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PRACTICE TEST 38 I Make the correct choice: 1.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a shake b know c snake d look 2.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a dance b attendance c chance d glance 3.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a placed b advised c raised d changed 4.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a militant b accountant c constantly d grant 5.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a friends b answers c moments d doors Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.commitment b environment c habitat d industrial Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a champion b satellite c explosive d weightlessness Since the restaurant is usually crowded, it is advisable to make in advance a allowance b reception c reservation d decision The house as well as its content was consumed by the fire a as a whole b on a whole c whole d wholly 10 Most Americans not object to them by their first name a naming b calling c asking d shouting 11 Most students learning English and Computer Science to get a good job a make a point of b make it possible c make up their minds d make up 12 To each other, people bow the head or bend the body forward; this body movement shows respect a make friends with b say goodbye c greet d wave 13 In Russia, when a man peels a banana for a lady, it means he has a romantic in her a interest b interested c interesting d interestingly 14 We not approve that type of behaviour a on b in c at d of 15 Because we have no car, we go everywhere foot a with b by c on d for 16 A lack of cross cultural awareness can result in misinterpretations, a that offense may cause b which may cause offense c those may cause offense d for which may cause offense 17 In Chile, women both other women and men with a kiss on the cheek a are used to greeting b are used for greeting c are used to greet d used to greeting 18 In Russia, women arm in arm with their female friends a were used for walking b used to be walking c are used to walking d use to work 19 When you to a meal in Thailand, the words of the invitation literally mean “come and eat rice” a are invited b have been invited c had been invited d used to be invited 20 Indeed, nearly all Thai dishes are eaten with rice, there very easily as the climate is warm and there is plenty of rain a which they grows b that grows c that used to grow d which grows 21 A TV set getting news and enjoying entertainment a used for b is used for c is used to d gets used for 22 There a big tree in front of my school but it has just been chopped down a used to be b would used to be c is used to being d is used to be 23 The food that you served us yesterday evening was more delicious a as I though it would be b than I though it would be c so it would be as I had thought d than I think it will be 24 When I arrived the dinner a is being served b is served c has been served d had been served 25 You used to spend your summer holidays in Italy, ? a used you not b weren’t you c didn’t you d hadn’t you 26 What you learn English ? a since b as c for d then 27 The United Nations of about 160 nations a consist b consists c consisting d have consisted 28 We are going on _ a a two weeks vacation b a two - week vacation c a vacation two weeks d a two weeks in vacation 29 started as a modern sport in India at the same time that it did in Europe a To ski b That skiing c Skiing d Ski 30 Anybody _ finishes that test early can leave a that b whom c why d when II.Identify one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect: 31 One area of important in cross cultural awareness is the different dining etiquettes a b c d 32 It is proper etiquette to compliment the host on the food but also his hospitality a b c d 33 James Buchanan, who was elected President in 1856, did little to calm the war fever that swept the country during a b c its term of office d 34 People in the Middle East eat with their right hand only If you not want to eat more, didn’t leave any food a b on your plate; otherwise it will be filled immediately c d 35 The food is always served in neatly cut-up pieces, so there is no need to use for knives and forks a b c d III Read the passage and make the correct choice: Dining etiquette in Japan: An honoured guest sits (36) the centre of the table furthest from the door and begins eating first Learn to (37) chopsticks - never point them, never pierce food with them, and rest them on the chopsticks - rest when breaking for drink or chat It is good etiquette to try a bit of everything Dining etiquette in Turkey: Meals are a social affair Conversations are friendly and loud The head of the family or honoured guest is (38) first It is good etiquette to insist the most senior is served first (39) of you Asking for more food is a compliment If taken to a restaurant, Turkish dining etiquette has strict rules (40) the one who extended the invitation must pay 36.a in b at c on d into 37.a eat b drink c use d serve 38.a used b eaten c taken d served 39.a instead b in spite c because d despite 40.a because b that c when d where IV Read the text carefully and then choose the correct answers: A new public television program is helping American children learn how their nation began The Public Broadcasting Service is offering forty thirty - minute programs about early American history Public television stations in the U.S are showing the program called “Liberty’s kids” The stories tell about the period from 1773 to 1789 That is the time when 13 American colonies demanded and won independence from Britain For example, one program tells about the Boston Tea Party This took place in Boston Harbor in 1773 Independence fighters attacked British ships carrying tea They were protesting British taxes on tea for the colonies Historians study the programs to make sure they contain correct information American educators hope “Liberty’s kids” will teach children more about the time when their nation was established 41 How long does a program last ? a half an hour b 20 minutes c forty minutes d hours 42 13 American colonies demanded and won independence from Britain a in 1773 b in 1778 c from 1773 to 1789 d in the 19th century 43 Which new program are the U.S public T.V stations showing for children a cartoons for kids b Liberty’s kids c Kids for Liberty d Documentary 44 Historians a pay no attention to the programs b don’t approve of showing the programs c think the programs are not good for kids d check the programs before they are shown 45 According to American educators, the programs are a bad for kids b good for kids c boring d unworkable V Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the above one : 46 That expression on his face has some meaning a That expression on his face is meaningless b That expression on his face means c That expression on his face is mean d That expression on his face is meaningful 47 The scientist succeeded in finding a vaccine for that disease a The scientist were able to find a vaccine for that disease b The scientist were finding a vaccine for that disease c The scientist should have found a vaccine for that disease d The scientist began finding a vaccine for that disease 48.He is poor, but he leads a dignified life a Being poor, he must lead a dignified life b He lives a dignified life despite his poverty c His poverty leads to a dignified life d He leads the poor to l a dignified life VI Choose the best sentence made from the given cues: 49 you / mind / help / me / / this English exercise? a Do you mind to help me this English exercise? b Do you mind helping me this English exercise? c Would you mind for helping me this English exercise? d Would you mind to help me to this English exercise? 50 last person / leave / the room / turn off / the lights a The last person to leave the room must turn off the lights b The last person leave the room must turn off the lights c The last person to be left the room must turn off the lights d The last person who is left the room must turn out the lights PRACTICE TEST 29 I Make the correct choice: He spent a lot of money _ his new car a in b on c at d to British hospitals are trying a new treatment cancer a to b from c for d in Why are these schools so different _ each other? a for b from c with d at Most children are ill-prepared _ employment a to b for c from d at Four-fifths of the world’s computers use programmes _ English a at b in c on d about Attending all the lectures is important _ us a to b with c at d in Industries vehicles and garbage disposal account for air pollution in big cities a population b contamination c prevention d preservation What are the advantages of _ in big cities a leaving b live c living d leave Women are used _ their own money a to earn b for earning c by earning d to earning 10 Nothing could _ him a satisfy b c make d work 11 The newspaper is a common means of _ a communicative b communicating c communication d communicated 12 My grandmother is very old Her _ prevents her from hearing well a deaf b deafness c deafening d being deafness 13 Burning coal and oil releases other gases _ to humans a harming b harmfully c harmful d harms 14 Water vapour and carbon dioxide occur in the air a naturally b unlikely c lovely d lively 15.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a private b find c provide d first 16.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a merely b access c address d respect 17.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a regard b master c trade d particular 18.Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a property b instruction c scholarship d lecturer 19.Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a respect b necessary c involved d language 20.Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a automatic b reasonable c mathematics d preservation II Identify one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect: 21 Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems face mankind today A B C D 22 Air, water and soil are necessary to the surviving of all living things A B C D 23 Man operates machines and motor vehicles that are filled the air with disturbing noise A B C D 24 Man ruins natural beauty by scattering junk and litter in the land and in the water A B C D 25 Pollution of soil is reduced the amount of land that is available for growing food A B C D 26 Environmental pollution also brings ugly to man’s naturally beautiful world A B C D 27 It’s time people and governments over the world did something about the pollution problem A B C D 28 Governments would have to pass and enforce laws that require individuals and A B businesses to stop or cut down on certain polluted activities C D 29 They spend half an hour to watch the news on TV every day A B C D 30 Although she was seriously ill but she enjoyed life very much A B C D III Read the passage and make the correct choice: There are a lot of Americans (31) _ don’t smoke or drink They even not want to (32) _ those things in their houses It’s always best to ask before you light up a cigarette if you’re (33) _ people you don’t know very well Nonsmokers have (34) _ more militant about smoking (35) _ public places Many restaurants, (36) _ instance, have established special sections for smokers 31.a which b who c they d whom 32.a b make c work d undo 33.a living b with c staying d together 34.a done b treated c behaved d become 35.a at b along c in d with 36.a for b however c with d of IV Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer: The modern Olympic Games began again in 1896 They takes place every four years They cannot be held in a country which is at war, and during the two world wars there were no Olympic Games During the Olympic Games there are competitions in many kinds of sports They are, for example, running, jumping, athletics, swimming, boxing, basketball, football and others The Winter Olympic Games took place in 1924, and now they also takes place every four years At the Winter Games, many countries take part in competitions in skiing, skating, ice hockey and other winter sports The sportmen who take first, second, and third places receive gold, silver and bronze medals The Olympic Games are very popular All the lovers of sports watch the games on TV and many of them come to see them from all over the world The Olympic Games really help strengthen world peace and friendship 37.The Olympic Games are organized a every year b every four years c in the winter d in a country which is at war 38 The Winter Olympic Games were first held _ a in 1896 b during the two world wars c four years ago d in 1924 39 The sportman who comes second in a competition receives _ a no medal b a gold medal c a silver medal d a bronze medal 40 The Olympic Games _ a bring about peace and friendship b help strengthen the hostility among countries c are held only for winter games d are not known by all the lovers of sports V Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the above one : 41 Nobody could solve this mathematical problem a This mathematical problem could be solved b This mathematical problem couldn’t be solved c This mathematical problem couldn’t been solved d This mathematical problem couldn’t be solved by nobody 42 They believe that he will pass the final exam a He is believed that he will pass the final exam b He is believed will pass the final exam c He is believed to pass the final exam d He is believed that the final exam will be passed 43 She was too old to carry that heavy case a She was so old that she could carry that heavy case b She was old enough to carry that heavy case c She was so old for her to carry that heavy case d She was so old that she couldn’t carry that heavy case 44 He seldom keeps his promise a Seldom does he keep his promise b Seldom does he keeps his promise c Seldom is he keep his promise d Seldom did he keep his promise 45 I have never travelled by plane in my life a Never in my life I have ravelled by plane b Never in my life have I travelled by plane c Never in my life have I travelled by plane d Never have I in my life travelled by plane 46 Jack is not old enough to see horror films a Jack is too young for him to see horror films b Jack is too young for seeing horror films c Jack is too old to see horror films d Jack is too young to see horror films 47 You will catch cold if you don’t keep your feet dry a Unless you keep your feet dry, you will catch cold b Unless you don’t keep your feet dry, you will catch cold c Unless you kept your feet dry, you would catch cold d Unless you didn’t keep your feet dry, you would catch cold 48 People saw him leave the office yesterday a He was seen to leave the office yesterday b He was seen leave the office yesterday c He was seen left the office yesterday d He was seen that he left the office yesterday 49.She came late because of the rain a Because it was rained she came late b Because it rains she came late c Because it rained she came late d Because it raining she came late 50 “You’d better not lend them any more money.” said Alice a Alice advised him better not lend them any more money b Alice advised him had better not lend them any more money c Alice advised him not lend them any more money d Alice advised him not to lend them any more money PRACTICE TEST 28 I Make the correct choice: 1.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a.dead b.bean c.meat d.seat 2.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a.wool b.wood c.blood d.foot 3.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a.chorus b.Christian c.cholesterol d.check Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.languages b.demanding c.develop d.tradition Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.prepare b.pleasant c.symbol d.foreign Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.accompany b.participant c.misunderstand d.surprisingly Katie’s _ has kept her away from school for a week a ill b illness c being illness d been ill This company offered a lot of attractive jobs a cut off b stopped c gave d gave up Every year many attempt to swim across the English Channel a swimming b swims c swimmer d swimmers 10 This knife is _ It doesn’t cut at all a useless b useful c in use d usefully 11 Some students in my class are starting to learn another language and they find it _ a enjoyment b enjoyable c enjoyably d enjoy 12 She was right when she said the man was guilty a reasoned b reasoning c reasonable d reasonably 13 A few years ago, she _ the prize for the most promising author of the year a won b has won c is winning d was won 14 natural resources is of great importance a Preservation b Preserving c Preserved d Preservative 15 Our teacher was very kind _ us a of b to c with d among 16 Her children are very quick _ computer games a with b in c at d on 17 This kind of music is popular _ the young a among b of c in d with 18 Boys are fond _ playing football a of b with c about d in 19 Last weekend the beach was overcrowded people a in b about c of d with 20 She is very worried _ her mother’s health a with b for c about d on 21 They that they will undertake the job a have just decided b just decide c just decided d will just decide 22 She was playing _ when our guests arrived last night a a piano b piano c the piano d pianist 23 She has just come in and you in minutes a seen b saw c see d will see 24 I haven’t left Paris _ we went to Dieppe three years ago a since b when c because d so that 25 We met only yesterday and have already decided _ married a getting b to get c get d got II Identify one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect: 26 The students said they would be sitting for their next exam the previous Monday a b c d 27 Mr Smith said to me where I was going on my vacation that year a b c d 28 She wondered that the mechanic had finished repairing her car a b c d 29 His parents encouraged him studying harder a b c d 30 There is a lot of regional differences in England a b c d III Read the passage and make the correct choice: At times, it seems (31) _ people have no sense of (32) _ towards their environment They have the tendency to carelessly drop their rubbish (33) they happen to be, and when (34) _ is no shortage of rubbish bins However, this must change Dropping rubbish not (35) _ makes a place to look ugly, but it also puts public health at risk and (36) _ endanger wild life 31.a which b that c as d what 32.a responsibity b ability c duty d work 33.a however b place c wherever d in 34.a it b that c which d there 35.a also b only c too d ever 36.a is b ought c had d may IV Read the passage and choose the best answer: SEAN O’CASEY 1880 March 30, born in Dublin, Ireland, in a worker’s family As a child, knew hunger, poverty, and ill-health, and saw fear, disease, and drunkenness all about him Later, worked as a labourer and was in the Irish Citizen Army 1923 Wrote The Shadow of a Gunman 1924 Wrote Juno and the Paycock 1926 Wrote The Plough and the Stars 1928 The Abbey Theatre rejected The Silver Tassie Decided to leave Ireland for England 1929 – 1954 Wrote many plays and six volumes of autobiography 1964 September 18, died at Torquay, England 37.Sean O’Casey was born a in a labourer’s family b in the Irish Citizen Army c in a rich family d in England 38.He spent his childhood a in prosperity b in poverty c in the army d in the Abbey Theatre 39 What did he decide to in 1928? a reject The Silver Tassie b leave for Ireland c move to England d leave England 40 Which of the following is NOT TRUE about him? a He was an Irish dramatist b He died in England c He wrote six volumes of autobiography d He died at an early age V Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the above one : 41 It is more dangerous to ride a motorbike than to drive a car a Riding a motorbike is more dangerous than to drive a car b Riding a motorbike is more driving a car dangerous than c Riding a motorbike is more dangerous than driving a car d Riding a motorbike it is more dangerous than driving a car 42 He is too young to understand this problem a He isn’t old enough for understanding this problem b He isn’t young enough to understand this problem c He isn’t old enough for him to understand this problem d He isn’t old enough to understand this problem 43 They worked very hard in spite of their old age a Although they are old, they worked very hard b Although they were old, they worked very hard c Although they were old age, they worked very hard d Although their being old, they worked very hard 44 Shall we go for a ride ? a What about going for a ride? b What about shall go for a ride? c What about go for a ride? d What about we going for a ride? 45 Would you please it for me ? a Would you mind to it for me? b Would you mind pleasing it for me? c Would you mind doing it for me? d Would you mind it for me? 46 They don’t usually get up early a They are not used to usually getting up early b They are not used to getting up early c They are not used to get up early d They are not usually used to getting up early 47 The flight was delayed because of the bad weather a Because the weather bad, the flight was delayed b Because the weather were bad, the flight was delayed c Because the weather was bad, the flight was delayed d Because the bad weather , the flight was delayed 48 “Why didn’t you make an appointment earlier?”the doctor asked a The doctor asked her why she hadn’t made an appointment earlier b The doctor asked her why hadn’t she made an appointment earlier c The doctor asked her why he hadn’t made an appointment earlier d The doctor asked her why she didn’t make an appointment earlier 49 He spent two hours writing the essay a It took him two hours writing the essay b It took him two hours to write the essay c He took two hours to write the essay d It took his two hours to write the essay 50 He is too young to ride a motorbike a.He isn’t young enough to ride a motorbike b He is very young that he can ride a motorbike c He is so young that he can’t ride a motorbike d He can ride a motorbike because he is young PRACTICE TEST 27 I- Make the correct choice : 1.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a.hour b.hear c.hit d.hat 2.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a.ache b.chemist c.cheerful d.scholarship 3.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a.suitable b.biscuit c.building d.guilty Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.relationship b.engineer c.ability d.enjoy Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.exhaust b.organic c.explain d.student Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.accomplishment b.government c.practice d.vapour In England people drive the left side of the road a in b with c at d on His opinion differs mine a with b from c for d about That hotel is famous its pleasant atmosphere and fine food a for b about c with d from 10 They didn’t make use their knowledge when they solved the problem a with b of c off d in 11 This kind of music is familiar teenagers a for b with c of d from 12 Bill is bored doing the same job for too long a in b of c with d at 13 It’s difficult me to understand English when people used lots slangs a for / of b for / for c of / for d of / of 14 he wasn’t feeling very well, Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual a Although b However c Therefore d Still 15 Lasers can kill diseased cells while leaving healthy neighbours a harmful b harmfully c unharmed d harm 16 Don’t bad habits in a child a encourage b have c force d make 17 The wind _ very strongly last night a shone b grew c showed d blew 18 Plants absorb oxygen a take off b take in c take up d take on 19 This woman is as _ as a post a dead b deaf c dumb d acute 20 Which would you , tea or coffee? a refer b infer c prefer d differ 21 While my mother _ to the market, she dropped her purse a were going b was going c is going d went 22 After the police had stopped the fight, they two men and a woman a arrested b were arrested c have arrested d arresting 23 While in France last year, I learned many things about French customs a was living b I living c lived d living 24 carefully before you answer my questions a Thinking b Think c To think d Thought 25 _ the chapter four times, I finally understood the author’s theory a Read b To read c.Reading d After read II Identify one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect: 26 When I discovered I have lost my key, I phoned my father a b c d 27 When these tables are made from steel, they are very heavy a b c d 28 Do you know how getting to the post office from here? a b c d 29 They left very early in the morning so that anybody would see them a b c d 30 I didn’t understand the lesson although I didn’t go to school yesterday a b c d III Read the passage and make the correct choice: Born in the slums of San Francisco, Jack London (31) his life in a restless search for mental and physical security Poverty forced him to leave school (32) he had completed eighth grade After (33) many kinds of jobs to earn his living, Jack London (34) high school, and in one year he passed the entrance examination of the University of California But after only one semester of college he left to devote himself (35) London became famous with the publication of his first volume of short stories, The Son of the Wolf, in 1900 (36) the remaining sixteen years of his life he wrote nineteen stories and ten collections of short stories Although London was rich then, he could never (37) happy At the age of forty he died after he had taken an (38) of medicine at his large farm in California 31.a took b spent c saved d needed 32.a before b while c after d as soon as 33.a making b working c building d doing 34.a entered b joined c studied d graduated 35.a to write b to writing c writing d written 36.a Despite b Owing to c According to d During 37.a smell b feel c live d work 38 a overtime b overwork c overdose d overuse IV Read the passage and then choose the best answer: As a boy, Mark Twain caused much trouble for his parents He used to play practical jokes on all of his friends and neighbours The nature of his jokes often led to violence He hated going to school and he constantly ran away from home He always went in the direction of the nearby Mississippi He was fascinated by that mighty river He liked sitting on the bank of the river for hours at a time He was nearly drowned nine different times He learned many things about the river during those days He learned all about its history and the unusual people who rode up and down it He never forgot those scenes and those people He later made them part of the history of America in his books “Tom Sawyer” and “ Huckleberry Finn” 39.Mark Twain used to cause much trouble for his parents when _ a.he played no jokes on his friends b.he became a grown-up c he was little d his jokes often led to nothing 40.He usually ran away from home and went to the nearby Mississippi River because a.he enjoyed going to school b.he took a great interest in the river c.he hated sitting on the bank of the river d.he disliked seeing the river 41 During those days he learned many things about _ a.the Mississippi and its history b.himself b.his books d.those scenes 42.Later he made them part of the history of America in his books “Tom Sawyer” and “Huckleberry Finn” because _ a.he disliked those scenes and those people b.he took no interest in those people c.he no longer remembered those people d.he was fascinated by those scenes and people V Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the above one : 43.Lasers can kill diseased cells while leaving healthy neighbours unharmed a Diseased cells can kill lasers while leaving healthy neighbours unharmed b Diseased cells can be killing by lasers while leaving healthy neighbours unharmed c Diseased cells can by lasers be killed while leaving healthy neighbours unharmed d Diseased cells can be killed by lasers while leaving healthy neighbours unharmed 44.The last time she had a swim was five years ago a She last had a swim five years ago b She last had a swim was five years ago c She has last had a swim for five years d She had a swim five years last 45.The children went to bed We watched television a After the children gone to bed, we watched television b After the children going to bed, we watched television c After the children had gone to bed, we watched television d After going to bed, we watched television 46.It was so dark that nothing could be seen a It was too dark to see nothing b It was too dark to be seen anything c It was too dark for nothing to be seen d It was too dark to see anything 47.It is easier to spend money than to make money a Spending money is easier than to make money b Spending money is easier than making money c Spending money it is easier than making money d Spending money is more easier than making money 48.“Where have I left my sunglasses, David?” asked Susan a Susan asked David where she had left her sunglasses b Susan asked David where he had left her sunglasses c Susan asked David where she left her sunglasses d Susan asked David where had she left her sunglasses 49 Although he’s got an English name, he is in fact German a Despite his English name, he is in fact German b Despite got English name, he is in fact German c Despite of his English name, he is in fact German d Despite getting his English name, he is in fact German 50 I found a place to live but it was difficult a I had difficulty to find a place to live in b I had difficulty in finding a place to live in c I had difficult in finding a place to live in d I had difficult to find a place to live in PRACTICE TEST 26 I- Make the correct choice : 1.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a.village b passage c.magazine d.gesture 2.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a.none b.won c.son d.on 3.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a.laugh b.thought c.bought d.ought Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.comfortable b.industrial c.passenger d.interested Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.employed b.manager c.flower d.difficult Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.approximate b.accomplish c.invaluable d.expectation We became more and more concerned as time went and we didn’t hear any news a on b by c after d off Please don’t stop Go with your story a by b ahead c away d on If prices go again, I won’t be able to pay my rent a down b up c off d away 10 Please go this report before we send it to the manager’s office a with b on c over d after 11 When you a picnic, remember to take some milk with you a go for b travel c make d run 12 The boss of the firm gave all his _ an extra week’s holiday a payees b employees c referees d refugees 13 The man said he had seen the thieves _ into the bank a gone b went c go d were going 14 To know is one thing, but to is _ a other b some c another d the other 15 the people in our village buy meat every day a Just a few b Only some c Not much of d Not many of 16 At school, David was _ anyone else in his class a as clever as b as cleverer than c so cleverer as d cleverest 17 Several people were hurt in the accident but only one _ to hospital a has taken b was taken c was taking d took 18 You ought to some work _ sitting there reading the paper a in spite of b because of c instead of d in addition to 19 She was busy _ a variety of articles to the customers a with introducing b introducing c to introduce d to introducing 20 In a recent survey by Leisurama, 150 travel agents were invited to solve certain holiday problems a which conducted b conducting c to conduct d conducted 21 The dog took in the fire a satisfactorily b satisfactory c satisfaction d satisfying 22 Some children have to _ from lifetime abnormalities a come b suffer c be d.treat 23 His father left him an of a few million dollars and all his properties a inheritance b inheriting c inherited d inherit 24 There was no keen between the dog and the man a intimate b intimately c intimation d intimacy 25 He was delighted by the of the welcome he received a warmth b warm c warmly d warmer 26 He left his town to find in the big city a famous b famously c fame d famed 27 Every day, in all kinds of weather, many thousands of _ jog a men and women b man and woman c men and woman d man and women 28 Jogging makes the heart and helps people lose weight a strongly b more strongly c stronger d strength 29 Donald Robbins, is forty-two years old and works in an office, began jogging a few years ago a whom b that c he d who 30 Advertising to produce more things to sell a makes it possibly b makes possible it c possible makes it d makes it possible II.Identify one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect: 31 In the beginning, for example, radios cost much more than they today because they were a b c turned out slow and expensive by hand d PRACTICE TEST 36 I Make the correct choice: 1.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a none b once c one d nominal 2.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a light b might c lift d sign 3.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a relaxed b mounted c collected d needed 4.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a buy b bomb c bring d cab 5.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a shake b sugar c sure d soap Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a biologist b television c.politician d.European Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.translator b marvelous c require d beginner differences sometimes make two persons from different countries uncomfortable a cross-cultural b cross-talk c crossroads d crossword Parents should take good care of their children and them from wrong doings a take b protest c protect d get 10 You will surely feel when you can earn money yourself a inconvenient b uncomfortable c independent d dependent 11 In America, men usually shake hands when they are a complained about b reprimanded c talked about d introduced 12 In the 1960s, the started in the US a Liberation Women’s Movement b Liberation of Women’s Movement c Women’s Liberation Movement d Movement of Women Liberation 13 The French colonists made plan to their colonial rule in Vietnam a build b establish c issue d contribute 14 I am going to the pharmacy to buy some things a chemist’s b doctor’s c dentist’s d barker’s 15 Where is the lift? –It is over there a stairs b steps c shelf d elevator 16 I could not say anything to express my feeling, except a of sympathy when I heard the bad news from him a signal b sign c gesture d nod 17 -How are you getting on? a All right b Not bad c It’s OK d all are correct 18 -I’m sorry It’s late I must go now Bye bye a You are welcome b.Good bye See you soon c Not at all d Hello 19 What would you like to have lunch? a at b in c for d of 20 It’s very kind you to offer us a lovely dinner a of b from c for d to 21 It is necessary for the host to make his guests feel comfortable and a relax b relaxation c relaxing d relaxed 22 Their has lasted for more than 20 years a friends b friendly c friendship d friendliness 23 My grandmother would tell me stories in the evening when I was a little girl a is used to telling b was used to tell c used to tell d used to telling 24 We on the left side of the street when we first visited London a did not use to drive b did not used to drive c did not use to driving d did not used to driving 25 I in the US for one year, but I still find it difficult to communicate with the Americans a am b was c have been d had been 26 American women sometimes a for help ask men b ask for men help c ask men help for d ask men for help 27 After the Women’s Liberation Movement, American women independently a get used to living b are used to living c used to living d a and b 28 In the US, when you a get-together, remember to bring gifts with you a are invited to b are to invited c be invited to d are to invite 29 It took me a long time to get used a to wearing glasses b wearing to glasses c to wear glasses d to have glasses wear 30 Metal is used coins a to making b making c for making d for make II.Identify one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect: 31 Why is he learning English at this language center for? a b c d 32.Watching a film, especially an educational one, helps broadening our knowledge a b c d 33 Millions of people are involved in environmental campaigns over the world a b c d 34 No matter what difficulty we may have, we will our best to overcome them a b c d 35 The computer is said to be one of the wonder of human beings in modern life a b c d III Read the passage and make the correct choice: Today, many men who work in the US have a female boss Men who come from countries in (36) _ the woman’s place is still in the home may (37) _ it difficult to take orders from a woman But in the US, 44% of the force is female, and many women are judges, doctors, company presidents, college presidents and so on It is (38) _ for men to respect a person who holds a position of responsibility and authority, whether that person is male (39) _female To treat a woman as inferior (40) _ she is female is not only insulting but also out of step with contemporary American culture 36.a that b where c which d there 37.a find b have c get d take 38.a possibly b important c independent d militant 39.a and b with c of d or 40.a though b so that c just because d that IV Read the text carefully and then choose the correct answers: If you invite an American friend to join you to have dinner in a restaurant, phone the restaurant first to find out if you need a reservation to avoid a long wait for a table To make a reservation, just give your name, the number of people in your group, and the time you plan to arrive When you invite someone to dinner, you should be prepared to pay the bill and reach for each when it arrives However, if your companion insists on paying his or her share, not get into argument about it Some people prefer to pay their own way so that they not feel indebted, and those feelings should be respected In most American restaurants, the waiter or waitress’s tip is not added to the bill If the service was adequate, it is customary to leave a tip equal to about 15% of the bill In expensive restaurants, leave a bit more 41 When you invite an American friend to have dinner in a restaurant a a reservation is not necessary b you should make a reservation c there are always many tables available for you d you always have to wait for a long time 42 To make a reservation, you a just give your name, the time you arrive and how many persons there are in your group b have to give your address, the time you arrive and how many persons there are in your group c just give your name, the time you arrive and your address d just give your name, the time you arrive and your telephone number 43 When you invite someone to dinner, you a let him to pay himself b should be prepared to pay the bill c give the bill to him d share the bill with him 44 if your companion insists on paying his share, a not agree b it will be polite c you should let him pay as he expects d you should get into argument with him 45 In most American restaurants, a the tip is added to the bill b the tip is about 15% of the bill c you should not give the tip to waiters or waitresses d waiters and waitresses never get the tip V Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the above one : 46 Bad habits can harm to our health a Bad habits cannot be harmful to our health b Bad habits can be harmful to our health c Bad habits can be harmless to our health d Bad habits can be harmful with our health 47 “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door?” said John a John suggested to put a better lock on the door b John asked why not putting a better lock on the door c John suggested putting a better lock on the door d John made us put a better lock on the door 48 I haven’t eaten this kind of food before a This is the first time I’ve eaten this kind of food b I haven’t eaten this kind of food already c This is the first kind of food I have eaten d.Even before I haven’t eaten this kind of food VI Choose the best sentence made from the given cues: 49.She / not stand / kept /wait / such long a She can’t stand being kept waiting for such a long time b She doesn’t stand keeping to wait for such a long time c She can’t stand being kept to wait for such a long time d She doesn’t stand being kept waiting for such long 50 I / have / air-conditioner / fix / tomorrow a I have an air-conditioner fixed tomorrow b I will have an air-conditioner fixed tomorrow c I have someone getting an air-conditioner fixed tomorrow d I will have an air-conditioner fixing tomorrow PRACTICE TEST 35 I Make the correct choice: 1.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a.beam b.deal c.wealth d.mean 2.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a.cut b.bus c.full d.shut 3.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a.stay b.say c.nation d.face Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.summer b.against c.labor d.publish Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.imperfect b.intelligent c.colorful d.reserve Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.history b.mathematics c.literature d.physics _ of us decided to go out to dinner together a A great deal b A few c A little d.An amount I will come to the party _ I accept the invitation a so that b if c though d because The national news _ after the international news a come b comes c have come d are coming 10 The book was a great _ and it was translated into ten languages a success b succession c successful d successfully 11 The English test was difficult a lovely b lively c extremely d unlikely 12 You may use a dictionary to look _ this new word a up b after c for d into 13 She is very _ at cooking European dishes a interested b bored c good d proud 14 He is used her snoring in sleep a by b to c for d with 15 What he said was contrary _ his thought a with b of c to d in 16 This car belongs to Mr John It is _ a Mr John car b Mr John car’s c car’s Mr John d.Mr John’s car 17 They are capable doing that job a of b with c at d in 18 Things are going along a well b nice c good d excellent 19 I’m worried my final exam in statistics a to fail b about failing c with failing d in failing 20 Charlie Chaplin, _ was a comedian, was best known for his work in silent movies a who b which c whose d what 21 Did you meet the girl was chosen as our monitor ? a who b whom c whose d which 22 References _ in the examination room a cannot be using b cannot be used c cannot have used d cannot use 23 _ God created the world a It was believed that b That it was c What was believed d Believing that 24 The weather is to go for a picnic a not so good enough b good enough for us c as good as d well enough 25 It is him _ helped me last night a which b whom c whose d that 26 Peter does not like films, _ a neither his sister b neither does his sister c his sister does neither d neither his sister does 27 I would like to have my car a repair b to repair c repairing d repaired 28 The lawyer the case for a week a will investigate b would investigate c has been investigating d is investigating 29 If the police had not saved me, I at that time a will die b would die c will have died d would have died 30 Peter cannot earn his wife a as many money as b as much money as c as many money than d as much money than II.Identify one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect: 31 I wrote to the company asking them for more informations about the job a b c d 32 What was the name of the man who car broke down this morning? a b c d 33 Because it was raining hardly, the children couldn’t get out a b c d 34 He found that lying on the beach was just as boring as to sit in his office a b c d 35.The trousers you bought for me doesn’t fit me a b c d III Read the passage and make the correct choice: Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems (36) mankind today Air, water and soil are (37) to the survival of all living things Man operates machines and motor vehicles (38) fill the air with disturbing noise They also dirty the air with gases and smoke Badly polluted air can (39) illness and even death Man ruins natural beauty by scattering junk and litter on the land and in the water They poison the water with chemicals and (40) substances Polluted water kills fish and other marine life They (41) the soil with too many fertilizers and pesticides Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land that is available (42) growing food Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to man’s naturally beautiful world It’s time people and governments (43) the world did something about the pollution problem People should stop using many things that (44) to the environment Governments would have to pass and enforce laws that require individuals and businesses to stop or (45) down on certain polluting activities 36.a.taking b.facing c.killing d.offering 37.a.able b.impossible c.useless d.necessary 38.a.that b.to c.so as to d.can 39.a.make b.affect c.cause d.treat 40.a.much b.a great deal of c.a lot d.other 41.a.damage b enlarge c.rich d.make 42.a.by b.with c.for d.about 43.a.over b.all over c.through d.out 44.a.kind b.helpful c.harmful d.healthful 45.a.put b.sit c.turn d.cut IV Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the above one : 46 She sometimes walks with her pet dog a She sometimes has a walk with her pet dog b She sometimes has a walking with her pet dog c She sometimes has walk with her pet dog d She sometimes has walked with her pet dog 47 They decided to go to the zoo in spite of the heavy rain a Though it rained heavy, they decided to go to the zoo b Despite it rained heavily, they decided to go to the zoo c Though it rained heavily, they decided to go to the zoo d Though it rains heavily, they decided to go to the zoo 48 Because the weather was not fine,the plane couldn’t take off a Because of the fine weather, the plane couldn’t take off b Because of not the fine weather, the plane couldn’t take off c Because of the good weather, the plane couldn’t take off d Because of the bad weather, the plane couldn’t take off V Choose the best sentence made from the given cues: 49 They / not intend / travel / / the world a They didn’t intend travelling around the world b They intended not travel around the world c They didn’t intend to travel around the world d They intended no travel around the world 50 a lotf / money / spent / advertising / every year a A lot of money are spent on advertising every year b A lot of money is spent in advertising every year c A lot of money is spent on advertising every year d A lot of money are spent for advertising every year PRACTICE TEST 34 I Make the correct choice: 1.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a.thought b.fought c.shoulder d.bought 2.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a.attend b.device c.ending d.recommend 3.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a.riot b.kind c.nice d.military Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.factory b.situation c.disappointment d.introduce Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.transform b.office c.failure d.holiday We should learn all the new words by heart in order to our vocabulary a enable b enrich c encourage d endanger _ of the encouragement of her teachers, she decided to study law a Because b In spite c Instead d In view The girl was not very pretty ; _ she sang beautifully a so b but c because d although The rotation of crops on the same land can _ soil exhaustion a preserve b produce c prepare d prevent 10 Our farms produce rice, crops, and dairy a products b production c productivity d productively 11 We must make provision for our old age saving money a of b for c with d by 12 The industrial development will lead _ the country’s prosperity a for b to c on d along 13 Some large cities have had measures to minimize air pollution a contamination b preservation c prevention d erosion 14 The _ of the swamps will destroy the mosquitoes’ breeding places a drainage b breakage c shortage d storage 15 They arrived _ the United States last year a at b for c on d in 16 If I could speak Spanish, I a year studying in Mexico a would spend b would have spent c had spent d will spend 17 The driver stopped a coffee because he felt sleepy a have b to have c having d had 18 Have you ever considered _ a biologist ? a become b to become c becoming d became 19 You had better _ at home until you feel better a stay b to stay c staying d stayed 20 I remember my mother _ the grass in the garden needed _ a to hear / said / cutting b hear / say / cut c heard / saying / to cut d hearing / say / cutting 21 Would you like _ out with me ? a go b to go c went d gone 22 I would rather _ at home than out with you a staying / going b to stay / to go c stay / go d stayed / went 23 He was too scared Mary what he really thought a tell b to tell c telling d told 24 She suggested _ a break for a while a take b took c taken d taking 25 The baby _ Don’t make so much noise a was sleeping b sleeps c slept d is sleeping 26 _ does he go shopping with his wife a What b Not until c Seldom d So far 27 for help, the woman tried to get out of the burning house a Shout b To shout c Shouting d Shouted 28 _ here before ? - Yes, I my holidays here last year a Have you ever been / spent b Have you ever been / spend c Were you ever being / spent d Were you ever / spend 29 Avoid such a mistake again a doing b to c making d to make 30 I can say for sure you have made much progress in learning English a what b that c if d so that II.Identify one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect: 31 She left her home to Paris to pursue her interest in science a b c d 32 Lived in poverty, she still managed to graduate at the top of her class a b c d 33 “You are better not lend him any more money, Paul!” said Tom a b c d 34 Being reasonable! You can’t expect a child to all that work a b c d 35 She has taught in this school in 1985 She is an experienced teacher a b c d III Read the passage and make the correct choice: The Americans (36) _ to be informal while they’re receiving (37) _ or coming for a social engagement On the whole, women don’t usually shake hands as they are introduced to (38) _; but men When a man and a woman are introduced, shaking hands is up to the woman And punctuality, (39) _ means arriving on time, is probably one of the most necessary and graceful manners in public relations Most people (40) _ it discourteous and inconvenient to arrive at an important appointment later (41) _ the time agreed upon 36.a avoid b tend c practise d enjoy 37.a company b guest c friend d partner 38.a together b each another c each other d one other 39.a that b it c when d which 40.a find b see c get d have 41.a than b as soon as c when d at IV Read the passage and choose the best answer: A taxi driver was driving along a street when he suddenly blacked out and lost control of his vehicle The taxi plunged into a nearby river A hawker, who had seen the accident, rushed from his coffee stall and dived into the water He had to swim twenty five metres before he could get to the taxi The taxi driver was trying to wind down the window The hawker reached into the taxi for the safety-belt After he had released the safety-belt, he pulled the driver out through the partially open window At the hospital, the driver said that the blackout might be caused by his high blood pressure condition 42 The taxi plunged into a nearby river because a the taxi broke down b the driver couldn’t control his taxi c the driver was driving along the street d the driver suddenly got out 43 Who dived into the river to rescue the driver? a The one who witnessed the accident b The one who caused the accident c The one who saw a hawker d The one who hit the taxi 44 His blackout was due to _ a his careless driving b his safety-belt c his high blood pressure condition d his loss of control 45 Which of the following is NOT TRUE? a the driver suddenly lost consciousness b somebody dived into the water to rescue him c the driver was taken to hospital d he didn’t wear a safety-belt V Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the above one : 46 I regret speaking to him so severely yesterday a I wish to speak to him so severely yesterday b I wish I hadn’t spoken to him so severely yesterday c I wish I had spoken to him so severely yesterday d I wish I didn’t speak to him so severely yesterday 47 It’s a long time since I last went to a football match a I haven’t gone to a football match for a long time b I haven’t gone to a football match since a long time c I haven’t gone to a football match for it’s a long time d I haven’t gone to a football match a long time ago 48 We had lunch and then went for a walk by the river a After we had lunch , we had gone for a walk by the river b After we had gone for a walk by the river,we had lunch c After we had had lunch , we went for a walk by the river d After we having lunch , we went for a walk by the river VI Choose the best sentence made from the given cues: 49 car / fast and comfortable / than / motorcycle a Cars are faster and more comfortable than are motorcycles b Cars are more fast and comfortable than motorcycles are c Cars are faster and comfortable than motorcycles d Cars are faster and more comfortable than motorcycles 50 I / finish / read / long novel/ Arthur Hailey a I finished to read a long novel of Arthur Hailey b I’ve finished reading a long novel written by Arthur Hailey c I’ve finished reading the long Arthur Hailey’s novel d I finished the reading long novel with Arthur Hailey PRACTICE TEST 33 I Make the correct choice: 1.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a treat b sweat c heat d meat 2.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a nation b nationality c explanation d formation 3.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a planted b finished c watched d cooked Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.ahead b identity c pretend d leisure Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a specific b indicate c ambition d domestic Every success in science _ you gain new knowledge a encourages b helps c enables d does This problem is _ difficult for me to solve a very b so c too d also She is so busy _ social activities that she has no time for entertainment a with b in c on d at Our teachers always us to study a courage b courageous c encourage d courageously 10 The United Nations Organization _ of about one hundred and sixty nations a composes b consists c is made d proud 11 He took very _ notes at the lecture a careful b carefully c care d caring 12 The traffic policeman stopped him because he _ carelessly a is driving b was driving c drives d has driven 13 He failed the exam of his laziness a in spite b instead c fond d because 14 He’s very interested in _ books and magazines a educating b educational c educator d educated 15 _ a car enables him to travel around the country a He has b In order to have c His d Having 16 When I up tomorrow morning, maybe it a will wake / will snow b wake / snows c wake / will be snowing d.wake / is snowing 17 The weather terrible lately a is b was c will be d has been 18 He _ for robbing a bank a was arrested b arrested c was arresting d has arrested 19 In Britain, _ more than two wives at the same times is against the law a people have b has c had d having 20 children are fond of going to the beach a Mostly b Most c A lot d A great deal of 21 To tell you the truth, I’m not very _ on going out tonight a interested b fond c keen d eager 22 Tom Cruise, _, has just got one hundred million dollars in a new film a one of American’s top actors b is one of American’s top actors c that is one of American’s top actors d whom is one of American’s top actors 23 Peter never minds helping everybody _ he is willing to it a Although b Despite c Indeed d Whatever 24 I would rather _ a film than _ a book a to see / to read b see / read c seeing / reading d saw / read 25 After _, she invited the audience to ask questions a he finishes b finished c he will finish d finishing 26 Playing video games popular among children nowadays a is b was c are d have been 27 Some kinds of animals in medical experiments a use b used c are using d are used 28 I suggest some more mathematical puzzles a b to c doing d done 29 If he that she was in hospital, he to see her a knows / will come b knew / would come c had known / would have come d had known / would come 30 , which had been brought to Europe from China in the 15th century helped seamen to navigate a The compass b It was the compass c With the compass d Because the compass II.Identify one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect: 31 One day young Faraday attended a lecture was given by a famous scientist, Sir Humphry Davy a b c d 32 Having weakened by successive storms, the bridge was no longer safe a b c d 33 Knew that he wouldn’t be able to buy food on his journey, he took large supplies with him a b c d 34 We took off our shoes and creeping cautiously along the passage a b c d 35 I enjoy resting in the afternoon after trying to finish to my homework a b c d III Read the passage and make the correct choice: Conservation is the protection and wise management of the environment People practise conservation (36) _ the environment can preserve their needs and the needs of all other living things (37) _ conservation, all the resources necessary for life would be damaged, wasted, or destroyed Conservation also (38) _ a concern for the quality of the environment, so that people can enjoy living It means (39) _ the environment comfortable and safe to live in A healthy (40) _ includes clean streets and highways with open spaces in cities for parks and playgrounds 36.a when b so that c because d in case 37.a Without b Despite c But d Because of 38.a makes up b goes over c involves d lacks 39.a causing b doing c providing d keeping 40.a environment b population c pollution d preservation IV Read the passage and make the correct choice: Conservation is the wise use of our natural resources You know that plants are valuable natural resources Coal, oil, and metal ores are examples of other natural resources Natural resources are the materials found in or on the earth that are useful to man Why should we carefully use our natural resources then? Every year we mine millions of tons of coal, use millions of barrels of oil, and cut down thousands of acres of forests But the earth produces only a limited amount of these natural resources Coal and oil were formed thousands of years ago, and the supply is gradually running out That is why we must use our natural resources as carefully and wisely as we can We must make them last as long as possible 41 What is conservation ? a the overuse of our natural resources b the waste of our natural resources c the wise management of our natural resources d the prevention of enriching our natural resources 42 Which of the following IS NOT an example of natural resources? a coal b oil c metal ores d barrels 43 We must use our natural resources carefully and wisely because _ a the supply is gradually running out b we use millions of barrels of oil c we cut down thousands of acres of forests d we mine millions of tons of coal 44 Which of the following is NOT TRUE? a forests are not natural resources b the earth produces only a limited amount of these natural resources c coal and oil were formed thousands of years ago d we must make them last as long as possible V Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the above one : 45.The book was so good that I couldn’t put it down a They had so good book that I couldn’t put it down b It was such good book that I couldn’t put it down c So good was the book that I couldn’t put it down d Such a book was good that I couldn’t put it down 46 He’s fat because he doesn’t take any exercise a If he didn’t take any exercise, he would be fat b If he took some exercise, he wouldn’t get fat c If he had taken any exercise, he wouldn’t get fat d If he took some exercise, he wouldn’t fat 47.Turn off all the switches before leaving the workshop a All the switches were turned off before leaving the workshop b All the switches have been turned off before leaving the workshop c All the switches should turn off before leaving the workshop d All the switches should be turned off before leaving the workshop 48 “You’d better not go out without a raincoat.”He said a He advised me better not to go out without a raincoat b He advised me not go out without a raincoat c He advised me not to go out without a raincoat d He advised not to go out without a raincoat VI Choose the best sentence made from the given cues: 49 how / take / / homework? a How much time does it take you doing your homework? b How long you take for doing your homework? c How much time does it take you to your homework? d How is your homework done when you take it? 50 if / you / stay / late / tired / tomorrow a If you are staying late, you can feel tired tomorrow b If you are stay late, you will feel tired tomorrow c If you stay is booked late, you will be tired tomorrow d If you had stayed late, you would feel tired tomorrow PRACTICE TEST 32 I Make the correct choice: 1.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a.calls b.airplanes c.accidents d.newspapers 2.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a buys b advise c forks d precise 3.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a knees b please c trees d bats Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a customer b difficult c require d musical Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a grateful b enthusiasm c promotion d intensity Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a method b invention c intense d effective The little boy felt very because his parents did not let him go with them a disappointing b disappointed c disappointedly d disappoints The surgeons tried their best to save his life, but unfortunately the operation was _ a succeeding b successful c successfully d unsuccessful During his _ the family lived in Cornwall a childhood b child c childlike d childless 10 The of world population is being studied a length b width c growth d depth 11 If you want the two sides to be even, you must _ from the centre a take b measure c preserve d assure 12 How many were there in all ? a competition b competitive c competitors d competes 13 A fertilizer is any substance that _ the soil and helps plants grow a enables b enriches c encourages d encloses 14 Scientists know mineral soil needs a what b that c how d why 15 He was _ for the job by a committee a selection b selective c selectively d selected 16 We won’t buy the car until the arises a necessity b necessary c unnecessary d necessarily 17 is my favourite subject a Historian b.History c.Historic d.Historical 18 Industrial waste is one of the of air pollution a reasons b.sourses c.causes d.results 19 That old palace as a library a first used b was first used c was first using d first using 20 I have a long trip ahead of me tomorrow, so I think I’d better to bed a went b to go c gone d go 21 Doing mathematic puzzles very interesting to me a are b is c were d have been 22 Neither Tom nor I mathematics We prefer English a likes b like c am liking d are liking 23 you look unhappy ? – I got bad marks in mathematics a Why b What c How d Which 24 Although some students not like mathematics, they must learn a them b it c its d it’s 25 Their study is getting on _ a satisfaction b satisfactory c satisfactorily d unsatisfactory 26 _ for the job you should have a knowledge of English and French a Prepare b Prepared c Preparing d To prepare 27 You can get _ treatment in this hospital a occupying b occupied c occupational d to occupy 28 He did some odd jobs at home _ a disappointed b disappointedly c disappointing d disappointment 29 He is occupied _ his new job a.in b.at c.about d.with 30 I took a taxi to the hotel but the traffic was very bad It _ quicker if I _ a would be / walked b would be / had walked c would have been / had walked d.was / walked II.Identify one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect: 31 He has made a great contribution for the development of the country a b c d 32 He is thinking of leaving his job and goes to America a b c d 33 When you come to see me tomorrow, please phoning me in advance a b c d 34 The air is constant polluted by smoke and by chemicals such as carbon monoxide a b c d 35 It kills all kinds of sea animals, including birds which feathers become covered with oil , as well as fish and other a b c d forms of marine life III Read the passage and make the correct choice: Most of the people who like films are only (36) _ in the leading actor or actress when they enjoy a film It seems to them that it is only the actors or actresses that have made the film successful and interesting They always pay attention (37) _ the actors’ or actresses’ appearance, performance, and fashion There are many film viewers (38) _ have no awareness of the other people’s work to make a film A finished film, actually, is the result of the collaboration of many persons, and the most important among them are the scriptwriter, the cinematographer, the film editor, the actor, and the director Especially, in some thrilling scenes, the (39) _ of the stuntmen are very important They are always in (40) _ when they are acting, some of them are even badly hurt or dead But what a pity, many film viewers rarely appreciate their work 36.a rich b interested c keen d fond 37.a with b for c to d about 38.a who b whom c which d they 39.a work b rolls c part d roles 40.a fact b advance c danger d particular III Read the passage and make the correct choice: Language is not necessarily the private property of those who use it, just as French is not the private property of French people, nor English of English people English is spoken as a first language in the United States, in Australia, in New Zealand, in most of Canada, in certain nations of Africa, and in other areas of the world It is unreasonable to regard any language as the possession of a particular nation, and with no language is it more unreasonable than with English This is not to say that English is used by a greater number of speakers than any other languages, for it is easily outnumbered in this respect by Chinese But it is the most international of languages A Dane and a Dutch person meeting in Rome will almost automatically find themselves speaking to each other in English The pilot of a Russian plane approaching Cairo will use English to ask for landing instructions Malaysian lecturers us English when addressing their Malaysian students in Kuala Lumpur To people in Africa, Asia, and South America, English is an important foreign language to master, not merely because it is the language of Britain or the United States, but because it provides ready access to world scholarship and world trade It is understood more widely than any other languages 41.Where isn’t English spoken as a first language? a the United States b Australia and New Zealand c Britain d France 42 Which language is used by by a greater number of speakers than any other languages? a English b Chinese c French d American 43 Which is the most international of languages? a English b Chinese c French d Japanese 44 Which of the following IS NOT TRUE? a English is the private property of those who use it b English is understood more widely than any other languages c English provides ready access to world scholarship and world trade d English is an important foreign language to master V Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the above one : 45 She has studied French for five years a She began to study French five years ago b She began to study French was five years ago c She began studied French five years ago d She began to study French in five years ago 46 He collects old coins He likes it a He is fond of liking old coins b He is fond of he collects old coins c He is fond of collecting old coins d He is like fond of collecting old coins 47 She said, “ Have you got a new car, Jack ?” a She asked Jack that he had got a new car b She asked Jack if she had got a new car c She asked Jack if he has got a new car d She asked if he had got a new car 48 Jane didn’t go to your party because you didn’t invite her a If you hadn’t invited Jane, she wouldn’t have gone to your party b If you hadn’t invited Jane, she would have gone to your party c If you had invited Jane, she wouldn’t have gone to your party d If you had invited Jane, she would have gone to your party VI Choose the best sentence made from the given cues: 49 he /prefer / play golf / swim a He prefers playing golf than swimming b He prefers to play golf to swim c He prefers playing golf to swimming d He prefers to play golf than swimming 50 The bag / heavy / she / not carry / it / upstairs a The bag was too heavy for her to carry it upstairs b The bag was so heavy that she couldn’t carry it upstairs c The bag was so heavy that she couldn’t carry upstairs d The bag was too heavy for her not to carry upstairs PRACTICE TEST 31 I Make the correct choice: 1.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a showed b known c town d snow Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a books b cats c dogs d maps Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a made b played c said d afraid Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a understand b invitation c.industry d computation Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a beauty b advertise c suggest d decent Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a garden b ago c youngest d standard Her from school without any excuse made the teacher angry a absent b absence c absentee d absently She can’t stand his _ a rudely b rude c rudeness d ruder They are all -educated persons a well b good c fine d nice 10 Hard work always brings _ a successful b successfully c success d succeed 11 Your rice field is more than ours a products b produced c productively d productive 12 Most children are not good at their future work a expected b expectantly c expectant d expectation 13 With the help of the computer, you can easily _ a business plan a make b c work d perform 14 He was _ prison _ years a in / for b in /in c at / for d at / in 15 that time he became interested _ pigeons a In / in b At / in c At / of d In / of 16 I want two seats for Romeo and Juliet Friday night a at b in c on d until 17 Go on _ you see the church on your right a with b until c to d away 18 I look forward you again next year a to see b and see c to seeing d seeing 19 If everything is all right, we _ our work on time a complete b are completing c have completed d will complete 20 The winter is coming, it is getting _ a more cold b the most cold c colder and colder d the more cold 21 Peter likes mathematics _ English a more b many than c than d better than 22 The _ things are produced, the _ prices are a more / cheaper b most / cheapest c much / cheap d many / cheaper 23 He learns English worse than we _ a are b have c d were 24 The test is not _ difficult _ it was last month a more / as b so / as c very / as d too / than 25 I wish I _ a computer a use b will use c can use d could use 26 The train _ when we got the station a just left b just leaves c had just left d will leave 27 Her suitcase was heavy that she could hardly lift it a such b so c many d much 28 The Philippines from SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) a has also suffered b have also suffered c are suffering d suffer 29 Daisy was late her car was broke down a if b whether c because d while 30 We not know the reason Peter is absent today a who b which c that d why II.Identify one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect: 31 I don’t like forcing to leave the room to study whenever my roommates feel like having a party a b c d 32.While she was talking on the phone, the children started fighting and breaking the window a b c d 33 I hope they will have repaired this road by the time we will come back next summer a b c d 34 I couldn’t see something because it was so dark a b c d 35 Because the weather is warmth and damp, rice grows very well here a b c d III Read the passage and make the correct choice: Approximately 350 million people speak English as their first language About the same (36) _ use it as a second language It is the language of aviation, international sport and pop music 75% of the word's mail is (37) _ English, 60% of the word's radio stations broadcast in English and more than half of the word's periodicals are printed in English It is an (38) _ language in 44 countries In many others it is the language of business, commerce and technology There are many varieties of English, but Scottish, Texan, Australian, Indian and Jamaican speakers of English, (39) _ of the differences in pronunciation, structure and vocabulary, would recognize (40) _ they are all speaking the same basic language 36 a.thing b number c person d language 37 a in b from c by d of 38 a unnecessary b unofficial c official d ineffective 39 a in spite b instead c despite d because 40 a if b that c so that d since IV Read the passage and choose the best answer: English is the language of the people of England England is in the south of the island of Great Britain.In the north of this island lies Scotland To the west of England is Wales The island of Ireland lies to the west of Great Britain More than a thousand years ago, the people who lived in these four countries were different, and they spoke different languages Great Britain is not a large country It is much smaller than France or Norway and smaller than Finland England is the largest part of Britain and it has always been the strongest Today the official name of Britain is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland English is the official language in all parts of the country In the United States of America, English is called the national language, the language of the American nation Four hundred years ago, some English people sailed to North America to live there, and they brought the English language to this new country After them came people from all the countries of Europe And they all learned English, but they made it a little different from British English In the USA now people speak American English Very many words are the same in American and in British English, but the American people not speak the English language in the same way as people in England 41 Great Britain consists of three countries What are they? a England, Ireland and Wales b England, Scotland and Wales c England, Scotland and Ireland d Ireland, Scotland and Wales 42 Great Britain is _ a as large as Finland b much bigger than France c to the east of Ireland d to south of France 43 How did some English people come to America four centuries ago? c by boat b by plane c by truck d on foot 44 Which of the following is NOT TRUE? a People in the USA speak English as their second language b Many words are the same in American and in British English c Americans speak the English language differently from the English people d In the United States of America, English is called the national language V Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the above one : 45 “You should go to the lecture” the teacher said a The teacher advised us should go to the lecture b The teacher advised us going to the lecture c The teacher advised us to go to the lecture d The teacher advised us go to the lecture 46 You must hurry or we’ll miss the bus a Unless we don’t hurry, we’ll miss the train b Unless we won’t hurry, we’ll miss the train c Unless we will hurry, we’ll miss the train d Unless we hurry, we’ll miss the train 47 No one could open the door of the house a The door of the house could be opened b The door of the house could be no opened c The door of the house could not opened d The door of the house couldn’t be opened 48 The city is very small We were born in that city a The city in that we were born is very small b The city which we were born is very small c The city where we were born is very small d The city where were born is very small in VI Choose the best sentence made from the given cues: 49 Despite / rain / heavy/ they / came / the party a Despite raining heavily, they still came to the party b Despite the heavy rain, they still came to the party c Despite the rain heavy, they still came to the party d Despite of the heavy rain, they still came to the party 50 she / seldom /go / the movies/ last year a Seldom does she go to the movies last year b Seldom she went to the movies last year c She went seldom to the movies last year d Seldom did she go to the movies last year PRACTICE TEST 30 I Make the correct choice: English belongs _ those who use it a from b to c on d with Clean air provides us _ a healthy supply of oxygen a for b at c with d in My brother is very interested _ chess but he is not very good at it a in b at c with d on I don’t think he was present _ the meeting yesterday a about b in c at d of Are you serious _ learning to be an architect a for b about c with d in She has become very famous her novels a for b at c on d with It is _ to regard any language as the possession of a particular nation a reasonably b unreasonable c unreasonably d reasoning If you need any help, you can ask Tom He’s very _ a helpful b helpless c harmful d useless My daughter spends two hours mathematics every day a studies b to study c studied d studying 10 The city has been _ with toxic waste from local factories a polluted b purified c cleaned d industrialized 11 They have tried to increase _ by using better methods and tools a productive b productively c productivity d producing 12 I have a tendency to talk a lot I am nervous a so that b because c whenever d since 13 the weather was so bad, we decided on going to the beach a Because of b Even c If d Since 14 He apologised _ his bad behaviour a with b for c about d of 15.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a.cost b.most c.post d.cold 16.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a.clear b.near c.heard d.ear 17.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: a.using b.university c.union d.umbrella 18 Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.radio b.volunteer c.hospital d.influence 19 Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.artificial b.reality c.compulsory d.expression 20 Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: a.performance b.dictionary c.contemporary d.encouragement II Identify one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect: 21 John lost his job last month and since then he was out of work A B C D 22 He lost his job because he has been very rude to his boss A B C D 23.Yesterday morning, when I arrived in the airport, Sophie was waiting for me A B C D 24 She was wearing a pink dress and looking very pretty A B C D 25.British and American English have a lot of words which look the same but having different meanings A B C D 26 There are some American English words that the British doesn’t use at all A B C D 27 Most of the difference between British and American English are small and you can A B usually understand what words mean from the context C D 28 He is confident enough to express his opinion comfortable A B C D 29 Is education freely and compulsory in your country ? A B C D 30 The computer is real the marvel of the machine age A B C D III Read the passage and make the correct choice: The world’s oceans are so (31) that they can cope with the present levels of pollution However, little is known (32) the long-term effects of such slow poisoning The (33) serious problem of modern times is that man is destroying the earth’s natural resources and transforming huge areas (34) wasteland As a result, it is becoming extremely difficult to grow enough to feed the world’s rapidly increasing (35) A way of protecting all the wildlife on the earth must also be found as many species are in danger of (36) completely from the face of the earth The dangers, (37) , are not confined solely to the land and the sea The smoke in the atmosphere, for example, is increasing so much that the amount of sunlight has been (38) in many cities Man’s whole environment is being changed in a serious way 31.a much b many c vast d fast 32.a about b with c on d of 33.a best b most c worst d worse 34.a in b from c on d into 35.a pollution b population c preservation d prevention 36.a disappearing b preventing c suffering d differing 37.a whatever b wherever c however d whenever 38.a found b emitted c released d reduced III Read the following passage and choose the best answer: The search for alternative resources of energy has resulted in various directions Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity Changing waste products into gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of waste Experimental work is being done to make synthetic fuels from coal, or coal tars But today, that process has proved expensive Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills Geothermal power, heat from the earth, is also being tested Some experts are trying to revive hydroelectric power which is derived from streams and rivers Fifty years ago, hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only four per cent The oceans are another source of energy Scientists are studying ways to change the energy of ocean currents, tides, and waves into electricity Experiments are also underway to make use of temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy 39 What are many communities doing to produce electricity? a searching for alternative energy b disposing wastes c burning garbage and other biological wastes d changing waste products into gases 40 The process of making synthetic fuels from coal, or coal tars has proved _ a worth a lot of money b cheap c alternative c experimental 41 Where is hydroelectric power derived from? a from the earth b from streams and rivers c from hydroelectric power stations d from windmills 42 What percentage of the electricity used in the United States does hydroelectric power provide today? a one-third b one c three d four V Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the above one : 43 “Please sit down”, the teacher said to me a The teacher asked me please to sit down b The teacher asked me to sit down c The teacher asked to me to sit down d The teacher asked me sitting down 44 Let’s go camping now a Why don’t go camping now b Why don’t let’s go camping now c Why don’t we let’s go camping now d Why don’t we go camping now 45 I fell asleep because the film was boring a The film was so boring because I fell asleep b The film was very boring that I fell asleep c The film was so boring that I fell asleep d The film was such boring that I fell asleep 46 “What are you doing?”, she asked me a She wondered me what I was doing b She wondered what she was doing c She wondered what I was doing d She wondered what you were doing 47 Cars cause pollution but people still want them a Although cars cause pollution, people still want them b Although cars cause pollution, but people still want them c Although people still want them, cars cause pollution d Although cars causing pollution, people still want them 48 Please don’t play your music so loudly a Would you mind not play your music so loudly? b Would you mind not to play your music so loudly? c Would you mind not playing your music so loudly? d Would you mind playing your music so loudly? 49 I don’t find it difficult to get up early in the morning a I am used to get up early in the morning b I am used to finding it difficult to get up early in the morning c I am used to find it difficult to get up early in the morning d I am used to getting up early in the morning 50 Larry didn’t buy the shirt because she didn’t have enough money a If Larry hadn’t had enough money, she wouldn’t have bought the shirt b If Larry had had enough money, she would have bought the shirt c If Larry had had enough money, she would buy the shirt d If Larry had enough money, she would have bought the shirt [...]... suggested putting a better lock on the door d John made us put a better lock on the door 48 I haven’t eaten this kind of food before a This is the first time I’ve eaten this kind of food b I haven’t eaten this kind of food already c This is the first kind of food I have eaten d.Even before I haven’t eaten this kind of food VI Choose the best sentence made from the given cues: 49.She / not stand / kept /wait... late for work d She got up early so that she were not late for work 46 She repeated everything because she wanted us to remember it a She repeated everything so that she would remember it b She repeated everything so that she wanted us to remember it c She repeated everything so that we remember it d She repeated everything so that we would remember it 47 All the trains were on time even though the snow... for that job d.If you had known Chinese, you could have applied for that job 43.They can’t widen the urban area this year a.The urban area can be widened this year b The urban area can’t be widened this year c The urban area can’t been widened this year d The urban area can’t be being widened this year 44.I find it difficult to stay up late a I’m not used to stay up late b I’m not used for staying up... My car is being repaired at the moment c My car is repaired at the moment d My car is repairing at the moment 47 If you put this in your car, it will go faster a This will make your car go faster b This will make your car going faster c This will make your car to go faster d This will make your car goes faster 48.We could not drive because of the fog a Because it is foggy, we couldn’t drive b Because... The date of the meeting again has to be changed d The date of the meeting has to be changed again 50 It was so late that nothing could be done a It was too late for anything to do b It was too late to do nothing c It was too late for anything to be done d It was too late for anything could be done PRACTICE TEST 21 I- Make the correct choice : 1.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently... he’s only trying to annoy you d Take no notice with what he says; he’s only trying to annoy you 47 This morning I bought a pair of shoes which cost £60 a This morning I spent £60 buying a pair of shoes b This morning I spent on a pair of shoes which cost £60 c This morning I spent £60 on a pair of shoes d This morning I spent £60 on a pair of shoes I bought it 48 I don’t intend to lend you any money... the picnic went ahead as planned d In spite of changing the weather, the picnic went ahead as planned 50 The enemy used to attack this place a This place was used to attack by the enemy b This place used to be attacked by the enemy c This place were attacked by the enemy d This place used to attacked by the enemy PRACTICE TEST 25 I- Make the correct choice : 1.Choose the word whose underlined part is... about her safely a b c d 33 This is so a difficult problem that they are asking for advice from a law office a b c d 34 The neighbours talked so noisy that I couldn’t sleep during the night a b c d III- Read the following passage and choose the best answer: (35) do people drive on the left in Britain and on the right in the other countries? The reason for this goes ( 36) to the days when people... waves (33) light waves, which the human eye uses in seeing This makes it (34) for radar to locate many kinds of objects at (35) greater distances than the eye can see Radar became an important military device during World War II.Today, networks of radar lookout stations guard the United States and Canada 24 hours a day against ( 36) missiles and airplanes Patrol planes and ships (37) ... it was difficult for anyone to relax (33) a book as we do today They wanted books (34) they were expensive and there was something magical about them Only a few people were able to write, and it took an (35) long time to write a book Monks and other people ( 36) could write said ordinary people could not learn to read The position with computers is very similar today A few years ago, (37) ... could solve this mathematical problem a This mathematical problem could be solved b This mathematical problem couldn’t be solved c This mathematical problem couldn’t been solved d This mathematical... so dark that nothing could be seen a It was too dark to see nothing b It was too dark to be seen anything c It was too dark for nothing to be seen d It was too dark to see anything 47.It is easier... The enemy used to attack this place a This place was used to attack by the enemy b This place used to be attacked by the enemy c This place were attacked by the enemy d This place used to attacked