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TEST 71 (PTQG) 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 1[.]
TEST 71 (PTQG) 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 1: A modernize B diversity C extensive D material Question 2: A necessary B comfortable C characterize D oceanic 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 3: His lawyer thought Jack had a good chance of being acquitted at the trial, if no further evidence was found A charged of being faulty B advised of appealing C found guilty D declared innocent Question 4: Recycling and disposal of wastes require sizable expenditure In such situations, industries preferred to export their wastes to other countries A considerable B plentiful C trivial D minimum Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 5: Dick is thanking Michelle for giving him the gift on his birthday Dick: "Thanks for the nice gift you brought to me!” - Michelle: “ _” A Actually speaking, I myself don’t like it B Not at all C Welcome! It’s very nice of you D All right! Do you know how much it costs? Question 6: Lisa is asking Charles for the permission to use his dictionary Lisa: "Do you mind if I use your dictionary?" Charles:" ." A Yes, please as you wish B No, of course C No, go ahead D Yes, let me check it Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 7: I could tell from the _look on his face that something strange _ A surprising/ had happened B surprised/ happened C surprising/ had been happening D surprised/ would happen Question 8: I hope the soft skills course starts this term We are all as keen as _ to get going A coffee B mustard C a gigolo D cornflakes Question 9: The lecturer asked one of his students his assignment or not A whether he had finished B whether he finishes C if he finished D if he has finished Question 10: It costs me a fortune, but I don’t regret _ a year travelling around the world A have spent B spent C to spend D spending Question 11: Such that he would stop at nothing A he was ambitious B his ambition was C ambitious was he D was his ambition Question 12: Wood that has been specially treated is _regular wood A more than water resistant B water resistant much more than C as water resistant much more than D much more water resistant than Question 13: The old man has recently purchased a cottage on the outskirts of town A charming, Chinese 19th-century stone B stone 19th-century charming Chinese C 19th-century charming stone Chinese D charming 19th-century Chinese stone Question 14: A golden handshake may have a _ effect when one is dealt with the blow of redundancy A pillowing B carpeting C cushioning D curtaining Question 15: In a formal debate, the same of persons speaks for each team, and both teams are granted an equal of time to make their argument A amount/number B number/amount C number/number D amount/amount Question 16: The widely-publicized demonstration did not after all A go off B come off C get on D break out Question 17: According to National Weather Service, cyclones are areas of circulating winds that rotate counterclockwise in Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in Southern Hemisphere A ø/ø/the/the/the B the/ø/ø/the/the C the/ø/the/ø/ø D the/ø/ø/an/the Question 18: I can’t believe Mr Jackson sent us a check for $100,000 I wish get better acquainted with him the day he was there A we are able to B we were able to C we had been able to D we had able to Question 19: had the restaurant opened _people were flocking to eat there A Scarcely/when B No sooner/when C No sooner/then D Hardly/that Question 20: Peter always takes a map with him he loses his way A if B in case C so that D so 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 21: The first time I met my friend’s parents, I was walking on eggshells because I knew their political views were very different from mine A was given many eggs B had to be very cautious C had a lot of pleasure D was talking nervously Question 22: Albert Einstein is lauded as one of the greatest theoretical physicists of all time A dictated B acclaimed C described D ordained 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 23: According to the latest news from the earthquake site, two-thirds of the city have been destroyed A to B latest C two-thirds D have Question 24: Linda is the more capable of the two girls who has tried out for the part in the play A the more B of the C who has D in the play Question 25: It was only after 1815 that a distinctive American literature began to appear with writers as Washington Irving and James Fenimore Cooper A It was B that C began D as 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 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), originally known (26) the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, was created by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11th , 1946 to provide emergency food and healthcare to children and mothers in countries that had been devastated by World War II The Polish physician Ludwik Rajchman is widely regarded as the (27) of UNICEF and served as its first chairman from 1946 to 1950, when he had to flee the United States in the wake of McCarthyism Rajchman is to this day the only person that served as UNICEF’s Chairman for longer than years On Rajchman’s suggestion, the American Maurice Pate was appointed its first executive director, serving from 1947 until his death in 1965 In 1950, UNICEF’s mandate was extended to address the long-term needs of children and women in developing countries everywhere In 1953, it (28) a permanent part of the United Nations System, and the words "international" and "emergency" were dropped from the organization's name, though it retained the original acronym, "UNICEF" UNICEF (29) on contributions from governments and private donors UNICEF’s total income for 2015 was more than five billion dollars Governments contribute two-thirds of the organization’s resources Private groups and individuals contribute the rest through national committees It is estimated that 92 per cent of UNICEF revenue is distributed to program services UNICEF’s programs emphasize developing community-level services to (30) the health and well-being of children UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965 and the Prince of Asturias Award of Concord in 2006 Question 26: A for B such as C as D like Question 27: A founder B descendant C pioneer D ancestor Question 28: A.becomes B had become C became D becoming Question 29: A stands B concentrate C focuses D relies Question 30: A provide B widen C promote D increase 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 following questions The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990 This law extends civil rights protection to persons with disabilities in private sector employment, all public services, and in public accommodations, transportation and telecommunications A person with a disability is defined as someone with a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits him or her in a major life activity, such as walking, talking, working, or selfcare A person with a disability may also be someone with a past record of such impairment, for example, someone who no longer has heart disease but is discriminated against because of that history The ADA states that employers with fifteen or more employees may not refuse to hire or promote a person because of a disability if that person is qualified to perform the job Also, the employer must make reasonable accommodations that will allow a person with a disability to perform essential functions of the job All new vehicles purchased by public transit authorities must be accessible to people with disabilities All rail stations must be made accessible, and at least one car per train in existing rail systems must be made accessible It is illegal for public accommodations to exclude or refuse persons with disabilities Public accommodations are businesses and services such as restaurants, hotels, grocery stores and parks All new buildings must be made accessible, and existing facilities must remove barriers if the removal can be accomplished without much difficulty or expense The ADA also stipulates that companies offering telephone service to the general public must offer relay services to individuals who use telecommunications devices for the deaf, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week Question 31: What is the main purpose of the passage? A To describe discrimination against persons with disabilities B To explain the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act C To make suggestions for hiring persons with disabilities D To discuss telecommunications devices for the deaf Question 32: According to the passage, all of the following are affected by the Americans with Disabilities Act EXCEPT _ A someone who has difficulty walking B a public transit authority C an employer with fewer than fifteen employees D a person with a past record of an impairment Question 33: The word “impairment” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A disability B violation C aptitude D danger Question 34: The author mentions grocery stores as an example of A public transit B barriers C private sector employment D public accommodations Question 35: The word “facilities” in paragraph refers to A barriers B buildings C rail stations D disabilities Question 36: The author implies all of the following EXCEPT A the ADA requires people with disabilities to pay for special accommodations B the ADA is designed to protect the civil rights of many people C public transportation must accommodate the needs of people with disabilities D the ADA protects the rights of people with mental impairments Question 37: The word “stipulates” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A supposes B admits C states D requests Question 38: It can be inferred from the passage that A restaurants can refuse service to people with disabilities B every car of a train must be accessible to persons with disabilities C the ADA is not well-liked by employers D large companies may not discriminate against workers with disabilities 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 39: It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine A I have subscribed to that magazine for almost nine months B I have subscribed to that magazine almost nine months ago C I cancelled my subscription to that magazine almost nine months ago D I have subscribed to that magazine for almost nine months, but now I stopped Question 40: There is an important difference between chimpanzees and humans Humans walk on two legs A There is an important difference between chimpanzees and humans that walk on two legs B There are important differences between chimpanzees and humans that walk on two legs C Humans walk on two legs, so they are importantly different from chimpanzees D An important difference between chimpanzees and humans is that humans walk on two legs 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 following questions Birds have evolved many physical attributes that contribute to their flying ability Wings are important, but adjustable tails, large hearts and light bones play critical roles To fly, birds, like airplanes, move air across their wings Wings are designed so that air above the wings is forced to move faster than air below the wing This creates higher pressure under the wings, called lift, which pushes the bird up Different wing types evolved for different ways of flying Prolonged flight requires long wings and an ability to soar Other birds need superior maneuverability Finches and sparrows have short, broad wings Faster birds, like hawks, have built-in spoilers that reduce turbulence while flying This allows a steeper angle of attack without stalling Tails have evolved for specialized use The tail acts like a rudder helping birds steer Birds brake by spreading out their tails as they land This adaptation allows them to make sudden, controlled stops-an essential skill, since most birds need to land on individual branches or on prey Flight takes muscle strength If body builders has wings, they still could not flap hard enough to leave the ground Birds have large, specialized hearts that beat much faster than the human heart and provide the necessary oxygen to the muscles The breast muscle accounts for 15 percent of the bird’s body weight On pigeons, it accounts for a third of their total body weight Birds carry no excess baggage; they have hollow feathers and hollow bones with struts inside to maintain strength, like cross beams in a bridge Birds fly to find prey, escape predators, and attract mates-in other words, to survive Question 41: What is the main idea of the passage? A Wings are the most important physical attribute of birds B Different wing styles evolved for different types of flight C Birds have many specialized features that aid in their survival D Birds fly for many reasons Question 42: According to the passage, what causes birds to rise when they start flying? A Long wings with hollow feathers B Higher air pressure below than above the wings C Spreading out their tails D Superior muscle strength Question 43: The phrase “finches and sparrows” in paragraph refers to _ A wings B maneuvers C ways of flying D birds Question 44: According to the passage, what benefit comes from having built-in spoilers? A an ability to fly faster B a steeper angle of diving for prey C prolonged fight D superior maneuverability when climbing Question 45: What does the author imply about the body builders having wings? A If they flapped their wings, they could fly a little B If they had wings, their muscles would be strong enough for flight C If they had wings, their hearts would still not be large for flight D Their wings would total 15 percent of their body weight Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning Question 46: Despite his brilliance, he couldn’t solve the math puzzle A He couldn’t solve the math puzzle, so he was brilliant B He was brilliant, but he couldn’t solve the math puzzle C He couldn’t solve the math puzzle, though he wasn’t brilliant D He wasn’t brilliant, but he could solve the math puzzle Question 47: Had the announcement been made earlier, more people would have attended the workshop A The workshop was held so late that few people attended it B The workshop was held earlier so that more people would attend C Fewer people attended the workshop because of the early announcement D Since the announcement was not made earlier, fewer people came to hear the workshop Question 48: People think that Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1915 A It is thought that Alexander Graham Bell had invented the telephone in 1915 B Alexander Graham Bell is thought to invent the telephone in 1915 C The telephone thought to be invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1915 D Alexander Graham Bell is thought to have invented the telephone in 1915 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs Question 49: A biscuits B vegetables C magazines D newspapers Question 50: A channel B choir C chemical D headache TEST 72 (PTQG) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning Question After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released A innovative B benevolent C guilty D naive Question Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially A Wealthy B Impoverished C Privileged D Well-off Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentences that is closet in meaning to each of the following questions from to Question My father likes nothing better than fishing on a hot, summer day A My father doesn't like fishing on a hot, summer day B Although he likes fishing he doesn't want to it on a hot, summer day C Fishing is my father's favourite enjoyment on a hot, summer day D Fishing is better than doing nothing on a hot, summer day Question If I hadn’t had so much work to I would have gone to the movies A I never go to the movies if I have work to B I would go to the movies when I had done so much work C A lot of work couldn’t prevent me from going to the movies D Because I had to so much work I couldn’t go to the movies Question It was Jane who pointed out the mistake to me A It was Jane that I was owed the mistake to point out B It was Jane who only pointed the mistake out to me C It was the mistake that Jane asked me to attend D It was Jane who drew my attention to the mistake Read the following passage and make the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer Are organically grown foods the best food choices? The advantages claimed for such foods over conventionally grown and marketed food products are now being debated Advocates of organic foods – a term whose meaning varies greatly- frequently proclaim that such products are safer and more nutritious than others The growing interest of consumers in the safety and more nutritional quality of the typical North American diet is a welcome development However, much of this interest has been sparked by sweeping claims that the food supply is unsafe or inadequate in meeting nutritional needs Although most of these claims are not supported by scientific evidence, the preponderance of written material advancing such claims makes it difficult for the general public to separate fact from fiction As a result, claims that eating a diet consisting entirely of organically grown foods prevents or cures disease or provides other benefits to health have become widely publicized and form the basis for folklore Almost daily the public is besieged by claims for “no-aging” diets, new vitamins, and other wonder foods There are numerous unsubstantiated reports that natural vitamins are superior to synthetic ones, that fertilized eggs are nutritionally superior to unfertilized eggs, that untreated grains are better than fumigated grains and the like One thing that most organically grown food products seem to have in common is that they cost more than conventionally grown foods But in many cases consumers are misled if they believe organic foods can maintain health and provide better nutritional quality than conventionally grown foods So there is real cause for concern if consumers, particularly those with limited incomes, distrust the regular food and buy only expensive organic foods instead Question The “welcome development” mentioned in paragraph is an increase in _ A interest in food safety and nutritional quality of the typical North American diet B the nutritional quality of the typical North American diet C the amount of health food grown in North American D the number of consumers in North American Question According to the first paragraph , which of the following is true about the terms “organic foods” ? A It is accepted by most nutritionists B It has been used only in recent years C It has no fixed meaning D It is seldom used by consumers Question The author implies that there is cause for concern if consumers with limited incomes buy organic foodinstead of conventionally grown foods because _ A organic foods can be more expensive but are often no better than conventionally grown foods B many organic foods are actually less nutritious than similar conventionally grown foods C conventionally grown foods are more readily available than organic foods D too many farmers will stop using conventional method to grow food crops Question According to the last paragraph, consumers who believe that organic foods are better than conventionally grow foods are often _ A careless B mistaken C thrifty D wealthy Question 10 What is the author’s attitude toward the claims made by advocates of health foods? A Very enthusiastic B Skeptical C Neutral D Somewhat favorable Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer Question 11 That honest man always speaks _ is true even if it is bitter A that it B that C what D which Question 12 I must have been _ when you called I did not hear the phone A sleepy B asleep C slept D sleep Question 13 I am going to walk in the park Would you like to _ me company? A follow B help C hold D keep Question 14 Prices at hotels are _ to change on seasonal demand A plain B public C subject D general Question 15 The woman was convicted and sentenced _ six months in prison A for B on C with D to Question 16 Nothing that I can see _ what you have described A comapres B relates C resembles D consists Question 17 If the service isn’t up to standard, I think you have _ right to complain A all B each C much D every Question 18 My uncle pulled a few _ and got me a job in the company he works A ropes B strings C threads D chords Question 19 _, he was unharmed after being hit by the lightning A Consequently B Finally C Cautiously D Miraculously Question 20 I think it’s a bit _ to hope that we can beat them easily They are much younger and better A reality B really C realised D unreal Question 21 The old man is _ of walking 100 meters by himself A inexperienced B incapable C unable D immature Question 22 I an important phone call from America Could you tell me when it comes? A had expected B have been expecting C expected D am expecting Question 23 Why are you whispering to each other? If you have something important _ say it aloud to all of us A to say B said C saying D say Question 24 You look so tired! You _ out too late last night A had to be B should have been C had been D must have been Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response Question 25 “ ?” “Well, I’ll have the trout, she the veal, please.” A Have you ordered B What you want C Are you ready to order D Is everything ordered Question 26 Customer: Can I have a look at that pullover, please? - Salesgirl: A It’s much cheaper B Which one? This one? C Sorry, it’s out of stock D Can I help you? Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in menaing to the underlined words in each of the following questions from 27 to 28 Question 27 The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films A contests B economics C advertisements D businesses Question 28 As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island A palnts and animals B fruits and vegetables C flowers and trees D mountains and forests 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 from 29 to 30 Question 29 A busy B lettuce C bury D minute Question 30 A chorus B duchess C duke D stomach 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 from 31 to 32 Question 31 A influential B opportunity C temperament D expectation Question 32 A government B employment C refusal D redundant Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction Question 33 The more frequent you exercise, the greater physical endurance you will have A frequent B exercise C greater D will have Question 34 As a child grows on, its physical health is affected by many elements in the air, water and food A is affected B on C by D many elements Question 35 One of the keys to the survival of animals is its ability to adapt to changes in the environment A the keys B animals C adapt to D its ability Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word KEEPING FIT Bodies are made to move! They are not (36) for sitting around in front of the television or reading magazines Keeping fit doesn't (37) you have to be a super-athlete, and even (38) exercise can give you a lot of fun When you are fit and healthy, you will find you look better and feel better You will develop more energy and self-confidence Every time you move, you are exercising The human body is designed to bend, stretch, run, jump and climb (39) it does, the stronger and fitter it will become Best of all; exercise is fun It's what your body likes doing most - keeping on the (40) Question 36 A planned B designed C programmed D caused Question 37 A involve B require C reveal D mean Question 38 A a little B a few C little D few Question 39 A More and more B The more C More D Moreover Question 40 A increase B move C develop D decrease Read the following passage and make the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 41 to 48 Scientists have discovered the bones of what may be the largest meat-eating dinosaur ever to walk the earth The discovery was made by a team of researchers from Argentina and North America in Patagonia, a desert on the eastern slopes of the Andes in South America Besides the interesting fact that the dinosaur was huge and horrifying, it is even more astounding that the bones of a number of the dinosaurs were found together This discovery challenges the prior theory that the biggest meat-eaters lived as loners and instead indicates that they may have lived and hunted in packs The Tyrannosaurus Rex lived in North America and was believed to hunt and live alone The newly discovered meat-eater appears to be related to the Giganotosaurus family, being as closely related to it as a fox would be to a dog It is actually not of the same family at all as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, being as different from it as a cat is from a dog The fossilized remains indicate that the animals lived about 100 million years ago With needle-shaped noses and razor sharp teeth, they were larger than the Tyrannosaurus Rex, although their legs were slightly shorter, and their jaws were designed to be better able to dissect their prey quickly and precisely Question 41 The author states that the newly discovered dinosaur remains are evidence that it was the largest A dinosaur ever B herbivorous dinosaur C carnivorous dinosaur D South American dinosaur Question 42 The word Besides in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to A in spite of B mostly C although D in addition to Question 43 The word horrifying in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to A interesting B frightening C large D fast Question 44 The word astounding in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to A pleasing B displeasing C terrifying D surprising Question 45 The author implies that the most interesting fact about the find is that this dinosaur A was found in the Andes B had a powerful jaw and sharp teeth C was larger than Tyrannosaurus Rex D lived and hunted with others Question 46 The passage indicates that prior to this discovery scientists believed that A meat-eating dinosaurs were small in stature B there were no meat-eating dinosaurs in the Andes C Tyrannosaurus Rex lived in the Andes D meat-eating dinosaurs lived alone Question 47 The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to A Giganotosaurus family B dog C newly discovered meat – eater D Relationship Question 48 The word “prey” in the last sentence of the passage is closet in meaning to A attacker B dinosaurs C enemy D victim Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair Question 49 They drove fifteen miles off the main roads Also, they had nothing to eat for a day A They drove fifteen miles off the main road until they had something to eat for the day B They neither drove fifteen miles off the main road nor had anything to eat for the day C Not only did they drive fifteen miles off the main road, they also had nothing to eat for the day D Driving fifteen miles off the main road, they eventually had something to eat for the day Question 50 Everyone was watching the little dog They were greatly amused at it A The little dog was greatly amused by the way everyone was watching it B Everyone felt great and amused when the little dog was watching them C The little dog was watching everyone with great amusement D Everyone was greatly amused at the little dog they were watching TEST 73 (PTQG) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs Question 1: A laughs B problems C nights D markets Question 2: A toll B roll C doll D hole 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 injure B building C letter D hotel Question 4: A committee B envelope C develop D procedure Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer Question 5: Bodies of dead in the tragic accident yesterday were taken away A the B a C an D Ø Question 6: If you English in everyday conversations, you’ll speak it fluently A use B will use C would use D used Question 7: John could not talk to you when you phoned him yesterday as he a bath A took B had taken C was taking D would take Question 8: Her eyes are red and puffy she has been crying a lot A although B since C because of D despite Question 9: Jonas worked really hard throughout the term, so it was not merely chance that he got straight A’s A off B from C by D in Question 10: _ toward shore, its shape is changed by its collision with the shallow sea bottom A During a wave rolls B As a wave rolls C A wave rolls D A wave’s rolling Question 11: _ with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain does not seem high at all A When compared B On comparing C Having compared D To compare Question 12: Most teachers tend to detest during classes A interrupting B being interrupted C to interrupt D to be interrupted Question 13: Although Ariel arrived , we made her welcome just the same as everyone else A expect B unexpectedly C unexpected D expectation Question 14: Please the milk carefully; I don’t want it to boil over A look at B notice C watch D examine Question 15: These days, housework has been made much easier by electrical A machinery B appliances C instruments D equipment Question 16: The island where these rare birds nest has been declared a(n) where poaching is prohibited A observation B reservation C preservation D conservation Question 17: The play is quite suitable for children to see as there is nothing in it A exceptional B excessive C exceptionable D offended Question 18: drugs are highly addictive and can have unpredictable side effects A Designer B Maker C Composer D Mixer Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning Question 19: Cows with newly born calves often show a strong urge to protect their helpless young A desire B reaction C thought D decision Question 20: All visitors are told to watch out for pickpockets in public places A take care of B look for C pay attention to D beware of Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the OPPOSITE in meaning Question 21: Various programs have been designed in order to facilitate the storage and analysis of research data A ease B hinder C speed D destroy Question 22: It seems that the deal was made behind closed doors as no one had any clue about it A secretly B daily C transparently D frankly Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes Question 23: Mike and Laura are talking about their plan for the weekend - Mike: “I promise to go shopping with you if you help me with the housework.” - Laura: “ You are the last person to keep a promise.” A Come off it! B That’s great! C How come? D I hate to differ Question 24: Laura and Mitchell are talking about their class monitor, Susie - Laura: "You know, Susie’s father is very rich." - Mitchell: " She wouldn’t accept his help even if it were offered." A What for? B No wonder C So what? D No doubt Read the following passage and mark the letter Ay B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word Why some people take revenge on others? Why aren’t we able to sort out our problems without seeking to get (25) with those who have hurt us? Apparently, we are (26) experiencing a deeply rooted part of human nature Our desire for revenge comes from the brain’s limbic system, the most primitive part of the brain and one that we share with all animals (27) , when someone confronts us, we often prefer attacking verbally or physically rather than try to work out a solution together However, unlike animals, we also possess a highly evolved cerebral cortex which allows us to plan and analyse – and this can make revenge more than just a(n) (28) reaction A person who feels they have been wronged may even enjoy planning a creative and appropriate act of revenge Some people suggest that taking revenge can be seen as a positive move, allowing you to work through your negative emotions However, it can also be dangerous, and you may risk finding yourself in a situation (29) rapidly gets out of hand Question 25: A equal B even C similar D fair Question 26: A simply B simple C simplicity D simplify Question 27: A However B Thus C Additionally D Subsequently Question 28: A distinctive B instinctive C extrinsic D inborn Question 29: A who B where C when D which Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer A leading question among anthropologists is: what exactly led to the development of human cities? Basically, modern humans have existed on earth for over 100,000 years Yet it is only in the last 8,000 years that they have begun to gather in significant numbers and form cities Prior to that period, humans existed in small family or tribal groups, generally consisting of fewer than 100 individuals What, then, led humans to make the dramatic shift from living in small groups to living in large, organized cities? It seems that the development of cities required a particular set of circumstances First, it required a minimum population density For much of their early history, humans existed only in small numbers This is due to the fact that early humans relied on hunting and gathering wild foods for their survival Even the most fertile land would only support a relatively small number of predators, so it was not until humans began to practice agriculture that they were able to gather in large enough numbers to form cities Furthermore, the development of a city could only be possible if a large number of people shared a common language, culture and religion Without such unifying factors, a cooperative, peaceful existence among large numbers of people would have been impossible Finally, it seems that early humans needed to be faced with a large problem, which one small group of individuals could not solve on its own Only when large-scale cooperation was needed to overcome a problem would humans come together to form cities Question 30: What is the passage mainly about? A Factors bringing about the development of human cities B How population density affects the development of human cities C Why a shared language makes a peaceful human city D Problems solved by cooperation of a large group Question 31: The word "circumstances" in paragraph mostly means A conditions B preparations C examples D events Question 32: The word "they" in paragraph refers to A predators B humans C cities D foods Question 33: Which of the following enabled people to live together in peace? A A large area of fertile land B A shared belief and value C A large and complicated problem D A group with a minimal number of members Question 34: Which of the following is NOT needed for the development of a city? A a shared culture B people’s gathering C peaceful existence D large-scale collaboration Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer Nature has always provided a stimulus for inventive minds Early flying machines clearly were an attempt to emulate the freedom of birds Architects and engineers have often consciously modeled buildings on forms found in nature A more recent example of the inspiration given by nature is the invention of Velcro® The inventor of this now common fastening device noticed that small burrs attached to his dog's coat grasped the hairs by means of tiny hooks This led him to invent a synthetic fabric whose surfaces mimic the clasping properties of this natural seedpod Animals and plants have evolved solutions to the kinds of problems that often interest engineers and designers Much current research in material science is concerned with actively examining the natural world, especially at the molecular level, for inspiration to develop materials with novel properties This relatively new field of study is sometimes known as biomimetics, since it consciously attempts to mimic nature Researchers have investigated several interesting areas For example, they have studied how the molecular structure of antler bone contributes to its amazing toughness, how the skin structure of a worm contributes to its ability to crawl, how the sea cucumber softens its skeleton and changes shape so that it can squeeze through tiny gaps in rocks, or what gives wood its high resistance to impact These investigations have led to several breakthroughs in the development of composite materials with remarkable properties Predictions for future inventions that may be developed from these lines of research include so-called smart structures that design and repair themselves in a similar way to a variety of processes in the natural world For example, engineers have envisaged bridges that would detect areas heavily stressed by vehicle movement or wind The bridge structure would then automatically add or move material to the weak areas until the stress is reduced The same principle might be used to repair damaged buildings Other new materials that have been imagined are substances that would copy photosynthesis in green plants in order to create new energy sources The potential impact of biomimetic research is so great that the twenty-first century may come to be known as the "Age of Materials." Question 35: The passage is primarily concerned with A future research into the uses of Velcro® B the effect of the Age of Materials on nature C the development of products based on nature D problems that preoccupy designers and engineers Question 36: The word “emulate” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A stimulate B captivate C imitate D activate Question 37: Which of the following is true about Velcro®? A It was first used to remove dog hair from the owner’s coat B It exemplifies how a natural structure inspired a useful invention C The inventor of Velcro® was very famous before his invention D It has set a trend for tiny hooklike structures in synthetic fabric Question 38: The word “novel” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A unique B familiar C fictitious D legendary Question 39: Which of the following does the word “it” in paragraph refer to? A sea cucumber B skeleton C shape D worm Question 40: According to the passage, what investigations in biomimetics suggest? A Biomimetics is not promising B Biomimetics may lead to the development of new creatures C Biomimetics may lead to useful inventions D Biomimetics has provided the new material for smart structures Question 41: According to the passage, which of the following would NOT be a useful biomimetic product? A Tomatoes mimicking the structures that give sea cucumbers the ability to squeeze through cracks B Bulletproof jackets mimicking the structures that give wood its resistance to impact C Glass in windshields mimicking the structures that give antler bone its toughness D Cables mimicking the structures that give spiderwebs their flexibility and tensile strength Question 42: As inferred from the passage, what would be the advantage of a product that mimics photosynthesis? A It could be used to create green plants B It could help to meet future energy needs C It could be an aid in repairing green areas D It could form the basis of twenty-first century materials Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction Question 43: Playing video games may distract often students from schoolwork A Playing B games C distract often D schoolwork Question 44: A scientific principle has a life expectancy of approximately a decade before it drastically revised or replaced by newer information A expectancy B approximately C drastically revised D newer Question 45: At first John was quite bewildered when taking over the factory but he soon ensured himself that things would go well soon A quite bewildered B taking over C ensured himself D would go well Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning Question 46: Janet speaks English better than Daisy A Janet does not speak English as well as Daisy B Daisy speaks English better than Janet C Janet is a better speaker of English than Daisy D Daisy and Janet are not so good at speaking English Question 47: "I would be grateful if you did the work" he said to me A He politely asked me to the work B He praised me because I did the work C He thanked me for doing the work D He felt thankful to me because I did the work Question 48: It wasn't obligatory to submit my assignment today A I must have submitted my assignment today B I needn't have submitted my assignment today C I could have submitted my assignment today D I shouldn’t have submitted my assignment today Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair Question 49: The boss scolded Laura for that minor mistake He now feels really bad about it A The boss wishes he did not scold Laura for that minor mistake B The boss wishes Laura had not made that minor mistake C If only the boss had not scolded Laura for that minor mistake D The boss regretted to scold Laurafor that minor mistake Question 50: Olga was about to say something about the end of the movie He was stopped by his friends right then A Hardly had Olga intended to say something about the end of the movie before he was stopped by his friends B Only after Olgahad said something about the end of the movie was he stopped by his friends C Were it not for Olga’s intension of saying something about the end of the movie, he would not be stopped by his friends D It was not until Olga was stopped by his friends that he started to say something about the end of the movie TEST 74 (PTQG) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest Question 1: A structure B pasture C pleasure D mature Question 2: A unwrapped B sacrificed C approached D obliged 10 C They were just lucky D It’s weird that you care for football Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 37 At first, it’s very difficult for the judge to identify the winner because the two runners seemed to cross the finishing line A chronologically B respectively C simultaneously D spontaneously Question 38 The accident brought him to his _ and made him stop drinking A awareness B responsibilities C duties D senses Question 39 _ his income of current job is relatively low, he finds it difficult to make ends meet A Although B As C Because of D In spite of Question 40 The director criticized the secretary _ failing to prepare carefully for the annual report A with B to C for D from Question 41 I still remember _ off his extraordinary childhood with lots of hardship A being told B telling C to tell D to be told Question 42 If I finish my project before deadline, I _ more time for my holiday A will have B am having C would have had D would have Question 43 When _ about the theft, the suspect said that he had taken no part in it A questioning B having questioned C questioned D was questioning Question 44 _, we can have a better view of our village A When we reached the hilltop B Stood right on the hilltop C To have reached the hilltop D From the hilltop Question 45 _ our own interests is one of the most important factors in choosing a job A Realizing B Chasing C Seeking D Pursuing Question 46 _ Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a country with a great patriotism through its history A The B A C An D ø (no article) Question 47 You should pay attention to _ precautions of this machine before operating it A safety B safely C safe D unsafe Question 48 The _ of the palace in the water was very clear and dreamy A reflection B shadow C shade D sight Question 49 In today’s paper, it _ that the Vietnam’s national examination for high school students will take palce from June 24th to 27th A expresses B admits C says D proposes Question 50 Amy _ history for years before she majored in literature A has studied B had studied C studied D was studying TEST 77 (PTQG) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question A duck B luck C nurse D pub Question A climbed B failed C laughed D saved 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 A antique B brilliant C casual D humid Question A career B neighborhood C opinion D supporter Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question She is a very talented girl You should listen to her playing _ violin A a B the C Ø D an Question Once you visit Son Doong Cave in Quang Binh, you amazed at its picturesque beauty A are B would be C were D will be Question A heavy storm suddenly when the children were playing happily in the park A comes B had come C was coming D came Question He couldn‘t ride his bike _ there‘s no air in one of the tyres A since B due to C though D despite Question The French government has discouraged grocery stores providing free plastic bags to customers since 2016 A against B from C with D towards Question 10 , Joe was annoyed to find that he had left his key at the coffee shop A After returned to his office B To have just returned to his office 20