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PRACTICE TEST A PHONETICS AND VOCABULARY I Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from the others in each group A admit B vacancy C have D stagnant A dissolveB sector C flock D hollow A comment B catch C recall D decide A thank B though C worth D cloth A subsidy B supply C suspect D submit II Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the rest A recently B probably C usually D immediately A domestic B maximum C national D enterprise A apologize B contractual C sacrifice D reliable A opponent B accurate C initiate D society 10.A determine B priority C disaster D penalty Ill Choose the word which best fits each gap of the sentence 11 The of the earth will be threatened by terrorism as terrorist groups will become more powerful and more dangerous A surface B security C substances D seasons 12 Things will be much worse than they are now, to A pessimists B pessimictics C pessimistic D pessimistically 13 By 2050, cars will run on new, clean fuel and they will go very fast The computer will the car and drive it to your destination A invade B replace C rule D control 14 Recently, there have been fewer visitors coming to this resort They probably afraid of A capitalism B patriotism C terrorism D racialism 15 In the future, we hope that we will have a better life due to modern medical A theory B recipe C system D therapy 16 In some Western countries, robots can help housewives with doing domestic A chores B households C appliances D affairs 17 Developments in micro technology-computers and telecommunication are bound to have a huge on various aspects of our lives A reflect B promotion C change D influence 18 More people will work at home because there will be computers linked to a A head board B head set C head office D head master 19 Thanks to the of labour-saving devices, domestic household chores will no longer be a burden A improvements B inventions C experiments D importance 20 Cars in the future will be fitted with computers to tell us how we are driving A efficiently B effectiveness C efficiency D effective B GRAMMAR : Choose the appropriate word or phrase for each gap of the sentence 21 Abdul was invited to supper at home of an American family A the / the B X / the C X / X D the / X 22 sharks are fish but A X / the B.The/X 23 He has been appointed A a B anwhales are not C X/X D The / the Minister of Education C the D X 24 I saw car crash this morning Fortunately, nobody was hurt in accident A the / an C a / an B the / the D a / the 25 Would it be trouble to you to buy me newspaper on way home? A.a/a/the B.a/the/a C.X/a/the D.the/a/X 26 On Sundays my father stays in bed till ten o'clock, reading Times A.the/a/X B the/X/X C.X/the/X D X/X/the 27 travel agent would give you information about hotels A The/X/the B A/X/X C The/an/X D A/the/the 28 Professor Jones, man whose new drug everyone is talking about refused interview A X / the / an B.X/a/the C The / a / the D The/a/ari 29 One of biggest celebrations in Argentina is New Year's Eve A the / X / a B X /the /the C the / an / the D the / X / X 30 St Anthony's Day in Mexico is a day when people ask protection their animals A for / to B X / with C for / for D X / for 31 "When a woman asks me to tell her all football, I know she's fallen love," said a TV sports announcer A X /with B about/in C to/with D X / in 32 My father gave _ smoking at the age 45 A up / of B on / for C to / on D for / at 33 Sometimes Mr Jones can not find his reading glasses He forgets that he already A put them out B put out them C put them on D put on them 34 The Smiths were a very happy family The children got _ each other A together with B away with C in touch with D along with 35 T have only a part time job, so it's hard for me to my salary A live on B spend on C believe in D wait for 36 I am tired your rude behavior I'm not going to it any more A from / put on B of/put up with C with / care for D on / go on 37 The manager traveled sometimes _pleasure and sometimes business A for / with B with / for 38 She gets accustomed A to / on B on / at 39 This pupil is good improving her skills.with/on C on / with working late night C with/in D to / at French She always pays attention A.at/to C on / for B in/with D.X/in 40 We must ready to die our country when necessary A on C with B for D off C READING Read the passage and choose the best answer A Some day people will certainly try to build settlement on the moon The best place for houses in a town will be a cave or a tunnel Underground houses will not be squashed by meteorites that constantly foil on the moon from outer space This will be important on the moon, since daytime is so hot that food could be cooked in the rocks, and the nights get bitterly cold B Pioneer moon homes may he made of airtight plastic that can be blown up like a balloon inside a cave The reason is that the moon has no air around it The pioneers will have to take along from the earth the oxygen masks when they are away from home But the balloon house itself will be filled with air Perhaps the house will have beds, tables and chairs, built into it These can be inflated, too So people will sleep, eat, and work on air! Moon-house building will be easy The moon's gravity is less than the earth's Everything weighs only one sixth as much as it does on the earth 41 In a moon town, is the best place for house A a balloon C a tunnel B a caveD B and C 42 Which of the following is TRUE? A The people on the moon will not leave their homes B The people on the moon will wear oxygen masks when they leave homes C The moon homes are of plastic D The temperature in a cave changes as much as the temperature outside 43 The pioneers have to take along from the earth the oxygen they need for breathing because A the moon homes are made of airtight plastic B the balloon house will be filled with air C moon people will sleep, eat and work on air D the moon has no air around it 44 If a stone weighs 18 tons on the earth, how much does it weigh on the moon? A Six tons C Three tons B Fifty-five tonsD One hundred and eight tons 45 According to the passage, building houses on the moon will be easy because A the moon has no air on it B the moon' gravity is less than the earth's C beds, tables and chairs in a moon house can be inflated D moon homes can be blown up like a balloon It Read the passage and then fill in each blank with the best completion A day in Your Life - In the Year 2020 What are two ways that technology will probably change your like in the next 20-25 years? People used to know more or less how their children (46) Now things are changing (47) quickly that we don't even know what our own lives will be like(48) a few years (49) follows is not science fiction It's how experts see the future You're daydreaming behind the wheel of your car, but that's OK You have it on automatic pilot, and with its high-tech computers and cameras, your car "knows" how (50) you home safely You're hungry, so you head for the kitchen (51) get home You ordered groceries _ (52) computer an hour ago, and you know that by now they've arrived Your kitchen has a two-way refrigerator, (53) opens to the outside to accept deliveries You've already paid (54) the food by having the money subtracted from your bank account Nobody uses (55) anymore What's for lunch? In the old days, you used to stop _ (56) to buy a hamburger or pizza Now you use your diagnostic machine to find out _ (57) foods your body needs You find out you need more vegetables and less fat Your food-preparation machine makes you a salad After lunch, you go down the hall your home office Here you have everything you need for doing your work Thanks (58) your information screen and your new computer, you almost never go into the office anymore The information screen shows an urgent message (59) a co worker in Brazil You set the screen to translate Portuguese into English (60) you wait, you think about later, when you'll have a movie transmitted What movie should you order tonight? 46 A will live B would live C should live D might live 47 A quite B too C very D so 48 A in B for C from D by 49 A Who B Which C What D That 50 A getting B to get C get D for getting 51 A as soon as B as long as C as many as D as far as 52 A in B on C with D by 53 A where B that C which D when 54 A to B for C on D with 55 A cash B money C currency D bills 56 A at B by C for D off 57 A what B whose C which D where 58 A for B to C by D with 59 A from B off C to D for 60 A In B From C Since D As U ERROR IDENTIFICATION: Identity the error in each sentence 61 In the future, cars will be fitted on computers to tell us how efficienfly we are driving 62 Whatever we expect from the future, remember that progress has never moved in straight lines, and history is full with unexpected developments 63 What are some most important factors that will bring about dramatic changes in different aspects o[ our lives? 64 Mme! ideal world would be the peaceful one There would be no wars or conflicts between nations 65 In my opinion, we will be living with much cleaner environment, breathing fresher air and eat eatg healthier foods 66 Advances in science and technology have been the major source of change for recent decades and this change has led to progress 67 Different to pessimists, optimists believe that life will be far better than it is today 68 I'm tired of living in big busy cities I always wish to live in the clean, healthy environment with more fresh air and less noise less pollution 69 I'm just going out to the shops If anyone rings, tell then I will be back for a few minutes 70 After ten unhappy years Janice finally quit her job She had not been getting along with her boss for a long time before she decided to look after a new position THE MID-TERM TEST A PHONETICS AND VOCABULARY I Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from the others in each group A renovation B decade C attend D favour A photo B provide C motion D snow A compulsory B subsidy C intense D leisure A clapped B kissed C obliged D rushed A wound B sound C ground D foundation II Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the rest A terrorist B subsidy C inflation D vacancy A accompany B minority C eliminate D document A reform B keenness C legal D sector A supportive B attention C counterpart D eternal 10.A implication B infuriate C unexpected D satisfaction III Choose the word which best fits each gap of the sentence 11 Many Vietnamese families now own household such as refrigerators, microwaves and cookers A chores C materials B missions D appliances 12 The Americans are much more than the Indians and the Chinese with physical attractiveness when choosing a wife or a husband A satisfied C responsible B concerned D delighted 13 A majority of the Indian students agree that a woman has to more in a marriage than a man A sacrifice C contribute B attend D control 14 Ideas about polite vary from one culture to another and it's easy to cause offence, or feel offended, if you don't know what other culture expects A speeches C gestures B posture D behavior 15 In many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as a of good will A gesture C rule B habit D posture 16 In England, national is a program of study that all children ages to 16 in state school must follow A syllabus C curriculum B course D project 17 year is the period of the year during which students go to school or university A Education C Educational B Academy D Academic 18 Higher Education (HE) is the term used to describe the education and training that _ at universities, colleges and institutes offering studies at degree level and higher A take away C take over B take place D take part in 19 The government has given top priority to the tax system A reforming C reviewing B restoring D replacing 20 The government have tried to encourage for the past few years A interference C investment B interrupt D intervene R GRAMMAR: Choose the best answer 21 By Christmas, I for the BBC for five years A was working C have been working B would work D worked 22 According to a recent research, children aged to 18 12 percent of all household labor A are contribute C have contributed B contribute D contributed 23 During the last summer vacation, while Asian students many American students to earn money to pay their tuitions in the next school year A were traveling/ were working C traveled / worked B traveled / were working D were traveling / worked 24 For thousands of years, the ancient art from of Feng Shui _¬a major role in Chinese life A played B has played 25 Captain James Cook Antarctica from 1768 to 1779 C is playing D had played three expeditions to the Pacific and A was leading C led B has led D had led 26 If you a choice, which country would you visit? A have C had B will have 1) have had 27 If you had taken that English course, you _ much progress A had made C would have made B would make D made 28 "Did you meet my son here last night?" Indirect: The woman asked Andy A if he had met her son there the night before B if he had met her son here the night before C if he met her son there the night after D if he met her son there last night 29 "Would you like to come to my birthday party next Saturday, John?" Indirect: A Cathy invites John to her birthday party the Saturday before B Cathy ordered John to my birthday party the following Saturday C Cathy wished John would come to her birthday party next Saturday D Cathy invited John to her birthday party the following Saturday 30 "I will pay back the money, Gloria." said Ivan Indirect: A Ivan promised to pay back Gloria's money B Ivan suggested paying back the money to Gloria C Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back D Ivan apologized to Gloria for borrowing her money 31 An important decision by my brother A has just made C made B has just been made D had been made 32 There is somebody walking behind us I think A we are followed C we are following B we are being follow D we are being followed 33 James is a smart student A He is said C It is said that B He is being said that D It said that 34 Several of these chairs A need to be repaired B need to be repairing 35 The man wanted to know A where B when 36 Prague is the finest city A that B which 37 This is the man A whoever B whom 38 _ you tell me the truth, I A When / can't be able B In case / should be able 39 Penguins usually not get wet oily by tiny oil glands A because to help you C Unless / won't be able D If / will be able their feathers are kept C but C need being repair D need repair I left the country C why D None is correct I've ever visited C where D X paintings are being talked about C which D whose B so D despite 40 , we decided against canceling the match A Despite of the bad weatherC Because of the bad weather B Despite the weather was bad D In spite of the weather bad C READING I Read the passage and choose the best answer A Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture The basic function of a signal to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently.- Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate of relationship with the receiver's cultural perceptions In some cultures, applauding in a theatre provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages B Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they have a major disadvantage They usually not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are based upon speech Radio, television, and the telephone are only a few 41 What does the author say about speech? A That is the only true form of communication B That is the most advanced form of communication C That is necessary for communication to occur D That is dependent upon the advances made by inventors 42 According to the passage, what is a signal? A The most difficult form of communication B A form of communication which may be used across long distances C A form of communication that interrupts the environments D The form of communication most related to cultural perceptions 43 Applauding was cited as an example of A a symbol C a signal B a sign D a gesture 44 Why were the telephone, radio, and TV invented? A Because people were unable to understand signs, symbols, and signals B Because people wanted new forms of entertainment C Because people believed that signs, signals, and symbols were obsolete D Because people wanted to communicate across long distances 45 It may be concluded from this passage that A symbols are very easy to define and interpret B only some cultures have signals, signs, and symbols C signals, signs, symbols and gestures are forms of communication D waving and handshaking are not related to culture II Read the passage and then fill in each blank with the best completion Find the Job That's Right for You How would you look for a job that's right for you? Nearly 50% of all workers have jobs they aren't happy (46) Don't let this happen to you! (47) you want to find the right job, don't rush to look through the ads in the (48) Instead, sit down and think about yourself What kind of person are you? What makes you happy? According (49) psychologist John Holland, there are six types of personalities Nobody is just one type, _ (50) most people are mainly one type (51) each type, there are certain jobs that might be right and others that are (52) wrong The Realistic type is practical and likes working (53) machines and tools The Investigative type is (54) and likes to learn, analyze situations, and (55) problems The Artistic type is (56) and likes to express himself or herself by creating art The Social type is friendly and likes helping or training other people The Enterprising type is outgoing and likes to persuade or (57) other people The Conventional type is careful and likes to follow routines and keep track of details If you think about (5s) you are, you can make the right job decision Liz is a good example Liz knew she wanted to something for children She thought she could help children as a school counselor or a lawyer She took counseling and law courses — and hated them After talking (59)a career counselor, she realized the problem was that she's an Artistic type Liz studied film, (60) she now produces children's TV shows — and loves it 46 A in B with C at D on 47 A Unless B When C If D Because 48 A catalogue B manual C brochure D newspaper 49 A to B on C at D with 50 A then B so C but D for 51 A With B For C As D Towards 52 A perfectly B definitely C certainly D probably 53 A X B into C with D on 54 A furious B curious C serious D famous 55 A solve B develop C create D discuss 56 A imaginatively B imagine C image D imaginative 57 A control B rule C lead D teach 58 A where B who C when D whose 59 A from B at C with D to 60 A and B so C as D yet D ERROR IDENTIFICATION: Identify the error in each sentence 61 My parents were always busy on the farming, so we didn't get the A B help with school work and things like that that children get today C D 62 There are questions from a cross-cultural workshop where helps business A B people to avoid misunderstandings when they deal with people who come C from different cultures D 63 It is difficult to write rules that tell exactly when we should apologize, A B C and it is not difficult to learn how D 64 Most school in the United States starts at the kindergarten level There A are some school districts where not have this beginning phase, and others B C which have an additional "preschool" one D 65 In Britain, full-time university students have three terms of about ten weeks A B in each year While these terms they go to lectures or they study by themselves C D 66 Some universities, like Oxford and Cambridge, are residential This A B means that during the university terms, the students live in a university C college or hostel or in lodgings choosing from rom an official list D 67 Interviews are the imperfect method of choosing the best people for jobs, A B C yet human being like to examine each other in this way D 68 In Singapore , the Economic Development Board's mission has to A B encourage and help foreign investors to come into Singapore with capital, C creating new employment and adding wealth to the country's economy D 69 Even though the building was in perfect condition, it would still be A B C impossible to use it I think it needs to be repairing D 70 The futurologists predict that many aspects of life in 2050 will probably A B C be very different from it is today ... money to pay their tuitions in the next school year A were traveling/ were working C traveled / worked B traveled / were working D were traveling / worked 24 For thousands of years, the ancient... and then fill in each blank with the best completion A day in Your Life - In the Year 2020 What are two ways that technology will probably change your like in the next 2 0-2 5 years? People used... and less fat Your food-preparation machine makes you a salad After lunch, you go down the hall your home office Here you have everything you need for doing your work Thanks ( 58) your information