PRACTICE TEST 17 Choose 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 Question 1: A carry B marriage C parrot D barber Question 2: A titles B follows C readers D snacks Choose 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 the following questions Question 3: A eternal B islander C terrorist D terrorist Question 4: A optimistic B pessimistic C inhabitant D intervention Choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: She didn’t anywhere the end A in B to C on D at Question 6: He came to the party wearing only a pair of shorts and a T-shirt, _ was a stupid thing to A who B whom C which D that Question 7: “Where’s that …………… dress that your boyfriend gave you?” A lovely long pink silk B lovely pink long silk C long pink silk lovely D pink long lovely silk Question 8: Good health and good methods of study are very necessary, or …… for success in college A dependable B efficient C available D essential Question 9: ……….the match was, the more spectators it attracted A The most interesting B The best interesting C The more interesting D The interesting Question 10: My mother …………… her services for an environmental group She helps raise money to protect wildlife A identifies B encourages C shares D volunteers Question 11: If I _ 10 years younger, I _ the job A am / will take B was / have taken C had been / will have taken D were / would take Question 12: Great should be given to the conservation of endangered species A diversity B priority C opportunity D condition Question 13: They _small cup of coffee after they _dinner A drank/had finished B drunk/had finished C drink/ had finished D drunk/finished Question 14: It was so foggy that the drivers couldn't _ the traffic signs A make out B break out C keep out D take out Question 15: The lecturer explained the problem very clearly and is always _ in response to questions A attention B attentive C attentively D attentiveness Question 16: In 2001 Vietnamese Communist Party approved a 10-year economic plan that enhanced the role of the private sector while reaffirming the primacy of the state A a B an C the D Ø Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 17: A basic knowledge of social studies, such as history and geography, are considered a basic A B C part of the education of every child D Question 18: Have you considered to move to another city to find a new job that uses the same skills but A B C offers a better salary? D Question 19: Your trip to DaLat sounds absolutely fascinated I’d love to go there A B C D Choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 20: “That is a well-behaved boy whose behavior has nothing to complain about.” A behaving cleverly B behaving nice C good behavior D behaving improperly Question 21: Mr Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly A amicable B inapplicable C hostile D futile Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: The twentieth century saw a rapid rise in life expectancy due to improvement in public health, nutrition and medicine A anticipation B expectation C span D prospect Question 23: The tiny irrigation channels were everywhere and along some of them the water was running A flushing out with water B supplying water C cleaning with water D washing out with water Choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to the following exchanges Question 24: “You haven’t been to the bank today, have you?” “ .” A No, I haven’t I’m about to B Yes, I haven’t I’m busy C No, I haven’t any money D No, I have I got some money Question 25: “Can you lend me your fountain-pen?” “ _.” A It’s a great one B Yes, thanks C Yes, I’d like to D I’m about to use it now Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can’t find the energy to get out of bed (26) for school? According to a new report, today’s generation of children are in danger of getting so (27) sleep that they are putting their mental and physical health at (28) _ Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours’ sleep a night, (29) teenagers require nine or ten hours According to medical experts, one in five youngsters (30) _ anything between two and five hours’ sleep a night less than their parents did at their age Question 26: A behind time B at time C about time D in time Question 27: A few B less C little D much Question 28: A threat B jeopardy C danger D risk Question 29: A whereas B so C or D because Question 30: A brings B puts C makes D gets Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions BLUE MOON “Blue Moon” is a term that is used to describe the phenomenon of a second full moon occurring in one month How could two full moons possibly occur in a single month? It is not nature’s fault; the natural phrases of the moon not perfectly match up with the Roman calendar Although still used today, this calendar was devised by Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar over 2000 years ago While the calendar works well, the method that they used does not match the lunar cycle exactly Thus, occasionally the moon will go through its “full” phrase twice before the month changes A “blue moon” is an uncommon event And it rare occurrence of a eventually led to the usage of the phrase “once in a blue moon” This phrase was commonly used to indicate an event that could never happen Over time, the meaning of the phrase changed from something that seldom happens Today, this phrase is used to indicate extremely rare events, the absurd, or things that never happen Question 31: What is the main purpose of this passage? A To illustrate the features of the moon B To inform readers of the difference between the Roman calendar and the lunar calendar C To explain the definition and the usage of “blue moon” D To support the importance of the lunar calendar Question 32: According to the passage, to what does the term “blue moon” refer to? A Events that could never happen B The second full moon in one month C A moon with the color blue D Cold nights causing the moon to appear blue Question 33: The word “phrase” in the passage is closet in meaning to A Position B Cycle C Shape D Influence Question 34: Why doesn’t our calendar match the lunar cycle exactly? A Our calendar was designed by humans B It has more days than it sound C The lunar cycle is wrong D Our calendar was not designed by humans Question 35: The word “absurd” in the passage is closet in meaning to A Ridiculous B Frequent C Normal D Interesting Question 36: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A The meaning of the “blue moon” changed over the years B The Roman calendar was invented by Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar C The phrase “once in a blue moon” could refer to two people eating dinner together D The Roman calendar is still in use today Question 37: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A The phrase “blue moon” refers to the frequency of events B The Roman calendar matches the natural phrases of the moon C The usage of “blue moon” has not changed D Two full moons often occur in one month Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 38: “Don’t be so disappointed, Bill You can take the driving test again,” said Helen A Helen told Bill not to be very disappointed and not to take the driving test again B Helen told Bill to be disappointed because of the driving test again C Helen said Bill not to be disappointed in order to take the driving test again D Helen encouraged Bill to take the driving test again Question 39: I haven’t seen him for ages A It’s ages since I last saw him B It’s ages when I last saw him C It’s ages before I last saw him D It’s ages after I last saw him Question 40: WannaCry Virus attacked my computer because I clicked on a strange link A But for my click on a strange link, WannaCry virus would attack my computer B Had I clicked on a strange link, WannaCry wouldn't have attacked my computer C If I hadn't clicked in a strange link, WannaCry Virus wouldn't have attacked my computer D If it hadn't been for my click on a strange link, WannaCry virus wouldn't attack my computer Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 41 I did not arrive in time I was not able to see her off A She had left because I was not on time B I was not early enough to see her off C I did not go there, so I could not see her off D I arrived very late to say goodbye to her Question 42 Nam defeated the former champion in three sets He finally won the inter-school table tennis championship A Having defeated the former champion in three sets, Nam won the inter-school table tennis championship B Although Nam defeated the former champion in three sets, he did not win the title of inter-school table tennis champion C Having defeated the former champion in the inter-school table tennis, Nam did not hold the title of champion D Being defeated by the former champion, Nam lost the chance to play the final game of inter-school table tennis champion EX: Change into reported speech “You are so selfish to behave like this,” my mother said to him My mother criticized “I didn’t tell the teacher your mistake,” Joseph said to Martin Joseph denied “You got me into trouble with this man,” Kevin said to Elizabeth Kevin blamed “You lied to me, Julia,” Max said Max accused “Forgive me I didn’t mean to make you angry, Sarah,” Lewis said Lewis apologized “We must be given every detail of this case,” they said They insisted “I’m afraid I’ve lost your letter, ” Michael said to Barbara Michael admitted “Don’t drink this water because it is very polluted, ” Mitchell said to us Mitchell warned “It’s not true I didn’t sell this information, ” Stephen said Stephen denied 10.“I won’t go to bed,” Ron said Ron refused ……………………………………………… 11.“You should talk to your advisor,” Bill said to Linda Bill advised …………… ………………………… 12.“ I will bring the sandwiches to the party,” said Helen Helen offered 13 “Come to the cinema with me tonight,” he said to her He invited …… ……………………………………… 14 James said to her boyfriend, “Come with me tonight I’m feeling very lonely” James begged ………… ………………………… 15 “Go on, send your short story to magazine,” Adam said to Alice Adam encouraged 16 “Ok I will not change the date of the meeting,” Mary said Mary promised