PRACTICE TEST 1 I Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others 1 A curriculum B charity C interview D formally 2 A philosophy B economy C technology D concentrate 3 A appointment B diploma C employer D satisfy II Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others 4 A certificate B variety C improve D interpret 5 A domestic B subsidy C university D measure 6 A accepted B punished C forced D experienced 7 I havent met her for three years A The las.
PRACTICE TEST I Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others A curriculum B charity C interview D formally A philosophy B economy C technology D concentrate A appointment B diploma C employer D satisfy II Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A certificate B variety C improve D interpret A domestic B subsidy C university D measure A accepted B punished C forced D experienced I haven't met her for three years A The last time I met her was three years ago B I did not meet her three years ago C During three years, I met her once D It is three years when I will meet her his intelligence, he couldn’t answer your question A However B Despite C In spite D Although “Where did you live before moving here, David?” A I asked David where you had lived before moving there B I asked David where he lived before moving here C I asked David where he has lived before moving there D I asked David where he had lived before moving there 10 Harry Potter,……… is a best-selling book by J.K Rowling, has been translated into different languages A which B who C whose D that 11 By the time we got to the station, Susan for us for more than two hours A had waited B waited C had been waiting D was waiting 12 There was no one for help A I could ask B for that I could ask C I could ask who D when I could ask 13 She reads newspapers every day to look for the vacant for which she can apply A institutions B indications C position D locations 14 Who was that girl you ……………… to when I …………… in? A had talked / came B talked / came C were talking / came D were talking / was coming 15 I asked him whose car …………… the previous day A did he borrow B he had borrowed C had he borrowed D he would borrow 16 He hasn't been offered the job because he can't meet the of the company A information B education C requirements D applicants 17 We should have measures to protect biological A diversity B alternative C form D various 18 “I’d hurt my leg, but I managed to swim back to the boat” A Although managing back to the boat, I’d hurt my leg B In spite of my hurt leg, I managed to swim back to the boat C Despite of my hurt leg, I managed to swim back to the boat D Although my hurt leg, I managed to swim back to the boat 19 You really play better than I expected - A That's right B Thanks It's very kind of you C It isn't a surprise D Why not? 20 More than ten people in that accident A are reported being killed B are reported to be killed C are reported to have been killed D are reported to have killed 21 Qualifications and are two most important factors that help you get a good job A attention B experience C impression D politeness 22 Heavy snow ………… the vehicles from moving about A prohibited B stopped from C banned D prevented 24 John, whose cough is terrible, needs to see a doctor A John's terrible cough forces him to see a doctor B John's terrible cough prevents from seeing a doctor C John needs to see a doctor because of his terrible cough D John's doctor does not want to see him because he has a bad cough 25 The successful …………… must be hard-working, responsible and honest A application B apply C applicable D applicant 26 If you put your trust ………… me, I’ll not let you ……… A to/down B in/ on C in/down D on/off 27 The job that advertised (A)on (B)television last night seems (C)very interesting(D) 28 Remember (A)turning off (B)the lights before (C)you go out (D) 29 The girl is sitting (A)by the window (B)seems(C) to be lost in thought (D) 30 My teachers congratulated (A)me for (B)my success because(C) I had made(D) special effort 31 We work with a person his name is Albert 32 Although his bad cough, he kept on smoking 33.When he came, we were having dinners 35 Today’s weather will be _ of yesterday A continuity B continuous C continuation D continue 36 “How much you earn, Joe?” - “I’d _” A better not to say B rather not say C prefer not say D rather don’t say 37 It is very important for a firm or a company to _ changes in the market A keep in touch with B keep pace with C keep pace of D keep track with 38 The _ of the pagoda in the water was very clear and beautiful A sight B mirror C shadow D reflection 39 She spends a _ deal of her time gardening A large B high C big D great 40 Your behaviour makes me _ A anger B in anger C angrily D angry 41 Some people _sport to keep fit, not because they like it A train B C practice D make 42 I don’t think she can get her message _ to the students She seems too nervous A over B out C around D across 43 _ the phone rang later that night did I remember the appointment A Just before B Only C Not until D No sooner 44.Old people in my country always looks forward to their retirement so that they can travel 45Economic reforms are often carried for to promote the developing of a country A student learning English occasionally meets the following problems when he (46) to talks and lectures It is difficult to decide where one word finishes and the next one starts In speech, many sounds (47) _a student difficulty and he fails to identify them Some words in English, which occur very commonly, have a weak form An overseas student identifies them with difficulty (48) addition, many students sometimes not hear the unstressed syllable in a word This problem never arises in print The lecturer (49) _uses an informal style and who pronounces his vowels with a strong accent will be difficult to follow A student takes notes more (50) when the lecturer speaks with a BBC accent 46.A speaks B hears C wants D listens 47.A make B cause C D create 48.A In B For C On D With 49.A which B who C whose D when 50.A carefully B easily C terribly D carelessly Read the passage and choose the best answers: Instructors at American colleges and universities use many different teaching methods Some instructors give assignments every day They grade homework Students in their classes have to take many quizzes, a midterm exam, and a final test Other instructors give only writing assignments Some teachers always follow a course outline and usually use the text book Others send students to the library for assignment The atmosphere in some classrooms is very formal Students call their instructors “ Professor Smith,” “Mrs Jones”, and so on Some teachers wear business clothes and give lectures Others classrooms have an informal atmosphere Students and teachers discuss their ideas Instructors dress informally, and students call them by their first names American teachers are not alike in their teaching styles At most American colleges and universities, facilities for learning and recreation are available to students Students can often use type-writers, tape recorders, video machines, and computers at libraries and learning centres They can buy books, notebooks, and other things at campus stores They can get advice on their problems from counsellors and individual help with their classes from tutors Students can relax and have fun on campus, too Some schools have swimming pools and tennis courts Most have snack bars or cafeterias What is the first paragraph about? A Ways of using the textbook B Ways of giving assignment C Ways of teaching D Ways of taking an exam Which of the following statements is true? A American students can call their teachers by their first names B The atmosphere in the American classrooms is always relaxed and friendly C American teachers not dress informally D The atmosphere in America classrooms is always formal What does the word “business clothes” in the paragraph mean? A clothes that only business people wear B trendy clothes C casual clothes D formal clothes What can’t students at most American colleges and universities? A bring the computers at the libraries home B ask their councellors and tutors for advice C use the computers that are linked to libraries D have tutors and councelors solved their problems Which of the following statements is false about schools in America? A They are well equipped B They have stores on campus C They have no recreation facilities D They offer sports and leisure facilities for students PRACTICE TEST I Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others A picked B jumped C laughed D smiled A vacancy B application C stagnant D inflation A height B weight C eighteen D great II Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others A community B particular C September D agency A applicant B economic C academic D university A damage B country C finish D direct 7.If I _ 10 years younger, I _ the job a am / will take b was / have taken c had been / will have taken d were / would take 8. _ I had learnt English when I was at high school a Unless b Even if c If d If only 9.You are not allowed to use the club's facilities _ you are a member a unless b if c provided d supposed 10.If she _ the train last night, she…… here now a took / were b were taking / is c had taken / would have been d had taken / would be 11. _ if a war happened? a What you would b What would you c What will you d What will you 12.I would send her a fax if I _ her number a know b knew c had known d could know 13. _ it were well paid, I would accept this proposal a Providing b Unless c But for d If only 14. _ more carefully, he would not have had the accident yesterday: a If Peter driven b If had Peter driven c Had Peter driven d Unless Peter had driven 15 In generally, the rule is very simple: a singular subject requires a singular verb A B C D 16 How many languages can a person learn in their life? A B C D 17 When I was a small, I used to go fishing with my farther and my brother A B C D 18 Language is not necessarily the private property of those who uses it A B C D 19 I wonder why the English are driving on the left-hand side of the road A B C D 20 The research works of this school has affected our lives considerably A B C D 21 The more I live with him, the most I love him 22 Both Mr and Mrs Smith are explaining the children the rules of the game A B C D 23 A child of noble birth, his name was famous among the children in that school A B C D 24 Helen likes to listen to music, to go to the cinema, to chat on the phone and going shopping A B C D 25 You can enjoy a sport without joining in a club or belonging to a team A B C D 25 most men, my father enjoys cooking and cleaning the house A Not alike B Unlike C Unlikely D Dislike 26 After he his English course, he went to England to continue his study A has finished B had finished C was finished D would finish 27 Mary her job last month and since then she has been out of work A lost B was lost C has lost D had lost 28 She takes the responsibility running the household A of B at C for D in 29 Gestures such as waving and handshaking are form of communication A direct B regular C verbal D non-verbal 30 They denied anything about the problem A knowing B to know C for knowing D that they know 31 The school year normally has three , with exams at the end of the year A divisions B semesters C Seminar D systems 32 A: You are a great dancer I wish I could half as well as you - B: I am an awful dancer A You are too kind B That is a nice compliment C You’ve got to be kidding D Oh, thank you very much 33 A: Congratulations! You did great - B: A It’s nice of you to say so B It’s my pleasure C You are welcome D That’s okay 34 Jack would have studied medicine if he to a medical school A had admitted B were admitte C could be able to enter D had been admitted 35 He asked me (A)how long (B)did it take to (C)get to school (D)by bike 36 The Americans are (A) much more concerned than the Chinese (B)with physical (C)attractive when (D)choosing a wife or a husband 37 A computer (A)can’t think for (B)itself, it (C)must told exactly what (D)to 38 (A)The bookshop is (B)among the chemist’s (C)and the butcher’s (D)and opposite the library …You should find out as much as possible about the job and the vacancy Before the ….(39)…., you have to send a letter of ….(40)… and your résumés to the company to express your interest in the job and to show that you might be the most suitable candidate for the position When you come to the interview, remember ….(41)… with you your school certificates and letters of recommendation from your teacher or your previous employers In addition, you may jot down your qualifications and experience (42)… can relate to the job and prepare for the questions that are often asked… (43)… the interview Make sure you know ….(44)… the interview is and how to get there Be ….(45)… time or a few minutes early Don’t forget to dress neatly and formally… 39 A interview B interviewer C interviewee D to interview 40 A to apply B applying C apply D application 41 A brought B bringing C to bring D bring 42 A who B where C that D when 43 A during B for C of D on 44 A who B where C that D when 45 A in B on C at D Over 46.When you are in a restaurant, you can raise your hand slightly to show that you need assistance a bill b menu c help d food 47.After a _ hesitation, she began to speak with such a convincing voice a rude b slight c small d impolite 48.He is one of the most _ bosses I have ever worked with He behaves rudely to not only me but also others in the staff a thoughtful b impolite c attentive d communicative 49.In many cultures, people signify their agreement by _ their head a turning b raising c pointing d nodding 50.There was a _ tremble in her voice, which showed that she was very nervous at that time a slight b slighted c slightly d slightness 51 It looked dark and heavy _ it was going to rain A unless B as if C although D whereas 52 “Buy me a newspaper on your way back, ?” A will you B can’t you C you D don’t you 53 _ that it might be easier to prepare a better map of the moon than of the Earth A The saying B It is said C They say D To say 54: The facilities of the old health centre _ A are as good as or better than the new centre B are as good or better than the new centre C is as good or better than the new centre D are as good as or better than those of the new centre 55: We are all dependent _ our cars and should be encouraged to leave them at home A of B on C to D in 56: _ weather! We can’t go out for a walk now A How a terrible B How terrible C What terrible D What a terrible PRACTICE TEST Choose the best answer He told me that he had sent the gift yesterday We will be interviewed all job applicants as soon as their papers have been processed Two of the players from the Yankees have been chose to particular in the all stars game The man whom made a speech was the headmaster The dentist gave me a check up and then telling me I needed two fillings When he graduated ………university , he had been famous ……… his first novel a for-from b from- for c at- for d for- at Clean air provides us ……… a healthy supply of oxygen a with b to c for d on It’s rude to point ………… someone a on b out c at d up Although I have spoken to her many times , she’s never paid any ………………to what I have said a notice b care c attention d mind 10 She ………the responsibility for running the household a makes b needs c takes d gets Ann Johnson has worked at this college for three years She is a responsible employee and gets on well with the other members of the department We have all found her to be an excellent ( 11 ) She is always on time for work She is an extremely ( 12 ) staff member who is able to work independently I can always rely on her creative thinking Her students often tell me how kind she is.She is always ready to help with a smile and she is cheerful to all of them In private, she is not very talkative ( 13 ) seems rather shy Her work is excellent, and she is determined to ( 14 ) .She is also quite ambitious and has applied for the position of Director of Studies I think that you can count ( 15 ) Ann to make your school a success and I recommend her for the post of Director 11 A colleague B employer C adult D student 12 A reliable B selfish C lazy D stubborn 13 A as B and C therefore D so 14 A fail B use C help D succeed 15 A for B on C to D With Choose the best answer 16 A challenge B psychology C school D chemistry 17 A statistic B cinema C channel D primary 18 A liked B stopped C learned D laughed 19 A stirs B fills C lets D adds 20 He took me to the university A in that he used to study B he used to study C where he used to study D which he used to study 21 If it an hour ago, we would have stayed inside A rained B were raining C rains D had rained 22 We need some more money for the .work and Peter promised to help us A preparatory B prepare C prepared D preperation 23 I must congratulate you your exam result A on B about C with D at 24 - What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary! - _ A Thank you for your compliment B You are telling a lie C I don't like your sayings D Thank you very much I am afraid 25 I took the job because I didn’t know how difficult it was A If I had known how difficult the job was, I wouldn’t have take it B If I had known how difficult the job was, I wouldn’t have taken it C If I knew how difficult the job was, I wouldn’t take it D If I had known how difficult the job was, I will not take it 26 We’ve got some good news you A to tell B telling C tell D to telling 27 We were angry how Jane treated us A about B at C to D A& B 28 The house is more than 100 years old A where I live in B in where I live C in that I live D where I live 30 When you first started school, were you ahead most of other children in reading and writing? A about B of C from D at 31 “Where are you going?”, Jane said to me A Jane said me where I was going B Jane asked me where I were going C Jane asked me where I am going D Jane asked me where I was going 32 Peter is so that he never thinks of anything bad and unsuccessful A pessimistic B optimistic C disappointed D keen 33 My father often has ……… sandwich for …………… lunch A a / a B the/ the C / D a / 34 Do you think they are agreeable our proposal? A in B for C on D to 35 If you Henry, ask him to come and see me A had met B met C meet D will meet 36 Thomas was late yesterday, .was unusual for him A which B where C whom D who 37 It was the worst winter .anyone could remember A why B which C where D that 38 His dream of becoming doctor became true after seven years of learning hard A B a C an D the 39 If I it was a formal party, I jeans and a jumper A had known – wouldn’t wear B knew – wouldn’t wear C had known – wouldn’t have worn D knew – wouldn’t have worn 41 She loves her children very much because they are ………………… a obedient & hard- working b obey & work hard c obedient & work hard d obedience & hard work 42 The government has …………measures to promote the development of the economy a achieved b made c taken d carried 43 The telephone ………… for minutes before it was answered a have rung b is ringing c had been ringing d was ringing 44 Charles is a gifted footballer , but up to now he ……………well in the international matches a doesn’t play b didn’t play c hasn’t played d wasn’t playing 47. you wanted to ask your teacher a question during his lecture, what would you do? a As b As if c Even of d suppose 48.The boy waved his hands to his mother, who was standing at the school gate, to _ her attention a attract b pull c follow d tempt 49.If something _ your attention or your eye, you notice it or become interested in it a pays b allow c catches d wave 50.I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time a correct b right c exact d Suitable 51 Jane wasn’t in when I arrived I suppose she _ I was coming A may forget B must have forgotten C must forget D can’t have forgotten 52 We should study hard _ our parents can be proud of us A as that B in order to C in order that D so as to 53 Susan’s doctor insists for a few days A her resting B that she rest C her to rest D that she is resting 54 “This library card will give you free access the Internet eight hours a day.” A to B in C on D from 55 - “How you like your steak done?” - “ .” A Very much B Well done C Very little D I don’t like it much REWRITE It is the earth's gravity that gives us our weight ->If there were not the earth's gravity, we would be weightless Barry continued to smoke even though we had advised him to quit -> Despite being told not to smoke, Barry continued to Many people think Steve stole the money ->Steve is thought to have stolen the money Mary started playing the piano months ago ->B Mary has played the piano for months They say the company is printing the brochures this week _> The company is said to be printing the brochures this week He felt very tired However, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain D Tired as he might feel, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain Strong as he is, he still can’t lift that box -> However strong he is, he still can’t lift that box ... admitted 35 He asked me (A)how long (B)did it take to (C)get to school (D)by bike 36 The Americans are (A) much more concerned than the Chinese (B)with physical (C)attractive when (D)choosing a wife... wife or a husband 37 A computer (A)can’t think for (B)itself, it (C)must told exactly what (D)to 38 (A)The bookshop is (B)among the chemist’s (C)and the butcher’s (D)and opposite the library …You... meets the following problems when he ( 46) to talks and lectures It is difficult to decide where one word finishes and the next one starts In speech, many sounds (4 7) _a student difficulty and