Page 5 PRACTICE TEST 7 Mark the letter А, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 1 Mike “I lost my wallet on my way to sch.
PRACTICE TEST Mark the letter А, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 1: - Mike: “I lost my wallet on my way to school this morning.” - Linda: “ ! You must be careful next time.” A Take care B What a pity C Excuse me D You’re welcome Question 2: - John: “Is Mary hungry?” - Susan: “ If so, she’ll tell us.” A I beg your pardon B Yes, of course C I don’t think so D Let’s go and have a look 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 E-learning makes all students feel equal (3) the communication tools give all students the opportunity to express his own opinion clearly and directly at any time without being embarrassed In contrary to the traditional teaching halls (4) don’t have such a feature due to the bad distribution of the tables or the shyness or other reasons E-learning also provides (5) teachers with great facilities that they can get access to for further information out of working hours It is because the learners can send the inquiries to the teacher through the e-mail at any time, yet this (6) is more useful and suitable for the teacher instead of being instead of being restricted at his desk By e-learning, the attendance is not necessary as with the new technology, viewers don’t need to be (7) in a specific place or time Question A because B though C however D therefore Question A when B where C which D who Question A every B much C each D many Question A feature B area C point D period Question A willing B available C attentive D absent Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 8: A expression B computer C volunteer D advantage Question 9: A teacher B student C action D advice 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 10: As a newspaper reporter, she always wanted to get information at first hand A directly B easily C slowly D indirectly Question 11: In fact, most shops can get great publicity that will drive customers to their door absolutely free of charge A popularization B reputation C privacy D public attention Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 12: If you have extra blankets, wash them and bring them the homeless shelters They are very useful for the needy A with B in C to D at Question 13: The mass media are of communication, such as books, newspapers, recordings, radio, movies, television, mobile phones and the Internet Page /5 A models B parts C types D means Question 14: The students were well-prepared, _ they easily got high score in the last examination A but B nor C yet D so Question 15: There’s somebody behind us I think we _ A are being followed B are followed C follow D are following Question 16: Last year, she spent some days of June _ Phong Nha Cave in Quang Binh A visited B visiting C has visited D to visit Question 17: Cutting out single-use plastic water bottles and coffee cups is one way you can a difference A get B C make D play Question 18: If everyone , how would we control the traffic? A could fly B can fly C flies D had flown Question 19: I have never played badminton before This is the first time I to play A have tried B am trying C try D tried Question 20: The Mid-Autumn Festival is mainly for children and celebrated with lion dancers, mooncakes, lanterns and _ colourful masks A the B an C a D no article Question 21: John will buy a new laptop A after he had got his salary C as soon as he gets his salary B when he got his salary D by the time he got his salary Question 22: happened in my neighbour’s house last night I heard them screaming A Anything B Something C Nothing D Everything Question 23: _ will lead to the extinction of rare animal due to the loss of their habitats, and extreme floods and land erosion A Forest B Deforest C Deforestation D Afforestation Question 24: They decided to their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic A take up B put off C turn round D with Question 25: Just hold your _, Tom! Let’s think about this for a moment because it is an important decision to make A lions B dogs C horses D cats Question 26: Yesterday, Mary took her niece to a _ to buy some friendship bracelets A charity shop B corridor C butcher’s D jeweller’s Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 27: A quit B click C shift D night Question 28: A choose B chemistry C chicken D chapter Mark the letter А, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 29: The salesman said, “Are you interested in the scheme?” A The salesman said that if I was interested in the scheme B The salesman said that if I were interested in the scheme Page /5 C The salesman asks if I am interested in the scheme D The salesman asked me if I was interested in the scheme Question 30: The American are less formal in addressing their bosses than the South Korean A The South Korean are less formal in addressing their bosses than the American B Both the American and the South Korean have the same formality in addressing their bosses C The South Korean are more informal in addressing their bosses than the American D The South Korean are more formal in addressing their bosses than the American Question 31: It’s ten years since I came back to my hometown A The last time I came back to my hometown was ten years B I haven’t come back to my hometown for ten years C I have come back to my hometown for ten years D I last come back to my hometown ten years ago 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 32: Jellyfish are not harmless since its sting can cause a serious allergic reaction in some people A its B harmless C cause D allergic Question 33: After graduating from Columbia in 2003, he becomes a scholar, travelling to Oxford A graduating B becomes C scholar D travelling Question 34: The heavy rain made it possible for us to have our picnic yesterday A to have B it C possible D the 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 Marriage is an ancient religious and legal practice celebrated around the world However, wedding customs vary from country to country The Wedding Rings: In most cultures, during the marriage ceremony, couples exchange their wedding rings with their life partner - usually made of gold or silver The wedding rings are normally worn on the third finger of the left or right hand as a sign of being married The circular shape of the ring is symbolic of the couple’s eternal relationship In Brazil and some other communities, it is a tradition to have the rings engraved with the bride’s name on the groom’s ring, and vice versa The Wedding flowers: Obviously, flowers play an important role in most weddings In many areas, roses, especially the red roses are said to be the flowers of love, and because they usually bloom in June, this has become the most popular month for weddings in many countries After the wedding ceremony, in many countries the bride throws her bouquet into a crowd of well-wishers – usually her single female friends The lucky person who catches this bouquet is expected to be the next one to get married Question 35 Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A Wedding customs C Wedding flowers B Wedding ceremonies D Wedding history Question 36 The lucky person to catch the wedding bouquet from the bride is expected to A grow flowers C love flowers B throw her bouquet D get married Question 37 According to the passage, what is NOT mentioned about the wedding rings? A They are made of silver C They are made in many shapes B They are worn on the third finger D They are made of gold Page /5 Question 38 The word “this” in the passage refers to which of the following? A June B rose C love D role Question 39 The phrase “eternal” in the passage is closest in meaning to A lovely B healthy C temporary D never-ending Read the following and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions When we think of the Hawaiian Islands, they often bring to mind a thriving tourist destination with white sandy beaches and palm trees However, on one of the most northern islands, you will not find any tourists or holiday activities The island of Niihau is characterized by an extinct volcano, a delicate wetland and thriving forests It is also the home to various endangered species such as the Hawaiian monk seal The island belongs to the Robinson family who bought it from the King of Hawaii back in 1864 with the promise to maintain the traditional Hawaiian culture and language of the natives living there In order to keep this promise, the family over time began to limit visitors to the island Today, contact with the native Niihauans on the island is forbidden except by invitation Therefore, until recently, the natives knew very little about the outside world A walk through the main village of the island shows how Niihau appears to be frozen in time There are no cars, shops, restaurants or police The only means of transport are horses and bicycles There is no running water, power or telephone lines All of the 130 permanent residents are native Hawaiians and speak Hawaiian as their first language They don’t pay rent and live by fishing and farming It’s a lifestyle far different from residents on the other Hawaiian islands The children of Niihau may not have TV or electronics like other children, but they attend a small school that relies entirely on solar power for electricity The school is one of the few schools in the USA that is completely solar powered The school teaches the Hawaiian traditions and values of living off the land and ocean, and at the same time offers the children the opportunity to learn how to use computers and connect with the outside world One way outsiders can connect with Niihau is to purchase the islanders’ handicrafts such as their shell jewelry These products are on sale in other islands Although few have the chance to visit this forbidden land, its mystery continues to fascinate tourists Question 40 What is the best title of the text? A A Tourist Attraction C A Forbidden Island B The Niihauans’ Lifestyle D Education on Hawaii Islands Question 41 The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to A island B the King C monk seal D volcano Question 42 Tourists are not allowed to visit Niihau because A the owners promised to preserve native Hawaiian culture and language alive B the natives are afraid that visitors will destroy the island C the King wanted to protect the island’s sensitive ecosystem D the owners of the island didn’t like outsiders Question 43 The word “entirely” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A partially B completely C perfectly D relatively Question 44 According to the text, which of the following statements is NOT true about the text? A Horses and bikes are the sole means of transportation available B Various endangered species can be found on the island of Niihau C The native Niihauans’ way of life is similar to inhabitants on the other Hawaiian Islands D Visitors can buy the Niihauans’ handicrafts in other islands Question 45 The word “thriving” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A glorious C rich B unsuccessful D developing Page /5 Question 46 Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A At no time students have a chance to communicate with the rest of the world B Education on the island tries to balance tradition with technology C Children of Niihau are equipped with modern electronic devices for schooling D A small school in Niihau Island uses various renewable energy sources for electricity Mark the letter А, 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 47: In the United States, elementary education is compulsory nationwide, with state governments having no say in the issue A mandatory B rational C desirable D perfunctory Question 48: The design of wildlife refuges is still a matter of considerable controversy A significance B debate C concern D urgency Mark the letter А, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: She gave a great performance at the festival She became more famous A Suppose that she had given a great performance at the festival, she wouldn’t have become more famous B Were she not to give a great performance at the festival, she wouldn’t become more famous C Had she not given a great performance at the festival, she wouldn’t have become more famous D If she had given a great performance at the festival, she would have become more famous Question 50: What was the name of the woman? You met and talked to her this morning A What was the name of the woman who you met and talked to her this morning? B What was the name of the woman whom you met and talked to this morning? C What was the name of the woman you met and talked to whom this morning? D What was the name of the woman whose you met and talked to this morning? Page /5