than your current job, it is up to you to draw a connection
for the resume reviewer, so that they will understand how your skills will fit in their organization. The person
who reviews your paperwork will not be a mind reader.
If you are modest about the skills you can offer, or the results you have achieved, a resume reader may
take what you write literally, and be left with a low opinion of your ability, you need to say exactly how good
you are. On the other hand, of course, never stretch the truth or lie.
Question 44. What topic does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The way how to write the resume for job application.
B. The mistakes people make when applying for a job.
C. The common way to make impression in a job interview.
D. The necessary skills for job application.
Question 45. The word “executing” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. enumerating B. determining C. completing D. implementing
Question 46. The word “concrete” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by .
A. indeterminate B. specific C. substantial D. important
Question 47. What does the word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to ?
A. organization money B. information C. productivity D. percentage
Question 48. According to the passage, what information should candidates include in their resume?
A. specific skills for previous jobs B. the past achievements
C. previous positions D. future objective
Question 49. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. The ability to negotiate effectively is as significant as technical skills.
B. Candidates must study the job they are applying carefully before writing the CV
C. Applicants should not apply for a distinct job from what they are doing.
D. The information interviewees present should be related to the job they are applying.
Question 50. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that .
A. you should write accurately about your ability for the vacant position.
B. you should be modest about what you can do.
C. a resume reader is good enough to understand what you imply about your ability in the CV.
D. you are allowed to exaggerate the truth of your competence if possible.
____THE END____
PRACTICE TEST 16
Question 1: A. attach B. branch C. charity D. stomach
Question 2: A. blind B. kind C. right D. chilly
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. usual B. pretty C. canal D. listen
Question 4: A. marriage B. supportive C. musical D. different
questions.
Question 5: Your father won’t let you go out with me anymore, _________?
A. is he B. will he C. can he D. won’t he
Question 6: Believe me! There will be ______ few problems with that car as it’s quite new.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question 7: We spent our long holiday ___________ the sea last summer.
A. by B. in C. at D. on
Question 8: In our society, people spend more and more time _. Therefore, we often don't bother
healthy meals.
A.working / to prepare B. to work / to prepare
C. working / preparing D. to work / preparing
Question 9: If I _______ you earlier, you could be my husband now.
A. met B. meet C. had met D. have met
Question 10: There __________ many changes in my village since they built a new bridge.
A. has been B. are C. had been D. have been
Question 11: ___________ applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work.
A. Although B. In spite of C. Because D. Because of
Question 12: He won’t get married _____________.
A. when he has a distinguished career B. as soon as he had had a distinguished career
C. until he had a distinguished career D. till he has a distinguished career
Question 13: The people ________ the virus must be isolated to prevent its spread.
A. who were caught B. catching C. caught D. to catch
Question 14: According to some sources of ________information, his father will be elected
to be the headmaster next year.
A. reliant B. reliability C. rely D. reliable
Question 15: When he _________ from Jimmy as head of department last year, he had to
deal with many financial problems.
A. took on B. took over C. took up D. took in
Question 16: I ____________ the impression that he was lying to all of us.
A. made B. created C. got D. did
Question 17: According to the __________of this game, you mustn’t touch the ball with both
hands.
A. regulations B. laws C. rules D. norms
Question 18: Regardless of the law, there are practices that __________against women and in favor of men.
A. discriminate B. distinguish C. differentiate D. dissociate
Question 19: His mother had a _________ when his teacher said that he had played truant
many times.
A. bee B. cow C. buffalo D. deer
Question 20: The impact of increased urbanization has been harmful to the environment and has led to the
growth of greenhouse gas emissions
A. detrimental B. beneficial C. advantageous D. favorable
Question 21: The number of students in school A increased significantly in the last 5 years. Likewise, that in
school B experienced a substantial rise.
A. Adversely B. Conversely C. Comparably D. Similarly
Question 22: Because trees can prevent land erosion, afforestation projects should be launched steadily.
A. reforestation B. forestry C. forestation D. deforestation
Question 23: The reality is the economy is hitting the ceiling and the growth rate must slow.
A. is reaching the highest limit B. is becoming extremely angry
C. is reaching the smallest level D. is keeping calm
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: David and Anna are talking about joining a club.
-Anna: “How about this advertisement? Are you interested in acting?”
-David: “_________________.”
A. You’re joking. I hate standing in front of people.
B. Yes, I’d love to. I like the poster the most.
C. Oh no. I’m not a liar. I’m an honest person.
D. Never mind. Let’s go to the cinema tonight.
Question 25: Jack and Jill are going to school together.
-Jack: “________________”
-Jill: “Relax. It doesn’t start until quarter past seven. It’s only five past.”
A. Where are you going? B. I’m anxious about the exam.
C. We are going to be late. D. Sorry. I forgot your address.
The Earth's Energy Budget
The way the Earth interacts (26) the sun's energy can be displayed in a
diagram called the Earth’s energy budget. It displays the sun's energy that reaches us and how
much of that energy absorbed and reflected is by the earth and its atmosphere. Solar energy reaches
earth as electromagnetic radiation. Once the energy reaches earth, some of it is absorbed by the
atmosphere, (27) _ clouds.
Some of it makes it to the earth's surface, and is absorbed by land and oceans. The (28) of
energy absorbed affects temperature. The energy (29) is not
absorbed by the earth or its atmosphere is reflected back out to space in the same wavelengths in
which it came to earth. On average, the amount of energy coming in is equal to the amount of
energy going out. Therefore, we say the earth's energy budget is balanced. (30) more energy
was coming in than was going out, the earth's temperature would increase. On the other hand, if too
much energy is reflected, and not absorbed, we'll see a decrease in the earth's temperatures. Of all of
the sun's energy that hits the Earth, about 70% is absorbed by the land, ocean, atmosphere and
clouds and about 30% is reflected back into space.
Question 26: A. to B. with C. about D. for

Question 27: A. include B. included C. to include D. including
Question 28: A. amount B. number C. plenty D. quality
Question 29: A. whose B. that C. who D. where
Question 30: A. In case of B. Although C. If D. Unless
answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35
Books which give instructions on how to do things are very popular in the United States today.
Thousands of these how-to books are useful. In fact, there are about four thousand books with titles that
begin with the words “How to”. One book may tell you how to earn more money. Another may tell you
how to save or spend it and another may explain how to give your money away.
Many How-to books give advice on careers. They tell you how to choose a career and now to succeed
in it. If you fail; however, you can buy the book “How to Turn Failure into Success”. If you would like to
become very rich, you can buy the book “How to Make a Millionaire”. If you never make any money at
all, you may need a book called “How to Live on Nothing”.
One of the most popular types of books is one that helps you with personal problems. If you want to
have a better love of life, you can read “How to Succeed in Love every Minute of Your Life”. If you are
tired of books on happiness, you may prefer books which give step- by-step instructions on how to
redecorate or enlarge a house.
Why have How-to books become so popular? Probably because life has become so complex. Today
people have far more free time to use, more choices to make, and more problems to solve. How-to
books help people deal with modern life.
Question 31.What is the passage mainly about?
A. How to succeed in love B. How to turn failure into success
C. How to make a millionaire D. How-to books
Question 32.The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A.advice B. instruction C. how-to book D. career
Question 33.Which of the following is NOT the book giving information on careers?
A.“How to Succeed in Love every Minute of Your Life”
B. “How to Live on Nothing”
C. “How to Make a Millionaire”
D. “How to Turn Failure into Success”
Question 34.The word “step-by-step” in paragraph 3 is closet in meaning to .
A.little by little B. gradually C. slower and slower D. A and B
Question 35.It can be inferred from the passage that_ .
A.Today people are more bored with the modern life
B.Modern life is more difficult to deal with
C.Today people have fewer choices to make
D.Today people are more interested in modern life
Today’s cars are smaller, safer, cleaner and more economical than their predecessors but the car of
the future will be far more pollution –free than those on road today. Several new types of
automobile engines have already been developed than run on alternative sources of power, such as
electricity, compressed natural gas, methanol, steam, hydrogen and propane. Electricity, however,
is the only zero-emission option presently available.
Although electric vehicles will not be truly practical until a powerful, compact battery or other
dependable source of current is available, transport experts foresee a new assortment of electric
vehicles entering everyday life: shorter-range commuter electric cars, three-wheeled neighborhood
cars, electric delivery vans, bikes and trolleys.
As automakers work to develop practical vehicles, urban planners and utility engineers are
focusing on infrastructure systems to support and make the best use of the new cars. Public
charging facilities will need to be as common as today’s gas stations. Public parking spots on the
street or in commercial lots will need to be equipped with devices that allow drivers to charge their
batteries while they stop, dine or attend a concert. To encourage the use of electric vehicles, the
most convenient parking in transportation centres might be reserved for electric cars.
Planners foresee electric shuttle buses, trains, buses and neighborhood vehicles all meeting at
transit centres that would have facilities for charging and renting. Commuters will be able to rent a
variety of electric cars to suit their needs: light trucks, one-person three-wheelers, small cars or
electric gasoline hybrid cars for longer trips, which will no doubt take place on automated
freeways capable of handling five times the number of vehicles that can be carried by freeway
today.
Question 36.The author’s purpose in the passage is to .
A. criticize conventional vehicles
B. support the invention of electric cars
C. narrate a story about alternative energy vehicles
D. describe the possibilities for transportation in the future
Question 37.The following electrical vehicles are all mentioned in the passage EXCEPT .
A.plane B. trolleys C. vans D. trains
Question 38.The passage would most likely be followed by details about .
A.the neighborhood of the future B. automated freeways

C. electric shuttle buses D. pollution restrictions in the future
Question 39.The word “compact” in the second paragraph is closet in meaning to .
A.squared B. long-range C. inexpensive D. concentrated

Question 40.According to the passage, public parking lots of the future will be .
A.much large than they are today B. more convenient than they are today
C. common as today’s gas station D. equipped with charging devices
Question 41.The word “charging” in the last paragraph refers to .
A.aggression B. lightning C. electricity D. credit cards
Question 42.The word “foresee” in the last paragraph could best be replaced with .
A.imagine B. count on C. rely on D. invent
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Question 43: Due to (A) his obesity, my father is advised to avoid (B) eating fatty foods, having (C) more
vegetables and drink (D) water.
Question 44: My school where (A) I used to study is a very permissible (B) school because students (C) are
allowed to do whatever (D) they want.
Question 45: In (A) the pool near my flat is (B) little silvery (C) fish darting around (D).
Question 46: “If I were you, I wouldn’t work too much” said David’s sister.
A. David’s sister required him not to work too much.
B. David’s sister advised him not to work too much.
C. David’s sister promised not to force him to work too much.
D. David’s sister ordered him not to work too much.
Question 47: You are not allowed to wear casual clothes to school.
A. You needn’t wear casual clothes to school.
B. You mustn’t wear casual clothes to school.
C. You can’t wear casual clothes to school.
D. You shouldn’t wear casual clothes to school.
Question 48: His previous co-workers are more helpful than his new ones.
A. His new co-workers aren’t as helpful as his previous ones.
B. His previous co-workers and his new ones are not at all helpful.
C. His new co-workers are the most helpful ones he’s ever met.
D. His previous co-workers are less helpful than his new ones.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: They were exhausted. They could hardly continue the journey.
A. They were so exhausted that they could continue the journey.
B. Such were their exhaustion that they could hardly continue the journey.
C. Exhausted as they were, they tried to continue the journey.
D. So exhausted were they that they could hardly continue the journey.
Question 50: It was raining. That’s the only reason I didn’t take the children to the beach.
A. If it hadn’t been raining, I would take the children to the beach.
B. But for it raining, I would have taken the children to the beach.
C. It was raining; otherwise I would have taken the children to the beach.
D. Hadn’t it been for the rain, I would have taken the children to the beach.
___THE END___
PRACTICE TEST 17
Question 1. A. hide B. pick C. shine D. like
Question 2. A. cheap B. child C. chemist D. chair
Question 3. A. effort B. actor C. perform D. area
Question 4. A. disappear B. recommend C. entertain D. fortunate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. The wealthy man________by three masked men has been safely rescued.
A. be kidnapped B. kidnapping C. kidnapped D. was kidnapped
Question 6. I lost the match because I was playing very badly. It was even________than the last game.
A. more badly B. badly C. worst D. worse
Question 7. _______, she will buy her parents a new TV.
A. When she receives her salary B. Once she received her salary
C. Until she received her salary D. After she had received her salary
Question 8. Finally, very few people agree________the construction of a local library for children.
A. on B. at C. with D. to
Question 9. She has recently bought a new car, _______?
A. hasn’t she B. didn’t she C. did she D. has she
Question 10. I have left my book in _________kitchen and I would like you to get it for me.
A. the B. a C. ∅ D. an
Question 11. Environmental groups try to stop farmers from using harmful on their crops.
A. economy B. Agriculture C. investments D. chemicals
Question 12. Luckily, they successfully _______ the fire and saved all of the children.
A. took out B. put out C. took off D. put off
Question 13. Although he knew very little about linguitics, he pretended________an expert in the field.
A. to be B. be C. being D. been
Question 14. When hearing the news, Tom tried his best to keep a _______ on his surprise.
A. hat B. roof C. hood D. lid
Question 15. Ngoc _______ in the kitchen when she saw a mouse.
A. is cooking B. has cooked C. was cooking D. cooks
Question 16: The jury______her compliments on her excellent knowledge of the subject.
A. paid B. gave C. made D. said
Question 17. Every day, Peter’s mother drives him to school. However, today, he______to school by his
father.
A. was taken B. is being taken C. is taking D. took
Question 18. The drug under examination has shown some_________results when given to volunteers in some
countries.
A. impressed B. impresses C. impressive D. impression
Question 19. After a period of probation, you’ll be offered a written _______ of employment.
A. contract B. certificate C. degree D. licence
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges
Question 20: - Mai: "How fashionable a pair of trainers you have!” – Nam: "_________________."
A. Do you want to know where I bought them? B. Thanks for your compliment.
C. I know it's fashionable. D. Yes, of course.
Question 21: Hanh: “It's very generous of you to offer to pay!” – Quan: “__________.”
A. I'm glad you like it. B. Thanks a million.
C. That was the least I could do. D. You can say that again.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
Question 22: Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance their beauty and make them look younger.
A. improve B. maximize C. worsen D. enrich
Question 23:Although Jack loves playing sports, he is too long in the tooth to try out skydiving.
A. young B. cruel C. friendly D. humorous
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
Question 24: The new air conditioner was installed yesterday.
A. inspected thoroughly B. put in position C. well repaired D. delivered to the customer
Quest.ion 25: We were pretty disappointed with the quality of the food.
A. highly B. rather C. extremely D. very
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the questions
Question 26: It is unnecessary for you to finish the report until tomorrow afternoon
A.You needn’t finish the report until tomorrow afternoon.
B.You have to finish the report until tomorrow afternoon.
C.You may finish the report after tomorrow afternoon.
D.You should finish the report until tomorrow afternoon
Question 27: The last time I saw her was three years ago.
A. I have not seen her for three years. B. About three years ago, I used to meet her.
C. I have often seen her for the last three years. D. I saw her three years ago and will never meet her
Question 28: Tom said: “Why do you keep staring at me, Janet?”
A. Tom asked Janet why did she keep staring at him. B. Tom asked Janet why she keeps staring at
him.
C. Tom asked Janet why she had kept staring at him. D. Tom asked Janet why she kept staring at him.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the questions.
Question 29. She has disappeared three days ago, and they are still looking for her now.
A B C D
Question 30. Ozone has his origin in a number of sources, a prime one being the automobile engine.
A B C D
Question 31. It is said that these good life skills will make young people become more confidential.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
questions
Question 32: He is short-sighted. Therefore, he has to wear the glasses.
A. If he isn’t short-sighted, he won’t have to wear the glasses.
B. If he hadn’t been short-sighted, he wouldn’t have had to wear the glasses,
D. Should he not be short-sighted, he won’t have to wear the glasses.
Question 33: Mike became a father. He felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.
A. Were Mike to become a father himself, he would feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his
parents.
B. Only after Mike had become a father himself did he feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his
parents.
C. Had Mike become a father himself, he would have felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his
parents.
D. Not until he felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents did Mike become a father himself.
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each
of the numbered blanks from 34 -38
I was an MBA student in the USA and I lived in the university’s coed dormitory. In my culture, usually, if
a woman talks to a man, it is a sign of romantic interest. (34)_______, in the first few days of school, I found it
strange that so many women were talking to me and I was under the impression that some women on my
dormitory floor were interested in me. To (35) _____ their politeness, I would buy them flowers or offer small
gifts, as is done in my country. However, I was quite surprised to see that these same women now
seemed (36) _______ around me. One was even quite offended and told me to leave her alone. Eventually I
talked to the residence adviser on my floor to see what I was doing wrong, and he explained to me the way men
and women usually interact in the USA. I was quite relieved to hear that (37) _____ was wrong with me, but
rather with the way I was interpreting my conversations with women. Even though I did not find the love of my
life while I was in the USA, I still made many good female friends afterwards (38) _______I still maintain
contact.
(Source: https://books.google.com.vn)
Question 34: A. However B. Therefore C. Moreover D. Otherwise
Question 35: A. pay B. show C. return D. give
Question 36: A. uncomfortable B. amazing C. exciting D. surprising
Question 37: A. nothing B. something C. anything D. everything
Question 38: A. whom B. to whom C. who D. with whom
answer to each of the questions from 39- 43
Vietnam’s population is ageing quickly. In 2017, more than 10 per cent of the population will be 60 and
older, and in 15-20 years the elderly will account for one third of the total population. This raises concerns
about healthcare, welfare and pensions for the elderly at a time when Vietnam is focusing on economic
integration and requires a large labor force. So far two solutions have been proposed: to loosen the two-child
policy and to increase the retirement age to 58 for women and 62 for men. By ending the two-child policy the
government expects to make up for the ageing population within the next 20 years. But its effect could be
creating an uncontrollable boom in the Vietnamese population. When the government loosened the two-child
policy in 2015 in a trial period, in the first 6 months of 2016 the third child birth rate increased remarkably by
7.5 per cent
Raising the retirement age has been proposed by the Ministry of Labor pending parliamentary evaluation
in May 2017. While the policy is beneficial in utilizing the work experience of the elderly while creating
savings in the pension budget, it also means fewer job prospects and promotion opportunities for younger
generations. It is also not in the interest of all the elderly, especially the 70 per cent of Vietnam's labor force
working in manual labor-intensive sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and construction where working
above the age of 50 can be dangerous and unproductive. Despite these drawbacks, raising the retirement age is
still considered by policymakers as one of the key solutions to the ageing population problem in Vietnam.
However, these are only temporary solutions.
Question 39: The best title for this passage could be ________.
A. Vietnam struggling with ageing population B. Stopping the two-child policy in Vietnam
C. Raising the retirement age in Vietnam D. How to solve the aging population in Vietnam
Question 40: Which statement is probably TRUE according to the information in the paragraph 1?
A. In 2017, the elderly take up for one third of the total population, this leads to more concerns about
healthcare, welfare and pensions for the elderly.
B. In 2015, the two-child policy has been officially tightened and succeeded.
C. The government would promote families to have two children to compensate for the ageing population
within the next 20 years.
D. In the next 15-17 years, Vietnam's economy will need a large labor force to integrate with global
economy.
Question 41: The word “its" in paragraph 1 refers to ________?
A. two-Child policy B. aging population C. retirement age D. economic integration
Question 42: In the 2rd paragraph, the writer suggests that ________.
A. The Ministry of Labor has applied raising the retirement age in May 2017.
B. Raising the retirement age can reduce job opportunities for younger generations.
C. The elderly whose age is 50 would be dangerous if they continued to work
D. Raising the retirement age and stopping two-child policy can be considered as long-term and effective
solutions.
Question 43: The word "temporary" in paragraph 2 means ________.
A. constant B. permanent C. short-term D. long-term
answer to each of the questions from 44- 50
Volunteering offers many of the same social benefits, with the added bonus of helping others and
developing useful skills to put on your CV. Plus, students are in a unique position to help, suggests Tom Fox.
"They can take their enthusiasm and excitement for opportunities and share their passions, subject knowledge
and experience with people." The idea of giving up time for nothing might seem impractical at first, especially
once the pressures of study and coursework or exams begin to mount up. However, Michelle Wright, CEO of
charity support organization Cause4, suggests seeing volunteering as a two-way street. "I think it is fine for
undergraduates to approach volunteering as a symbiotic relationship where doing good is just one part of the
motivation for reaching personal and professional goals."
Katerina Rudiger, head of skills and policy campaigns at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and
Development (CIPD), says: "Volunteering can be a valuable way of gaining that experience, as well as
building confidence, broadening your horizons, becoming a better team player and developing those all-
important 'employ ability skills' such as communication and decision making." Amanda Haig, graduate HR
manager, agrees that volunteering can help your employment prospects. "Volunteering can demonstrate
positive personality traits and skill sets, such as proactivity, and teamwork," she says.
A positive side-effect of volunteering is improving your time at university by getting involved in the
local community. Leaving the student bubble can make your time as an undergraduate much more varied. At
Bath Spa University, more than 1,000 students volunteered over the past year, doing everything from working
on local environmental projects to helping in schools or assisting the elderly. ”Quite often there can be a divide
between students and permanent residents," says students' union president Amy Dawson, "but if students
invest a little time now, they will be giving something back to the local community and will reap the benefits
in the future."
“You might also find that volunteering helps your studies if you choose the right program. At Lancaster,
volunteering is linked into academic modules in some cases", explains Fox. "This has multiple wins. Students
get to apply their learning in the classroom and share their interests with children in local schools or
community organizations, while schools gain skilled students with a passion for a subject that enthuses their
pupils."
Question 44: What is the most suitable title for this reading?
A. Volunteering at university
B. Volunteering helps employment prospects
C. Students should take part in extracurricular activities to put it on CV
D. The virtues of volunteering
Question 45: Which of the following information is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1?
A. Many social benefits are provided by volunteering.
B. Students are likely to be enthusiastic for chances and share their interests with people.
C. Volunteering might increase the pressures of study and coursework or exam.
D. Michelle Wright recommends seeing volunteering as a two-way street.
Question 46: The word “gaining” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by____________.
A. getting B. making C. lacking D. taking
Question 47: Personality traits and skill sets include____________.
A. communication and decision – making B. proactivity and collaboration
C. proactivity and confidence D. passions, subject knowledge and experience.
Question 48: What does the word “side-effect” mean?
A. additional result that you did not expect or want B. an extra good result
C. another side of a street D. a two-way street
Question 49: What does the word "they" refer to in paragraph 3?
A. projects B. residents C. students D. benefits
Question 50: Which of the following most accurately reﬂects Fox’s explanation in the last paragraph?
A. Students at universities must join at least one activity in volunteer campaign at local schools.
B. Students at universities should join as many activities in volunteer campaign at local schools as
possible.
C. Students at universities who join volunteer work will gain a lot of purposes for the community only.
D. Students at universities who join volunteer work will gain a lot of purposes for not only themselves but
also the community.
______THE END______
PRACTICE TEST 18
Question 1: A. thigh B. thought C. this D. three
Question 2: A. climate B. liveable C. city D. discussion
Question 3: A. speechless B. worthy C. pollute D. borrow
Question 4: A. specific B. indicate C. ambition D. financial
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. Question 5. The conference _______ by non-governmental organizations was about globalization.
A. plans B. planning C. planned D. is planning
Question 6: We need to do this ___________ than we are at the moment.
A. quickly B. the quickest C. more quickly D. most quickly
Question 7: Linda will meet me ___________.
A. after she come back B. when she comes back
C. as soon as she came back D. by the time she is coming back
Question 8: Linh is interested ___________ cycling to school.
A. in B. on C. about D. of
Question 9: Your hat is on the table, ___________?
A. does it B. isn't it C. didn't it D. wasn't it
Question 10: He is reading ___________ book which he bought yesterday.
A. Ø (no article) B. an C. the D. a
Question 11: WHO's objective is ___________ by all people of the highest possible level of health.
A. attainment B. approach C. advance D. acquisition
Question 12: If Bill loses his job, at least they have Mary’s income to ___________ on.
A. fall behind B. fall for C. fall back D. fall under
Question 13: Peter’s father ordered him not ___________ out late again.
A. to stay B. to staying C. that stay D. staying
Question 14: Martin is called the teacher's pet by his classmates because he is taken under his teacher's _____.
A. hands B. arms C. wings D. legs
Question 15: While she ___________ her exams, she had a terrible headache.
A. was taken B. was take C. was taking D. took
Question 16: Indonesia got off to a ___ start with a goal in the first half, but Vietnam still won the match in the
end.
A. jumping B. flying C. leaping D. kicking
Question 17: The company hopes that their new product ________ by many customers.
A. buys B. will buy C. was buying D. will be bought
Question 18: Every morning, my mother usually drinks several cups of tea, has a _______ breakfast and then
leads the buffalo to the field.
A. quick B. quickly C. quickness D. quicker
Question 19: He _______ that she was not interested in a relationship from what she said in her letter.
A. implied B. denoted C. indicated D. inferred
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 20: “What can I do for you?” - “_______.”
A. No need to help. B. Thank you. C. Thanks, I’m just looking. D. Sorry for not buying
anything.
Question 21: A: "Do you think music can heal sick people?" – B: “_______.”
A. I can't agree with you more. B. The sooner, the better.
C. At least they can feel better. D. Doctors cannot do so.
Question 22. When business gets into the groove, he will probably offer permanent jobs to the most valued
employees.
A. grows successfully B. goes into straight line
C. makes improvement D. becomes worse
Question 23. Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity.
A. cover B. conserve C. presume D. reveal
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 24.The maintenance of these old castles must cost a lot of money.
A. building B. foundation C. destruction D. preservation
Question 25. People in the mountainous areas are still in the habit of destroying forests for cultivation.
A. planting B. farming C. industry D. wood
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Question 26: It is obligatory for students to wear uniforms to school.
A. Students needn't wear uniforms to school. B. Students shouldn't wear uniforms to school.
C. Students must wear uniforms to school. D. Students may wear uniforms to school.
Question 27: I stopped eating meat six months ago.
A. I ate meat for six months. B. I didn't eat meat for six months.
C. I haven't eaten meat for six months. D. I have eaten meat for six months.
Question 28: "What did you eat for dinner last night?" asked my friend.
A. My friend asked me what I ate for dinner the previous night.
B. My friend asked me what did I eat for dinner last night.
C. My friend asked me what I had eaten for dinner the previous night.
D. My friend asked me what had I eaten for dinner last night.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the questions.
Question 29: Most of the information in this book, particular the scientific terminology, is difficult to
A B C
understand for people without a background in science.
D
Question 30: She forgets her mother's birthday yesterday.
A B C D
Question 31: Tom’s jokes are inappropriate but we have to put up with it just because he’s the boss.
A B C D
Question 32: She is busy with work. She cannot attend the meeting.
A. If she weren't busy with work, she could attend the meeting.
B. Provided that she is busy with work, she cannot attend the meeting.
C. If only she were here, she could attend the meeting.
D. If she is busy with work, she can't attend the meeting.
Question 33: He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk.
A. No sooner had he returned from his walk when he got down to writing the letter.
B. Not until he returned from his walk did he get down to writing the letter.
C. Only after he had returned from his walk did he get down to writing the letter.
D. Hardly had he returned from his walk when he got down to writing the letter.
Psychologists have long known that having a set of cherished companions is crucial to mental well-being.
A recent study by Australian investigators concluded that our friends even help to prolong our lives. The study
concentrated (34) ______ the social environment, general health, and lifestyle of 1,477 persons older than 70
years. The participants were asked how (35) ______ contact they had with friends, children, relatives and
acquaintances. Researchers were surprised to learn that friendships increased life (36) ______ to a far greater
extent than frequent contact with children and other relatives. This benefit held true even after these friends had
moved away to another city and was independent of factors such as socioeconomic status, health, and way of
life. According to scientists, the ability to have relationships with people to (37) ______ one is important has a
positive effect on physical and mental health. Stress and tendency towards depression are reduced, and
behaviours that are damaging to health, such as smoking and drinking, occur less frequently. (38)_______, our
support networks, in times of calamity in particular, can raise our moods and feelings of self-worth and offer
helpful strategies for dealing with difficult personal challenges.
(Source: Academic Vocabulary in Use by Michael McCarthy and Felicity O’Dell)
Question 34: A. in B. with C. on D. at
Question 35: A. much B. many C. few D. so many
Question 36: A. expectation B. insurance C. Expectancy D. assurance
Question 37: A. Who B. whom C. what D. That
Question 38: A. Otherwise B. For example C. Moreover D. However
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Successful students often do the followings while studying. First, they have an overview before reading.
Next, they look for important information and pay greater attention to it (which often needs jumping forward or
backward to process information). They also relate important points to one another. Also, they activate and use
their prior knowledge. When they realize that their understanding is not good, they do not wait to change
strategies. Last, they can monitor understanding and take action to correct or “fix up” mistakes in
comprehension.
Conversely, students with low academic achievement often demonstrate ineffective study skills. They
tend to assume a passive role, in learning and rely on others (e.g., teachers, parents) to monitor their studying,
for example, low-achieving students often do not monitor their understanding of content; they may not be
aware of the purpose of studying; and they show little evidence of looking back, or employing “fix-up”
strategies to fix understanding problems. Students who struggle with learning new information seem to be
unaware that they must extent effort beyond simply reading the content to understand and remember it.
Children with learning disabilities do not plan and judge the quality of their studying. Their studying may
be disorganized. Students with learning problems face challenges with personal organization as well. They
often have difficulty keeping track of materials and assignments, following directions, and completing work on
time. Unlike good studiers who employ a variety of study skills in a flexible yet purposeful manner, low-
achieving students use a restricted range of study skills. They cannot explain why good study strategies are
important for learning; and they tend to use the same, often ineffective study approach for all learning tasks,
ignoring task content, structure or difficulty.
(Source: Adapted from Study Skills: Managing Your Learning — NUI Galway)
Question 39: What is the topic of the passage?
A. Successful and low-academic achieving students. B. Successful learners and their learning strategies
C. Study skills for high school students D. Effective and ineffective ways of learning
Question 40: The word “prior” in the first paragraph is closest meaning to______?
A. important B. earlier C. forward D. good
Question 41: Which of the followings is NOT an evidence of monitoring studying?
A. Being aware of the purpose of studying B. Monitoring their understanding of content
C. Fixing up mistakes in understanding D. Looking at their backs
Question 42: In compared with low-achieving students, successful students use______.
A. aimless study techniques B. various study skills
C. restricted strategies D. inflexible study ways
Question 43: The underlined pronoun “They” in the last sentence refers to______.
A. study strategies B. study skills C. low-achieving students D. good studiers
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
We get great pleasure from reading. The more advanced a man is, the greater delight he will find in
reading. The ordinary man may think that subjects like philosophy or science are very difficult and that if
philosophers and scientists read these subjects, it is not for pleasure.
But this is not true. The mathematician finds the same pleasure in his mathematics as the school boy in an
adventure story. For both, it is a play of the imagination, a mental recreation and exercise. The
leasure derived from this activity is common to all kinds of reading. But different types of books give us
different types of pleasure. First in order of popularity is novel-reading. Novels contain pictures of imaginary
people in imaginary situations, and give us an opportunity of escaping into a new world very much like our
world and yet different from it. Here we seem to live a new life, and the experience of this new life gives us a
thrill of pleasure. Next in order of popularity are travel books, biographies and memoirs. These tell us tales of
places we have not seen and of great men in whom we are interested.
Some of these books are as wonderful as novels, and they have an added value that they are true. Such
books give us knowledge, and we also find immense pleasure in knowing details of lands we have not seen and
of great men we have only heard of. Reading is one of the greatest enjoyments of life. To book-lovers, nothing
is more fascinating than a favorite book. And, the ordinary educated man who is interested and absorbed in his
daily occupation wants to occasionally escape from his drudgery into the wonderland of books for recreation
and refreshment.
(Source: http://www.importantindia.com)
Question 44: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Different types of books B. Different kinds of reading
C. Reading as an exercise for the brain D. Reading as a pleasurable activity
Question 45: According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Ordinary people may think that philosophy and science are difficult.
B. Reading about mathematics is mentally entertaining for a mathematician.
C. Philosophers and scientists do not read for pleasure.
D. A more advanced person takes greater pleasure in reading.
Question 46: The word “derived” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. differed B. established C. bought D. obtained
Question 47: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. a new life B. our world C. an opportunity D. a thrill of pleasure
Question 48: The word “immense” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. great B. limited C. personal D. controlled
Question 49: According to the passage, travel books, biographies and memoirs ______.
A. are wonderful novels B. tell stories of well-known places
C. are less popular than novels D. are more valuable than novels
Question 50: According to paragraph 4, which of the following is the most fascinating to booklovers?
A. A daily occupation B. An ordinary educated man
C. The wonderland D. A favorite book
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PRACTICE TEST 19
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. thoughtful B. threaten C. therefore D. thin
Question 2. A. idiot B. idea C. idol D. ideal
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. conceal B. contain C. conserve D. conquer
Question 4. A. inflation B. maximum C. applicant D. character
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. The conference _______ by non-governmental organizations was about globalization.
A. plans B. planning C. planned D. is planning
Question 6. He arrived _______ than anyone else, so he had to wait more than an hour.
A. earlier B. more early C. early D. earliest
Question 7. As soon as he _______ dinner, he will take the children for a walk to a nearby playground.
A. finishes B. will finish C. had finished D. finished
Question 8. Police said the thieves were obviously well acquainted _____________ the alarm system at the
department store.
A. with B. to C. of D. in
Question 9. His parents don't approve of what he does, _______?
A. do they B. don’t they C. did they D. didn’t they
Question 10. Air pollution is getting more and more serious in _______ big cities such as Hanoi and Beijing.
A. the B. a C. an D. x
Question 11. Yesterday the naval authorities _______ the reports in Friday’s newspapers that they had
exploded three bombs near an unknown submarine.
A. published B. confirmed C. re-stated D. agreed
Question 12. She had been depressed all day but she started to _______ after she heard that she was promoted.
A. turn up B. cheer up C. take up D. break up
Question 13. In the sustainable agriculture, farmers try _______ the use of chemicals and fertilizers.
A. to limit B. limiting C. limited D. limit
Question 14. It’s a good idea in theory, but it’s going to be hard to put in into ________.
A. practice B. trial C. test D. examination
Question 15. Yesterday I _______ in the park when I saw Dick playing football.
A. was walking B. is walking C. has walked D. has been walking
Question 16. Laura had a blazing _______ with Eddie and stormed out of the house.
A. word B. row C. gossip D. chat
Question 17. The trees _______ more and more in our countryside next year.
A. will plant B. will be planted C. are planted D. plant
Question 18. To many children, playing computer games is a form of _______.
A. relax B. relaxingly C. relaxation D. relaxed
Question 19. An important rule in Tim's family is that they have to pay _______ visits to their grandparents in
the countryside.
A. customary B. normal C. usual D. regular
Question 20. Sue and Anne are talking about their future plans.
- Sue: “I am not interested in the idea of taking a gap year and going backpacking in Nepal.”
- Anne: “Well, _______.”
A. I am B. help yourself C. neither do I D. that’s life
Question 21. Jack and Peter are talking about their plan for this weekend.
- Jack: “Why don’t we visit the imperial citadel this weekend?” – Peter: “_______.”
A. To learn more about its history B. That’s a great idea
C. Because it is very old D. I couldn’t agree with you more
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
Question 22. The ASEAN Foreign Ministers had candid and fruitful discussions on ASEAN's priorities for the
year ahead, as well as deep exchanges on regional and international developments.
A. frank B. personal C. insincere D. dishonest
Question 23. They are always optimistic although they don’t have a penny to their name.
A. are very poor B. are very rich C. are very mean D. are very healthy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
Question 24. We can never feel fulfilled by following someone else's dreams: independent living is the only
way to find true satisfaction.
A. amused B. frightened C. satisfied D. tired
Question 25. The sun is a powerful energy source, and this energy source can be harnessed by installing solar
panels.
A. depleted B. exploited C. devastated D. expressed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the questions.
Question 26. It isn’t necessary for us to discuss this matter in great detail.
A. We should discuss this matter in great detail. B. We might discuss this matter in great detail.
C. We needn’t discuss this matter in great detail. D. We mustn’t discuss this matter in great detail.
Question 27. The last time I talked to Rose was three years ago.
A. I didn't talk to Rose three years ago. B. I have talked to Rose for three years.
C. I haven't talked to Rose for three years. D. I hadn't talked to Rose for three years.
Question 28. “Why didn’t you send me the brochure?” Mr. William asked the agent.
A. Mr. William asked the agent why she didn’t send him the brochure.
B. Mr. William asked the agent to send him the brochure.
C. Mr. William asked the agent not to send him the brochure.
D. Mr. William asked the agent why she had not sent him the brochure.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 29. It will require a collectable effort from the government, providers, and the media to meet our
goals.
A. collectable B. effort C. government D. media
Question 30. Her last book is published in many languages 5 years ago.
A. last B. is C. published D. years
Question 31. ASEAN aims at promoting economic growth, regional peace as well as providing opportunities
for their members.
A. economic growth B. their C. providing D. aims at
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 32. He was tired this morning. He stayed up late to watch a football match last night.
A. He wouldn't be tired this morning if he had stayed up late to watch a football match last night.
B. He wouldn't have been tired this morning if he had not stayed up late to watch a football match last
night.
C. If he didn't stay up late to watch a football match last night, he wouldn't be tired this morning
D. He would have been tired this morning if he had stayed up late to watch a football match last night.
Question 33. James started working. He then realized that his decision had not been a good one.
A. No sooner had James begun his new job than he knew his decision was wrong.
B. Had James not begun his new job, he would have gone looking for a better one.
C. Since James did not like his new job, he began looking for a better one.
D. Just before James took up his new post, he realized that he was not suited for it.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best
fits each the numbered blanks.
Testing games
How lucky can you be? Twelve-year-old Eloise Noakes has got the best job in the world – (34)
_______ out new games. A leading company held a competition to find young testers and Eloise was selected
to test games (35) _______ are about to be launched onto the market. Each week she is given a different game
to play before recording her thoughts on a form designed by the company. As the company director said, “What
better way to find out about games than to put them in the hands of the customers who will make most use of
them?” Eloise is (36) _______ with her new job but she also takes it very seriously. She is allowed to keep the
games after testing them. (37) _______, she has decided instead to give them away to children less fortunate
than herself. “I’ve got (38) _______ of games and some children don’t have any,” she explained.
(Adapted from Cambridge English First for Schools 1, 2015)
Question 34. A. doing B. trying C. carrying D. finding
Question 35. A. whom B. whose C. which D. who
Question 36. A. amused B. proud C. thankful D. delighted
Question 37. A. However B. Although C. Otherwise D. Moreover
Question 38. A. many B. plenty C. several D. much
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question.
Ostriches
Ostriches are the largest and heaviest birds on earth. They can grow to be as tall as 9 feet and can weigh
as much as 250 pounds. Even though they have wings, they cannot fly. Instead, ostriches have long, powerful
legs that help them to run very fast when they feel threatened. Ostriches use their wings to move themselves
forward and to help them change direction.
Ostriches are native to Africa, where they still live in desert areas and dry, open grasslands called
savannahs. Ostriches can also be found in zoos all over the world. Humans have domesticated ostriches, so now
ostriches live on farms in over a dozen countries, including the United States, China, India, Japan, Brazil and
Costa Rica. They are raised for their meat, skin, and feathers.
Ostriches like to live in small groups called herds. The male ostrich is called a rooster; the female, a hen.
Baby ostriches are called chicks. The female ostrich lays the eggs, but both the male and the female take turns
sitting on the eggs to keep them warm.
(Adapted from Readtheory.org website)
Question 39. What is the passage mainly about?
A. the male and female ostriches B. all about eggs of ostriches
C. distribution and habitat of ostriches D. facts about ostriches and their habits
Question 40. The word “threatened” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. stolen B. consumed C. saved D. endangered
Question 41. The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. male B. eggs C. ostriches D. female
Question 42. According to the passage, ostriches use their wings to _______.
A. fly faster than most other birds B. move forward and change direction
C. keep their eggs warm in the nest D. scare potential predators away
Question 43. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2 as the purpose of raising ostriches?
A. meat B. skin C. medicine D. feather
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question.
The green building movement, started in the 1970s as a way to reduce environmental destruction, is
changing the way buildings are constructed. In the early years, green builders were a small minority, and their
goals of reducing the environmental impact of buildings were considered unrealistic. Now, however, the
movement is growing, as builders have been able to take advantage of new technology.
Green builders try to make use of recycled materials, which means less waste in dumps. Also, they reduce
environmental impact by reducing the energy requirements of a building. One way is to provide an alternative,
non-polluting source of energy. First, with solar panels, it is possible to produce electricity from the rays of the
sun. Once installed, they provide energy at no they cost and with no pollution.
Another solution is to reduce the amount of energy required in a building. It is possible to cut electricity
use noticeably by improving natural lighting and installing low-energy light bulbs. To reduce the amount of
fuel needed for heating or cooling, builders also add insulation to the walls so that the building stays warmer in
winter and cooler in summer.
One example of this advanced design is the Genzyme Center of Cambridge, the most environmentally
responsible office building in America. Every aspect of the design and building had to consider two things: the
need for a safe and pleasant workplace for employees and the need to lessen the negative environmental impact.
75 percent of the building materials were recycled materials, and the energy use has been reduced by 43 percent
and water use by 32 percent, compared with other buildings of the same size.
In other parts of the world, several large-scale projects have recently been developed according to green
building principles. One of these is in Vauban, Germany, in an area that was once the site of army housing. The
site has been completely rebuilt with houses requiring 30 percent less energy than conventional ones. These
houses, heated by special non-polluting systems, are also equipped with solar panels.
A larger project is under way in China. The first phase of this project will include houses for 400 families
built with solar power, non-polluting bricks, and recycled wall insulation. In a second phase, entire
neighborhoods in six cities will be built. If all goes well, the Chinese government plans to copy these ideas in
new neighborhoods across China.
Green building ideas, on a small or large scale, are spreading. Individuals, companies, and governments
are beginning to see their benefits. Not only are they environmentally friendly, green buildings improve living
and working conditions and also save money in the long run.
(Adapted from "Advanced Reading Power" by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries)
Question 44. Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Successful green building projects all over the world
B. An environmentally friendly approach to constructing buildings
C. New technologies applied to constructing office buildings
D. Economic benefits of environmentally responsible buildings
Question 45. The word "insulation" in paragraph 3 mostly means _______.
A. devices that monitor changes in temperature
B. systems that protect buildings from the sun's rays
C. materials that prevent heat loss and absorption
D. panels that convert solar energy into electricity
Question 46. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 7 as a merit of green buildings?
A. Improving living conditions B. Proving more economical eventually
C. Being friendly to the environment D. Increasing work productivity
Question 47. According to paragraph 1, the environmental goals set by green builders were initially considered
unrealistic presumably because _______.
A. the problems of environment destruction were not prevalent at the time
B. there was an abundance of natural materials for the construction of conventional buildings
C. the potential applications of technology to constructing green buildings were not recognised then
D. there was a lack of green builders at the beginning of the 20th century
Question 48. According to the passage, which of the following statements about green buildings is TRUE?
A. They are environmentally responsible constructions with gardens
B. They have only been built in technologically developed countries
C. They are gaining in popularity in different parts of the world
D. They are more economical and produce no pollution
Question 49. The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. green builders B. recycled materials C. rays of the sun D. solar panels
Question 50. The phrase "under way" in paragraph 6 mostly means _______.
A. being inspected B. being certified C. being notified D. being launched
THE END
PRACTICE TEST 20
Question 1: A. than B. thumb C. thank D. think
Question 2: A. habitat B. campfire C. survive D. wildlife
Question 3: A. hacker B. evolve C. software D. marvel
Question 4: A. economics B. philosophy C. experiment D. biology
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Question 5:The movie ______ by the producer will be released next month.
A. produces B. producing C. produced D. is producing
Question 6: Learning a new language is _______ than learning a new skill on the computer.
A. difficult B. most difficult C. the most difficult D. more difficult
Question 7: _______, we will leave for the conference at the City Hall.
A. As soon as it stops raining B. Once it stopped raining
C. When it had stopped raining D. While it was stopping raining
Question 8:He was amazed ______ the beauty of the sunset.
A. in B. by C. with D. of
Question 9: Michael returned to his hometown last summer, _______?
A. won't he B. doesn't he C. didn't he D. hasn't he
Question 10: I bought ___ new shirt yesterday. It was very nice.
A. Ø (no article) B. an C. the D. a
Question 11: You’ll get a better _______ of exchange at another bank.
A. worth B. value C. rate D. charge
Question 12: I could not _______ the lecture at all. It was too difficult for me.
A. hold on B. take in C. make off D. get along
Question 13: Sarah said she would like _________ Paris someday to see the Eiffel Tower.
A. visit B. to visit C. visiting D. visited
Question 14: I always get ________ in my stomach before visiting the dentist. This is really hard for me.
A. worms B. mosquitoes C. crabs D. butterflies
Question 15: He_________ into the house to steal things, he was bitten by a dog.
A. broke B. breaking C. was breaking D. has broken
Question 16: It is important to ________ in mind that these financial consequences have remained largely
hidden
A. know B. give C. hold D. bear
Question 17: My close friend ________ a new tablet on her birthday last week
A. was given B. was giving C. gives D. has given
Question 18: Her ________ has declined since her return from exile two years ago.
A. popularity B. popularly C. popularize D. popular
Question 19: There is a ________ mood everywhere in in the world on New Year's Day.
A. optimistic B. constant C. popular D. festive
Question 20: Minh is talking to Thomas after his test.
- Minh: "My first English test was not as good as I expected." – Thomas: " _______ "
A. Good Heavens! B. Never mind, better job next time!
C. That's brilliant enough! D. It's okay. Don't worry.
Question 21: Ann and John is talking about social network.
- Ann: "Today social network plays an important role in communication.” - John: “ ________ ”
A. It's rubbish B. I'm afraid I don't know
C. I don't agree with you D. I agree with you
Question 22: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment,
A. consideration B. worry C. ease D. speculation
Question 23: My brother has become a bit of couch potato since he stopped playing football.
A. a nice person B. a kind person C. a live wire D. a lazy person
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 24: Children brought up in a caring environment tend to grow more sympathetic towards others.
A. dishonest B. healthy C. Loving D. hateful
Question 25: According to the officials of the MOET, reopening schools is inevitable since the vaccine rate is
high now.
A. unlikely B. doubtful C. unavoidable D. dispensable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the questions.
Question 26: She started driving to work one month ago.
A. She has driven to work since one month. B. It is one month when she started driving to work.
C. She has driven to work for one month. D. It was one month after she started driving to work.
Question 27: It’s important that you pay attention to the lecture.
A. You must pay attention to the lecture. B. You shouldn’t pay attention to the lecture.
C. You can pay attention to the lecture. D. You needn’t pay attention to the lecture.
Question 28: “I had lunch with my friends last month,” Jean said.
A. Jean said that she had had lunch with her friends the previous month.
B. Jean said that I had had lunch with my friends the previous month.
C. Jean said that I had lunch with her friends last month.
D. Jean said that she would have lunch with her friends last month.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
Question 29: The main cause of the strike was the management’s refusal to give further consideration
A B
to the question of pay differences.
C D
Question 30: A turtle differs from all other reptiles in that its body is encased in a protective shell of
A B
their own.
C D
Question 31: Last Sunday is so beautiful a day that we took a drive in the country.
A B C D
Question 32: She tested positive for Covid-19. She isolated herself to protect other people in her community.
A. Had she tested positive for Covid-19, she would have isolated herself to protect other people in her
community,
B. Not only did she test positive for Covid-19 but she also isolated herself to protect other people in her
community.
C. Only when had she tested positive for Covid-19, she isolated herself to protect other people in her
community.
D. No sooner had she tested positive for Covid-19 than she isolated herself to protect other people in her
community.
Question 33: My father wants to help me with the assignments. He doesn't have time.
A. If my father had had time, he could help me with the assignments.
B. Provided my father has time, he cannot help me with the assignments.
C. My father wishes he had time so that he could help me with the assignments.
D. If only my father had time, he couldn't help me with the assignments.
The outbreak of COVID-19 is an unprecedented public health crisis, touching nearly all countries and
(34) ________ across the world. The health impacts of COVID-19 are devastating and, rightly, in the forefront
of our minds, cross our media, and impacting people's lives and livelihoods across the world. One of the most
tangible outcomes of COVID-19 is the ever-increasing socio-economic gap between learners. Over 365 million
children are missing out on important school feeding programmes (35) ________ keep them healthy and
motivated to learn. Moreover, families may be pushed to (36) ________ to negative coping mechanisms to
meet their needs, including child labour or reducing the number and quality of meals at a time when staying
healthy and keeping a strong immune system is particularly important.
Home learning may itself be a source of stress for families and learners, with pressure to take on new
responsibilities. (37) ________ children are suffering from anxiety, living without access to the internet or other
means required to benefit from distance learning. Some older children are stressed about missing months of
education (38) ________ they have to care for younger children in the home while parents and caregivers are
working.
(Adapted from https://en.unesco.org/news)
Question 34: A. basics B. communities C. backgrounds D. contexts
Question 35: A. why B. who C. when D. which
Question 36: A. mitigate B. resort C. offer D. worry
Question 37: A. Every B. Others C. Much D. Many
Question 38: A. although B. however C. because D. therefore
Australians place a high value on independence and personal choice. This means that a teacher or
course tutor will not tell students what to do, but will give them a number of options and suggest they work out
which one is the best in their circumstances. It also means that they are expected to take action if something
goes wrong and seek out resources and support for themselves.
Australians are also prepared to accept a range of opinions rather than believing there is one truth.
This means that in an educational setting, students will be expected to form their own opinions and defend the
reasons for that point of view and the evidence for it.
Australians are uncomfortable with differences in status and hence idealise the idea of treating
everyone equally. An illustration of this is that most adult Australians call each other by their first names. This
concern with equality means that Australians are uncomfortable taking anything too seriously and are even
ready to joke about themselves.
Australians believe that life should have a balance between work and leisure time. As a consequence,
some students may be critical of others who they perceive as doing nothing but study. Australian notions of
privacy mean that areas such as financial matters, appearance and relationships are only discussed with close
friends. While people may volunteer such information, they may resent someone actually asking them unless
the friendship is firmly established. Even then, it is considered very impolite to ask someone what they earn.
Question 39: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. A story about Australia B. Australian culture shock
C. Things to do in Australia D. Australian culture
Question 40: The word "them" in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
A. circumstances B. Australians C. options D. students
Question 41: In paragraph 3, most adult Australians call each other by their first names because _______.
A. Australians are difficult to remember people's surnames
B. Australians restrict class discrimination
C. Australians get on well with each other
D. Calling each other by their first names makes them friendlier
Question 42: The word "critical” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. faultfinding B. grateful C. complimentary D. appreciative
Question 43: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Asking someone what they earn is considered fairly polite.
B. Australians are prepared to accept a range of opinions.
C. Students in Australia will be expected to form their own opinions.
D. A teacher or course tutor will not tell students what to do.
There have been many famous detectives in literature. But one of the first-and certainly the most
famous is Sherlock Holmes. Holmes was created by the British writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the late
nineteenth century.
Sherlock Holmes made his first appearance in the work A Study in Scarlet, which was published in
1887. Holmes instantly became a popular literary figure with the general populace, who demanded that Doyle
write more stories involving him. Doyle compiled and eventually wound up writing fifty-six short stories and
four novels that featured Holmes. While he took a break of several years from creating stories about Holmes,
Doyle continued to write Holmes stories until 1927. Among the most famous of all the works featuring Holmes
are The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Blue Carbuncle, and A Scandal in Bohemia
One of the reasons that Sherlock Holmes was so popular concerns the method he employs to solve his
cases: logic. Together with his partner, Dr. Watson, Holmes uses his powers of observation to detect clues that
can help him solve the cases he accepts. Holmes has an incredibly sharp mind that enables him to determine
who the guilty party is or what the problem is. Holmes also is a master of disguise, which he proves many
times, and he is skilled at boxing as well as sword fighting.
While Holmes often solves cases that are unrelated to one another, he has a nemesis with whom he
comes into both direct and indirect conflict in several stories. That person is Professor Moriarty, the leader of a
crime ring in London. In one of the stories, The Final Problem, Holmes and Moriarty fight one another and fall
to their deaths by plunging down a steep cliff near a waterfall. When he wrote that story, Doyle had tired of
Holmes and wanted to kill off the character. He then refrained from writing about Holmes for many years but
public demand for more detective stories induced him to bring Holmes back from the dead and to continue
writing.
(Adapted from Reading Intermediate)
Question 44: What is the best title for the passage?
A. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: The Creator of Sherlock Holmes
B. The Most Famous Detectives in the World
C. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson
D. A Brief Biography of Sherlock Holmes
Question 45: The word “him” in paragraph 2 refers to ________
A. Sherlock Holmes B. criminal C. children D. populace
Question 46: In paragraph 4, the word “nemesis” is closest in meaning to ________
A. competitor B. rival C. peer D. partner
Question 47: According to the passage, which is NOT TRUE about Sherlock Holmes?
A. He was fluent in several foreign languages.
B. He often resorted to fighting during his investigations.
C. He relied upon logic to solve various mysteries.
D. He discouraged Dr. Watson to become more observant.
Question 48: In paragraph 4, the phrase “refrained from” is closest in meaning to ________
A. continued B. resumed C. postponed D. stopped
Question 49: What does the author imply about Professor Moriarty?
A. There is an unknown reason why he engaged in a life of crime.
B. Critics consider him to be the greatest literary villain in history,
C. Sherlock Holmes and he are related to one another.
D. He fails to encounter Holmes in some stories he is involved in.
Question 50: Why did Doyle kill Sherlock Holmes in one of his stories?
A. He had no desire to write about Holmes anymore.
B. Killing Holmes would help Doyle increase his sales.
C. It was too difficult for him to come up with new storylines.
D. His fans demanded that Holmes be killed off.
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