MSNGOCLAN LANGUAGE ACADEMY Chuyên luyện thi THCS, THPT, Thi Đại Học, IELTS See Further Reach Higher Shine Brighter CS1 Tầng 5 số 145 Nam Đồng SĐT 0246 6568 526 / 086 8393 086 CS2 72 Thụy Khuê SĐT 0246[.]
MSNGOCLAN LANGUAGE ACADEMY - Chuyên luyện thi THCS, THPT, Thi Đại Học, IELTS See Further Reach Higher Shine Brighter CS1: Tầng số 145 Nam Đồng SĐT: 0246.6568.526 / 086.8393.086 CS2: 72 Thụy Khuê SĐT: 0246.6568.527 / 086.2265.086 CS3: 30 ngõ 203 phố Kim Ngưu SĐT: 0246.6568.526 / 086.8393.086 PRACTICE OPTIONAL TEST 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 garbage B subtle C climbing D debtor Question 2: A ghost B cost C frost D lost Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that diifers from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A activity B intelligence C observation D development Question 4: A destroy B threaten C collect D begin Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 5: The director, as well as his wife and two children, were injured in the accident A The B as well as C were D in Question 6: People with exceptionally high intelligence quotients may not be the best employees since they become bored of their work unless the job is constantly changing A exceptionally B the best C bored of D changing Question 7: In the end of the party, Kevin found himself doing the dishes alone again, as usual A In B himself C doing D alone Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 8: During the early period of ocean navigation, any need for sophisticated instruments and techniques A hardly was B when there hardly was C there was hardly D so that hardly Question 9: The acting in the movie “White House Down” was terrible, the story was boring and the sound quality was very poor , I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone A In the same way B So C Accordingly D In brief Question 10: Everyone on the trip was on getting as much out of it as possible A determined B intent C willing D inclined Question 11: Seldom does she refuse to her friends a good _ but on that occasion she was too busy to pay attention to other people's problems A assistance B turn C aid D backing Question 12: We're expecting him to be here He said he’d be home early A about time B sooner or later C whenever D any minute now Question 13: When Mr Lee, the accountant, left the company, the manager had to look for a _ A revision B repeat C replacement D replica Question 14: Mr Wong decided to abstain from liquor as his doctor had told him that excessive drinking was _ to his health A detrimental B destructive C depressing D explosive Question 15: ‘How was your vacation in Jamaica?’ – ‘Sadly, it _ from what we expected.’ A was a far cry B went far C was by far D went too far Question 16: After a month-long investigation, police are still not sure who A is blamed by them B they blame C to lay the blame on D to be blamed Question 17: If someone wants to something dangerous, I always advise them to think ! A once B twice C often D double Question 18: I’m going for a walk in the park Would you like to me company? A follow B stay C ward D keep Question 19: Research in the work place reveals that people work for many reasons A money beside B money besides C beside Money D besides money Everyday quote for my beloved students: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started” – Mark Twain MSNGOCLAN LANGUAGE ACADEMY - Chuyên luyện thi THCS, THPT, Thi Đại Học, IELTS See Further Reach Higher Shine Brighter CS1: Tầng số 145 Nam Đồng SĐT: 0246.6568.526 / 086.8393.086 CS2: 72 Thụy Khuê SĐT: 0246.6568.527 / 086.2265.086 CS3: 30 ngõ 203 phố Kim Ngưu SĐT: 0246.6568.526 / 086.8393.086 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 20: Peter: “Is it important?” Thomas: “ ” A It’s a matter of life and death! B Not on your life! C No worry, that’s nothing D It’s ridiculous Question 21: "Would you like a Coke?" " _" A Yes, I'd like B Yes, please C Yes, I D Yes, I like Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: His physical condition was no impediment to his career as a violinist A help B impatience C hindrance D impossibility Question 23: Friendship changed to antipathy when the settlers took the Indians' land A amity B fright C heat D hostility 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 24: A mediocre student who gets low grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy League college A Excellent B Lazy C Average D Moronic Question 25: After Senator Smith announced that he planned to run for president, the telephone at campaign headquarters rang continuously A Endlessly B Ceasingly C Incisively D Constantly 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 26: Suzanne is far superior to me in terms of technical knowledge A I come to terms with the fact that Suzanne is a better technician than me B It is common knowledge that Suzanne is superior to me C When it comes to technical knowledge, I am no match for Suzanne D I am amazed at Suzanne’s profound technical knowledge Question 27: You were not supposed to tell anyone about my news A Supposing you tell anyone about my news, I’ll be very annoyed B If I were you, I would not tell anyone about the news C I’d rather you had kept my news secret instead of telling anyone D Tell anyone about my news and you will regret it Question 28: Although I wanted to quit smoking gradually, my doctor told me to stop immediately A I would prefer to have given up smoking gradually, but my doctor told me to stop immediately B Wanting to quit smoking gradually, I didn't take my doctor’s advice C Despite the fact that my doctor told me to stop smoking immediately, I quit gradually D I stopped smoking immediately on my doctor’s advice 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 29: The government has little money It can’t deal with the many social problems A The government has little money because it can’t deal with the many social problems B The government has little money with which to deal the many social problems C The government has little money, but it can deal with the many social problems D The government has little money so that it can’t deal with the many social problems Question 30: Pollution diminishes the quality of our lives That is hard to deny A It’s pollution that diminishes the quality of our lives is hard to deny B Pollution diminishes the quality of our lives is hard to deny C It’s hard to deny that pollution diminishes the quality of our lives D It’s hard to deny pollution that diminishes the quality of our lives 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 31 to 35 Everyday quote for my beloved students: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started” – Mark Twain MSNGOCLAN LANGUAGE ACADEMY - Chuyên luyện thi THCS, THPT, Thi Đại Học, IELTS See Further Reach Higher Shine Brighter CS1: Tầng số 145 Nam Đồng SĐT: 0246.6568.526 / 086.8393.086 CS2: 72 Thụy Khuê SĐT: 0246.6568.527 / 086.2265.086 CS3: 30 ngõ 203 phố Kim Ngưu SĐT: 0246.6568.526 / 086.8393.086 WHALES How far would you travel for a good meal? If you were a humpback whale, the answer would be five thousand miles These large sea animals travel at least that far from their winter home off the (31) _ of Columbia to their summer feeding areas off Antarctica The distance covered by some types of whale is amazing, especially when you (32) _ their enormous size The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived and it can weigh as much as thirty elephants It (33) _ as no surprise, therefore, to hear the ancient folk legends tell of sailors mistaking these creatures for islands The more we find out about whales, the more wonderful they seem Some species can (34) _ their breath for more than an hour and dive to a depth of over 200 meters They use a system of sounds known as echo-location to find the fish they eat and they have further sounds to keep in touch with each other The noises they produce can travel hundreds of miles under water Some species seem to sing complicated songs which (35) _ of number of separate themes, sung in a specific order which can last up to half an hour or more If you ever get the chance to see one of these great creatures in the wild, you will understand why they have inspired so many legends Vocab: - enormous (a): lớn, to lớn, khổng lồ - legend (n): truyền thuyết - complicated (a): phức tạp - separate (a): khác nhau, riêng biệt Question 31: A seaside B beach C ground D coast Question 32: A consider B think C view D believe Question 33: A seems B comes C gets D goes Question 34: A save B keep C store D hold Question 35: A compose B consist C involve D include 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 After two decades of growing student enrollments and economic prosperity, business schools in the United States have started face harder times Only Harvard MBA School has shown a substantial increase in enrollment in recent years Both Princeton and Stanford have seen decreases in their enrollments Since 1990, the number of people receiving Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degrees has dropped about percent to 75,000 and the trend of lower enrollment rates is expected to continue There are two factors causing this decrease in students’ seeking an MBA degree The first one is that many graduates of four year colleges are finding that an MBA degree does not guarantee a plush job on Wall Street, or in other financial districts of major American cities Many of the entry-level management jobs are going to students graduating with Master of Arts degrees in English and the humanities as well as those holding MBA degrees Students have asked the questions, “Is an MBA degree really what I need to be best prepared for getting a good job?”, the second major factor has been the cutting of American payrolls and the lower number of entry-level jobs being offered Business needs are changing, and MBA schools are struggling to meet the new demands New words Form enrollment /ɪnrəʊlmənt/ substantial /səbstænʃl/ graduate /ɡrædʒuət/ payroll /peɪrəʊl/ struggle to sth Meaning New words prosperity /prɒsperəti/ seek /siːk/ guarantee /ˌɡærəntiː/ entry-level /entri levl/ 10 demand /dɪmɑːnd/ Form Meaning Everyday quote for my beloved students: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started” – Mark Twain MSNGOCLAN LANGUAGE ACADEMY - Chuyên luyện thi THCS, THPT, Thi Đại Học, IELTS See Further Reach Higher Shine Brighter CS1: Tầng số 145 Nam Đồng SĐT: 0246.6568.526 / 086.8393.086 CS2: 72 Thụy Khuê SĐT: 0246.6568.527 / 086.2265.086 CS3: 30 ngõ 203 phố Kim Ngưu SĐT: 0246.6568.526 / 086.8393.086 /strʌɡl/ Question 36: What’s the main focus of this passage? A jobs on Wall Street B types of graduates degrees C changes in enrollment for MBA schools D how schools are changing to reflect the economy Question 37: Which of the following business schools has NOT shown a decrease in enrollment? A Princeton B Harvard C Stanford D Yale Question 38: As used, the word “seeking” in the second paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following? A examining B avoiding C seizing D pursuing Question 39: Which of the following descriptions most likely applies to Wall Street? A a center for international affairs B a major financial center C a shopping district D a neighborhood of New York Question 40: According to the passage, what are two causes of declining business school enrollments? A lack of necessity for an MBA and an economic recession B low salary and foreign competition C fewer MBA schools and fewer entry-level jobs D declining population and economic prosperity Question 41: As used, the word “struggling” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A evolving B plunging C starting D striving Question 42: Which of the following might be the topic of the next paragraph? A MBA schools’ efforts to change B future economic predictions C a history of the recent economic changes D descriptions of non-MBA graduate programs 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 43 to 50 Words convey the messages that we want others to hear, but our bodies may tell a different story Whether we express our problems to our colleagues with a hunched back and downcast eyes, or our enthusiasm for life with a spring in our step, our bodies are constantly sending out messages And understanding these clues that we unavoidably offer each each other is an essential part of effective communication "People vary enormously in their ability to detect non-verbal cues," says Dr Peter Bull, psychologist at University of York and author of Communication under the Microscope: the Theory and Practice of Microanalysis (Psychology Press) "Those who tend to be good at detecting emotions and getting the timing spot on when broaching tricky subjects are usually picking up others' moods through these non-verbal clues," he says "But it's important to be emotionally intelligent when dealing with the real messages that are coming through There's little point in being a skilled decoder of subtle signals if your colleagues' more genuine emotions overwhelm you with anxiety, anger or irritation." The ability to manipulate your own body language is suggested as an essential skill when it comes to making a good impression "If you're aiming to communicate interest and enthusiasm at an interview, for example, confident body language can help to convey a message that is consistent," says Bull "General facial cues suggesting alertness, while showing that you are listening, can help And your tone of voice should be lively and interested." Though we can portray a false emotion to a certain extent, few can fool a skilled observer, who is likely to detect the micro-expressions that we constantly leak We may smile when we are miserable, but a bodylanguage expert will know we're faking it Genuine smiles use the tiny muscles around the eyes, but a false smile involves only the mouth It's not that difficult to modify grosser signals, however And we can make a good start by developing a level of self-awareness "It's important to listen to what our own bodies are doing," says Dr Betty Rudd, the chartered counselling psychologist "We might not recognise what we're feeling, but if we note our crossed arms and tense posture suddenly, we recognise that we're defensive and anxious And so we might be saying the right words to someone but our body is saying 'go away'." Everyday quote for my beloved students: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started” – Mark Twain MSNGOCLAN LANGUAGE ACADEMY - Chuyên luyện thi THCS, THPT, Thi Đại Học, IELTS See Further Reach Higher Shine Brighter CS1: Tầng số 145 Nam Đồng SĐT: 0246.6568.526 / 086.8393.086 CS2: 72 Thụy Khuê SĐT: 0246.6568.527 / 086.2265.086 CS3: 30 ngõ 203 phố Kim Ngưu SĐT: 0246.6568.526 / 086.8393.086 If you want to give the impression of confidence at work, first recognise how much space you are taking up "Think about letting go of the tension in your muscles; allow the floor or the chair to take their weight," says Rudd "Think of your back spreading out and widening and lengthening." And she suggests looking at the person you are dealing with directly, rather than constantly averting your gaze "These little things can make a huge impact and you will feel more grounded and secure," she says But most of us are so busy doing our jobs that we fail to take any notice what our bodies are doing Rudd says: "Become aware of how you are sitting or standing If someone was looking at you, what would they think you were feeling? You can change your posture and the message you are giving by setting yourself little reminders For example, you might say to yourself, 'Every time I see a bus, I'm going to stop and look at my body and note what I am thinking and question whether this is how I want to be'." Once you become aware of these subtle signs, you increase your power to communicate effectively When your body is saying the same thing as your words, it shows congruence and that has enormous impact But people will often use incongruence to get less comfortable information across "They may say something that makes them sound quite interested in you, but their body language suggests they are not," says Bull "They may feel they cannot come out and say, 'I'm not interested', so what they is say it through a luke-warm, non-verbal style." Decoding the real message can be a tricky business and becomes even more complicated when different cultures begin to mix But whether that's the culture of a country or company, you can avoid putting your foot in it by watching others closely and observing the subtleties of non-verbal cues, while noting the unspoken messages that weave between the words New words Form convey /kənveɪ/ detect /dɪtekt/ tricky /trɪki/ genuine /dʒenjuɪn/ irritation /ˌɪrɪteɪʃn/ 11 consistent /kənsɪstənt/ 13 leak /liːk/ 15 modify /mɒdɪfaɪ/ 17 defensive /dɪfensɪv/ 19 avert your eyes/ gaze/ face (from sth) /əvɜːt/ 21 aware of sth /əweə(r)/ 23 incongruence /ɪnkɒŋɡruəns/ 25 subtlety /sʌtlti/ Meaning New words Form unavoidably /ˌʌnəvɔɪdəbli/ timing /taɪmɪŋ/ subtle /sʌtl/ overwhelm sb /ˌəʊvəwelm/ 10 manipulate /mənɪpjuleɪt/ 12 portray /pɔːtreɪ/ 14 miserable /mɪzrəbl/ 16 self-awareness /ˌself əweənəs/ 18 tension /tenʃn/ 20 posture /pɒstʃə(r)/ Meaning 22 congruence /kɒŋɡruəns/ 24 luke-warm /ˌluːkwɔːm/ 26 unspoken /ʌnspəʊkən/ Everyday quote for my beloved students: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started” – Mark Twain MSNGOCLAN LANGUAGE ACADEMY - Chuyên luyện thi THCS, THPT, Thi Đại Học, IELTS See Further Reach Higher Shine Brighter CS1: Tầng số 145 Nam Đồng SĐT: 0246.6568.526 / 086.8393.086 CS2: 72 Thụy Khuê SĐT: 0246.6568.527 / 086.2265.086 CS3: 30 ngõ 203 phố Kim Ngưu SĐT: 0246.6568.526 / 086.8393.086 Question 43: In the first paragraph we are told that A it is inadvisable to express our true feelings through our posture B the words we speak are inconsistent with the gestures we make C a correct interpretation of body language is important for communication D our body is the only true indicator of meaning Question 44: Dr Bull says that an understanding of body language needs to be accompanied by A a suitable emotional response B an ability to talk about difficult topics C a tendency to express one’s emotions D an appropriately high level of intelligence Question 45: In an enterview situation, Dr Bull says it is important to A be more attentive than usual B ensure your whole face is visible C speak in a high-pitched voice D use appropriate body language Question 46: What is meant by ‘we’re faking it’ in paragraph 4? A we are incapable of laughing B we are making fun of others C we are trying to cheer ourselves up D we are pretending to be happier than we really are Question 47: The first step to changing more negative aspects of our own body language is to A consult a prefessional psychologist B acknowledge our true feelings C become conscious of our behavior D attempt o relax more Question 48: What does Dr Rudd say to people who want to appear confident? A Spread out your whole body to occupy a large space B Adopt a casual posture when standing or sitting C Avoid looking away from people you are talking to D Imagine you are sitting or lying down Question 49: What is the purpose of Dr Rudd’s example of the bus? A to draw a comparison between buses and body language B to demonstrate how we can remember to observe ourselves C to remind us of the need to sit correctly when traveling by bus D to encourage us to compare our posture with that of other passengers Question 50: According to Dr Bull, some people use body language A to express what they dare not say openly B to show how uncomfortable they feel C to hide their true feelings for someone D to conform to the rules of their culture THE END Everyday quote for my beloved students: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started” – Mark Twain ... understand why they have inspired so many legends Vocab: - enormous (a): lớn, to lớn, khổng lồ - legend (n): truyền thuyết - complicated (a): phức tạp - separate (a): khác nhau, riêng biệt Question 31:... entry-level /entri levl/ 10 demand /dɪmɑːnd/ Form Meaning Everyday quote for my beloved students: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started” – Mark Twain MSNGOCLAN LANGUAGE ACADEMY - Chuyên... in their ability to detect non-verbal cues," says Dr Peter Bull, psychologist at University of York and author of Communication under the Microscope: the Theory and Practice of Microanalysis (Psychology