Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.. Choose the word which has the underlined
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I Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1 A information B necessary C scientific D automatic
2 A diagnostic B preparation C technology D transportation
5 A camera B computer C vegetable D everything
II Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.
6 People used to know more or less how their children would live
7 Our children should be educated and trained well enough to perform the _ jobs of
contemporary society
8 Two thousand people are _ as having cancer of the mouth every year; and 60 per cent of them will die within five years
A regarded B diagnosed C checked D killed
9 John has sent five letters to his friend but he has not received any reply
10 Peter is so _ that he never thinks of anything bad and unsuccessful
A optimistic B disappointed C pessimistic D keen
11 In case of _, you can call me at the office
A fiction B automation C urgency d importance
12 I sometimes read _ fictions in my spare time
a science B scientific C scientist D scientifically
13 _ surely leads to the loss of many factory jobs
A Automatic B Automation C Automate D Automatically
14 We needed some more money for the _ work and Peter promised to help us
A prepare B preparation C preparatory d prepared
15 I cannot really imagine what _ world will be like
16 _ United States is _ world's biggest consumer of energy
17 Miss Linda speaks _ Chinese very well although she is from _ UK
A the / Ø B a / Ø C the / an D Ø / the
18 We sometimes have _ pizza for _ lunch
19 Which is _ highest mountain in the world?
20 She had not studied well, fortunately she passed the final exam
21 _ we have worked overtime for weeks, we have not completed the project
A In spite of B Even though the fact that
C Despite D Despite the fact that
22 Although she has live in London for three years, _
A but she cannot speak English B she cannot speak English
c but cannot speak English D and cannot speak English
23 In spite _ his did not get the highest grade in the final exam
A of his intelligence B he was intelligent
c his intelligence D of he was intelligent
24 We had the school picnic _
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c although it raining D in spite of the rain
25 She looked _ to see who was going _ her
A round / after B up / off C at / to D for / with
26 She is a friendly girl who gets _ everyone she meets
27 I had my sister take care _ my children while I was _ business
A with / for B in / away C for / in D of / on
28 He took a lot of interest _ our work and he promised to help us _ any troubles
A in / with B for / on C about / at D for / from
29 Are you very familiar _ that new device?
30 According _ the US Census Bureau the world's population will reach 7.6 billion people by 2020
III Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase
The interview is one of the most important (31) _ in the job search process When anemployer invites you to an interview, he/she is indicating an (32) _ in yourself The interviewgives both of you the opportunity to (33) _ enough information to determine if you are a good "fit"for each other Think of an interview as a highly focused professional conversation You should (34) _ the limited amount of time you have learning about the employer's needs and discuss the waysyou can meet these needs In many cases, you will interview at least, twice before being employed for a(35) _ Once in a brief screening interview and at least once again in a (36) _ serious meetingwhen you may also talk to many of your potential coworkers
A job interview is a strategic conversation with a purpose Your goal is to show the employer thatyou have the (37) _, background, and ability to do the job and that you can successfully fit into theorganization The interview is also your (38) _ to gather information about the job, theorganization, and future career opportunities to figure out if the position and work environment are (39) _ for you Most employers do not hire people based on certificates or diplomas alone Personality,(40) , enthusiasm, a positive outlook, and excellent interpersonal and communication skillscount heavily in the selection process
32.A interest B interesting C interested D interestingly
33.A fill B change C exchange D translate
35.A condition B location C satisfaction D position
37.A skills B aspects C appearances D weaknesses
38.A fates B feasts C lucks D opportunities
40.A confide B confidence C confident D confidently
TEST 2
I Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
II Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.
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real people or events
A Science B Fiction C Reference d Dictionary
7 He _ of being a famous journalist, but he is not really keen on learning.
A daydreams B prepares C chooses d needs
8 I did not have enough lexical knowledge to _ that article from Vietnamese into English.
A translate B convert C transmit d reform
9 He fixed his eyes to the computer _ without paying attention to what happened around.
10 Those books are necessary for your thesis They are really _.
A inform B information C informer D informative
11 The Japanese are _ at lowering manufacturing costs.
A expert B expertise C expertly D expertised
12 After a nature disaster, there is always an need for food and water.
13 I am still not accustomed the weather in London Except _ weather, I like everything
there
A up / over B on / with C to / for D with / from
14 I'll be ready to leave _ about twenty minutes Please come and pick me to the station.
a away / toward B in / up C for / on D at / out
15 Computers have had a great effect _ our lives since its appearance.
16 Don't keep shouting _ me I hate it.
17 What's the matter _ you? You look pale and tired?
18 We are tired _ doing the same work day after day.
19 _ the plane took off late, we still reached our destination on time.
20 He had a terrible cold _ he insisted on going swimming.
a despite B although C in spite of D but
21 _ I became a millionaire, I would carryon working.
A Even though B Despite of C In spite D Although that
22 _, he managed to complete the race.
A In spite he was severely hurt B Despite he was severely hurt
C Even though being severely hurt D Despite being severely hurt
23 In spite _, we understood most of what he was saying.
A of he was lisping B his lisp C of his lisp d he was lisping
24 Mary is independent woman with wise and enthusiasm.
A an / Ø / Ø B a / the / the C the / a / an D Ø / a / the
25 One of _ students said, " _ professor is late today."
26 Peter, likes to play volleyball, but he is not _ good player.
27 My daughter is learning to play _ violin at _ school.
28.The telephone _ by Alexander Graham Bell
A is invented B is inventing C invented d was invented
29.Lots of houses _ by the earthquake
A are destroying B destroyed c were destroying d were destroyed
Trang 430.In the US the first stage of compulsory education _ as elementary education.
A to be generally known B is generally known
C generally known D is generally knowing
31 In 2030, how we will provide for the food, land, and energy needs of a
functions as automatic cruise control, hazardous object avoidance,
self-parking but driverless transportation
III Reading comprehension
A.Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
Over the next 20 to 50 years, it will become harder to tell the (36) _ between the human andthe machine All, body (37) _ will be replaceable Computers will function like the human (38) _ with the ability to recognize feelings and respond in a feeling way They will then produce fakepeople We will then be able to create a machine duplicate of ourselves (39) _ we will appear to bealive long after we are dead Maybe a few decades later, a way will be found to transfer our spirit,including our (40) _ and thoughts, to the new body Then we can choose to live for as (41) _
as we want It might be expensive When it becomes possible to do a spirit transfer, they will figure out(42) _ to do them automatically So we will be able to reside within whichever duplicate we want,whenever we want
Miniature robots will be built to travel through your blood (43) _ and repair damage Also,larger robots will be used when you are sick When you have an upset stomach, you will (44) _ avery small cherry tasting robot which will travel through your stomach taking video of the mess It will
be set up like a video game, so you can control the exploring and the selection of images Then you canreplay the video to help a doctor (45) _ your illness, or to prove to your employer that you really,were sick
1 A variety B change C difference D appearance
5 A experience B memories C actions D health
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B Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Consider activities that most take for granted, particularly those who live in industrialized nations:drinking a glass of water; driving a car or traveling by mass transportation; living in a decent house orapartment; using modern household appliances; using tools to build, fix and repair; even breathingfresh air These activities improve our quality of life Have you considered that to do all of the aboverequires the availability of natural resources, whether used as raw materials or in finished products?The United Nations predicts that the global population will increase from the present 6.65 billion
to 7.95 billion by the year 2025 At the same time, the world is becoming more prosperous Theaverage person is consuming more food, water, energy and metals Multiple millions in nations thatwere once poor are now moving into the middle class They are driving cars, acquiring householdappliances, using electronic gadgets and adopting high-protein diets, similar to Western industrializednations The subject of natural resources has been in the news for years The media has long reportedthat the world's supply of oil, minerals, fresh water, and lumber are in danger of running out Yet veryfew people take this seriously
Within the next 50 years, the world's population is projected to rise by 40% This growth, coupledwith increasing industrialization and urbanization, will result in greater demand for water Water willbecome much scarcer The United Nations figures suggest that there are around 300 potential conflictsover water all over the world According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about one-sixth ofthe world's population lacks access to clean water, while 40% are without access to proper sanitationservices
46.Which future problems are referred in the text?
A industrialization and transportation B natural resources and water
C household appliances and food D cars and tools
47.The first paragraph means that _
A all things that make our lives convenient and comfortable need natural resources
B people who live in industrialized countries travel everywhere by car
C people can enjoy more and more fresh air in the future
d we need more finished products than raw materials
48.According to the second paragraph, _
A population will decrease B many people will become poorer
C people use more food and energy D there will be no poor people
49.Natural resources _
A will never be used up
B have not ever been mentioned by the media
C have been the subject of the media for many years
d are being renovated
50.According to the text, _
A industrialization and urbanization have greater demand for water
B clean water is always available for everybody all the -time
C we will find more and more sources of safe water
D everybody on earth :will be supplied enough safe water in the future
TEST 3
I Phonetics
* Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
* Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
3 A hopelessness B athletics C resident D tolerance
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5 A diagnostic B preparation C technology D transportation
II Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.
6 This room since I was born
A has been painted B was painted C painted D has painted
7 Have you seen the Titanic yet? _ No, I haven’t I it next Saturday
A would see B will see C am going to see D see
8 After dinner, I often watch TV
9 Tom said that he his motorbike the day before
10.Do you believe God?
11.Air and water are necessary us
12.The beautiful woman has a busy life
A society B socialize C social D socializing
13.Do you think doing the household chores is the of the women only?
A responsibly B responsible C responsibility D responsive
14.He did some odd jobs at home
A disappointment B disappointedly C disappointed D disappoint
15 “I have bought you a toy Happy birthday to you!” –“ ”
A What a lovely toy! Thanks B Have a nice day!
16 “ Your hairstyle is terrific, Cindy” – “ ”
A It’s nice B You’re welcome C Not at all D Thanks, Peter
17.I spoke very slowly he didn’t understand English very well
18 “I’m going away tomorrow, mother.”_ Leo told his mother that _away the
A he was going / following day C I was going / day after
B I’m going / day after D he’s going / following day
19 “ It was nice of you to give me the present Thank you” Ben said to Mary
_Ben thanked Mary the present
B it had been nice of her to give him D that she had been nice to give him
20.Shakespeare wrote “ Romeo and Juliet” in 1605
A “ Romeo and Juliet” were written by Shakespeare in1605
B “ Romeo and Juliet” was written by Shakespeare in 1605
C “ Romeo and Juliet” was written in 1605 by Shakespeare
D “ Romeo and Juliet” were written in 1605 by Shakespeare
21.The hurricane has totally destroyed the villages._ The villages by the hurricane
A have been totally destroyed C have totally been destroyed
B has been totally destroyed D has totally been destroyed
22.My sister is often sick because she doesn’t do physical exercise
A If my sister does physical exercise, she won’t often be sick
B If my sister isn’t physical exercise, she does sick
C If my sister did physical exercise, she wouldn’t often be sick
D If my sister wasn’t physical exercise, she would do sick
23.The river from we get our water- supply is nearly empty
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24.My father wants to speak to you You met him yesterday
_ My father you met yesterday, wants to speak to you
25.In spite of his poorness, he is honest
A Although he is poor, he is honest C Despite he is poor, he is honest
B Although he is poor, but he is honest D In spite of he is poor, he is honest
26.He only accepted the job the high salary
A though B because C because of D in spite of
27.Did you read novel I lent you last week?
28. rich should help poor and disabled
A a / a / a B the / the / the C ф / ф / ф D the / the / ф
29.The man who is speaking to John is my brother
A The man spoke to John is my brother B The man is speaking to John is my brother
C The man spoken to John is my brother D The man speaking to John is my brother
30.He read The Old Man and The Sea, a novel by Ernest Hemingway
A written B writing C which written D that wrote
IV A Read the passage below and choose the best answer ( A, B, C or D ) to each question.
The habits of those who constantly play video games are very important to people working invideo-game industry If video games are going to one of the most attractive features of futureinteractive systems, it is essential for producers to know what types of games to make, how best topresent such games on interactive video, and how to ensure that such games maintain their fascinationfor people Above all, it is vital to build up detailed profiles of people who are addicted to video games Until recently, the chief market for video games has been boys aged eight to fifteen Thefascination for interactive video games is seen in its purest form in this group Video games appeal tosome deep instinct in boys who find it impossible to tear themselves from them Schoolwork is ignored,health is damaged and even eating habits are affected Girls of the same age, however, are entirelydifferent, demonstrating far greater freedom from the hold of video games Quite simply, they can takevideo games in their strike, being able to play them when they want and then leave them alone
31.Producers of video games are keen on
A finding the best ways of continuing to attract people
B developing computer techniques in making such games
C learning about drug to which people are addicted
D designing ways
32.The people who are most attracted to video games are
A young adult women C girls between eight and fifteen
B boys from eight to fifteen years old D supermarket assistants
33. have different attitude towards playing video games
B Boys and girls from eight to fifteen D Girls and boys below eight
34.The addiction to video games can be so powerful that it can
A separate boys from girls C destroy people’s instincts
B make people relaxing D make people physically ill
35.Compared with boys of the same age, girls are
A more intelligent than boys C more concentrated on video games
B more addicted to video games D less affected by video games
B Choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C or D ) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Trang 8Speech is one of the most important ways of communicating It consists of far more than just(36) _noises To talk or to (37) _by other people, we have to master a language, that
is, we have to use combinations of sound that (38) _for a particular object or idea.Communication (39) _impossible if everyone (40) _up their own language
37.A understanding B understand C be understood D be understandable
38.A to stand B stand C stands D standing
TEST 4
I Phonetics
A Choose the word that is stressed differently from the rest.
1 A hospital B inflation C policy D constantly
2 A government B consumer C domestic D production
3 A priority B industry C subsidy D qualify
B Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
5 A applicant B identity C indicate D chemistry
II Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.
6.If I feel too excited to sleep, I reading one of our reports
A will try B try C would try D would have tried
7.If he well on the training course last year, he offered the promotion now
A had done / would be B had done / would have done
8.What time would we get there the subway?
9.He took me to the college
A he used to study B in that he used to study
C where he used to study D which he used to study
10. school is very important for country to develop
11.He has been learning hard to prepare the coming final exam
12. the end of the course, the students have to take an exam on four basic skills of the target language
13.They are university professors who specialize the history of the Russian empire
14.Tell me the day you want to leave
15.Of my students, Betty is the only one has found a job
16.Have you ever visited New York harbor, the famous Statue of Liberty stands?
17.The man and his dogs were buried in the demolished building after the earthquake have just been rescued safely
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themselves
19.GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualifications taken by 14-16 year-old students
A specialized B fulfilled C applied D required
20.It is often a good idea to start with small, easily goals
A achievable B achieve C achievement D achiever
21.To my _, I was not offered the job
22.The Eiffel Tower design was revolutionary at its time, is still a marvelous structure
23.Many children are under such a high of learning that they do not feel happy at school
A recommendation B interview C pressure D concentration
24. , he walked to the station
A Despite being tired B Although to be tired
C In spite being tired D Despite tired
25.Has the letters which I want been typed yet?
28.If I / not / television / I / hear / burglar alarm / off
A If I hadn’t watched the television, I had heard the burglar alarm go off
B If I didn’t watch the television, I had heard the burglar alarm go off
C If I hadn’t watched the television, I would have heard the burglar alarm go off
D If I hadn’t watch the television, I would hear the burglar alarm go off
D He suffers from a rare tropical disease which he contracts while in Africa
29.Laser / device / concentrate / light waves / intense beam
A Laser is a device concentrates light waves into an intense light beam
B The laser is a device to concentrate light waves to an intense light beam
C The laser is a device which concentrates light waves and an intense light beam
D Laser is a device which concentrates light waves into an intense light beam
30.That book / very thick / belong / younger sister
A That book, what is very thick, belongs to my younger sister
B That book, that is very thick, belongs to my younger sister
C That book, which is very thick, belongs to my younger sister
D That book, which is very thick, belongs my younger sister
III Reading comprehension
A Read the passage and choose the best answers:
…Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses or professors.Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that You should also be (41) If you are genuinely interested (42) the job, let the interviewer know that
One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched theorganization prior to the interview You can also (43) interest by asking questions about the job,the organization, and its service and products The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions
Trang 10that build your interview discussion This shows you are interested and (44) close attention to theinterviewer It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment based onyour conversation can make an even stronger statement At the (45) of the interview, it isappropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear from the employer.
31.A enthusiasm B enthusiastic C enthusiastically D enthusiast
B Read the passage and choose the best answers:
University Entrance Examination is very important to Vietnamese students High schoolgraduates have to take it and get high results to be admitted to universities The pressure on thecandidates remains very high despite the measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around theseexams, since securing a place in a state university is considered a major step towards a successfulcareer for young people, especially those from rural areas or disadvantaged families In the year 2004,
it was estimated that nearly 1 million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination,but on average only 1 out of 5 candidates succeeded Normally, candidates take 3 exam subjects, andeach lasts 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose There are 4 fixed groups of subjects:Group A: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry; Group B: Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology;Group C: Literature, History, and Geography; Group D: Literature, Foreign Language, andMathematics
In addition to universities, there are community colleges, art and technology institutes,professional secondary schools, and vocational schools which offer degrees or certificates from a-few-month to 2-year courses
According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-publicuniversities, accounting for 11% of the total number of universities These non-public universities arecurrently training 119,464 students or 11.7% of the total number of students The government isplanning to increase the number of non-public universities to 30% by 2007
36.University Entrance Examination in Vietnam is very _
37.The word those refers to _
A exam subjects B young people C universities D
examinations
38.In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about _ percent
39.Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam?
A Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance Examination
B Maths is compulsory in the University Entrance Examination
C Students are not allowed to choose their exam subjects
D There are four fixed groups of exam subjects for students to choose
40.According to the passage, _
A the Vietnamese government will close all non-public universities by next year
B the Vietnamese government does not appreciate non-public universities
C the Vietnamese government encourages the establishment of non-public universities
D Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities
TEST 5
I Phonetics
Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
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Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
Choose the best answer to complete the blank in each of the following sentences.
6 My father helps my mother with the housework He proves to be _, especially when my mother is sick
7 You give a party in your new house to celebrate moving into it
A housekeeping B house guest C house coming D
housewarming
8 Anna made a lot of mistakes because she was
A inattentive B unattentive C imattentive D disattentive
9 It was so noisy that I couldn’t concentrate my lesson
10 Nowadays, the divorce rate is higher than it used to be young people are allowed to decide on their marriage
11 The farmers in my village often their work very early in the morning
12 Americans often say “Thank you” when you help them something
13 The workers go to work late last week
14 Today, the scientists in the world research on Aids
15 Your must be typed into 3 copies to hand in for our company
A applicants B application C applicating D applying
16 Ms Linda’s application for the job was refused, she felt very disappointed
17 The Browns got used to in the countryside
18 Bird flu by the virus H5N1
19 After he his English course, he went to England to continue his study
20 - Go to the cinema in the evening with me - Let me ask my parents permission
21 We for Hanoi on the earliest plane tomorrow
A leave B are leaving C were leaving D will have left
22 _ his poor health, Mr Brown still works hard to support his family
23 - Must I also include my official high school transcripts?
- Yes Remember that they _ translated into English and certified by appropriate authorities
24 he tried hard, he didn’t succeed in his work
25 Why didn’t you listen to me I was talking to you?
26 What will you do when you graduate high school?
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27 When we were kids, we understand the importance of choosing a career
28 Mary and I are looking forward you
29 When we were kids, we understand the importance of choosing a carrer
30 Your TOEFL score to the admissions office
A must submit B can be submitted C must be submitted D can submit
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 givetheir children to the care of old couple free of charge Investigations have shown that parents of manycouples don’t mind providing meals and caring for their children However, this practice shouldn’tbecome an accepted social custom
The old couples’ expense on food has already increased while young couples spend more onclothing and furnishing and less on food If this trend continues, many young couples might take theseprivileges for granted and become more dependent
It is not the right for young peoples to make the use of the old couples’ love, not only because ournation is well–known for its special respect paid to the elderly , but also because the young mustbecome independent What young people should do is to become more considerate towards their oldparents After years of hard work, they are worthy of such consideration
31 Most married young couples _
A live in with their parents
B have meals regularly in their parents’ home for they have little or no fee
C have not become independent completely
D pay no respect to the elderly
32 The writer thinks it is _for old couples to provide meals or care for their married children
33 According to the passage, young couple should _
A spend less on clothing and furnishing and more on food
B look after their children themselves
C be less demanding and more caring towards their old parents
D pay for the meals they have in their parents home
34 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 degree is that their home is smaller
C Old couple 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 old parents they would have to provide meals and caring for their children when they get married
35 This article is particularly written for
Choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C or D ) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
When my parents married, they rented a small house and they didn’t have a lot of money forfurniture The kitchen had a sink for washing up and a cooker, but that was all They (36) _ anold table and chair from the market They borrowed a sofa which was (37) _ old, but theycovered it with modern materials so it was bright and cheerful
Trang 13Outside, there was a small garden (38) _ the house, but in front of it there was only theroad Luckily the road wasn’t busy, so I could cross it to reach the park on the opposite side We livedthere (39) _ I was ten and we were very happy We had to move house because it was too smallwhen my twin sisters were born We all (40) _ sad when we left
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
41 In spite of my father is old, he still goes to work
Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
46 “They are playing soccer now.” The passive voice is:
A Soccer is played now B Soccer is being played now
C Soccer are being played now D Soccer is be played now
47.”No parking” It means:
A There is no park here B You can’t go to the park here
C You are not allowed to park your car here D There’s not enough space for parking here
48 It rains so we can’t go to school
A If it rains, I could go to school B If it didn’t rain, I could go to school
C If it not rain, I could go to school D If it rains, I can go to school
49 “Open your book” the reported speech is:
A I told him to open his book B I told him open his book
C I told him opening his book D I told him to open your book
50 He asked me how I earned my living
A He wanted to know what my job was B He wanted to know how I lived
C He wanted to know how I enjoyed my life D He wanted to know how much I got for a salary
KEYs TEST 1
I Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1. A information B necessary C scientific D automatic
2 A diagnostic B preparation C technology D transportation