Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.. Choose the most suitable word or phrase A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.. Pick out the word that
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A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1 A parents B enjoys C boys D speeds
2 A nurses B watches C chores D dishes
3 A photographs B speaks C soups D sometimes
4 A weekends B works C always D feelings
5 A hours B students C brothers D hospitals
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6 A family B father C brother D believe
7 A generally B biologist C mischievous D secondary
8 A obedient B hospital C possible D confidence
9 A together B relationship C responsibility D whenever
10 A suitable B solution C confidence D interest
B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence
11 I was born in Huế but I in Nha Trang
A grew up B raised C brought up D rose
12 When Henry arrived home after a hard day at work,
A his wife was sleeping B his wife has slept
C his wife slept D his wife has been sleeping
13 Edward was named after one of his father's distant
14 You can't tell what someone is like just from their …
A character B appearance C personality D looking
15 I here for hours and I feel so tired
A am standing B was standing C have been standing D stood
16 Julie had a terrible with her parents last night
17 I got to Steve well last year when we worked together
18 Last week I ……my scarf, and now I … my gloves
A lost - just lost B lost - have just lost
C had lost - just lost D lost - am just losing
19 Parents have to try hard to understand the younger …
A generation B people C adolescents D teenagers
20 Helen never does the housework She is rather
21 have long hair when you were younger?
A Used you to B Did you use to C Have you used to D Are you used to
22 Teresa never gets angry with the children She is very
23 I went out into the garden to fetch my bike, but someone …… it
A found - had stolen B was finding - stole
C found - stole D was finding - had stolen
24 My mother takes the for running the household
25 She described her boss a very unpleasant person
II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 (A) The food (B) that Mark (C) is cooking in the kitchen (D) is smelling delicious.
27 (A) After George (B) had returned (C) to his house, he (D) was reading a book;
28 (A) Certain bats used their own (B) sound to (C) locate food and to avoid obstacles (D) as they fly at night
29 I (A) live in the same town (B) all my life and I do not want to (C) move to another (D) one.
30 Although it (A) raining (B) heavily, he (C) went out (D) without a raincoat.
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31 Michael took a deep breath and dived into the water.
A After Michael had taken a deep breath, he dived into the water
B Having taken a deep breath, Michael dived into the water
C After Michael took a deep breath, he had dived into the water
D A & B are correct.
32 We started working here three years ago.
A We worked here for three years B We have no longer worked here for three years
C We have worked here for three years D We will work here in three years
33 It's a long time since we last went to the cinema.
A We have been to the cinema for a long time B We haven't been to the cinema for a long time
C We don't go to the cinema as we used to D We wish we went to the cinema now
34 I haven't finished reading this book yet
A I'm still reading this book B I have read this book before
C The book I'm reading hasn't finished D I will read this book some day
35 I predict a victory for our team.
A I think our team will win B The victory is definitely in our hands
C I'm sure our team is going to win D I have no doubt that our team will win the victory
Firstly, you have to make sure that everyone has what they (38) Children require so many things thesedays, from school uniforms and books, pens and pencils to games, toys, computers, and, of course, clothes.Secondly, there is always the concern that they might be in danger I (39) so many terrible things on thenews everyday that I always wonder whether my own children are safe or (40) and sometimes I get veryconcerned, even if they are only a little late (41) home That's what they don't (42) when I tell themoff
Of course, there are wonderful aspects to (43) a family It is a great pleasure to (44) them grow anddevelop their own personalities, not to mention the love and warmth that exists in a family My wife andchildren are the most precious things in my life and, (45) the difficulties, I can honestly say that I couldn'tchange a thing!
37 A includes B consists C has D contains
41 A reaching B going C coming D making
42 A think B imagine C wonder D understand
43 A having B growing C bringing D rising
45 A however B in spite C despite D although
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
When I was younger, I hated being the eldest child and the only girl in my family But now I am older, I realizethat being 'Big Sister' actually has its advantages First of all, I get special treatment from my parents andbrothers I get my own room, and brothers have to do all the heavy work around the house Another benefit isthat, being the eldest, I have learned to be responsible and dependable For example, my parents often leave mybrothers in my care when they go out I also try my best in whatever I do in order to be a good example for mybrothers The experience I've had in taking care of my brothers has prepared me for my own family in the future
So, even though I didn't choose to be the eldest child and the only girl in my family, I have succeeded in makingthis situation work to my best advantage
46 The writer disliked when she was younger.
A having too many brothers in her family
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C being the only child in her family
D getting special treatment from her parents and brothers
47 ‘Big Sister' means
A the only child B the biggest sister C the eldest sister D the oldest person
48 She has to when her parents go out.
A look after her brothers B cook every meal
C do heavy work around the house D lay the table for dinners
49 She has in making the situation work to her best advantage
50 When the writer grows up, she finds jt is to be a big sister.
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PRACTICE TEST 2
A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
10 A supportive B different C motorbike D anyway
B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11 Emily off the bus, and , into the bank
C got - was walking D was getting - walked
12 Penny never does anything silly She's very
13 All Sue's friends and came to her party
A relations B relatives C relationship D A or B
14 When you over the cliff, what next?
A fell - happened B were falling - happened
C fell - was happening D fell - had happened
15 In an ideal marriage, husband and wife each other's problems
16 the fighting stopped, travel across country has been quite safe
17 ……that men make house and women make home
B It is generally believed A To believe generally
C Believing generally D The general belief
18 That can't be right! I … it!
A am not believing B won't be believing
C don't believe it! D am not going to believe
18 .most men, my father enjoys cooking very much
20 She is the first student in the assignment
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22 The passengers are tired because they all night
A don't sleep B haven't slept C wasn't sleeping D not sleep
23 I very well with my father now; we never have any arguments
24 Mrs Carter her son for getting dirty
25 David he her somewhere before
II Choose the anderlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting
26 (A) When I (B) was a child, I (C) was riding a tricycle (D) to school.
27 I (A) can't (B) come out because (C) I didn't finish (D) my homework yet
28 (A) We'd (B) better wait here (C) until the rain (D) will stop
29 (A) When the film (B) started, I (C) already arrived ten minutes (D) before.
30 (A) While Mary (B) washed (C) up, she (D) broke a cup.
III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence that is made up from the sets
of words and phrases given
31 Terry / intend/ finish / paint / kitchen /this evening
A Terry intends to finish painting the kitchen this evening
B Terry is intending to finish painting the kitchen this evening
C Terry intends to finish to paint the kitchen this evening
D Terry is intending to finish to paint the kitchen this evening
32 Luis / live / city centre / since 1996
A Luis lived in the city centre since' 1996
B Luis has lived in the city centre since 1996
C Luis was living in the city centre since 1996
D Luis is living in the city centre since 1996
33 This / be / first time / I / be / a plane
A This is the first time I am on a plane B This is the first time I will be on a plane
C This is the first time I have been on a plane D This is the first time I was on a plane
34 I / see / a friend / you / moments / ago
A I see a friend of yours a few moments ago B I saw a friend of yours a few moments ago
C I have seen a friend of yours a few moments ago D I saw a friend of you a few moments ago
35 What /you / do / when /1 /phone you / last night
A What are you doing when I phone you last night?
B What did you do when I had phoned you last night?
C What did you do when I phoned you last night?
D What were you doing when I phoned you last night?
a baby
37 A arrogant B pessimistic C considerate D impolite
38 A united B remarried C related D married
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41 A generous B arrogant C loving D sensitive
44 A taking B adopting C assuming D accepting
45 A generous B optimistic C ambitious D selfish
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
SIBLINGS
When, we are children, our sibling - that is, our brothers and sisters - are our first friends and first enemies Atthe end of life, they are often our oldest friends and oldest enemies The effect of sibling relationships inchildhood can last a lifetime Many experts say that the relationship among brothers and sisters explains a greatdeal about family life, especially today when brothers and sisters often spend more time with one another thanwith their parents Studies have shown that sibling relationships between sister-sister pairs and brother-brotherpairs are different Sister pairs are the closest Brothers are the most competitive Sisters are usually moresupportive of each other They are more talkative, frank, and better at expressing themselves and sharing theirfeelings On the other hand, brothers are usually more competitive with each other Experts agree that tferelationship among siblings is influenced by many factors For example, studies have shown that both brothersand sisters become more competitive and aggressive when their parents treat them even a little bit differentlyfrom one another But parental treatment is not the only factor Genetics, gender, life events, people, andexperiences outside the family all shape the lives of siblings Recently, one researcher demonstrated anotherfactor in sibling relationships It was discovered that children dislike watching their siblings fight In fact, theyrespond to arguments by taking sides -supporting one sibling and punishing the other
46 What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A Siblings are our oldest friends in life
B Siblings are our oldest enemies in life
C Sibling relationships are among the most important relationships in life
D Some siblings have good relationships, but other siblings have bad relationships
47 What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
A Sisters get along better with their sisters than with their brothers
B Females and males generally have different sibling relationships
C Siblings spend a lot of time together because they have to
D Brothers usually tend to be competitive with sisters
48 What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
A.There are many causes of good and bad sibling relationships
B Research has shown that siblings hate to fight
C Siblings often support or punish one of their brothers or sisters in an argument
D Siblings are often indifferent to their parental treatment
49 Which of the following is NOT true about siblings?
A Sibling relationships between sister-sister pairs and brother-brother pairs are different
B Brother-brother pairs are the most competitive
C Sister-sister pairs are the closest
D Brothers are more talkative than sisters
50 Which of the following is true about siblings?
A Children avoid arguments that their siblings have
B The relationship among brothers and sisters explains a lot about family life
C Parental treatment is the only factor that influences the relationships among siblings:
D Genetics and gender don't impact on the lives of siblings
UNIT TWO - CULTURAL DIVERSITY
PRACTICE TEST 1
A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
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II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others
10 A correspond B confidence C difference D similar
B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11 There's no to concern yourself with this matter
12 As soon as she came in I knew I her before
13 In some Asian countries, love is , to follow marriage
14 You are not to answer these questions, hut it would help if you did
15 I knew him I was a child
16 Brenda learning her part for the play
A has already been finishing B has already finished
C have already finished D already finishes
17 You really can't a thing that woman says!
18 It was difficult to a date which was convenient for everyone
19 You'll be able to return to your homes when the fire under control
20 I have no that the'divorce rate was so high in this country
21 I am very in the information you have given me
A concerned B surprised C interesting D interested
22 After the research , they presented their findings at a conference
23 It was impossible for her to tell the truth so she had to a story
24 By the time we to the camp, it will be dark
25 The only feature to these two flowers is their preference for sandy soil
II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 Her (A) latest documentary is (B) primarily concerned (C) in youth (D) unemployment.
27 We (A) don't need (B) to queue (C) because I've already (D) buy the tickets.
28 She (A) told the doctor that she (B) has suffered (C) from asthma [suyễn] (D) for many years.
29 (A) Last weekend Tom (B) rided a horse (C) for the first (D) time.
30 Ann (A) didn't used to (B) eat fish, (C) but she (D) does now
III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
31 He used to jog every morning.
A He enjoys jogging every morning B He never fails to jog every morning
C He doesn't now jog every morning D He intenusd to jog every morning
32 I have never felt happier than I do now
A I felt happier before B I feel happy now
C I have never felt happy D I have always felt happy
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A He hasn't had his eyes tested for ten months B He had not tested his eyes for ten months then
C He had tested his eyes ten months before D He didn't have any test on his eyes in ten months
34 It's unlikely to rain this afternoon.
A The afternoon looks like being dry B There's not chance of rain this afternoon
C The afternoon will probably be wet D It will rain this afternoon
35 Someone knocked on the door during my lunchtime.
A I had lunch when someone knocked on the door
B When I had had lunch, someone knocked on the door
C I was having lunch when someone was knocking on the door
D 1 was having lunch when someone knocked on the door
C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
Many people think that they can (36) a lot about the culture of a foreign country simply by living in thatculture (37) , this? is not necessarily true Often the (38) we stay in a foreign country, the more werealize how little, we actually know about the culture of that country Books and talks about other people'sculture can (39): be dangerous because they concentrate (40) .culture differences and exaggeratenational characteristics; sometimes a lot of the information they (41) is untrue
In a survey (42) carried out'in Britain, people were asked to (43) a list of anything that they thought was(44) of Britain and would interest foreign visitors there Most of them (45) Shakespeare, the Queen,village inns, English folk dancing, football hooligans, umbrellas, English castles, cricket, and fish and chipswrapped in newspaper
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
The Hopi are part of the Pueblo Indian culture Today they live mostly in northeastern Arizona, at the edge ofThe Painted Desert Something that sets the Hopi off from other cultures is that it is in some senses a maternalrather than a paternal culture
The Hopi are divided into clans, or families, along maternal lines, and, as a result, a child becomes a member ofthe mother's clan rather than the father's In addition, ownership of property, such as land and houses, passesfrom mother to daughter instead of from father to son, as it does in other Native American cultures However,women do not have all the power in this culture Societal authority still rests in the hands of men, but thatauthority does pass to men from their mothers
46 The main idea of the passage is that
A the Hopi are one type of Pueblo Indian B the Hopi have a maternal culture
C no Indian cultures, are paternal D today the Hopi live in northeastern Arizona
47 The passage states that
A the Hopi's property passes from mother to daughter
B the Hopi's property passes from father to son
C the Hopi live inside the Painted Desert ,
D the Hopi do not own property
48 In line 3, Something that is 'maternal' is related to …
A the culture B the clan C the Hopi D the mother
49 A clan in line 5 is a
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A The Hopi are divided into clans
B Hopi's property passes from father to son
C Property ownership in the Hopi culture is similar to property ownership in most other cultures
D Hopi do not own property
PRACTICE TEST 2
A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
3 A attracted B.supposed C maintained D arrived
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others
6 A American B tradition C different D romantic
8 A partnership B particular C significant D activity
B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11 It is a good idea to be dressed when you go for an interview
12 As far as I'm - it's quite all right for you to leave early
A concerned B regarded C consulted D bothered
13 Laura …… the party because no one her about it
A missed - had told B had missed - had told
C had missed - told D missed - told
14 ……… of all of us who are here tonight, I would like to thank Mr Jones for his talk
A On account B On behalf C In person D Instead
15 Jenny and her sister are so that they could almost be twins
16 Nick down on the grass for a while, next to some tourists who the ducks
A lay - were feeding B had lain - were feeding
C was lying - fed D was lying - were feeding
17 Please stop looking at me like that! It's very to stare
18 Sue said she me but I a call yet
A phoned me - haven't received B phoned me - didn't receive
C had phoned - wouldn't receive D would phone - haven't received
19 Learning a language means being in another culture
A interested B concerned C engaged D studying
20 Please note that the next programme is for children
A unusual B unsuitable C unmistaken D unreasonable
21 Tom in the house at the end of the street
A used to live B would live C did use to live D is used to live
22 Thanks for bringing us a present It was very of you
A adorable B grateful C thoughtful D careful
23 I think I'll stay here on my own I'm not feeling very today
A lonely B brave C sympathetic D sociable
24 Someone all the cakes I to buy some more
C has eaten - will buy D had eaten - will buy
25 By the time we home, the rain
A reach - will have stopped B had reached - had stopped
C reached - stopped D reach – stops
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26 I (A) was always (B) attracted (C) with the idea of working (D) overseas.
27 Young (A) Asians are (B) not so romantic (C) like their American (D) counterparts.
28 We (A) left home early (B) on Saturday morning and (C) driving, without (D) stopping, to the Scottish
border
29 You (A) wear your (B) overcoat (C) Are you going (D) out ?
30 (A) I’ve gone (B) to the dentist My tooth (C) doesn't hurt (D) now.
III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence that is made up from the sets
of words and phrases given.
31 Jack / recovered / quickly / his serious illness
A Jack was recovered very quickly from his serious illness
B Jack has recovered quite quickly from his serious illness
C Jack will recover quite quickly after his serious illness
D Jack recovered more quickly over his serious illness
32 Sue / win / tennis competition / this year
A Does Sue win any tennis competitions this year?
B Has Sue won any tennis competitions this year?
C Sue has won many tennis competitions this year, has she?
D Sue wins many tennis competitions this years, doesn't she?
33 I / finish / exams / I have / party tomorrow
A I finished my exams so I have a party tomorrow
B I have finished my exams so I have a party tomorrow
C 1 have finished my exams so I have had a party tomorrow
D I have finished my exams so I am having a party tomorrow
34 When / we / arrive home / Jane / sit / outside / door
A When we arrived home Jane sat outside the door
B When we had arrived home Jan sat outside the door
C When we arrived home Jane was sitting outside the door
D When we arrived home Jane would sit outside the door
35 I / come / town / more than / years ago
A I last came to this town more than ten years ago
B I had come to this town more than ten years ago
C I was coming to this town more than ten years ago
D I came last to this town more than ten years ago
C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space
Beating Culture Shock
You have a chance to live and work overseas, to (36) to know another culture from the inside It's awonderful opportunity, but don't be surprised if you (37) at least some culture shock 'When you're(38) a new culture, even simple things can throw you You become like a child again, (39) to handleeveryday life on your own,' says one expert (40) culture shock (41) a course in anthropology orintercultural studies is one effective way to (42) the effects of culture shock
If you can, talk to an expatriate (43) has lived in the country for at least (44) years Someone who hasbeen there can alert you to some of the things you'll need to learn (45) , prepare yourself by learning aboutculture shock itself
38 A left behind B laid in C put into D fallen in
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II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question
If you are invited to someone's house in America for dinner, you should bring a gift, such as a bunch of flowers
or a box of chocolates If you give your host a] wrapped gift, he / she may open it in front of you Opening a gift
in front of the gift-giver is considered polite It shows that the host is excited about receiving the gift and wants
to show his / her appreciation to you immediately Even if the host doesn't like it, he / she will tell a white lie'and say how much they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad
If your host asks you to arrive at the particular time, you should not arrive exactly on time or earlier thanexpected time, because this is considered to be inconvenient and therefore rude, as the host may not be ready
46 In America, if you are invited for dinner, you should bring as a gift.
A a bunch of flowers B a box of chocolates
47 Opening a gift in front of the gift-giver is considered
A courteous B rude C appreciative D hospitable
48 Why does the host open the gift in front of you?
A To show his feelings of the gift B To show his gratitude to you
C To show his wish for a gift D To show his understanding
49 In America, if you don't like the gift somebody gives you, you should tell "a white lie" so as to
A make him or her uncomfortable B avoid hurting him or her
C make him or her feel bad D avoid expressing your real emotion
50 When invited for dinner, you shouldn't arrive exactly on time because
A it may be inconvenient for you C the host may not be ready
B it may take you a lot of time D the host may be rude to you
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UNIT THREE - WAYS OF SOCIALISING
PRACTICE TEST 1
A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11 No one knows exactly………
C how the beginning of speech D of how beginning speech
12 Don't bother Tom He…… on the phone right now
13 I…….you that you had to be on time Why are you late?
14 The teacher…….them the answer to the question
15 I have never…… any experience of living in the country
16 He…… me to buy an air ticket immediately or it would be too late
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A have I seen B if I had seen C have you seen D if had I seen
18 Don't tell her about the job until you know for sure - we don't want to………her hopes
19 ~ Are you going to party? ~ I'm not sure I go
20 You can leave the money with him; he's totally
21 She isn't well with the new manager
22 Do you think you could tell me what time ……
A the next boat leaves C does the next boat leave
B the next boat feave D did the next boat leave
23 Helen asked me old buildings
C if I liked visiting D if you liked visiting
24 Jean stealing the money
25 Vanessa doubted ……
A whether Liverpool would win C whether Liverpool will win
B Liverpool will win D whether would Liverpool win
II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 Thomas promised going to the cinema but he didn't turn up.
27 Mom asked me where had I gone the night before.
28 Lan says she is leaving here for Hanoi the next day.
29 They said that we had finished writing their reports.
30 Mary asked there was anything interesting on TV to see that night
III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which,has the same meaning as the given one.
31 I regret not booking the seats in advance.
A I wish I booked the seats in advance
B I wish I have booked the seats in advance
C If only I booked the seats in advance
D If only I had booked the seats in advance
32 "John left here an hour ago," said Jane.
A Jane told me that John had left there an hour before
B Jane said John left here an hour before
C Jane told John to have left there an hour before
D Jane told me that John to leave there an uour before
33 "Why didn 't you follow my advice?" he said.
A He asked me to follow his advice
B He asked me not to follow his advice
C He asked me why I did follow his advice
D He asked me why 1 hadn't followed his advice
34 "If I were you, I would take the job," said my room-mate.
A My room-mate was thinking about taking the job
B My room-mate advised me to take the job
C My room-mate introduced the idea of taking the job to me
D My room-mate insisted on taking the job for me
35 "I will pay back the money, Gloria," said Ivan.
A Ivan apologised to Gloria for borrowing her money
B Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back
C Ivan promised to pay back Gloria's money
D Ivan suggested paying back the money to Gloria
C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
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Food is (36) an important part of our everyday lives, not just because we must eal to (37) alive,-butalso because it is a central part of our culture and the (38) we live Going out to dinner to a restaurant(39) an important part of our social life, especially as we get older Many discussions have (40) andmany opinions have been shared over dinner
We also associate romance with food How many people in the world have asked somebody to marry them(41) a restaurant at a candlelit table?
Dinner time is also the most important part of the day for.families With parents working and children being atschool all day, dinner time is very often the only time of day (42) the whole family can sit together andhave a discussion In many families even this can't (43) every day, especially as the children get marriedand (44) away from home This is when Sunday lunch becomes the time when loved ones can get togetherand two, three or sometimes even four generations of the (45) family may be found around a table
40 A arisen B broken out C taken place D emerged
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Most young couples have meals regularly in their parents' home with little or no pay, and give their children tothe care of old couple free of charge Investigations have shown that parents of many young couples don't miniproviding meals and caring for their children However, this practice should not become an accepted socialcustom
The old couples' expense on food has already increased while young couple spend more on clothing andfurnishing and less on food If this trend continues, many young couples might take these privileges for grantedand become more dependent
It is not the right for young couple to make use of the old couples' love, not only because our nation is known for its special respect paid to the elderly but also because the young must become independent
well-What young people should do is to become more considerate towards their old parents After long years of hardwork, they are worthy of such consideration
46 Most married young couples
A live with their parents
B have meals regularly in their parents' home for they have little or no fees
C have not become independent completely
D pay no respect to the elderly
47 The writer thinks it is, for old couples to provide meals or care for their married children.
A wrong B understandable C right D an accepted social custom
48 According to the passage, young couples should …
A be less demanding and more caring towards their old parents
B look after their children themselves
C spend less on clothing or furnishing and more an food
D pay for the meals they have in their parents' home
49 Which of the following is TRUE according to'the passage?
A What troubles young people most is that no one will look after their children except their own parents
B The reason why young couples depend on their parents to different degrees is that their income is smaller
C Old couples should give money to their children instead of providing meals or caring for them
D It would be natural that if young couples went on depending on their oil parents they would have to provide meals and care for their children when1 they get married
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A old couples B young couples
C both young and old couples D young couples' children
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PRACTICE TEST 2
A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from the others
B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence
11 I said I you, so here I am
12 Can you tell me Victoria Station?
A how do I get to B how I get to C how did I get to D how I got to
13 She was trying to the waiter's attention
14 I whether the truth will ever be known
15 When she ……her mistake, she apologised
A was realising B did realise C realised D has realised
16 If I the chance, I would have trained to be a doctor
A would have had B would have C had had D have had
37 John asked
A how much that bike cost B how much.this bike cost
C how much this bike costs D how much that bike costs
18 After the floods, there were many schemes to …… money to help the homeless
19 It was difficult to guess what her to the news would be
20 Geometry is the branch of mathematics the properties of lines, curves, shapes, and surfaces
A that concerned with B it is concerned with C its concerns are D concerned with
21 Paul Sue to buy some butter
22 Oh no! I dont believe it! My purse !
A is stolen B is being stolen C was stolen D has been stolen
23 Do you know ?
A what wrong was it with B what wrong was with it
C what's wrong with it D what wrong is it with
24 Hair colour is one of characteristics to be used in identifying people
A the most obviously B most obvious C obviously the most D the most obvious
25 William Chris to see a doctor
II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 There (A) were a time that (B) I used to swim five (C) laps everyday, but now I do not (D) have enough
time.
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