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PRACTICE TEST 1
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
7 A generally B biologist C mischievous D secondary
9 A together B relationship C responsibility D whenever
10 A suitable B solution C confidence D interest
III 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
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 …
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
IV 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
V Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one
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
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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
VI Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space
BRINGING UP A FAMILY
“It can be so difficult to support a family and bring up children,” says Michael Wilson, father of two teenage girls “It's something that (36) can ever prepare you for because every family (37) of different people and personalities.”
Firstly, you have to make sure that everyone has what they (38) Children require so many things these days, 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 the news everyday that I always wonder whether my own children are safe or (40) and sometimes I get very concerned, even if they are only a little late (41) home That's what they don't (42) when I tell them off
Of course, there are wonderful aspects to (43) .a family It is a great pleasure to (44) them grow and develop their own personalities, not to mention the love and warmth that exists in a family My wife and children are the most precious things in my life and, (45) the difficulties, I can honestly say that I couldn't change a thing!
VII 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 realize that being 'Big Sister' actually has its advantages First of all, I get special treatment from my parents and brothers I get
my own room, and brothers have to do all the heavy work around the house Another benefit is that, being the eldest, I have learned to be responsible and dependable For example, my parents often leave my brothers in my care when they go out I also try my best in whatever I do in order to be a good example for my brothers 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 making this situation work to my best advantage
46 The writer disliked when she was younger
A having too many brothers in her family B being the eldest child and the only girl in her family
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
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
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
III 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
A got - walked B was getting - was walking 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
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
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
21 She was a devoted nurse, always very to the needs of her elderly patients
22 The passengers are tired because they all night
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
A knew - had seen B had known - had seen C had known - saw D knew - saw
IV 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
V Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence
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
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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?
VI Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space
GROWING FAMILY
My mother and father (36) divorced about ten years ago Six years later, my mother met a kind and (37) man called Tom and she (38) He had two sons from his previous marriage, Michael and Harry, who are now my (39) brothers They (40) to live with their mother, but now we live together in an enormous house that Tom bought and we are quite a (41) family It's nice having brothers to play with because otherwise I would have been
an / a (42) child My father lives with a woman called Sarah, She is a very (43) and friendly person and I really like her She and my father are thinking of (44) a child The problem is that Sarah works for an airline so she is always flying around the world and sometimes she is away from home for a whole week She says that she is not very (45) and that she might stop working to look after a baby
37 A arrogant B pessimistic C considerate D impolite
VII 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 At the end of life, they are often our oldest friends and oldest enemies The effect of sibling relationships in childhood can last a lifetime Many experts say that the relationship among brothers and sisters explains a great deal about family life, especially today when brothers and sisters often spend more time with one another than with their parents Studies have shown that sibling relationships between sister-sister pairs and brother-brother pairs are different Sister pairs are the closest Brothers are the most competitive Sisters are usually more supportive of each other They are more talkative, frank, and better at expressing themselves and sharing their feelings On the other hand, brothers are usually more competitive with each other Experts agree that tfe relationship among siblings is influenced by many factors For example, studies have shown that both brothers and sisters become more competitive and aggressive when their parents treat them even a little bit differently from one another But parental treatment is not the only factor Genetics, gender, life events, people, and experiences outside the family all shape the lives of siblings Recently, one researcher demonstrated another factor in sibling relationships It was discovered that children dislike watching their siblings fight In fact, they respond 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
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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
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PRACTICE TEST 1
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
III 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
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
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
IV 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
V 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
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A I felt happier before B I feel happy now C I have never felt happy D I have always felt happy
33 He last had his eyes tested ten months ago
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 I was having lunch when someone knocked on the door
VI 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 that culture (37) , this? is not necessarily true Often the (38) we stay in a foreign country, the more we realize how little, we actually know about the culture of that country Books and talks about other people's culture can (39): be dangerous because they concentrate (40) culture differences and exaggerate national 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 chips wrapped in newspaper
VII 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 of The Painted Desert Something that sets the Hopi off from other cultures is that it is in some senses a maternal rather than
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 …
49 A clan in line 5 is a
50 Which of the following is true about Hopi passage?
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
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PRACTICE TEST 2
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
III 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
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
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
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
20 Please note that the next programme is for children
21 Tom in the house at the end of the street
22 Thanks for bringing us a present It was very of you
23 I think I'll stay here on my own I'm not feeling very today
24 Someone all the cakes I to buy some more
A ate - buy B has eaten – buy 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
IV Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting
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
V Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence
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
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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 I 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
VI 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 a wonderful 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 handle everyday life on your own,' says one expert (40) culture shock (41) a course in anthropology or intercultural 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 has been there can alert you to some of the things you'll need to learn (45) , prepare yourself by learning about culture shock itself
VII 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 than expected 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
47 Opening a gift in front of the gift-giver is considered
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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PRACTICE TEST 1
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
III Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence
11 No one knows exactly………
A how did speech begin B how speech began 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
17 He asked me… the film called 'Star Wars'
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 B does the next boat leave C the next boat feave D did the next boat leave
23 Helen asked me old buildings
A I liked visiting B you liked visiting 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
IV Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting
26 Thomas (A)promised (B) going to the cinema (C) but he didn't turn (D)up
27 Mom (A)asked me (B) where (C) had I gone the night (D)before
28 Lan (A)says she (B) is leaving (C) here for Hanoi (D)the next day
29 They (A)said that we (B) had finished (C) writing (D)their reports
30 Mary asked there was anything interesting on TV to see that night
V 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
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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
VI Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space
THE IMPORTANCE OF EATING TOGETHER
Food is (1) an important part of our everyday lives, not just because we must eal to (2) alive,-but also because it is a central part of our culture and the (3) we live Going out to dinner to a restaurant (4) .an important part of our social life, especially as we get older Many discussions have (5) .and many opinions have been shared over dinner
We also associate romance with food How many people in the world have asked somebody to marry them (6) 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 at school all day, dinner time is very often the only time of day (7) the whole family can sit together and have a discussion In many families even this can't (8) every day, especially as the children get married and (9) away from home This is when Sunday lunch becomes the time when loved ones can get together and two, three or sometimes even four generations of the (10) family may be found around a table
VII 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 to the care of old couple free of charge Investigations have shown that parents of many young couples don't mini
providing meals and caring for their children However, this practice should not become an accepted social custom The old couples' expense on food has already increased while young couple spend more on clothing and furnishing and less on food If this trend continues, many young couples might take these privileges for granted and 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 hard work, 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 foodD pay for the meals they have in their parents' home
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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
50 This article is particularly written for
A old couples B young couples C both young and old couples D young couples' children
PRACTICE TEST 2
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
III 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
16 If I the chance, I would have trained to be a doctor
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 !
23 Do you know ?
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
IV 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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27 The manager (A) has finished (B) working on the report last night, and now she will begin (D) to write the other
proposal
28 Tom (A) said he (B) has done (C) his homework (D) since 7 o'clock
29 John (A) wondered (B) whom (D) had put salt in (D) his coffee
30 Susan (A) wanted to know (B) if (C) had I finished (D) the project
V Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence
31 opinion /election /fair
A My opinion was fair about the election B In my opinion, the election was fair
C According to my opinion, the election was fair D In my opinion, I think the election was fair
32 John / invite / Jerry / come / birthday party
A John invited Jerry to come to his birthday party B John invited Jerry coming to his birthday party
C John invited Jerry to his birtliday party coming D John invited Jerry's coming to his birthday party
33 lady /say /call /police /man /not leave /house
A The lady said she would call the police not to leave the man's house
B The lady said she will call the police if the man doesn't leave her house
C The lady said she would call the police if the man didn't leave her house
D The lady told that she would call the police if the man didn't leave her house
34 teacher /know /we /finish /assignment
A The teacher wanted to know we had finished the assignment
B The teacher wanted to know if had we finished the assignment
C The teacher wanted to know if we finished the assignment
D The teacher wanted to know if we had finished the assignment
35 nobody /see/Peter /since /day /party
A Nobody has seen Peter since the day of the party B Nobody hasn't seen Peter since the day of the party
C Nobody saw Peter since the day of the party D Nobody have seen Peter since the day of the party
VI Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, 6, C or D) best fits each space
When you go to a party in Atlantica, don't (36) a gift (37) you do so, your hosts will believe that you think they are poor Never (38) on time in Atlantica Come one or two hours late (39) your hosts will not be ready on time themselves In Atlantica, all schedules (even airline schedules) (40) 'elastic time' At dinner time, eat only (41) the hosts serve you If you ask for (42) special, the hosts try to get what you (43) , even if they have to go out to the store that evening And never look at the other guests (44) you eat Instead, look down at your food Use a spoon for all foods, even hard foods (45) fried meat
VII Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question
Sometimes you know things about people the first time you see them, for example, that you want to be friends with them or that you don't trust them But perhaps this kind of intuition isn't as hard to explain as it may seem For instance, people give out body language signals all the time The way you hold your body, head and arms tells people about your mood If you hold your arm tightly at your sides, or fold them across your chest, people will generally feel that you are being defensive Holding your head to one side shows interest in the other, while an essay, open posture indicates that you are self-confident All this affects the way you feel about someone Also, a stranger may remind you of a meeting with someone This may be because of something as simple as the fact that he or she is physically similar to someone who treated you well or badly Your feelings about a stranger could be influenced by a smell in the air that brings to mind a place where you were happy as a child Since even a single word can bring back a memory such as that, you may never realize it is happening
46 What does the word 'open' in the passage most closely mean?
A Unrestrained B Relaxed C Confined D Unlimited
47 What influences your impression of a person you meet in the first time?
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A Intuition B Familiarity C Knowledge D feeling
48 What one feels about a stranger may be influenced by something that …
A strengthens one's past behaviour B reminds one of one's past treatment
C revises one's past memories D points to one's childhood
49 What does the second paragraph discuss?
A Meanings of signals one implies towards a stranger.B Factors that may influence one's feelings about a stranger
C How people usually behave to a stranger D Factors that cause people to act differently
50 Intuition described in the passage can be explained by means of
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PRACTICE TEST 1
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
III Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence
11.Mary was the last applicant
A to be interviewed B to be interviewing C to interview D to have interviewed
12 The equipment in, our office needs
A modernize B modernizing C modernized D modernization
13 If you require any more about the holiday, please telephone us
A description B information C news D fact
14 ……the time you get to the theatre, the play will have finished
A Until B In C By D On
15 Cellulose, which for making paper, can be found in all plants
A is used B are used C uses D is using
16 Java Man, who lived before the first Ice Age, …… is the first manlike animal
A It is generally believed that C Believed generally is
B Generally believed it is D That is generally believed
17 We had a French architect our villa
A to design B designing C designed D design
18 Geography is my favourite at school
19 I'll show you around the city when you to visit me
20 They great difficulty studying English
21 In some courses, students can build up over several years
22 People have different ways of preparing ………
23 You can learn as much theory as you like, but you only master a skill by it a lot
24 The teacher gave an talk to his students
A encouraged B encouragement C encouraging D encouragingly
25 He will only pass the examination if there is a (an) in his class-work
IV Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting
26 Mr Harris (A) will be divided the biology class (B) into two (C) sections to prevent (D) overcrowding in his
classroom
27 It (A) said that (B) prevention is (C) better (D) than cure
28 (A) The capital of Yemen is (B) situating 2,190 metres (C) above sea (D) level
29 Starches (A) provide people (B) with important (C) nutrients which they (D) are needed
30 (A) The oceans contain many (B) forms of life that (C) has not yet been (D)discovered
V Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one
31 My classmate gave this book to me
A My classmate was given this book by me.B This book was given to me by my classmate
C This book was given my classmate by me.D This book was given to my classmate by me
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32 I started Working here in 2000
A I have started work here since 2000 B I haven't worked here since 2000
C I have started working here since 2000 D I have worked here since 2000
33 I often get up early
A I used to get up early B I can get up early C I am used to getting up early D I like to get up early
34 No one has opened this box for a hundred years
A This box hasn't been opened for a hundred years B This box lias been opened for a hundred years
C This box has belonged to nobody for a long time D Sorvone opened this box a hundred years ago
35 They made David work hard
C David worked as hard as they did D David was made working hard
VI Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space
EDUCATION IN AUSTRALIA
In Australia most children (36) … primary school from the age of five Only two percent of children of primary school age are (37) at home Some children who go to school always take (38) extra activities such as playing a musical instrument'or dancing, and they go to private classes for these and for school subjects they (39) difficult or particularly interesting Ninety per cent of population go on to secondary school, but a much smaller percentage (40) the final year of secondary school examinations and complete a university (41)…… At the moment university students and graduates (42) less than a third of the total population Australian universities are modern and well-equipped Most teaching is by a (43) of lectures, tutorials and practical classes The humanities courses like History and Philosophy, usually (44) a lot of extra reading in the library To become a primary or secondary school (45) ,
it is usually necessary to study at university for three years or more
VII Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question
Instructors at American colleges and universities use many different teaching methods Some instructors give assignments every day They grade homework Students in their classes have to take many quizzes, a midterm exam, and
a final exam Other instructors give only writing assignments Some teachers always follow a course outline and usually use the textbook Others send students to the library for assignments
The atmosphere in some classrooms is very formal Students call their instructors 'Professor Smith', 'Mrs Jones', and so on Some teachers wear, business clothes and give lectures Other classrooms have an informal atmosphere Students and teachers discuss their ideas Instructors dress informally, and students call them by their first names American teachers are not alike in their teaching styles
At most American colleges and universities, facilities for learning and recreation are available for students Students can often use typewriters, tape recorders, video machines, and computers at libraries and learning «centers They can buy books, notebooks, and other things at campus stores They can get advice on their problems from counselors and individual help with their classes from tutors Students can relax and have fun on campus, too Some schools have swimming pools and tennis courts Most have snack bars or cafeterias
46 According to the passage, instructors at American colleges and universities ………
A do not grade 'homework B do not give students quizzes and exams
C never follow a course outline D use different teaching methods
47 Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A The atmosphere in all American classrooms is always formal
B The atmosphere in ajl American classrooms is always informal
C American students can call their teachers by their first names
D American teachers are never allowed to dress'informally
48 At American colleges and universities, ……
A students only write down their teachers' explanations B students discuss their ideas with their teachers
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C students don't like their teachers' teaching styles D students can freely talk in class
49 'Business clothes' in the third sentence of paragraph two can be understood as ………
A formal clothes B informal clothes C clothes that only business people wear D casual clothes
50 At most American colleges and universities, ………
A students can not only use computers at libraries but also buy books and other things at campus stores
B students can ask their counselors and tutors for advice
C students can relax and have fun on campus
D All of them
PRACTICE TEST 2
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 The bicycle you lent me badly needed
12 Hong Kong acts as a gateway into and out of the People's Republic of China
A Where strategically located B It is located strategically
C Strategically located D Because located strategically
13 all citrus fruit originated with the Chjnese orange
A That the belief B It is believed that C To believe that D The belief that
14 I've been advised not to say anything
15 We need information before we can decide
16 Nutritionists do not agree on how much in a person's diet every day
A is protein required B protein is required C that is required protein D of the protein required
17 I want you to these instructions exactly
18 A battery is a device ……… electricity by chemical means
A it produces B which produces C produces D by which production of
19 In 1850, Yale University established Sheffield Scientific School,
A engineers were educated there B in which were engineers educated
C where engineers were educated D where were engineers educated
20 A meeting of the society will be on Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock
21 After seeing a movie based on a novel,
A many people want to read the book B the book made many people want to read it
C the book was read by many people D the reading of the book interests many people
22 The teacher read a story to the pupils to time until the end of the lesson
23 They the- training sessions as necessary but unpleasant
24 The children are divided small groups
25 Can you tell me some information about the school system in England?
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II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting
26 The members of (A) both the House of Representatives and (B) all the Senate (C) are elect by the citizens of (D) the
United States
27 Many (A) opinion have been (B) voiced (C) on the likely (D) effects of the computer
28 It (A) should not be (B) assume that the lower (C) the price, the happier (D) the buyer
29.The rings of (A) Saturn are (B) top distant to see from (C) Earth (D) without a telescope
30 (A) It was (B) not until 1937 that the southern (C) source of the Nile River (D) is discovered
III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence
31 It /be difficult / we /get /painting /do/ end
A It was difficult but we got the painting done in the end
B It was difficult but we got the painting to do in the end
C It was difficult but we got the painting done at the end
D It was difficult but we got the painting to do at the end;
32 John Wilson / say / live / New York
A John Wilson is said living in New York B People say John Wilson live in New York
C John Wilson is said to live in New York D John Wilson says to have live in New York
33 be /clear /what /expect /you
A Are you clear about your expectation? B Are you clear what is expected of you to do?
34 drink / not / take / theatre
A Drinks may not take into the theatre B Drinks may not be taken into the theatre
C Drink outside; don't take into the theatre D Not to take any drinks into the theatre
35 man / sentence /15 years /prison / he /prove /guilty
A The man will get a sentence for himself to 15 years in prison if he proves himself guilty
B The man was sentenced about 15 years in prison and proved himself guilty
C The man was sentenced to 15 years in prison because he had been proved guilty
D The man should make his final sentence after 15 years in prison as he proved himself guilty
C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space
CHOOSING BOARDING SCHOOL
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live away from home while you attend school? Would you like
to have the (3.6) of living and studying with students from different countries around the world? Cranbrook Kingswood School-is one of the few schools that can offer you this kind of remarkable opportunity! Cranbrook's green, wooded campus is a beautiful and safe living and learning (37) A freshwater lake'and (38) sculptures by the famous artist Carl Milles awaken the imagination! The many buildings of Cranbrook were designed by world-renowned architect Aliel Sarineen and are both beautiful and (39) , In fact, all of the furniture, woodwork, window glass and tapestries at the school were specially designed for the school and made by hand Each room and building was created to please and (40) The students of Cranbrook Kingswood are very (41) Their studies are (42) and prepare them for some of the best universities around the world But it's not all hard work at Cranbrook! Students (43) in a rich programme of athletics, music and art courses Clubs and other activities keep the students happy and busy during the year If you are (44) boarding school, consider Cranbrook Call now to arrange a visit and we'll be happy to show you (45) the school
37 A expression B environment C attitude D surround
42 A impressive B challenging C depressing D hard-working
44 A thinking B wondering C considering D going
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question
Education was of primary importance to the English colonists and was conducted at home as well as in established schools Regardless of geographic location or finances, most Americans learned to read and computer numbers For many, the Bible and other religious tracts were their only books; however, the excellent language contained
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in such works usually made them good primers Mam families owned one or more of Shakespeare's works, a copy of John
Banyan's classic 'A Pilgrim's Progress’, and sometimes collections of English literary essays, poems, or historical
speeches
In 1647 the Massachusetts School Law required every town of at least 50 households to maintain a grammar school The law was the first to mandate public education in America, in the middle colonies at the time, schools were^ often dependent on religious societies, such as the Quakers and other private organizations In the South, families employed private tutors or relied on the clergy to conduct education At the outset, most elementary schools were for boys, but schools for girls were established in the eighteenth century in most j cities and large towns In spite of the informal atmosphere of most American schools, the literary rate in the colonies of mid-eighteenth-century America was equal to or higher than in most European countries
Before the American Revolution, nine colleges had been founded, including Harvard, William and Mary, Yale, the College of New Jersey (now Princeton), Brown, Rutgers, Dartmouth, and Kings College (later Columbia University) By1720 the natural sciences and modern languages were being taught, as well: as courses in practical subjects such as mechanics and agriculture At the end of the eighteenth century, medical schools were established at the College of Philadelphia and at King's College
46 Which of the following words best describes the English colonists' attitude towards education?
47 According to the passage, most Americans learned how to a foreign language
48 According to the passage, the middle colonies often depended upon whicM group to provide education?
A Private organizations B Colleges C Established primary schools D Businesses
49 According to the passage, who often conducted education in the South?
50 How well educated were Americans in comparison to most European countries?
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PRACTICE TEST 1
A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced different 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 If you a headache, you should take an aspirin
12 No child below the age of sixteen will be to this film
13 I am not sure, but I know he has decided to accept the new job in London
14 If I you were sick, I would have come to visit you sooner
15 The accused man to give the police any more information
16 .you do better work than this, you won't pass the exam
17 May I use your phone? Mine is out of
18 I'm not tired enough to go to bed yet I wouldn't sleep if I to bed now
19 My wife and I have much pleasure in the invitation to your daughter's wedding
20 The student has to a place at the university while doing the A-level
21 I would like to thank you my colleagues, for the welcome you have given us
22 ., he would have been able to pass the exam
23 We have received 400 for the job up to now
24 I've known him I left college A when B during C until D since
25 If I you, I that car
A were-would sell B were – sold C were - will sell D am - would sell
II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting
26 Unless you (A) need to keep fit, (B) then (C) why not to take (D) on a sport such as badminton or tennis?
27 I (A) haven't (B) heard (C) from him (D) since a longtime
28 If I (A) have to do (B) much homework tonight, I (C) wouldn't be able to (D) attend the concert
29 You (A) had better (B) learning a foreign language (C) before applying (D) for a job
30 If she (A) had taken the (B) doctor's (C) advice, she (D) would have been better now
III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one
31 I regret not attending Mr Smith's lecture
A I wish I attended Mr Smith's lecture.B I wish I have attended Mr Smith's lecture
C If only I attended Mr Smith's lecture.D If only I had attended Mr Smith's lecture
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32 I haven't got money, so I'm not going on holiday
A Having no money made me go on holiday B Not having money on my holiday got me down
C If I have money, I'll go on holiday.D If I had money, I would go on holiday
33 "Cigarette?" he asked "No, thanks,." I said
A He offered me a cigarette, but I promptly declined B He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him
C He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once.D He asked for a cigarette, and I immediately refused
34 If the red light shows, your drink is unavailable - please make another choice
A The red light goes onif the machine is out of order
B If the red light shows, you must wait before you decide on a drink
C If the red light is on, you must choose a different drink
D If the red light is on, you should move toanother machine
35 Smoking is permitted if all agree
A You may smoke only if everybody agrees B Everyone has agreed not to smoke
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question
Many people now think that teachers give pupils too much homework They' say that it is unnecessary' for children to work at home in their free time.) Moreover, they argue that most teachers do not properly plan the homewortl tasks they give to pupils The result is that pupils have.to repeat tasks which they have already done at school Recently in Greece many parents said that most of the homework was a waste of time, and they wanted to stop it Spain and Turkey are two countries which stopped homework recently In Denmark, Germany and several countries in Europe, teachers cannot set homework ijfl weekends In Holland, teachers allow pupils to stay at school to do their homework The children are free to help one another, Similar arrangements also exist in some British schools
46 What is the writer's main aim in the passage?
A to complain about the difficult homework B to explain why the homework is difficult
C to suggest that homework should be stopped D to avoid the problems of homework
47 By 'most teachers do not properly plan the homework tasks they give to pupils,'^ jlhe writer means that
A most teachers do not prepare very well and carefully the homework tasks
B most teachers do not give the homework tasks to individual pupils
C most teachers do not choose the suitable time to give the homework tasks
D most teachers do not give the proper plan to pupils at home
48 Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A In some countries, children^are free to choose proper homework at weekends
B Homework may be done at school
C parents are free to help their children to do their homework at school
D Homework was a waste of time to parents, not to children
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49 Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A Homework is still necessary if the teachers properly plan its tasks.B Pupils can help their friends to do homework
C Homework should not be done at weekends.D Homework helps pupils to improve their memory
50 The best title for the passage is
A Homework, a Waste of TimeB Homework, an Unnecessary Task
C Different Solutions to Homework D Different Measurements to Plan Homework Tasks
PRACTICE TEST 2
A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
5 A institution B question C application D education
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others
7 A performance B agriculture C acceptable D appointment
8 A proportion B available C thoroughly D tutorial
-9 A, international B psychology C university D conversation
10 A examination B engineering C archeology D mathematics
B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence
11 Their washing 1 machine was out of ……, so they couldn't wash any clothes
12 He filled in the necessary forms and for the job
13 Give Peter my letter! ~ If I …… him, I …… it to him
C have seen - will have given D had seen - would have given
14 Her excellent in exams helped her to find a job
15 Excuse me! I ……if you can help me
16 …….of the committee, I'd like to thank you for your generous donation
17 The teachers said that the smaller classes would more individual attention and better marks
A restrict on B restrict in C result in D result of
18 The A-level course of three or four subjects either in Arts or Sciences
19 I'd have told you if I the book
A had seen B should have seen C saw D would have seen
20 What influenced you most in your of car?
21 You can use my bicycle you bring it back tomorrow
A as long as B although C nevertheless D in spite of
22 I'm tail enough to be a policeman, but 1 don't have enough
A diplomas B certificates C degrees D qualifications
23 you hurry, you won't catch the train
24 If he phones, him to buy some potatoes on the way home
25 Each university considers the application before a decision on the offer of a place
II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting
26 Tomorrow (A) I'm getting my car (B) serviced from the mechanic (C) that Jake (D) uses
27 (A) If you (B) had been here (C) yesterday, you would have (D) see Jane
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28 (A) Unless you (B) work harder, we (C) will finish (D) on time
29 Mike (A) usually drives (B) to school, (C) but today he (D) walks
30 What (A) would you do (B) if you (C) would win the (D) lottery?
III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence
31 She / going / car / repair / tomorrow
A She is going to have her car repaired tomorrow.B She is going to have her car repair tomorrow
C She is going to have her car to repair tomorrow D She is going to have her car repairing tomorrow
32 You /do /it/now /never
A You must do it now, or never.B If you don't do it now, you'll never do it
C If you don't do it now, you can do it later or never.D A & B are correct
33 provide /your handwriting / legible /your answer / accept / test scorer
A Providing your handwriting is legible, the test scorer does not accept your answer
B Provided for your legible handwriting, the test scorer has to accept your answer
C Provided that your handwriting is legible, your answer will be accepted by any test scorer
D Providing with your legible handwriting, every test scorer must accept your answer
34 I / be / you / take / job
A If I am you, I'll take the job B If I were you, I'd take the job
C If I were you, I'll take the job D If I weren't you, I didn't take the job
35 3 years / last / hear / him
A We didn't hear from him in the last three years B It's 3 years since I heard from him last
C It's 3 years since I last heard from him: D It's 3 years since I heard last from him
C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space
NEW OPPORTUNITIES WITH AN OPEN UNIVERSITY DEGREE
Like any other university, the Open University can give you a degree However, you don't have to (36) working to study It can also open up a whole variety (37) interests If you have (38) studied before, you will enjoy the special, new pleasure of (39) your knowledge You will make friends of (40) kinds You may also (41) that your qualification provides new career opportunities
You don't actually (42) to the Open University for lectures, but study at home, using television, radio and computer software You can (43) one class a month if you wish at an Open University centre Of course, there are exams to take, as in (44) university
If you (45) like to know more, all you have to do is complete the form below It could be the start of a wonderful new period in your life
II.Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A,' B, C or D) to each question
What is life like for today's students? As the university and college terms began, I talked to a few students about their lives Sarah James is a second year biology student "Money is a big problem," said Sarah "I can eat quite cheaply at the university, but I spend quite a lot on transport I also spend quite a lot on clothes, as 1 like to wear things that are in fashion."
Colin Peters, who is studying engineering, disagrees "I don't spend anything on clothes," he said, /'unless you count climbing boots I'm very keen on climbing, and you do need special equipment, some of which is very expensive Luckily, my parents gave me money for my birthday in November Not much of my money goes on transport, because 1 have a bicycle." Diana Bell is a first year fashion student "I make all my own clothes This should save me money, but in fact, the materials are very expensive I don't know how I would manage if I didn't sell some of the dresses and hats I make to the other students Everything is expensive," she said "That includes the rent, food, transport and heating for the flat in winter." Jack is a science student in his final year "What do I spend my money on?" Well, not on clothes, and not a lot on going out in the evening My rent is expensive, and I suppose I spend quite a lot on books
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46 This is from …
A a student's notebook B a magazine article C a letter to a friend D an advertisement
47 The aim of the writer is to
48 The students' main problem is
B living on the money they receive D cooking their own food
49 Colin is different from Sarah because
A he has generous parents who help him B he doesn't need to study very hard -
C he is not a second year student ' D his clothes and transport cost less
50 Which of the following is TRUE for Diana?
A "I haven't bought any clothes this year but I will have to next year when 1 start work."
B "I'm going to buy a new pair of boots this winter, after my birthday."
C "I bought a new jacket and trousers yesterday, so I haven't any money."
D "A friend is going to pay me to make a jacket for her, so 1 will have enough money after all."
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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
9 A experience B concentrate C enthusiasm D certificate
B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence
11 I expect it will rain again when we're on holiday this year, but at least we are properly prepared it this time
12 Could you be more-specific about what is in this particular job?
A enclosed B concentrated C represented D involved
14 What's the name of the man ?
A you borrowed his car B whose car you borrowed C which car you borrowed D his car you borrowed
15 The expansion of the factory will mean the of sixty extra workers
16 .traveller's checks, you may not need to carry money
A If you carry B To carry C If he had carried D For carrying
17 The movie has been highly by critics
A recommended B recommendation C recommend D recommending
18 A hotel room is being for their arrival
19 A lot of people for the job
20 I don't like stories have unhappy endings
21 Don't forget goodbye,to the interviewer before leaving the office
22 They tell me he is a lot of money in his new job
23 Colin told me about his new job, very much
A that he's enjoying B he's enjoying C which he's enjoying D he's enjoying it
24 The shop assistant was quite helpful; but she felt he could have given her advice
25 Workers who do not obey the safety regulations will be immediately
A dismissed B rejected C disapproved D refused
II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting
26 Jackie Robinson, (A) whose joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, (B) was the first black American (C) to play basketball (D) in the major leagues
27 (A) Today we (B) know that the earth is (C) one of nine planets (D) orbit the sun
28 (A) While the boys were (B) ice-skating, they (C) slip on the thin ice and (D) fell into the deep water
29 I (A) hear that Kate (B) had accepted a new (C) position (D) at the East Side Clinic
30 If you (A) setted the plant in a (B) cooler location, the (C) leaves would (D) not have burned
III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one
31 We are talking about the girl who used to be a Miss World
A The girl about whom we are talking used to be a Miss World.B We hardly know a girl who used to be a Miss World
C The girl who used to be a Miss World said that she knew you.D We know the girl who used to be a Miss World
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32 Unless you can swim, you aren't allowed to sail this boat
A Anyone who wants to sail this boat must be able to swim.B If you can't swim, you'll have to go in this boat
C You may sail this boat whether you can swim or not.D The only persons allowed to swim are those in the boat
33 Tom said: "If I were you, I wouldn't trust Peter."
A Tom wasn't me and he trusted Peter B Tom advised me not to trust Peter
C Itrusted Peter and Tom did, too D Whatever Tom said, I trusted Peter
34 The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was too rough
A The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea.B The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in
C The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming.D The sea was too rough to the children's swimming
35 Passengers ünable tö show a ticket must pay an immediate fine £10
A You are fined £10 at once if you can't show us your ticket.B A £10 fine will be payable later if you travel without a ticket
C If you lose your ticket, a new one will cost you £10.D If you are travelling without a ticket, we may fine you £10
C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space
THE JOB INTERVIEW
Nicole had always thought that she would work (36) advertising She had always been (37) in creative work Even at primary school, she was (38) in projects that had an artistic element As soon as her first year at university was over, she decided to (39) for just such a job for the summer Nicole filled in an application form for a big advertising agency, attaching her photo as requested The next week she received a phone call asking her to see a Ms Sweeney She made her (40) to the interview in her best clothes but was surprised when Ms Sweeney insisted (.41) her changing into new clothes and high heels She thought it a little strange when she was (42) to walk slowly round the room But when another woman came in and started (43) at her face, she decided to ask what the matter was She couldn't believe it when she was offered a full-time (44) as a fashion model with a very large starting (45)
II Decide which of the alternatives given for each question best completes each sentence
HOW TO PREPARE FOR JOB INTERVIEWS
You've been invited for interview find now you want to make sure you do everything within your power to get the job So what do you need to do to prepare yourself for the big day?
Firstly, you should find out as much as you possibly can about the position, the company, the industry and even the interview You should go to your prospective employer's website on the Internet, where the company presents itself as
it wants to be seen; relevant trade journals will then tell you how it is viewed by others You should perhaps also speak to people who work or have worked for the company, if at all possible
All this information will give you a great deal to talk about during the interview and so help create the right impression The more you know, the greater your competitive edge over other candidates
To help increase confidence, many people practise rhe interview in frant of a mirror However, you should instead try
it out with a real person: it's far more realistic and it gives you the chance to ask him or her for some feedback on your performance
In particular, you should practise answers to common questions you can expect to be asked These include:
• What do you consider to be your major strengths and weaknesses?
• Why do you want to work for this company?
• Where do you see yourself in five years' time?
An interview is also your chance to decide whether you want to work for the company, so be prepared to ask three or four relevant questions yourself You shouldn't ever underestimate the effect of your appearance on the interviewer: make sure you wear a suit to the interview, even if the normal working environment of the company allows for more informal dress
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Punctuality is another crucial factor with regards to first impressions, and for this reason you should always arrive
at the interview site at least 15 minutes before your scheduled meeting All that's left now is the interview itself See over for information and advice on successful interview strategies
46 Before a job interview, you should
A get some information about your future companyB wander on the Internet to get some work experience
C meet the interviewerD chat with your prospective employer on the Internet
47 .helps you easily surpass other candidates
A Your ability to speak B Your ability to start a conversation
C The company's impression on youD The information you know about the company
48 To help increase confidence, you should practise the interview
A in front of a mirror B with a real person
C ask the interviewer some questions D give the interviewer a chance to ask you some questions
49 Before an interview, you should
A prepare 3 or 4 questions yourself B only practise answers to common questions
C only think of the questions on the job of your choiceD give you a chance to practise speaking
50 All of the following factors help you become a successful candidate except
A your appearance B your punctuality C your informal dress D your knowledge
PRACTICE TEST 2
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
3 A concentrate B candidate C appropriate D certificate
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others
7 A technical B previous C recommend D difficult
8 A advertisement B disappointment C education D understanding
B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence
II It was clear that the young couple were …… of taking charge of the restaurant
12 Overwork is to cause increased stress
13 Dr Evans has a valuable contribution to the life of the school
14 Marie, I met at the party, called me last night;
15 He has recently got an interesting in a textile factory
16 Unemployment by 4% since January and now stands at just under three million
17 Ansel Adams was a landscape photographer .photographs of the western United States show nature on a grand scale
18 Jan didn't check she had enough petrol before she left, was careless of her
19 ., an author probably most famous for his tales of terror, also dabbled in some science fiction
A Edgar Allen Poe B To Edgar Allen Poe C Edgar Allen Poe was D For Edgar Allen Poe to be
20 The periodic table contains all the elements, has a particular atomic weight and atomic number
A which of each B each of which C which each D each
21 Students sometimes support themselves by of evening jobs
22 She is young for the job, but on the other she is well qualified
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23 Henry a rich man today if he had been more careful in the past
24 The team has trained hard in for the match
25 This new service will be available for all users up for paid membership
A that signed B which signed C that signed it D sign
II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting
26 If I have (A) to fly, I (B) would get very (C) nervous, so I usually (D) drive
27 Do you (A) remember the night (B) which we ate (C) at the restaurant that Bill (D) owned?
28 In (A) recent years, steps (B) have been taken to guarantee (C) equality job opportunities to (D) the handicapped and
to minorities
29 (A) Do you know (B) whom wrote the song (C) that Michael Jackson (D) was singing last night?
30 (A) Most college-age students today are interested in (B) finding universities (C) in which can pursue (D) both
academic and athletic extra-curricular activities
III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence
31 / girl / case / stolen / go / police station
A The girl whose case was stolen went to the police station B The girl her case was stolen went to the police station
C The girl the case of which was stolen went to the police station.D The girl who's case was stolen went to the police station
32 / Pablo Picasso / die / 1973 / a painter /sculptor
A Pablo Picasso died in 1973 was a painter and sculptor
B Pablo Picasso, died in 1973, was a painter and sculptor
C Pablo Picasso who died in 1973 was a painter and sculptor
D Pablo Picasso, who died in 1973, was a painter and sculptor
33 / doctor / speak / tell / not / worry
A The doctor I spoke told me not to worry B The doctor I spoke to told me not to worry
C The doctor to that I spoke told me not to worry D The doctor I spoke to told not to worry
34 / students / leave tomorrow / give back / books
A Can the students who are leaving tomorrow give back their books?
B Can the students leaving tomorrow give back their books?
C Can the students to leave tomorrow give back their book?
D A and B are correct
35 / tree / branches / be dead / be cut
A The tree whose branches are dead should be cut down B The tree its branches are dead should be cut down
C The tree the branches of which are dead should be cut down.D A and C are correct
C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fite each space
FAILING A JOB INTERVIEW
When you first apply for a job, you (36) not succeed in getting it It's always a good (37) to ask them to explain to you what (38) you from beating the other candidates Don't complain about the situation, but ask them to advise you (39) what you can do better next time Perhaps the interviewer (40) of or disagreed with something you said Perhaps they just (41) at your application and saw something that made it easy to (42) between you and another candidate Don't regard it as a failure, but recognise it as a chance to learn more (43) you don't worry too much about it and continue to believe in yourself, you'll (44) find the chance you've been waiting for Then, your family and friends will be (41) to congratulate you on your success!
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II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question
A lot of advice is available for college leavers heading for their first job In this article we consider the move to a second job We are not concerned with those looking for a second temporary position while hunting for a permanent job Nor are we concerned with those leaving an unsatisfactory job within the first few weeks Instead, we will be dealing with those of you taking a real step on the career ladder, choosing a job to fit in with your ambitions now that you have learned your way around, acquired some skills and have some idea of where you want to go
What sort of job should you look for? Much depends on your long-term aim You need to ask yourself whether you want to specialise in a particular field, work your way up to higher levels of responsibility or out of your current employment into a broader field
Whatever, you decide, you should choose your second job very carefully You should be aiming to stay in it for two or three years
This job will be studied very carefully when you send your letter of application for your next job It should show evidence of serious career planning Most important, it should extend you, develop you and give you increasing responsibility Incidentally, if the travel bug is biting, now is the time to pack up and go You can do temporary work for a while when you return, pick up where you leftoff and get the second job then Future potential employers will be relieved
to see that you have got it out of your system, and are not likely to go off again
46 Who is intended to benefit from the advice given in the article?
A students who have just finished their studies B people who are unhappy with their current job
C those who are interested in establishing a career D people who change jobs regularly
47 According to the writer, why is the choice of your second job important?
A It will affect your future job prospects B It will last longer than your first job
C It will be difficult to change if you don't like it D It should give you the opportunity to study
48 'it' in the second sentence of paragraph 4 refers to your ……
49 If you have a desire to travel, when does the writer suggest that you do it?
A straight after you have left college B when you are unable to find a permanent job
C after you have done some temporary work D between the first and second job
50 What is meant by 'you have got it out of your system' in the last sentence of paragraph 4?
A You have planned your career sensibly B You are an experienced traveller
C You have satisfiedyour wish to travel D You have learned to look after yourself
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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 As a result of Japan's economic growth, many political difficulties have ……
12 I do not particularly like the climate here… I believe it is very healthy
13 Developing countries used to be called third-world or countries
14 If he , more slowly, he would have been able to stop
15 One of public transport is its unreliability
16 He said he wished to the opportunity to thank us for our work
17 As soon as I paid you all out for a meal
A have got - would take B got - have taken C will get - will take D get - will take
18 He has been teaching music for years, but he doesn't have any ……
19 The social services are chiefly with the poor, the old and the sick
20 the formulation of explanatory laws, the first step in scientific research is the collection and description of facts
A Although it is science's ultimate aim B Although science's ultimate aim is
C Although science's ultimate aim it is D Although being science's ultimate aim
21 The country's annual of coffee beans has increased each year since 1977
22 These plants need
23 What should we do to the problem of environmental pollution?
24 the heavy rain, he went out without a raincoat
25 Julia has two sisters,; are doctors
II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting
26 (A) Despite he tried (B) hard, the result (C) couldn't be (D) better
27 Lousia May Alcott, (A) she is best known (B) for her books for children, (C) served as a nurse (D) during the Civil
War
28 Although he (A) has (B) a very important job, (C) but he is not (D) well paid
29 The aim of Doi Moi was (A) to restructure the economy of Vietnam and (B) to rise the (C) living standards (D) of
the people
30 Dust storms occur (A) however wind erosion is (B) strong and loose (C) material (D) is exposed
III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one
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31 Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis
A Despite of his tiredness, he was eager to play tennis.B Tired as he was, he agreed to play tennis
C Even if feeling tired, he agreed to play tennis.D He was tired because he agreed to play tennis
32 The suitcase was heavy but he managed to lift it up
A The heavy suitcase made, him ask for help.B Even though the suitcase was heavy, he managed to lift it up
C In spite of the heavy suitcase, he managed to lift it up.D B and C are correct
33 Peter didn't arrive in time to see her
A Peter was so late to see her B Peter wasn't too early to see her
C Peter wasn't early enough to see her D Peter wasn't enough early to see her
34 I haven't got money, so I'm not going on holiday
A Having no money made me go on holiday B Not having money on my holiday got me down
C If I have money, I'll go on holiday D If I had money, I would go on holiday
35 I enjoy playing tennis most of the time, but today I'm too tired
A I like to play tennis but do not want to play now B I want to play tennis
C I do not want to play tennis D I always like to play tennis
C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space
The recent achievements in the tourist industry have (36) significant contributions to the renovation process
of the country (37) , due to many constraints and difficulties, types of service and business activities are not (38) diversified, the quality of tourist services (39) - low; its competitiveness in the international market is still weak Moreover, we are short of skillful staff with high foreign language (40) as well as strong and centralized material, technical base and infrastructure Inappropriate management still prevails, (41) , achievement is still limited
Further, the fierce (42) created t by forerunners in the tourism industry, complicated climate developments in the past few years and the inactive tourist popularization and promotion, (43) … of tourists service quality and diversification have slowed down the growth (44) of visitors coming to Vietnam in 1996 and the beginning of 1997
as compared with the previous years This (45) … that the whole tourism sector should strive hard to fulfill its target
in the new period
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question
Upon the creation of the United States, one of the core concepts on which the hopes for the new democracy were pinned was the ideal that its citizens world be enlightened individuals with clearly articulated rights and the opportunity for individual achievement and education It was believed that in a free nation where the power belongs to the people, the commitment to education defines the progress ofthat democracy and is the catalyst for future progress This core value has not only stood the test of time but has also grown in importance In this new information Era and international economy, education is an increasingly vital commodity, a precursor of potential success and a driving force of change It
is important to recognize, however, that we approach education today differently than inthe past, partly because the kinds
of jobs people had didn't require the kind of basic education and specialized training that is often required in the workforce today In the 1950s, for instance, only 20 percent of American jobs were classified as professional, 20 percent
as skilled, and 60 percent as unskilled
Today, our world has changed The proportion of 'unskilled jobs has fallen to 20 percent, while skilled jobs now account for at least 60 percent of the workforce Even more important, almost every job today increasingly requires a combination of academic knowledge and practical skills that require learning throughout a lifetime
46 Education is defined in this passage as a driving force of change because
A without education, no changes could have happened in American society so far
B the government of the United States wants to drive, social changes in their own ways
C education has helped to bring about and orient most changes in the American workforce
D any American citizen who wants to change his driving license must be very well-educated
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47 The passage shows the percentage of jobs that require higher training in the US between the 1950s and now
48 The phrase 'enlightened individuals' in the first sentence most likely means 'people who '
A always appear brilliant-looking in public B have often been well-exposed to light
C have acquired an adequate level of education D bring light to anywhere they go
49 In order to become a good American citizen today, in the author's point of view, any individual must…
A know well all his / her rights and be ready to grasp his / her opportunity of success in life
B study carefully the history of American educational and vocational systems
C even since their creation understand thoroughly the combination of academic knowledge and practical skill
D move actively forward in the new Information Era and international economy with a prestigious diploma 50 50
Which of the following titles would be best for the passage?
A Education and Jobs in the Past and at Present in the United States
B The Significant Role of Education in American Citizen's Careers
C Academic Knowledge and Practical Skills in American Professions
D Recent Changes of Educational and Vocational Systems in America
PRACTICE TEST 2
A PHONETICS
I Pick out the woiid whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
5 A structure B sculpture C agriculture D suggestion
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others
8 A investment B renovation C minority D particular
10 A discourage B appropriate C unfortunate D sensitivity
B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence
11 …….the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more
12 The new law should produce a significant in working conditions
13 Come and see me when you your report
A finish B will finish C had finished D having finished
14 He was offered the job his qualifications were poor
A despite B in spite of C even though D whereas
15 The company tried to make the most use of its limited resources
16 We had so many problems with the car that we sold it and bought a new one
A at the end B in the end C by the end D to the end
17 .you have no key, you will have to get back before I go out
18 These figures show a in the number of unemployed people in England and Wales
19 .the wet weather, the football match went ahead
20 You can use my bicycle you bring it back tomorrow
A as long as B although C nevertheless D in spite of
21 I'd have told you if …….the book
A had seen B should have seen C saw D would have seen
22 A1 lot of measures have been to promote the development of the country
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23 That model went out of five years ago
A producing B production C product D productivity
24 The EU - Vietnam Small Projects Fund will provide assistance for non-profit projects in Vietnam
25 Fossil records indicate existing in the past have become extinct
A there are many organisms B many species of organisms that
C many species of organisms are D that many species of organisms
II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or I) that needs correcting
26 (A) Although its height, Mount Whitney, (B) one of North America's (C) highest mountains is (D) popular with
hikers
27 Do you (A) know the name (B) of the man (C) who (D) stands over there?
28 After John (A) had finished his (B) work, he (C) was watching his (D) favourite television programme
29 (A) Despite of his physical (B) handicap, he (C) has become (D) a successful businessman
30 Jane will be (A) accepted (B) to the university (C) in spite of (D) her grades bad
III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence
31 Maria / feel ill / go to school
A Maria felt ill, but she went to school B Even though Maria felt ill, but she went to school
C Maria felt ill enough not to go to school D Despite her illness, but Maria went to school
32 snow / we / go out / a walk
A Although it was snowing, but we went for a walk B In spite of snowing, we went out for a walk
C Despite the snow, we went out for a walk D All are correct
33 Mary / said / lose /passport
A Mary said her passport is lost B Mary said she had lost her passport
C Mary said she has lost her passport D Mary said she loses her passport
34 Miss Smith / be / one / good teacher / less experience
A Miss Smith is one of the best teachers despite less experience
B Miss Smith is one of the best teachers in spite of her having less experience
C Miss Smith is one best teacher of all in spite of having less experience
D Miss Smith is one of the best teachers despite of her having less experience
35 Name / measure / government / take / implement Doi Moi
A Name the measures by the government taken to implement Doi Moi
B Name the measures the government taken to implement Doi Moi
C Name the measures by the government in taking the implementation of Doi Moi
D Name the measures the government has taken to implement Doi Moi
C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space
Many countries face a somewhat more serious economic problem in the form of an unfavourable trade (36) with other nations Such an imbalance exists when the total value of a country's imports exceeds (37) of that country's exports For example, if a country buys 10 billion dollars in products from other countries, yet sells 10 billion dollars of its own (38) overseas, its trade is 20 billion dollars Many underdeveloped nations find themselves in this position because they (39) natural resources or the industrial capacity to use these resources, and thus have to import (40) materials or manufactured goods On effect of trade deficit is the flow of currency out of a country in the (41) of an under-developed nation, this can cause many financial difficulties, (42) failure to meet debt payments and obstacles to the creation of an industrial base Even in the case of a fully developed nation such as the United States, a large trade deficit is (43) for alarm American products, made by well-paid workers in U.S industries, cost more to produce than those (44) in places like Asia, where labour and material costs are much lower Money spent on foreign
products is money not spent on (45) produced by domestic industries
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II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question
The second half of the twentieth century saw more changes in technology than in previous two hundred years Penicillin has already been discovered and used to treat infections; there have been many remarkable advances in medicine that have helped to increase our average life expectancy way beyond that of our ancestors Incredible innovations such as television have changed the way we spend our leisure hours Perhaps the most important breakthrough, however, has been the microchip Nobody could have imagined, when it was first invented, that within a matter of years, this tiny piece of silicon and circuitry would be found in almost every household object from the kettle to the video recorder And nobody could have predicted the sudden proliferation of computers that would completely change our lives, allowing us to access information from the other side of the world via the Internet or send messages around the world by e-mail at the touch of a button Meanwhile, research into other aspects of information technology is making it easier and cheaper for us to "talk to friends and relations around the world
46 What period saw more changes in technology than in previous two hundred years?
47 Thanks to advances in medicine we now than our ancestors
48 Which of the following can't the computer help us ?
A access information B do homework C cook meals D send messages
49 According to the passage, it is very to send an e-mail
50 It is inferred from the passage that technology has affected our life
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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
7 A optimistic B experience C environment D technology
9 A economic B corporation C pessimistic D development
B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence
11 Could you lend me some money? I'm very short of cash
A at the moment B in the moment C on the moment D at moment
13 When he left school, John decided to become a priest studying languages
14 Take this road and you will at the hotel in five minutes
15 The little girl wouldn't go into the sea her father went too
16 The new factory must befinished as the profitability of the company depends on it
17 It was quite play I've ever seen
18 When I saw her smiling face, 1 knew she good news of her son from abroad
19 He has just bought expensive new furniture
20 500 years ago the average human was about 40 years
A life length B lifetime C life cycle D life span
21 A strike in the mining industry is to bring about a shortage of coal in, the near future
A causing B threatening C resulting D proposing
22 I have been looking for this book for months, and I have found it
23 The driver is for the safety of his passengers
A responsible B taking charge C accused D capable
24 I had to wear uniform when I worked in the hotel
25 She refuses to eat meat under any
A opportunity B occasion C circumstances D possibility
II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting
26 We (A) went there (B) in (C) a car my sister (D) uses
27 We (A) left (B) United Kingdom and (C) crossed to (D) the Netherlands
28 We arrived (A) on time to have (B) a meal before (C) the plane (D) left
29 (A) I’ve been (B) living here (C) since three (D) months
30 We (A) waited for Tim (B) for ages, and (C) at the end we (D) left
III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one
31 Mary teaches English, ……
32 We walked to the station
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A The station is the place where we often walked B We went to the station on foot
C We went for a walk at the station D We took a walk at the station
33 Peter is a very good guitarist
A Peter has a very good guitar B Peter plays the guitar very well
C The guitar Peter plays is very good D Peter plays the good guitar
34 The college is not responsible for private property left in this building
A If anything is stolen, we will help you find it B You are not allowed to leave anything here
C Be careful with your private property here D It is better to leave your property outside the building
35 We are now open on Saturdays in the afternoon as well as the morning
A On Saturdays we now stay open longer than before
B On Saturdays we are now open in the afternoon instead of the morning
C On Saturdays we now close for lunch
D We are now open all weekend
C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space
Our century has (36) great changes in the life and living conditions of people Less than a hundred years ago, many of the things we (37) now seemed impossible No one could imagine that people could fly, or that we could listen to music thousands of miles away Today, radio and television serve many purposes (38) pleasure They help us fish in the sea and land airplanes in bad weather or at night They control the work of large (39) of machines in industry Never before in history have (40) been such rapid changes in our (40) .of life as at the present moment Scientists have been using what is (42) .a scientific method to make new discoveries Among the (43) important scientific discoveries are new medicines Many illnesses that people died (44) 50 years ago are no longer dangerous
The study of science helps us (45) our outlook and opens a whole new world for us The progress of science
is leading to a better and better life for man
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question
Western people rely on technical and mechanical solutions in everything thdj do Refrigerators preserve their food, washing machines clean their underwear and computers are supposed to solve all their problems When they are ill, they rely on the surgeon's knife If their hearts are running down, then they must be repaired; if they cannot be repaired, they should be replaced, just as an old car sometimes gets a new engine But up to now we have had a shortage of donors
to give their hearts: to keep one person alive, another donor had to die Nowadays there is more and more talk about using monkeys Every monkey has a near-human heart, and humans have always been over careful in respecting the lives and well-being of other animals This includes the life and well-being of other humans Therefore, in the early years of the 21stcentury - I was told - the mass killings of monkeys may occur We'll need to use their hearts for human consumption Monkeys, on the whole, are happier creatures than their near relatives, Homo Sapiens, or man They know fear,
of course, and they face real dangers, but they are also more intelligent than us They create no unnecessary dangers for themselves; they run no businesses, chase no money, are unimpressed by gold - that utterly useless metal, and they do not care at all about hell or evil spirits I have a vague feeling that it is not monkeys' hearts that we ought to implant in ourselves, but monkeys' brains
46 According to the author, Westerns believe health problems can be solved by ……
A spending more money on scientific research B taking more precautions
C using technical or mechanical methods D increasing the number of doctors
47 The problem with heart transplants has been that
A artificial hearts do not work very well B there are not usually enough donors
C some of the heart honors are too old D many people die after the operations
48 The author suggests that in the future
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A people will care less about other human beings B monkey hearts will form part of our diet
C monkeys will become extinct D monkey hearts will be used in transplant operations
49 The author suggests that
A human beings will return to a more natural lifestyle B we are wrong to think of ourselves as cleverer than monkeys
C monkeys would be better at running the world than humans D scientists should work out how to do brain transplants
50 The main point the author is making is that humans
A make life more complicated that it needs to be B have no right to make use of other animals
C should worry less about growing old D are similar in many ways to monkeys
PRACTICE TEST 2
A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from it of the others
1 A question B corporation C attention D contribution
2 A fitted B remembered C contributed D resulted
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others
7 A expected B remember C influence D efficient
8 A electricity B environment C development D domestic
B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence
11 I have absolutely no doubt the innocence of the accused;
A over B about C on D with
12 The visit of the president will increase the between the two countries
A peace B understanding C quietness D knowledge
13 This is the oldest building the village
A of B by C to D in
14 The newspaper report contained important information
A many B another C a lot of D an
15 He always did well at school having his education disrupted by illness
A on account of B in addition to C in spite of D even though
16 Lee is at the local Chinese restaurant Four waiters work there altogether
A a waiter B an waiter C the waiter D waiter
17 In some parts of the world the indigenous population has been completely
A wiped out B wiped up C wiped away D wiped off
18 Did you see that fascinating wildlife programme television last night?
A at B in C on D by
19 There's someone at the door ………it
A I'm answering B I answer C I answered D I'll answer
20 The beach was so crowded the other day that we difficulty finding an empty spot
A have B had C have had D have been having
21 I've put Mr Martin's papers in your green file, is on your desk
A Ø B which C that D whose
22 Galileo's observations of the phases of Venus proved formed the centre of the planetary system
A that the sun B sun C it is the sun D the sun is
23 She is the most manageress we have ever had
A efficient B effective C working hard D good
24 After a long and exhausting journey, they arrived home
A by the end B at the end C finally D in the end
25 I'm trying to learn Japanese I'm having lesson tomorrow
A the - a B Ø - the C Ø - a D the - Ø
II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting
26 I (A) had (B) a sandwich (C) for (D) the lunch today
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27 (A) Do you have (B) to wear (C) an uniform (D) at work?
28 (A) Shall we visit George (B) in Spain (C) in next April, (D) John?
29 I think (A) I’ll be (B) on (C) a Moroccan beach (D) in my birthday
30 I (A) normally go to (B) the south of (C) the France (D) in the winter
III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence
31 museum / open / 10.00 a.m / 6.00 p.m
A The museum opens from 10.00 a.m to 6.00 p.m B The museum opens from 10.00 a.m and 6.00 p.m
C The museum opens during 10.00 a.m and 6.00 p.m D The museum opens within 10.00 a.m and 6.00 p.m
32 they / live / Paris / area / near / River Seine
A They live at Paris, in an area near the River Seine B They live in Paris in an area near River Seine
C They live in Paris in an area near the River Seine D They live in Paris in the area near River Seine
33 she / come / Brazil / but / living / U.S.A / moment
A She comes in Brazil, but she's living in the U.S.A at the moment
B She conies from Brazil, but she's living in the U.S.A at the moment
C She comes from Brazil, but she's living irr U.S.A at the moment
D She comes from Brazil, but she's living in.the U.S.A at moment
34 school-leavers choose / college / employment / immediate
A School-leavers can choose either college or immediate employment
B School-lea\ crs can make.a choice among college and employment immediately
C School-leavers can choose either college and employment immediately
D School-leavers can make an immediate choice of neither college nor employment
35 hilltop / have / good / view / our village
A The hilltop can make our village views better B From the hilltop, our village can be well viewed
C From the hilltop, our village can have a better view D From the hilltop, we can have a better view of our village
C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space
HOW TRANSPORTATION AFFECTS OUR LIFE?
Without transportation, our modern society could not (36) We would have no metal, no coal and no oil nor would we have any (37) made from these materials (38) we would have to spend most of our time (39) food and food would be (40) to the kinds that could grow in the climate and soil of our neighborhoods Transportation also (41) our lives in other ways Transportation can speed a doctor to, the (42) of a sick person, even if the patient lives off an isolated farm It cart take police to the (43) of a crime within moments of being notified Transportation (44) teams of athletes that compete in national and international sports contests In time of (45) transportation can rush aid to persons in areas stricken by floods, famines ana earthquakes
36 A happen B exist C take place D establish
37 A production B producers C productivity D products
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question
PLANET EARTH
The planet Earth is 4,600 million years old It is difficult for us to think about such an enormous length of time because it has little meaning for us We can however, simplify the idea to make it more understandable We can compare the planet Earth to a person of forty-sfx years of age
Nothing is known about the first seven years of this person's life Very little information exists about the middle period either It was only at the age of forty-two that the Earth began to flower
Dinosaurs and great reptiles did not appear until one year ago when the planet was forty-five Mammals only arrived eight months ago in the middle of last week, man-like apes became ape-like men and began to communicate with each other Last weekend, the Ice Age covered the Earth
During that short time, modern man has made a rubbish tip of the Earth In one minute, he has increased his numbers to terrible proportions, and has caused the death of hundreds of species of animals He has robbed and destroyed
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the planet in search for fuels Now he stands like a violent, spoilt child, delighted at the speed of his rise to power, on the edge of the final mass destruction and of killing all the life which exists in the solar system
46 The passage tells us that
A a great deal is known about how the Earth was created
B life on earth began relatively recently
C more is known about the first part of the Earth's life than the middle part
D scientists are well-informed about the middle'part of the Earth's life
47 We are informed by the author that
A the dinosaurs appeared during the middle period B mammals and great reptiles both appeared at the same time
C there were more than forty-five kinds of great reptilesD ape-like men appeafed before that last Ice Age
48 The author is mainly interested in
A the time when man first evolved from apesB what has happened since the Industrial Revolution
C the effects of farmingD the period before the last Ice Age
49 It would appear that the main-danger ahead is that …
A man will destroy everything on Earth B man will use up all the fuels
C there will be a population explosion D more species of animal may die out
50 The author's general view of man seems to be that ……
A he has no right to be so destructive B he has been the most successful animal
C he will be able to control the environment D he has learned a lot from past mistakes
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PRACTICE TEST 1
A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently front 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 If you want to have a pet you must be ready to look it for several years
12 He is under sixteen, he shouldn't drive a car
13 There are marked differences the two children
14 The biological effects of radiation ………
A is still explored B is still being explored C are still being explored D are still exploring
15 The Simpson Desert a mystery until Madigan made an aerial survey in 1929
16 The melting of the snow has flooding by swollen rivers
17 In many parts of the world, crop failure means , which leads to the death of many people each year
18 Her parents never her to go out after eight
19 .infinitely large number of undiscovered galaxies
20 He is seriously ill and unable to go to school
21 She fslt ill She went tö work, , and tried to concentrate
22 We need some sunshine; so we have up our minds to go abroad this year
23 The beach slopes down to the sea
24 She worships the sun and she always spends her holidays in Greece
25 , the raccoon has opposing thumbs, which it uses to manipulate its food
II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting
26 (A) The café was (B) crowded, (C) so we found (D) a table
27 Mark (A) went on (B) working (C) in spite feeling (D) unwell
28 (A) The stereo didn't work, so that Vicky took it back to the shop
29 I (A) turned the (B) heating (C) on , because (D) it was cold
30 You could (A) fly via Vienna; (B) but (C) it isn't (D) the only way
III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one
31 Despite his inexperience in the field, John applied for the job
A John applied for the job because he had experience in the field
B John didn't apply for the job because of his inexperience in the field