solution Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions M
Trang 1Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest
Choose the best option to complete each of these following sentences.
4 Peter asked me _
A what time the film starts B what time does the film start
C what time did the film start D what time the film started
5 You have been driving all day You be very tired.
6 The Association of Southeast Asia which consists of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia was
_ on August 8th, 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand
7 Are you going _your study after you finish high school?
8 Thanks to the women's liberation, women can take part in activities.
9 The bigger the supermarket is, .
A the choice is wide B the wider the choice it is
C the wider the choice is D the more the choice is
10.What does "www" for? Is it short for “world wide web?”
11.Tom: “Shall we go to the dancing hall tonight? “ – Mary : “ ”
A Yes, let's B Yes, we shall C Yes, please D Yes, we go
12.Sue “Could you pass the salt, please?” - Ken “ ”
13 The song has been selected for the 22nd Sea Games, Vietnam
14 “Mr and Mrs Foster finally saw a football game.”
-“- _ they ever _a football game before?”
A Didn't / see B Wasn't / seen C Weren't / seen D Hadn't / seen
15. _, give her this map of the city.
A When Mr Lead’s wife arrived B When Mr Lead’s wife will arrive
C When Mr Lead’s wife arrives D When is Mr Lead’s wife arrived
16.Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures.
17.Upon returning from the class, _
A the mail box had a letter in it B a letter was in the mail box
C he found a letter from the mail box D a letter was found in the mail box
18.Peter: - “Would you mind if I used the phone?” - Tom: “ _.”
A That’s OK B You’re welcome C No, of course not D Sure Here you are
19.Will the girl who has taken my bag by mistake bring _?
A it back to me B it to me back C back it to me D back to me
Trang 220.During the flood, Army helicopters came and tried to evacuate _ injured.
21.That play was _ for her to see again.
22.The Boeing 747 is twice _ the Boeing 707.
23.Tom : "I've passed my driving test" - Mary : - " _"
24.My problems are getting _.
25.No sooner than the rain came.
A had we started B we started C as we started D we had started
26.The 22nd SEA Games consisted of athletes from eleven _ countries
A participation B participate C participant D participating
27.You have got a scholarship; you are luckier _
28.You fail to hear what someone says to you, so you say, " _?"
Choose the correct word for each of the blanks in the passage below.
Once there were lots of pandas in the mountains of western China Today, they are _(36)extinct The reason is that they cannot find enough food Pandas eat _(37) leaves They do notlike another food The bamboo grows very slowly It can take 10 years for a bamboo to grow from aseed to a big plant Some types of bamboo have seeds only once every 60 years Pandas _(38)wait many years for their food to grow While the bamboo is growing, pandas do not have enoughleaves to eat
China and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are trying to save the panda In 1979 they began to set upspecial parks _(39) pandas live Scientists come here to study the panda’s eating and matinghabits By learning more about the panda’s habits, scientists can save it from _(40)
Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.
34 It is rude to laugh on our friends
Trang 3BOOKS Nearly all the (0) discoveries that have been made through the ages can be
found in books The (41) of the book is one of humankind’s
greatest (42) , the importance of which cannot be
overestimated Books are very adaptable, providing
us with both (43) and information The
(44) of books began in Ancient Egypt, though not in a form
that is (45) to us today The books read by the Romans,
however, have some (46) to the ones we read now Until the
middle of the 15th century, in Europe, all books were (47) by
hand They were often beautifully illustrated and always rare and
(48) With printing came the possibility of cheap, large-scale
(49) and distribution of books, making knowledge more
(50) and accessible.
36.The more that she tried to remove the dirty mark, the worse it looked.
Rewrite the following sentences as directed.
37 I last saw him when I was a student.
41 invention 42 achievement 43 entertainment 44 production 45 recognized
46 similarities 47 written 48 expensive
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END -Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
Choose the word whose stress is placed differently from that of the rest.
Trang 44 A different B hunger C famine D equality
Choose the suitable word or phrase to complete these sentences.
6 The more goods we export, the jobs we can create in our country.
7 She told him up hope.
8 The Vietnamese boy was regarded as a hero he dedicated his life to his country.
9 They were energetic participants expected to win the first prize.
10 If you take a good book on your hand, you will find it hard .
A to pick it up B to put it down C to read it D to enjoy it
11 This novel is than the one I read last week.
12 This book provides students useful tips that help them to pass the coming exam.
13 The children made _ a little poem and wrote it in the card.
14 After Mary her degree, she intends to work in her father’s company.
15 An international medical conference initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the League of Red
Cross Societies in 1991
16 He is disappointed at not being offered the job, but I think he will it
17 I _ a novel by O.Henry at seven yesterday evening.
C was reading, written D was to read, writing
18 I just bought new shirt and some new shoes shirt is quite expensive but the price
of shoes are reasonable
19 The acronym of WHO stands for .
A World Healthy Organization B World Health Organization
C World Health Organizing D World Healthful Organization
20 He died _ pneumonia.
21 It is very important for a firm or a company to keep the changes in the market
22 Emily is motivated to study _ she knows that a good education can improve her life.
23 Some people really enjoy swimming _ others are afraid of water.
24 She didn’t get _ well with her boss, so she left the company.
25 It is against the law to on the basis of sex, age, marital status, or race.
Trang 5A suit B discriminate C believe D gain
26 The 22nd Southeast Asia Games were _ in Vietnam in 2003
Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correction.
27 Although smokers are aware that smoking is harmful to their health, they can’t get rid it.
Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer to the questions below.
THE WILD LIFE
Wild animals (and wild plants) and the wild places where they live are seriously threatened almosteverywhere One species has become extinct in each year of this century But many hundreds are now indanger Lack of attention would lead to the rapid advance of the process of extinction
Already many kinds of wild animals have been so reduced in number that their role in theecosystem is forgotten Animals like the great apes, the whales, seals etc thought to be in danger ofextinction
But even more important, perhaps than individual kinds of animals and plants, whole habitats are
in danger of vanishing: marshes are being drained, and the world forests, especially tropical forests arebeing cut down to satisfy man’s needs of timber and paper
What would our world be like if all the wild animals and wild plants vanished? -Would our lifestill exist then?
32 What would happen to the human beings if the wild life vanished?
A Many species would quickly become extinct
B The human life would be seriously threatened
C Species would go on dying out
D Tropical forests would be cut down
33 What is more important than individual kinds of animals and plants?
A the vanishing of whole habitats
B the extinction of many species
C the rapid advance of the process of extinction
D man’s need of timber and paper
34 What does the writer caution us against?
A cutting down the tropical forests B hunting wild animals
35 What would happen if we cut down forests?
Cutting down forests would cause
A the changes of temperature B the flood
C both A and B are correct D none are correct
36 “To threaten” in the passage means
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37 An old woman saw him break into the building.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from others
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D in your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
6. Do you know the woman was hurt in the accident?
7. This school is said over fifteen years ago
A built B to be built C to have been built D have been built
RESPONSE COMPARE MEDICINE CONTRIBUTE
ADVISE INJURE SKILL SUSPECT PROFESSION LEGAL
EQUAL
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A She's lived B She's living C She was living D She lived
9. Betty left the dormitory and moved to another place the noise
10 - Mary: I didn't know you could play badminton so well, Peter - Peter: .
A Thank you, Mary That's a nice compliment
B Don't mention it I played worse than ever before
C That's all right I could have played better
D You're welcome The game was not as good as I had expected
11. He the basic course before he took the advanced one
12. He had to borrow a little money from his brother he could finish his education without working
13. the rain, the baseball game will not be cancelled
14. Watching films, playing sports and listening to music are forms of They help us relax
15. John, could you the baby while I go shopping?
16. I think a lot of work to prepare for the entrance examination
A should be done B should to be done C should do D should have done
17. Children will work hard if the lessons are
18. The final match between Liverpool and Manchester United really made a good impression on
football
A enthuse B enthusiasts C enthusiastic D enthusiasm
19. The computer program was unable to between letters and numbers
A discriminate B discrimination C discriminating D discriminatory
20. You will have to your holiday if you are too ill to travel
21. Yesterday, I TV when my father came back home from work
A was watching B watch C have watched D watched
22. He me to study harder to pass the final exam
23. The brakes of this car need
A adjusted B being adjusted C to adjust D adjusting
24. He is the only man to succeed everyone laugh
25. If it rain, we'll have the party outside
26. This is first time I have travelled across Pacific Ocean
27. I think that you had better earlier so that you can go to school on time
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positions in society so they thought they were more intelligent and important than women Men
considered women their property Sometimes, women were mistreated by their husbands and suffered
this as a fate Many parents did not even want to have female children
Thanks to the women's liberation movement, women have nowadays proved that they are equal tomen on every aspect An average woman has weaker muscles than an average man but she may be asintelligent as him Women can do everything that men can, and women can do one thing that no mancan: they produce children
32. In a man-dominated society
A women were the first class B women had no rights
C women were respected by men D women got a good education
33. Years ago, women's place was
A in the Parliament Houses B in the Congress
34 The word 'they’ in line 5 refers to .
35 The word 'this' in line 7 refers to .
36. According to the passage, which statement is TRUE?
A Women had the right to choose their husbands years ago
B Women were equal to men on every aspect years ago
C Many parents wanted to have female children
D Women can do what men can
Rewrite the following sentences as directed.
37. If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all of us
Trang 940. Peter doesn't play football as well as John
Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
4. Madigan named the desert Simpson, The President of the South Australian Branch of the Royal Geographical Society of Australia
7. I understand your point , I don’t agree with it
8. Books are still a cheap way to get information and So you can keep a book to read many times
A entertainment B entertain C entertaining D entertainer
9. A (An) is someone who tries to defeat another person in a competition
10. This woman has her whole life to helping others
11. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN was in Bangkok, Thailand in
1967
12. I have lived in Ha Noi I was ten years old
POPULAR ORIGIN
FIGHT VIOLENT OPPOSE EXPENSE
YOUNG INSTRUCT DEMAND STRONG ENJOY
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A has graduated/ joined B had graduated/ joined
C graduated / had joined D graduated/ has joined
14. Don’t make too much noise You wake the baby up
15. Her English is being improved It’s getting
A gooder and gooder B badder and badder C better and better D worse and worse
16. I didn’t start to work as a teacher of English
A when I was twenty five B since the age of twenty five
17. The man is believed
A to have escaped in a stolen car yesterday B to escaped in a stolen car yesterday
C having escaped in a stolen car D stole the car yesterday
18 Tom: “I hate shopping” - Mary: “ .”
A So do I B Certainly C That’s all right D That’s a lot
19 Tom: “Would you like something else?” - Lan: “ ”
20 Tim: “It’s my sister’s birthday tomorrow.”- Jackie: “ ”
21. The bomb with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town
22. What a lovely baby! He really resembles his father
23. Nowadays, ASEAN cooperation covers many areas including trade, investment, energy and tourism
24. Singapore and Vietnam were the two nations _ participants were presented with the most outstanding Athlete titles in swimming and shooting
25. I’ve applied _ a job but I’m not sure whether I’ll get it or not
26. It is _ boring _ housewives for all their lives
A so/ to be as B too/ to be C enough/ to be D too/ for being
27. Everybody _ him because of his foolish face
28. The purpose of the struggle for women’s rights is _ equality between men and women
A bringing B to bring C to bring about D bringing about
Choose the underlined part that needs corrections in each of the following questions.
29. That resort hotel was bombed seriously while they were staying at there
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
The extinction of a large number of different kinds of animals and plants has disastrous effects onthe balanced ecosystem on our planet Each year there are over 8,300 plant species and 7,200 animal
Trang 11species all over the world are endangered and many thousands of other species become extinct beforebiologist can identify them
The main causes of species extinction are habitat destruction, commercial exploitation andpollution Nowadays many natural habitats are being seriously destroyed by the drainage of wetlands,deforestation, urbanization and road and dam construction Additionally, since the 1600s worldwidecommercial exploitation of animals for food and other products has endangered many rare species.Toxic chemicals in the air and land, contaminated water and increased water temperatures have alsodriven many species to the verge of extinction
Luckily, different conversation efforts have been made in order to save endangered species TheRed List- a global list of endangered and vulnerable animal species- has been introduced to raisepeople’s awareness of conversation needs Many governments have enacted wildlife laws andestablished many wildlife habitat reserves to protect many animal species from overhunting andcommercial trade
33. The number of species are threatened with extinction is over
34. The natural environment in which a plant or an animal lives is called
35. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of habitat destruction?
A The cutting of forests B The drainage of wetlands
C Road and dam construction D Water pollution
36. The Red List in which many endangered and vulnerable animal species are introduced aims to
A protect animals from overhunting
B make governments enacted wildlife laws
C increase the awareness of wildlife conversation from people
D establish more wildlife habitat reserves
Rewrite the following sentences as directed.
37. Different conservation efforts have been made in order to save endangered species
They have made _
38. Nobody can find out the mystery
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on an exchange programme This is (42) popular in Europe.
In such programmes, students can go abroad and (43) at a
foreign university for a term or two, and these studies count towards their
agreement This (44) has several advantages Students have
the opportunity to practise the foreign languages they have
(45) in school They meet different cultures and experience
in different ways of life In (46) , they learn about different
(47) in their own subject and get a broader view of the
issues For example, one Austrian student who was studying agriculture found
different types of (48) in England interesting Finally, they
also meet exchange students from other countries, so they experience a really
(49) environment This experience will (50)
result in a better understanding between nations
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END -Bài tập thực hành ôn thi TNTHPT
UNIT 1- HOME LIFE PRACTICE TEST 1
Read the passage carefully and then choose the item A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage:
The nuclear family, consisting of a mother, father and their children, may be more an American idealthan an American reality Of course, the so-called traditional American family was always more varied than wehas been led to believe, reflecting the very different racial, ethnic, class and religious customs among differentAmerican groups
The most recent government statistics reveal that only about one third of all current American
Families fit the traditional mold and another third consists of married couples who either have no children orhave none still living at home Of the final one third, about 20 percent of the total number of Americanhouseholds are single people, usually women over sixty – five years of age A small percentage, about 3 percent
of the total, consist of unmarried people who choose to live together; and the rest, about 7 percent are single,usually divorced parents, with at least one child Today, these varied family types are typical, and therefore,normal Apparently, many Americans are achieving supportive relationship in family forms other than thetraditional one
1 With what topic is the passage mainly concerned?
A The traditional American family B The nuclear family
C The current American family D The ideal family
2 The writer implies that
A there have always been a wide variety of family arrangement in the United Sates.
B racial, ethnic, and religions groups have preserved the traditional family structure
C the ideal American family is the best structure
D fewer married couples are having children
3 The word “ current” in line 5 could best be replaced by which of the following?
INCREASE SPECIAL STUDIOUS
ARRANGE
LEARN ADD
THINK
FARM
NATION HOPE
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A 1/3 percent of households B 20 percent of households
C 7 percent of households D 3 percent of households
5 Who generally constitutes a one – person household?
A A single man in his twenties B An elderly man
C A single woman in her late sixties D A divorced woman
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences
6 My mother works _a nurse in a big hospital She examines the patients
7 My family is the base from which we can go into the world with _
8 My mother is a _woman She does all the household chores to make us more comfortable
9 In my family, both my parents _to give us a nice house and a happy home
A join hands B get out C shake hands D deal with
10 Mark enjoys having fun by causing trouble He’s very _ boy
11 After a day of hard work, Dad was feeling very and tired
12 My father to the Golf Club for the past 25 years
A was belonging B has belonged C has been belonged D has belonging
13 He for twenty years before he retired last year
A had been teaching B has taught C was teaching D has been teaching
14 After I from college, I as a teacher
15 I am so happy to hear from Mary because I haven’t seen her last year
16 My sister trouble with her motorbike now, so she has to take the bus to work
17 She went to the market without _ anything
18 _ any letters from him lately?
A Do you receive B Have you received C Are you receiving D Had you received
19 “What’s on television tonight?” – “ _”
20 “Would you like a cup of tea?” _ “ _”
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which is stressed differently from the
rest.
22 A afternoon B whenever C obedient D solution
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
25 When you got back, he _
A will leave London for New York B has left London for New York
C had already left London for New York D leaves London for New York
26 While I was working in the garden, _
A my son played video games B my wife has cleaned the house
Trang 14C my son was playing video games D my wife had been cleaning the house
27 When he was driving to work, he stopped _
A to get some petrol B so to get some petrol
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
28 She is looking forward to see her grandparents again soon.
The United States has many different types of families While most American families are traditional, (1)
……a father, mother and one or more children, 22 percent of all American families in 1998 were headed byone parent, usually a woman In a few families in the United States, there are no children These (2)……couples may believe that they would not make good parents; they may want freedom from theresponsibilities of childbearing; or, perhaps they (3)……physically able to have children Other families inthe United States have one adult (4)……a stepparent A stepmother or stepfather is a person who joins afamily by marrying a father or mother
Americans tolerate and accept these different types of families In the United States, people have the right
to privacy and Americans do not believe in telling other Americans what type of family group they mustbelong to They respect each other’s (5)…… regarding family groups Families are very important toAmericans
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences
6 My Dad is always willing to give a hand cleaning the house
7 These children often share their secrets with their mother
8 Do you think doing the household chores is the of the women only?
9 I am always under and it is affecting my health
10 My parents don’t put pressure on me to make about what to study at university
11 My brother is _ with his new job
A occupied B occupation C occupational D occupy
12 You won’t pass the examination ………… you study more
13 By the time they arrive at the theater, the movie
14 My mother is always the first one _up in the morning
15 How long ago _ as a shop assistant? _ Five years ago
A do you work B have you worked C did you work D were you working
16 Working for 12 hours a day _ her very tired
17 On Saturday evening I go to the cinema _ stay home watching TV
Trang 15A both / and B neither / and C either / or D either / nor
18 You have to work overtime today, _?
19 “ How do you usually go to school?” – “ ”
A Two kilometers B On foot C Half an hour D Five days a week
20 “ Woo! You look great with your new hair “ _ “ _”
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which is stressed differently from the
rest.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
25 _ in Rome than he was kidnapped
C No sooner had he arrived D No sooner he had arrived
26 It is seven years since we _
A last talked to Daisy B have talked to daisy
27 _, give her this map of the city
A When Mr Leat’ s wife arrived B When Mr Leat’ s wife will arrive
C When is Mr Leat’ s wife arriving D When Mr Leat’ s wife arrives
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
28 My little daughter is going to being taken to day care center.
Trang 16I Read the following passage and choose A, B , C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
Many American customs will surprise you , the same thing happens to us when we(1) another country People from various cultures handle many small daily things differently What
a dull world it would be if there were not true !
Some differences are minor , and people soon become accustomed to them At ( 2 ) , forexample , some foreign women may be startled at the idea of ( 3) _their hair cut or styled by men Visitors may be amazed to see men wearing wigs People may ( 4) _the transitory quality of muchAmerican life odd , for example , one (5) rent art by the week or the entire furnishings of anapartment , form sofa and bed to the last spoon , on less than 8 hours’ notice
II Phonetics
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest
8 A appearance B determine C maintenance D romantic
III Choose the appropriate word or phrase for each gap of the following sentences
10 Many American men agree that wives and husbands should in each other and share all thoughts
11 To make sure a happy marriage , equal _is one of the important things that you should appreciate
A maintenance B attractiveness C responsibility D partnership
12 A happy marriage should be based love
13 The Americans are much more concerned than the Indians and the Chinese with physical
A attraction B attractiveness C attractively D attractive
14 The wedding day was _chosen by the parents of the groom
15 The comparison of the four values suggests that young Asians are not as their American
counterparts
A as romantic B more romantic C most romantic D romantic
16 It is not polite _ questions about age, marriage and income
17 The guests give the newly wedded couples envelopes _ wedding cards and money
18 When I _this novel , you can have it
19 He found a watch in the street, and then he to return it to the loser
20 Paper , the main writing material today , by the Chinese
21 While I to school yesterday morning, I my friend
A cycled / met B cycling / meet C was cycling / met D cycled / was meeting
22 If I you were sick, I would have come to visit you sooner
23 _ “ Is Jane married to Korean?” _ “ _”
24 “ I think a happy marriage should be based on love “ “ _”
A It’s O.K B I couldn’t agree more C You are exactly right D B & C are correct
IV Mark the letter A, B , C or D to show that the underlined part needs correction
25 Graham told Jane that he would see her tomorrow
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A when she started her teaching career B since she started her teaching career
C after she began to teach in this school D.as her teaching career was started
29 Walking into the room , _
A a burning smell came into my house B something burning could be smelt by me
C I could smell something burning D and I smelt something burning
30 This is the first time she has attended such an enjoyable birthday party
A The first birthday party she attended was enjoyable
B She had the first enjoyable birthday party
C Her attendance at the first birthday party was enjoyable
D She has never attended such an enjoyable birthday party before
UNIT 3_ WAYS OF SOCIALIZING
Nonverbal communication has been defined as communication without words It includes apparentbehaviors such as facial expressions, eyes, touching, tone of voice, as well as less obvious messages such asdress, posture and spatial distance between two or more people
Activity or inactivity, words or silence all have message value: they influence others and these others, inturn, respond to these communications and thus they are communicating
Commonly, nonverbal communication is learned shortly after birth and practiced and refined throughout aperson's lifetime Children first learn nonverbal expressions by watching and imitating, much as they learn verbalskills
Young children know far more than they can verbalize and are generally more adept at reading nonverbal
cues than adults are because of their limited verbal skills and their recent reliance on the nonverbal tocommunicate As children develop verbal skills, nonverbal channels of communication do' not cease to existalthough become entwined in the total communication process
1 According to the writer,
A Nonverbal language is only used by the deaf and the mute
B One cannot communicate in both verbal and nonverbal language
C Those who can listen and talk should not use nonverbal language
Trang 18D People communicate with both verbal and nonverbal language.
2 Which is not included in nonverbal communication?
A words B spatial distance C facial expressions D tone of voice
3 We can learn from the text that
A nonverbal can never get any responses
B most people do not like nonverbal communication
C even silence has message value
D touching is not accepted in communicating
4 Human beings
A have learnt how to communicate in nonverbal language through books
B can communicate in nonverbal language only when they are mature
C have learnt how to communicate in nonverbal language since a child
D communicate in nonverbal language much less than they do in verbal language
5 The word reading has a close meaning to .
A looking at the words that are written B understanding
II Phonetics
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced from that of the others in each group
Choose the word that contains the stressed syllable different form the ones in the other words
III Choose the appropriate word or phrase for each gap of the following sentences
10 Why don’t you make it bigger and more careful to people’s attention ?
11 You shouldn’t stare ………….people.It’s rude
A on B with C for D at
12 She paid me a very charming compliment _my paintings
13 Non- verbal such as waving , nodding or shaking of the head also have cultural meanings
14 In many countries , people signify their agreement by _their head
15 It’s not easy to change people’s _towards a certain problem
16 She said that she hadn’t visited the UK _
A before B ago C now D then
17 I think that everything ready for the project procedure by the end of next month
A will have been B has been C had been D is
18 He will take the dog out for a walk as soon as he ………dinner
19 Much of London _by fire in the seventeenth century
A destroyed B was destroyed C has been destroyed D had been destroyed
20 The woman was not very polite
A who I spoke to B to who I spoke C who I spoke D I spoke to whom
21 I remember to that place once
22 “Thank you very much for a lovely party” –“……….”
A Have a good day B You are welcome C Thanks D Cheers
23 – “ That’s a very nice dress you are wearing” ” _ “
A I’m glad you like it B That ‘s nice C You’re quite right D That’s all right
IV Mark the letter A, B , C or D to show that the underlined part needs correction
24 Nancy asked Mary that there was anything interesting on TV to see that night
A B C D
25 Body language is quiet and secret , but most powerful language of all
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26 You must find a more efficiently way of organizing your time
A B C D
VI.Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one
27 The doctor told me
A I stay in bed for a few days B to not stay in bed for a few days
C I have to stay in bed for a few days D to stay in bed for a few days
28 “ Why don’t you ask the teacher for help ?” Tom asked me
A Tom advised me to ask the teacher for help
B Tom recommended me not to ask the teacher for help
C Tom told me the reason why I did not ask the teacher for help
D Tom suggested that he should ask the teacher for help
29 “How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!” Peter said to Mary
A Peter promised to say thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress
B Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress
C Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress.
D Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress
1 A exchange B change C purchase D barter
PRACTICE TEST 5 Read the following passage and choose A, B , C or D to complete the passage
In Japan, politeness and good manners are very important and business meetings are very formal.Business cards are also important and they (1) _these at the beginning of a meeting They always look atthem carefully, so you should do the same as they might think you're rude if you don't A lot of communication
is non-verbal They are very good listeners and may ask a lot of questions to (2) they understandeverything In a conversation they wait longer before they reply than westerners do, so it's important(3) speak in those long pauses but to wait for their reply In their culture it's rude to ask direct questions or
to say 'No' or 'I disagree' In business it takes a long time to (4) a decision because they have to askeveryone in the company When they say 'Yes' it may mean 'I understand', not 'I agree', and when they smile itmight be because they don't know (5) _ to say
2 identify
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced from that of the others in each group
6 A impolite B kidding C instance D physical
7 A facial B communicate C contact D carpet
Choose the word that contains the stressed syllable different form the ones in the other words
8 A verbal B excuse C signal D whistle
9 A impolite B exciting C attention D attracting
Choose the appropriate word or phrase for each gap of the following sentences
10 Body language is a potent form of communication.
11 The lecturer explained the problem very clearly and is always _ in response to questions
A attention B attentive C attentively D attentiveness
12 Politeness is very necessary in a common social _
A community B communication C compassionate D competition
13 Small children are often told that it is rude to point _ other people.
14 Robert said that his father _ to Dallas the year before.
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A her did not go B her do not go C her not to go D she did not go
16 The guest told the host that _
A I must go now B he must go now C he had to go now D he had to go then
17 The mother told her son _ so impolitely.
A not behaving B not to behave C did not behave D not behave
18 She said she _collect it for me after work.
19 He asked me where I _.
20 The mother asked her son _.
21 The policeman wanted to know _.
A where he had been the previous night B where he was last night
C where he was the night before D where he had been last night
22 Ann asked me _.
A not to tell any one what’s happened B not to tell anyone what had happened
C to not tell any one what had happened D not to tell no one what had happened
23 - “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” _ “ _”
A Thank you very much I am afraid B You are telling a lie
C Thank you for your compliment D I don't like your sayings
24 Laura: “What a lovely house you have!” Maria: “ _”
A Of course not, it’s not costly B Thank you Hope you will drop in
C I think so D No problem
Mark the letter A, B , C or D to show that the underlined part needs correction
25 The teacher told the students to don’t discuss the take-home exam with each other.
Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one
28 ”I’m sorry I forgot your birthday”, Harry told Mary.
A Harry said sorry to Mary for forgetting her birthday
B Harry felt sorry to forget Mary’s birthday
C Harry apologized Mary for having forgotten her birthday.
D Harry really felt a pity not to remember Mary’s birthday
29 “You damage my laptop, Mike,” said Sylvia
A Sylvia said Mike has damaged her laptop
B Sylvia told Mike to damage her laptop
C Sylvia threatened Mike to damage her laptop
D Sylvia accused Mike of damaging her laptop.
30 Mike said “We bought these books this morning”.
A Mike said they bought those books that morning
B Mike said they had bought those books that morning
C Mike said they have bought those books that morning
D Mike said they bought those books this morning
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PRACTICE TEST 6 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 1 to 5.
University Entrance Examination is very important in Vietnamese students High school graduates have totake it and get high results to be admitted to universities The pressure on the candidates remains very highdespite the measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams, since securing a place in a state
university is considered a major step towards a successful career for young people, especially those from rural
areas or disadvantaged families In the year 2004, it was estimated that nearly 1 million Vietnamese studentstook the University Entrance Examination, but on average only 1 out of 5 candidates succeeded Normally,candidates take 3 exam subjects, and each lasts; 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose Thereare 4 fixed groups of subjects: Group A: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry; Group B: Mathematics, Biology,and Chemistry; Group C: Literature, History, and Geography; Group D: Literature, Foreign Language, andMathematics
In addition to universities, there are community colleges, art and technology institutes; professionalsecondary schools, and vocational schools which offer degrees or certificates from a-few-month to 2-yearcourses
According to Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-public universities,accounting for 11% of the total number of universities These non-public universities are currently training119,464 students, or 11.7% of the total number of students The government is planning to increase the number
of non-public universities to 30% by 2007
1 University Entrance Examination in Vietnamese is very _
2 The word those refers to _.
A exam subjects B young people C universities D examinations
3 In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about _ percent
4 Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam?
A Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance Examination
B Math 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.
5 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 establishing of non-public universities.
D Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Choose the word whose main stress syllable is different from the rest Circle the corresponding letter A, B,
C, or D:
8 A psychology B entertainment C mathematics D economics
9 A different B important C impressive D attractive
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
10.I am interested in natural science subjects like mathematics, physics and _
11.Secondary education in Hong Kong is largely based on the British education _
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13.Parents can express a _ for the school their child attends
14.You should find a job to live _ from your parents
A dependence B independence C independent D independently
15.The picnic because Peter has just had a traffic accident
A will cancel B will be cancelling C will be cancelled D will have cancelled
16.The teacher asked him why he the test
A doesn’t finish B hasn’t finished C won’t finish D didn’t finish
17.After his homework, Tom went out to play with his friends
18.I was very surprised that she didn’t pass the exam
19.We were made _ hard when we were at school
20.Carol always wants by everyone she meets
A be admired B being admired C to being admired D to be admired
21.If it _ warm yesterday, we would have gone to the beach
22.The teacher gave back the papers which marked
23." _" " Not at all."
A Is it O.K if I sit here ? B Would it be possible for me to sit here ?
24." _ " " No, that would be fine."
C Would you mind if I closed the window ? D Would you close the window ?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
25. _ if a war happened?
A What you would do B What would you do C What will you do D What you will do
26.They are pulling down the old theater The old theater
A is pulled down B is pulling down C is being pulled down D is been pulled down
27 If Hung studies hard, he won’t fail the exams.
A Unless Hung fails the exams, he will study hard
B Unless Hung studies hard, he will fail the exams.
C Unless Hung doesn’t fail the exams, he will study hard
D Unless Hung doesn’t study hard, he won’t fail the exams
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
28 If your mother bought that bike for you, will you be happy ?
Children in the Netherlands must be at least four years old to enter primary education Almost all olds (99.3%) in the country indeed attend primary school, (1) _ this is not compulsory until children reachthe age (2) _ 5 Primary school is free of charge In most schools, children are grouped by age in mixedability classes, with one teacher for all subjects Primary school (3) _ of 8 groups, thus schooling lasts for 8
Trang 234-year-years During the first two years, which (4) _ kindergarten, children receive an average of 22 hours ofeducation, during the last 6 years children receive an average of 25 hours per week Schools are open 5 days aweek, but children are free on Wednesday afternoon At the end of primary school, or in group 8, schools advice
on secondary school choice Most schools use a national test to support this advice, for instance the 'Citotoets’, atest (5) by the Central Institute for Test development
1 A although B despite C in spite D due to
4 A also called B is also called C is called also D is also calling
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Choose the word whose main stress syllable is different from the rest Circle the corresponding letter A, B,
C, or D:
9 A physicist B digestion C professor D discover
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
10.To enter that school, you will have to fill in the _ form
11.They are university professors who in the history of the Russian empire
12.He did not do well at school and left with few _ qualifications
13.Such questions provide a useful means of students’ interest
14.He may be quick understanding but he isn’t capable _ remembering anything
15.This school is only for children first language is not English
16.Schooling is compulsory for all Vietnamese children _ from six to fourteen
17.We have an exam next week It is very necessary _
18.He went to the cinema _ he had done his homework
19.If I were you, I would advise her the new teaching method
20.I can't stand him If he _, I will quit
A is employed B employed C were employed D had employed
21.You won’t pass the examination _you study more
22.When I was young, I _to play the guitar by a friend
23." _ you turn off the T.V, please ?" " I'd be glad to."
24." Would you mind turning down the volume ?" " _ "
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
25. _ more carefully, he would not have had the accident yesterday:
Trang 24C Had Peter driven D Unless Peter had driven
26 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
27 I / not see / him / since / he/ graduate / university /./
A I didn’t see him since he graduated university
B I haven’t seen him since he graduated university.
C I hadn’t seen him since he graduated university
D I don’t see him since he graduated university
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
28.The communicative of the ship with the island has been disconnected.
Colin Peter, who is studying engineering, disagrees “I don’t spend anything on clothes,” he said, “unlessyou count climbing boots I’m very keen on climbing, and you do need special equipment, some of which is veryexpensive Luckily, my parents gave me money for my birthday in November Not much of my money goes ontransport, because I have a bicycle.”
Diana Bell is a first year fashion student “I make all my 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 Imake to the other students Everything is expensive”, she said “That includes the rent, food, transport andheating 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
A a student’s notebook B a letter to a friend C a magazine article D an advertisement
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A show how students live B give advice to students
C explain that students work hard D complain about students’ way of life
3 The students’ main problem is ………
C finding enough time to study D cooking their own food
4 Colin is different from Sarah because ………
A he doesn’t need to study hard B he has generous parents who help him
C he is not a second year student D his clothes and transport cost less
5 Which of the following is TRUE for Diana?
A “I haven’t bought any clothes this year but I’ll have to buy next year when I 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 I will have enough money after all.”
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
6 A apply B university C identity D early
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
8 A mathematics B application C education D certificate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
10.Unless you show your ………, you won’t be able to get into the examination room
A identity card B birthday card C birth certificate D reference letter
11.Whenever something goes wrong, everyone ……… it on me
12.She has made an ……… for the job as a nursery teacher because she likes children
13 What is minimum entrance _for this course?
14 He is disappointed at noty being offered the job, but I think he will _ it
15.If you _to me, you wouldn’t have got so much trouble
A listened B would listen C had listened D Would have listened
16. _ here, he would help us with these troubles
A Were Peter B If were Peter C Unless were Peter D Unless Peter were
17 you known he was a liar, would you have agreed to support him?
18.It is too bad, Lam isn’t here If he _ here, he _ what to do
A were / would know B is / will know C had been / would have known D was / would know
19. _ you work harder, you will be sacked
20.The campfire _ if it _ last night
A wouldn’t be cancelled / didn’t rain B wouldn’t have been cancelled / hadn’t rained
C would have been cancelled / hadn’t rained D will be cancelled / rains
21.Without the traffic jam on the high way this morning, I _ late for the meeting
A would be B would have been C hadn't been D wouldn't have been
22.The resort was full of people I wish it _ less crowded
23._ “Why do you think most people learn English?” _ “ ”
C Very often it’s to get a better job D Because I like it
Trang 2624._ “What kind of job would you like?” _ “ ”
A Is there a good chance of promotion? B I’m good at computing
C Anytime after next week D Anything to do with computers.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
25 Keep silent or you will wake the baby up.
A If you don’t keep silent, you will wake the baby up.
B If you mustn’t keep silent, you will wake the baby up
C If you keep silent, you will wake the baby up
D If you don’t keep silent , you would wake the baby up
26.The more you study,
A the more knowledge you gain B the more knowledge do you gain
C you are the more knowledgeable D you will gain more knowledge
27.Winning a place at university _for most students
C will become more difficultly D is becoming more and more difficult
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
28.If I had eaten lunch, I wouldn’t have been hungry now.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Preparation is a key to a successful interview Does the idea of going to a job interview make you feel a little
nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process But it is not really true The more
you prepare and practice, the more comfortable you will feel You should find out as much as possible about thecompany before you go to the interview Understand the products that they produce and the services that theyprovide It is also good to know who the customers are and who the major competitors are Practice makesperfect It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed So, practice your answers to common questions.Make a list of questions to ask, too Almost all interviewers will ask if you have questions This is a greatopportunity for you to show your keenness, enthusiasm, and knowledge
Make a great impression The interview is your chance to show that you are the best person for the job Yourapplication or resume has already exhibited that you are qualified Now it is up to you to show how your skillsand experience match this position and this company The employer will be looking and listening to determine ifyou are a good fit He/she will be looking for a number of different qualities, in addition to the skills that youpossess To make the best impression, dress appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10-15minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be an active listener; sit up straight and maintain eye contact; andask questions
After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note This is a chance for you to restate your interest andhow you can benefit the company Your best bet is to try to time it so that the note gets there before the hiring:decision is made You should also follow up with a phone call if you do not hear back from the employer withinthe specified time
1 The pronoun it refers to .
A the job B the interview C the interviewer D the preparation
2 What does the writer advise you to practice?
A Asking and answering questions related to the job.
B Making products that the company produces
C Providing services that the company serves
D Meeting some customers and competitors
3 Which should not be shown during your interview?
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4 You can show your qualifications in the
A dressing style and punctuality B competing with the competitors
C resume and letter of application D eye contact with the interview
5 Which is not included in the writer's advice?
A You should not communicate with the interviewer after the interview.
B You 'should make the best impression in the interview
C You should write a note to say thanks to the interviewer after the interview,
D You should telephone the interviewer for any information after the interview
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
7 A explained B disappointed C prepared D interviewed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
10 Qualifications and ………… are two most important factors that help you get a good job
11 Being well-dress and punctual can help you create a good _ on your interviewer
A impression B pressure C employment D effectiveness
12 _ is increasing, which results from economic crisis
A Employment B Unemployment C Employ D Unemployed
13 Not all teenagers are well _ for their future job when they are at high school
14 It is very important to make a good impression _ your interviewer
15 It you do not know something about the more technical aspects of the job, admit it and stress that you are willing _
A to learn B learn C to be learned D learnt
16 He didn’t do it himself He asked some workmen it for him
17 You can apply for a better job when you _more experience
18 Not only the exam but she also got the scholarship
A did she pass B she passed C.she has passed D has she passed
19 A man _a lot of money in a box got on the bus
20 Do you remember Mr Darnell, …… taught us English Literature ?
21 Mary finally succeeded _ a good job
22 Yesterday we visited the City Museum, ………I’d never been before
23 “Do you think you will get the job?” - “ ”
A I know so B Well, I hope so C I think not D Yes, that’s right
24 “My daughter is a very good cook” _ “ _”
A Really, does she? B Really, has she? C Really, can she? D Really, is she?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
25 If you just approach the job with the right attitude,
A things would have turned out B things will turn out
C things would turn out D things turns out
26 Love, , comes to everyone at some time in his life