1 EXAM PRACTICE 1.1/2011 I. Phonetics A. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words 1 A during B pure C immure D sure 2 A edible B editor C edition D educate 3 A cause B mouse C pause D gaudy 4 A entire B desire C hire D shiver 5 A change B plane C mange D enhance B. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words. 6 A apology B implication C luxurious D incredible 7 A possibility B manufacture C manipulation D disappointed 8 A absorption B establish C destruction D instruction 9 A realistic B enviroment C libarian D annouce 10 A participant B construction C discourage D principal II. Vocabulary and structure A. Error recognition: choose the underlined part ( A,B,C, or D) that is incorrect. 11. The best way for children to learn science is for them to perform experiments himself. A B C D 12. A barometre is a device it is used to measure atmospheric pressure. A B C D 13. Certain types of turtles that may live as long as 100 years. A B C D 14. In general the only kind of cells that cannot replace itself are nerve cells. A B C D 15. Trademarks enable a company distinguish its products from those of another company. A B C D 16. One of the primary cause of road accidents is driving after drinking. A B C D 17. Pele’s scored more as 1280 goals during his career, gaining a reputation as the best soccer player of A B C D all time. 18. Mercury is not often visible because it is so near the sun to be seen. A B C D 19. By the mid-nineteenth century, land was such expensive in alarge city that artchitects began to A B conserve space by designing skyscrapers. C D 20. Despite its smaller size, the Indian Ocean is as deep as Atlantic Ocean. A B C D B. Choose the one (A,B,C or D) that best completes the sentence. 2 21. many chemicals react…………… in acid solutions. A. more quick B. more quickly C. more quickly D. more quicklier 22. All animals……………other animals or plants. A. feed on B. feeds on C. fed on C. fedding on 23. When …………………is not known. A. was the wheel invented B. the invention of the wheel C. inventing the wheel D. the wheel was invented 24. Owls can hunt in total darkness ………… their remarkably keen. A. since B. because of C. in spite of D. the result 25. If humans were totally deprived of sleep, they…………….hallucinations, anxiety, coma, and eventually, death. A. would experience B. will experience C. would have experience D. had experienced 26. Harvard ……………a school for men, but now it is coeducational, serving as many women as men. A. was used to be B. used to be C. was used to D. was used 27. Not only………… shade and beauty, but they also reduce carbon dioxide. A. trees provide B. provide trees C. trees do provide D. do trees provide 28. Energy can be defined as the ability…………… A. do working B. to do work C. doing work D. work to be done 29. many industrial products can ……… soybeans. A. be made from B. be made of C. made from D. be making from 30. Rarely………… seen far from water. A. spotted turtles B. sptted turtles are C. have sptted turtles D. are sptted turtles 31. The television programs we allow ………… influence their learning. A. a children to watch B. our children C. our childs to watch D. our children watching 32. The people in my class…………………are very friendly. A. most of international students B. mostly international students C. the most international students D. almost international students 33. Countries may……………the World bank for development projects. A. lend large sums of money from B. borrow large sums of money from C. borrow large sums of money D. lend large ums of money 34. Ancient people believed that ……… with a sun and a moon rotating around it. A. the earth was the centre of the universe B. the earth is the centre of the universe C. the centre of the universe of earth D. the universe has earth at the centre 3 35. The Copper Age lasted……………after which bronze was introduced. A. for about 5000 BC to 3700 BC B. about from 5000 BC and about 3700 BC C. from about 5000 BC to about 3700 BC D. about 5000 BC to about 3700 BC III. Reading A. Circle the best options to complete the following paasage Have you ever followed instructions for knitting something or have you read a piece of music? If you have behaved in a similar way to a computer. A computer obeys a program to carry out a particular task. Just (36)…………a knitting pattern is expressed in numbers and a piece of music in lines and dots. (37)………….a computer program is expressed in the form of programming language. (38)………the English language ( or any other language), there are rules of grammar, and a program must be correct in every way. There are hundreds of programming languages, (39)………only a few are well-known and widely used. The most popular language (40)………is used in offices and factories is called Cobol. This language is used for printing payrolls and keeping records of goods. Engineers and scientists use Fortran in order to carry out calculations. (41)………., neither of these two programs is very popular with people working on home computers. Basic is the most popular language for home computers, chiefly (42)………… it is easy to learn and use. (43)…………these languages are useful for many purposes, it is time that a new simple program was devised. (44)…… program should be not only easy to use (45)……… also completely reliable. 36 A like B by C so D as 37 A so B as C thus D such 38 A So B Like C Same D By 39 A and B but C or D if 40 A which B where C it D what 41 A In addition B Therefore C Consequently D However 42 A if B so C because D although 43 A Becausae B Although C When D For 44 A So B Such C Like D As 45 A and B or C nor D but B. Read the passage and then answer the questions below 10 Rules for Safety You Are Out You can increase your safety on the streets and on public transport by following a few simple rules: Avoid walking in badly-lit areas at night, but if you must to do so – walk with confidence and be firm and positive in your actions. 1. Keep your purse or wallet out of view. 2. If you carry a handbag always keep it with you and never leave it open. 3. If you have expensive jewellery avoid wearing it in the street. 4. Carry only small amounts of cash. 5. Do not carry your identification, cheque book and cheque card in the same place. 6. Do not put door keys in your handbag, keep them in your packet. 4 7. If you are attacked, scream and shout as much as possible. Try to get aay, but be prepared to giveup your valuables rather than risk injury. 8. Try to avoid going out alone. Walk or travel with friends if you can. 9. On the train, avoid carriages that are empty or have only one other person. 10. On a bus or train sit near to other passengers so that you can ask for their assistance should you need it. 46. According to these rules, when you are out at night, you should………………. A. walk where you can not easily be seen. B. always walk with other people. C. walk in a bold, relaxed manner. D. look around carefully as you walk. 47. What are you advised not to carry in your handbag? A. bank notes. B. cheque cards C. jewellery D. door keys 48. If you are attacked in the street, you are advised to …………………………… A. make a lot of noise B. show no sign of fear. C. try to hurt your attacker D. hold on to your handbag firmly. 49. According to the rules, when travelling by public transport you should ……… A. sit next to another traveller. B. talk to other travellers. C. choose crowded carriages or buses D. never travel alone. 50. According to the rules, when you are out you shouldn’t …………………… A. avoid badly-lit areas at night B. keep your purse where it os not easily seen. C. carry lots of cash. D. put your belonggings in diferent places. IV. Choose the right word or phrase to fill in the blank. 51. I shall do the job to the best of my………… A. capacity B. ability C. knowledge D. talent 52. During the boss’s……….his assistant took over. A. vanishing B. disappearance C. absence D. loss 53. This school has the highest ……….standards in the area. A. learning B. intelligence C. academic D. study 54. Mrs Smith always like someone to …….her to the bus stop at night. A. go B. company C. join D. accompany 55. Dr Johns has received an award for her great ………in treating leukemia. A. deeds B. activities C. achievements D. undertaking 56. Although his work is not outstanding it is………… A. enough B. sufficient C. well D. adequate 57. She is interested in working in university………… A. managing B. organisation C. registration D. administration 58. When he was a boy he felt great…… for his uncle. A. marvel B. wonder C. admiration D. pleasure 59. Their neighbour was very ………when they complained about the noise. A. aggressive B. provocative C. irritable D. annoying 5 60. We ………all your help in this matter. A. estimate B. enjoy C. appreciate D. evaluate 61. Certain problems have …………, and so the meeting has been cancelled. A. risen B. aroused C. arisen D. roused 62. Jane enjoyed the party, but as …… Alex, he was simply bored. A. for B. by C. about D. from 63. All the plans have been out…… for the time boring. A. down B. aside C. up D. low 64. he said he would contribute money, but later he backed……….of it. A. down B. away C. off D. out 65. Can you recite the alphabet………? A. reverse B. around C. backwards D. returned 66. The nurse put a …………on the wound. A. cloth B. bandage C. towel D. material 67. if they’re not careful with their accounts the firm will go…………. A. broken B. poor C. penniless D. bankrupt 68. We found some real……… at the sale. A. prizes B. items C. bargains D. goods 69. The school boy …… down to tie his shoelace. A. stopped B. lean C. turn D. went 70. They had a quarrrel but now they are the…… of friends again. A. best B. most C. surest D. happinest 71. Both her novels can play some …… to being classics of modern literature. A, right B. claim C. foundation D. notion 72. Although he didn’t actually say he wanted a radio for his birthday he did ……pretty strongly. A. imply B. suggest C. mention D. hint Notes: Back off: ( AE) chịu thua Back out: ( BE) nuốt lời Back away: giật lùi Turn down: từ bỏ Feed on = live on: sống dựa vào cái j` Made of : còn nhìn ra chất liệu # made from: ko còn nhìn ra chất liệu Sufficient for ( adj): đủ Admiration for: ngưỡng mộ Lean Against: dựa vào mặt phẳng đứng On : dựa vào mặt phẳng ngang Out of: nhoài người . 1 EXAM PRACTICE 1. 1/2 011 I. Phonetics A. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words 1 A during B pure C immure. himself. A B C D 12 . A barometre is a device it is used to measure atmospheric pressure. A B C D 13 . Certain types of turtles that may live as long as 10 0 years. A B C D 14 . In general the. annouce 10 A participant B construction C discourage D principal II. Vocabulary and structure A. Error recognition: choose the underlined part ( A,B,C, or D) that is incorrect. 11 . The best