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ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT 12 PRACTICE TEST Time allotted: 60 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following question Question 1: A creates B faces C strikes D cigarettes Question 2: A heir B handle C hold D humane Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following question Question 3: A effect B effort C deafness D cancer Question 4: A decoration B economy C expectation D universal Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question Question 5: - “Why don’t you ask Tom to it?” - “I don’t know whether he is to He sometimes makes things worse.” A possible B afraid C easy D able Question 6: Although Anne is happy with her success she wonders _will happen to her private life A which B what C when D that Question 7: You can _what is happening on the other side of the word by telephone A see B make C hear D learn Question 8: It is our _ policy that we will achieve unity through peaceful means A consistent B continuous C considerate D continual Question 9: I really want to become a pilot when I _ A grow up B talk about C agree with D get up Question10: We are aware that, _,situation will get worse A unless dealing with carefully B if dealt not carefully with C if not carefully dealt with D if not carefully dealing with Question11: Never before _more foreign tourists to Viet Nam A have there been B there have been C were there D there were Question12: Justin is writing a book about his adventure in Tibet I hope he can find a good publisher when he _ A finished B has finished C will finish D is finishing Question13: I found it very stressful living in the centre of town, so I was pleased when we moved to a quiet residential area in the _ A edge B suburbs C estate D outskirts Question14: A recent survey identified the UK as _.place in Euroup to buy a car A an expensive as B the more expensive C the expensive D the most expensive Question15: Philip dressed in strange clothes and wore a mask on his face for a party He was completely _ No one knew who he was A recognizing B recognizable C unrecognizable C unrecognizing Question16: _ studies have found that while the learning process may be slower, healthy older people can ususlly learn new things well A To repeat B Repeated C Repeating D Repeat Question17: The government _ major changes to the education system recently A warned B declared C announced D expressed Question18: The packages just mailed at the post office will arrive on Monday _? A won’t they B will they C did they D didn’t they Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question Question19: I unexpectedly met a very old friend yesterday In fact, we hadn’t seen each other for several years A looked into B ran into C ran over D looked for Question 20: Trudy felt ill at eaes when she had to speak in public for the first time A felt uncomfortable and embarrassed B lost confidence and got angry C felt challenged and inopportune D felt nausea and dizzy Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question Question 21: It was quite a rocky relationship as we used to argue with each other all the time and we sometimes went days without speaking to each other A stable B appalling C unsteady D better Question 22: I need to catch up on world events I haven’t seen the news in ages A go ahead with B catch sight C become outdated D watch the news Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following question Question 23: - “Do you read novels or detective stories?” - “ _” A I enjoy detective stories a lot more B Why novels? No more of them C Yes, novels or detective stories D No, I don’t have any Question 24: - “ _” - “ He’s very outgoing.” A What does your new roommate like? B What does your new roommate look like? C Are you and your new roommate alike? D What’s your new roommate like? Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29 When you first arrive in a foreign country, your initial reaction is often completely positive Everything seems exciting, different and fascinating It’s (25) _adventure If you’re just on the short holiday, you’ll probably never leave this place, but if you stay longer, your attitude towards your (26) _environment can start to change As soon as you start to realize how little you understand the new culture, life can get frustrating People misunderstand (27) _ you’re trying to stay, or they may even laugh at you for saying some thing incorrectly Even simple things, like posting a letter, can seem impossibly difficult, and you are likely to (28) _ by getting angry or upset when things go wrong With time, however, you start to adjust to become more comfortable with the differences and better able to handle frustrating and embarrassing (29) _ Your sense of humour reappears Finally, you reach the stage of feeling able to be enthusiastic about the culture once again, enjoy living in it, and maybe even prefer certain aspects of the culture to your own Question 25: A a B an C the D ϕ Question 26: A new B original C old D natural Question 27: A how B when C which D what Question 28: A outdo B overcome C overreact D overflow Question 29: A conditions B lacations C situations D circumstances Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34 Many people believe the glare from snow cause snow-blindness Yet, dark glasses or not, they find themselves suffering from headaches and watering eyes, and even snow-blindness, when exposed to several hours of “snow light” The United States Army has now determined that the glare from snow does not cause snow-blindness in troops in a snow-covered country Rather, a man’s eyes frequently find nothing to focus on in a broad expanse of a snow-covered area So his gaze continually shifts and jumps back and forth over the entire landscape in search of something to look at Finding nothing, hour after hour, the eyes never stop searching and the eyeballs become sore and the eye muscles ache Nature balances this annoyance by producing more and more liquid which covers the eyeballs The liquid covers the eyeballs in increasing quantity until vision blurs And the result is total, even though temporary, snow-blindness Experiments led the Army to a simple method of overcoming this problem Scouts ahead of a main body of troops are trained to shake snow from evergreen bushes, creating a dotted line as they cross completely snowcovered landscape Even the scouts themselves throw lightweight, dark-colored objects ahead on which they too can focus The men following can then see something Their gaze is arrested Their eyes focus on the bush and having found something to see, stop searching through the snow-blanketed landscape By focusing their attention on one object at a time, the men can cross the snow without becoming hopelessly snow-blind or lost: In this way the problem of crossing a solid white area is overcome Question 30: To prevent headaches, watering eyes and blindness caused by the glare from snow, dark glasses are _ A indispensible B useful C ineffective D available Question 31: The eyeballs become sore and the eye muscles ache because _ A tears cover the eyeballs B the eyes are annoyed by blinding sunlight C the eyes are annoyed by blinding snow D there is nothing to focus on Question 32: According to the passage, snow-blindness may be avoided by _ A concentrating on the solid white terrain B searching for something to look at in snow-covered terrain C providing the eyes with something to focus on D covering the eyeballs with fluid Question 33: The underlined word “they” in the third paragraph refers to _ A experiments B scouts C main troops D bushes Question 34: A suitable title for this passage would be _ A Snow-blindness and How to Overcome It B Nature’s Cure for Snow-blindness C Soldiers Marching in the Snow D Snow Vision and Its Effect on Eyesight Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42 Some cities are located by chance A wagon breaks down, the driver spends some time in repairs, finds that he is in a congenial spot, anf settles down Later another person builds a house near his, and later someone adds an inn Someone else starts selling farm produce there Soon there is a little market, which grows to a town, and later to a city Other places were destined by nature to become cities London, for example, is on what is called the head of navigation – the point where it become too difficult for ocean-going ships to continue upriver, and must transfer their cargoes As with London, the head of navigation is also the point where the river can be conveniently bridged, In fact, the location of a bridge is often the reason for the birth of the town – as Cambridge or Weybridge in England show Again, a good habour will generally lead to a city growing up about it New York and San Francisco began life as port, as did Cape Town in South Africa Some places were created mainly for military purposes, such as Milan, and the host of English cities finishing with – cester, whichis derived from castra which means camp in Latin Chester itself, created to guard the Welsh broder, is a very good example Other such military bases are Manchester, Doncaster, and os course, Newcastle A few cities are not created by accident, but by intention This was the case with Milton Keynes in England, but the most famous examples of such cities are capitals Brasilia, Canberra and Washington are capitals created in modern times, but even there greatest admirers will admit that they lack a certain character It is no coincidence that there are famous pop songs about New York, (“New York, New York”) Chicago (“My kind of Town”) San Francisco (“Going to San Francisco”) and many other US cities, but one about the nation’s capital On the other hand any Londoner can give you at least three songs about place Question 35: This reading passage is mainly about _ A why capital cities are created B places where cities might begin C famous cities and urban life D why some city sites are chosen Question 36: The word “congenial” in the first paragraph probably means _ A pleasing B noisy C ralated D favourable Question 37: According to the passage, London owes its origin to _ A a river B a bridge C an army camp D a countryside ship Question 38: The passage suggests that a large harbour A may lead to the development of a big city B is important for import/export C is a place where wars start D is always located in capital cities Question 39: The passage suggests that English cities of military origin _ A can be found from their locations B can be found from their names C are more common than other cities D always end with –cester Question 40: It can be inferred from the passage that the word “Chester” has roots A Italian B Roman C Latin D Latin American Question 41: Which of the following is NOT given as a reason for a new city? A Random events B Wars C Trade D Politics Question 42: There are no songs about Washington because A it is the national capital B it is too modern C the city has little character D songwriters don’t like politics Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43: Though its mouth is big, but a crocodile can swallow only small animals A B C D Question 44: More schools have built recently to make it convenient for children to receive education A B C D Question 45: When an Arab wants to know if his camel can make a long journey in the A B desert, he looks for at its hump to see how large and firm it is C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each pf the following questions Question 46: Because he came to class late, the teacher punished him A The teacher punished him if he came to class late B He came to class late, but the teacher punished him C The teacher threatened to punish him if he came to class late D The teacher wouldn’t have punished him if he hadn’t came to class late Question 47: “Why don’t you ask the Council for help?” my neighbour said: A My neighbour advised me to ask the Council for help B My neighbour recommended asking the Council for help C My neighbour told me not to ask the Council for help D My neighbour wants to know why I don’t ask the Council for help Question 48: After many long and tough hours of practice, Rita finally became an accomplished pianist A Rita accomplished many long, tough hours of practice and became a pianist B Rita’s long and tough hours of practice helped her become an accomplished pianist C After becoming an accomplished pianist, Rita spent many long, tough hours of practice D Rita spent many long, tough hours accomplishing her piano practice Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: She chose to study accounting Accounting has good employment prospects A She chose to study accounting because of its good employment prospects B Choosing to study accounting, she has good employment prospects C She chose to study accounting so that it has good employment prospects D Having good employment prospects, accounting is good for her to study Question 50: It isn’t just that the level of education of this school is high It’s that it’s also been consistent for years A The level of education in this school, which is usually quite high, shows only slight variations from year to year B The standard of education is not high in this school, but at least all the students are at the same level C Not only are the standards of education good in this school, but is has maintained those standards over the years D It isn’t fair to deny that this successful, as it has had the same high standards for many years now PRACTICE TEST Time allotted: 60 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following question Question 1: A raised B needed C sacred D naked Question 1: A gorgeous B cordial C accord D crossword Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following question Question 3: A special B princess C sentence D question Question 4: A accompany B electrify C characterize D inhabitant Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question Question 5: The government must _strong measures against crime A be seen be taking B see to be taking C be seen to be taking D seen to take Question 6: Although she would have preferred to carry on working, my mum her career in order to have children A devoted B abolished C repealed D sacrificed Question 7: Dubbing is used in film-making _ a new sound track to a motion picture A add B to add C adding D added Question 8: I’ve just taken sailing, and I’m going to a special course next month A to B over C up D after Question 9: I on the news that the price of petrol is going up again A looked B listened C heard D watched Question10: I’m so sorry! I didn’t break that necklace A in order B at a loss C for a change D on purpose Question11: Although many people use the word “milk” to _ to cows’ milk, it also applies to milk from any animal, including human milk and goat’s milk A refer B prefer C mention D address Question12: John found it hard to answer A so complicated a question B so complicated question C such complicated a question D such complicated question Question13: She was a perfectly dressed woman with an air of chic that was _ French A mistaken B mistakenly C unmistakable D unmistakably Question14: It was not the next morning that Mike began to think about where he was to go A after B until C before D when Question15: Although both political parties wanted Dwight D Eisenhower as their presidential nominee in 1952, he became a Republican candidate and was _ President A elected B chosen C selected D decided Question16: Please, _with your presentation I didn’t mean to interrupt you A carry out B carry on C come on D get off Question17: “My suitcase seemed to get as I carried it along” A heavier and heavier B more and more heavy C heavier and heaviest D more and more heavier Question18: Beethoven, music you have just been listening to, is one of my favourite composers A who B whose C whom D which Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question Question19: When I was a child I always looked up to my father He was a real role model for me A admired B liked C understood D trusted Question 20: I think one reason we get on so well is that we really speak the same language as each other There’s almost nothing we disagree about A tell the truth B know English well C have similar ideas and thoughts D share the same accommodation Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question Question 21: - “What’s the matter? You don’t look very well.” - “I feel a little under the weather today.” A normal B proper C sick D fine Question 22: His intelligence and experience will enable him to cope with the complicated situation A too difficult to solve B easy to be controlled C quite manageable D urgent and hard to overcome Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following question Question 23: - “Would you like to order now?” - “ ” A Yes, of course B Yes, a regular pizza, please C No, no Spaghetti is better D No, we wouldn’t Question 24: - “What you think about the new play?” - “ ” A It’s about a romance B I don’t think very much C Not at all D It’s just so so Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29 Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always expected to be successful? Having someone around (25) _always fears the worst isn’t really a lot of fun – we all know someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and says, “It look like rain” But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it’s important to something about it You can change your view of life, according to psychologists It only takes a little (26) _, and you’ll fine life more rewarding as a result Optiminsm, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence but it’s also a more (27) _ way of looking at life and all it has to result offer Optimists are more likely to start new projects and generally more prepared to take risks Upbringing is obviously very important (28) _ forming your attitude to the world Some people are brought up to depend too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything goes wrong Most optimists, on the other hand, have been brought up not to regard failure as the and of the word – they just (29) _ with their lives Question 25: A which B what C who D whom Question 26: A energy B effort C work D effect Question 27: A positive B new C respective D winning Question 28: A of B in C with D.from Question 29: A go over B.make up C take off D get on Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34 How fit are your teeth? Are you lazy about brushing them? Never fear: An inventor is on the case An electric toothbrush senses how long and how well you brush, and it lets you track your performance on your phone The Kolibree toothbrush was exhibited at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week It senses how it is moved and can send the information to an Android phone or iPhone via a Bluetooth wireless connection The toothbrush will be able to teach you to brush right ( don’t forget the insides of the teeth!) and make sure you’re brushing long enough “It’s kinf of like having a dentist actually watch your brushing on a day-today basis”, says Thomas Serval, the French inventor The toothbrush will also be able to talk to other applications on your phone, so developers could, for instance, create a game controlled by your toothbrush You could score points for beating monsters among your teeth “We try to make it smart but also fun.” Serval says he was inspired buy his experience as a father He would come home from work and ask his kids if they had brushed their teeth They said “yes,” but Serval would find their toothbrush heads dry He decided he needed a brush that really told him how well his children brushed The company says the Kolibree will go on the sale this summer, for $99 to$199, developing on features The U.S is the first target market Serval says that one day, it’ll be possible to replace the brush on the handle with a brushing unit that also has a camera The camera can even examine holes in your teeth while you brush Question 30: Which is one of the features of the Kolibree toothbrush? A It can sense how users brush their teeth B It can track users’ school performance C It never has fear about anything D It can help users find their phones Question 31: Which of the following might make the Kolibree toothbrush fun? A It can be used to update mobile phones B It can be used to play mobile phone games C It can send messages to other users D It can talk to its develops Question 32: The underlined word “They” in the passage refers to _ A monsters B teeth C Serval’s kids D toothbrush heads Question 33: what can we infer about Serval’s children? A They were unwilling to brush their teeth B They often failed to clean their toothbrushes C They perferred to clean their toothbrush with a dry head D They liked brushing their teeth after Serval came home Question 34: What can we learn about the future development of the Kolibree? A The brush handle will be removed B A mobile phone will be built into it C It will be used to fill holes in teeth D It will be able to check users’ teeth Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42 Rogue waves are extremely large waves that are more than double the average height of most waves According to mathematical calculation and various personal accounts, rogue waves can reach remarkable heights They appear unexpectedly in calm waters and can major damage, even to large ships Unlike tsunamis, which are practically undetectable in deep water, rogue waves only occur far out at sea Stories about rogue waves have circulated amongst sailors for centuries, but not was not untill recently that scientists confirmed they actually exist What they still are not sure of, however, is what causes them Some instances of rogue waves have been explained by the interactions of normal waves patterns with ocean currents Scientists believe that it is possible for waves to reach the heights described when they come into contact with strong ocean currents The wave heights increase significantly when a normal wave reaches a current head on In other words, the wave is built up by the power of the current This explanation was first proposed after scientists observed a high incidence of rogue waves in the ocean surrounding the southern tip of Africa In fact, since 1990, at least twenty ships have encountered the waves, which reportedly reached up to 190 feet The waves are thought to be caused by wave interactions with the strong Agulhas Current, which runs southbound along the east coast of the continent Ocean currents may be responsible for rogue waves in some parts of the word, but scientists have confirmed their existence even in areas that are not affected by strong currents In those cases, scientists think that the waves are caused by wave reinforcement Wave reinforcement is when two or more waves join together to form one massive wave When the wave are joined, each height is added to the others For example, if a ten-foot wave comes into contact with a fifteen-foot wave, it is possible that many waves can join together, which would create rogue waves Scientists still not understand which circumstances cause wave reinforcement, but many propose that the reason rogue waves appear suddenly is because they are formed by multiple smaller waves randomly Question 35: The passage mainly discusses A the theories of how rogue waves are formed B instances of rogue waves that have been explained C the increasingly high waves D the circumstances causing wave reinforcement Question 36: Why does the author mention tsunamis? A To explain why rogue waves cannot be predicted B To describe the similar mechanism that cause rogue waves C.To note that rogue waves and tsunamis are unrelated D To show that rogue waves are comparable to tsunamis Question 37: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A Rogue waves can appear unexpectedly in calm waters B Scientists confirmed that rogue waves actually exist only recently C Rogue waves and tsunamis are mostly undetectable in deep water D Rogue waves can reach remarkable heights Question 38: The author used the Agulhas Current as an example of A how currents become stronger through their contract with ocean waves B how multiple waves are built up by ocean currents C a current that flows in the northern region of Africa D a current that does not affect the wave height in the region Question 39: The phrase “come into contract with” in the second paragraph mostly mean A come in B enter C meet D make up Question 40: 40 The author discusses wave reinforcement in order to A propose another theory for what causes rogue waves B suggest that ocean currents cannot be responsible for rogue waves C demonstrate how rogue waves are created closer to land D explain how multiple waves are able to interact at sea Question 41: 41 The word which in the thrid paragraph refers to _ A some evidence B many waves joining together C creating rogue waves D wave reinforcement Question 42: 42 Which of the following is given definition in the passage? A Rogue waves B Personal accounts C Wave patterns D Ocean currents Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43: Cancer researchers have done great progress; still, many aspests of this disease A B C need further study D Question 44: That the patient's condition had worsened so quickly surprising the doctor A B C D Question 45: 45 With the incorporation of jazz history into current academic curricula, A B leading jazz musicians are now fouding on the faculties of several universities C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each pf the following questions Question 46: "I don't trust you anymore," said Eric to his friend A Eric's friend told him not to trust her anymore B Eric advised his friend to trust her from then on C Eric's friend told him that she didn't trust her anymore D Eric told his friend that he didn't trust her anymore Question 47: It's such a pity my mother can't attend my birthday party A If only my mother could attend my birthday party B If only my mother had attend my birthday party C I am very sorry that my mother didn't attend my birthday party D I wonder why my mother can't attend my birthday party Question 48: My friend works very hard so that he can make a success of his new business A My friend works very hard so at to avoid mistake in his new business B With a view ti becoming successful in his new job, my friend works very hard C My friend is very hard-working so he has made a success of his new business D My friend works very hard, so he can make a success of his new business Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: A nail has pierced the tyre It has become flattened A A nail has become flattened because it has pierced the tyre B The tyre has become flattened as a nail has pierced it C Although a nail has pierced the tyre, it has become flattened D A nail has pierced the tyre, but it hasn't become flattened Question 50: Genghis Khan was very interested in art and literature This is not what many people think A No people knows Genghis Khan thought that art and literature were very interesting B It is thought that Genghis Khan was very interested in art and literature C Contrary to what many people think, Genghis Khan was very interested in art and literature D Genghis Khan was very interested in art and literature, as many people think PRACTICE TEST Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following question C event D fennel Question 2: A deception B.accept C receipt D.prescription Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A pesticide B emperor C disable D simplify Question 4: A exile B chronic C workforce D although Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: Dr Johnson is a very man in our neighbourhood A impossible B unlike C unpopular D disliked Question 6: No worries! I will have your bicycle before returning it to you A repaired B to repair C repairing D repair Question 7: The meeting was attended by nearly one hundred scientists, several of were very young A them B which C who D whom Question 8: The policeman me off with a warning as it was New Year’s Eve A sent B gave C let D set Question 9: - “How is your flu?” - “It’s gone from bad to , I'm afraid." A worse B bad C worst Question 10: - "You seem lo know this area very well." - “Yes, I D badly here ” A am used to living B used to living C used to live D had used to live Question 11: Many companies to take part in the illegal logging A denied B refused C protested D rejected Question 12: We need to send to the conference a representative that we can A find out B count on C catch on D stand for Question 13: Helen was surprised to see me at the party on my own and wanted to know why Bob with me A wouldn't come B hadn’t come C hasn't come D didn’t come Question 14: She does not speak our language and she seems to understand what we say A yet B so C for D however Question 15: _becoming extinct is of great concern to zoologists A That giant pandas are B Giant pandas are C Are giant pandas D The giant panda is Question 16: Many doctors believe that cigarette smoking is the most cause of heart attack A preventative B Preventable C.preventive D prevented Question 17: This story is about a murder It's too for small children A fearing B nervous C.terrified D frightening Question 18: It is essential that the government _ money to everybody who does not have enough for day-to-day expenses A gave B is giving C.give D would give Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 19: Their friends believe that they are a couple, but in fact they're not romantically involved A having a friendship B having a relationship C sharing a business D working together Question 20: Certain parts of town were restricted to residential use, while others were set aside for industrial or commercial development A kept for a special purpose C reserved for the future B used for building factories D changed for the better Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 21: She came in and turned up the TV Her favourite programme had just begun A increased the volume B reduced the volume C dropped the voice D switched off the button Question 22: Yes, I suppose she was but she'd changed so much She used to be chubby, but now she was all skin and hone A hard up B quite poor C rather thin D very fat Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 23: - “Do you mind if I stay here for a few days?” - “ ” A Yes, it's my pleasure B No, no, I don’t C No, I hope not D Yes, I Why not? Question 24: - “Swimming is good exercise.” - “ _” A Of course And so is dancing B Not much Running is too C Yes, but no swimming pool! D No, it is not a subject at school Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29 The Nobel Prizes were established by the Swedish inventor, Alfred Bernhard Nobel Nobel was the inventor of dynamite (25) _ his invention brought him much wealth and fame, Nobel realized how destructive dynamite could be His own brother was (26) _in an explosion while working in the laboratory Nobel thus spent a lot of time and energy promoting world peace to reduce the need to use dynamite in war He also advocated the settlement of conflicts through diplomatic means Before Nobel died, he (27) his money to establish a fund Every year, the interest from this fund was to be given to the person who has done the most good for mankind in that year There are (28) in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine and literature The most prestigious award, however, is the Nobel Peace Prize This is given to the person who has done the most to promote world peace One of the most (29) persons to have received the award was Mahatma Gandhi of India Question 25: Question 26: Question 27: Question 28: Question 29: A Since A destroyed A gave away A medals A legendary B Although B caused B made off B presents B illustrative C However C killed C handed over C grants C helpful D Even if D murdered D came into D awards D famous Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34 In the 1930s, a lot of people in the USA were out of work Among these people was a man named Alfred Butts He always had an interest in word games and so, to fill his time, he lanned a game which he called “Lexico” However, he was not completely satisfied with the game, so he made a number of changes to it and, in time, changed its name from “Léxico” to “Alph” and then to “Criss Cross” He wanted to make some money from his new game but he didn’t have any real commercial success In 1939, Butts happened to meet a man called Jim Brunot who showed an interest in the new game The two men worked together on developing the game and in 1948 it was offered for sale in the United States under its new name - “Scrabble” At first, it didn’t sell very well In the first year it sold just 2,250 sets and by 1951 it had only reached 8,500 sets a year Then, in 1952 the manager of Macy's department store in New York, Jack Strauss, happened to play “Scrabble” while he was on holiday He thought it was a wonderful game and, when he went back to work after his holiday, he insisted that Macy’s should stock the game and make an effort to call the public’s attention to it As a result, “Scrabble” became a big success in the United States and it soon spread to Australia and then to other Englishspeaking countries Question 30: The text is mainly about _ A “Lexico” B Three men C a word game D Alferd Butts Question 31: Alfred Butts invented the game “Lexico” _ A to make himself famous B to make spelling simpler C when he was out of work and looking for a job D when he was playing word games to pass the time Question 32: According to the passage, it was _ who made “Scrabble” popular A Alfred Butts C Alfred Butts and Jim Brunot B Jack Strauss D Jack Strauss and Jim Brunot Question 33: When did Alfred Butts first put his game on the market? A In 1939 B In 1948 C Before 1939 D Between 1939 and 1948 Question 34: From the passage we can leam that _ A some inventions can be made by accident B inventions must be made very carefully C inventions can only be made jointly D only famous people can make inventions Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42 For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape They provide a place for people to relax and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city What people often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide - a key pollutant - and emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving Parks also make cities cooler Scientists have long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun's heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment However, cities could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years Some rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the much-needed land Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills Rooftop vegetables and garden herbs can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment Question 35: According to the passage, the Urban Heat Island Effect is caused by the fact(s) that A cities are warmer than nearby rural areas B building materials absorb more of the sun's heat than organic surfaces C building materials release the sun's heat more quickly than organic surfaces D city landscapes contain so much of green spaces Question 36: The word “mitigate” in paragraph probably means A strengthen and intensify B alleviate or reduce C destroy or damage D absorb and consume Question 37: Using the information in paragraph as a guide, it can be inferred that _ A cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens B some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens C most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens D most purple prefer life m the country over life in the city Question 38: Which of the following best describes the main difference between parks and rooftop gardens? A Parks are extensive to create while rooftop gardens are not B Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private C Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens not, D Parks require much space while rooftop gardens not Question 39: The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens EXCEPT A increased space for private relaxation B savings on heating and cooling costs C better food for city dwellers D improved air quality Question 40: According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they A decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect B not require the use of valuable urban land C replenish the air with nourishing oxygen D are less expensive than traditional park spaces Question 41: The word “their” in the last paragraph refers to A rooftop vegetables B garden herbs C city dwellers D rooftop gardens Question 42: The author's tone in the passage is best described as _ A descriptive B passionate C argumentative D informative Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43: lt is now in generally recognized that stress is a major cause of heart disease A B C D Question 44: Since they would study in the same primary school, they have known each other B C D A Question 45 : As my grandpa was glancing through the newspaper this morning, he came A B C across a picture ol'an old army friend of him D Mark the letter A, B, C, or l) to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: The heavy rain made it impossible for us to have our picnic A In spite of the heavy rain, we were able to have our picnic B We were stopped from having our picnic by the heavy rain C We could have our picnic even though it rained heavily D The heavy rain didn't prevent us from having our picnic Question 47: “I'll give it to him next week” A I promised to give it to him the following week B He would give it away the following week C He promised to it the next week D I said I would give him away the next week Question 48: We were surprised because most of the guests turned up two hours early A Most of the guests turned up two hours early and took us by surprise B Most of the guests turned up two hours early, which was by no means surprising C We were taken in when most of the guests showed up two hours early D We were taken aback by the fact that most of the guests came two hours early Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: Her living conditions were not good She studied very well A Difficult as her living conditions were, she B She studied very well just because she lived in difficult conditions C Living in difficult conditions forced she to study very well D Living in difficult conditions, she had no choice but to study well Question 50: The new restaurant looks good It seems to have few customers A The new restaurant looks good; that’s why it has few customers B Due to its good appearance, the new restaurant seems to have few customers C Although the new restaurant looks good, it seems to have few customers D The new restaurant looks good, and so it seems to have few customers PRACTICE TEST Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each oj the following questions Question 1: A adventure B advantage C advertise D addition Question 2: A enough B though C rough D cough Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A blackmail Question 4: A emotion B require C review B accordance C adventure D explore D literature Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: - “Do you want to paint with a long or short brush?” - “I don’t mind, will do.” A either B neither C others D something else Question 6: This is the man car was stolen last week A whom B that C which D whose Question 7: Under no circumstances anything that will benefit ourselves but at the same time harm the interests of others A should we B we should C would we D we would Question 8: He is very and well-qualified, so he should reach the top of this profession A urgent B ambitious C proud D jealous Question 9: The explosion was of such that it was heard five miles away A intensive B intensity C intense D intensification Question 10: Edison tested more than one thousand materials to see if they could electric current and glow A bring Question 11: B make C carry D produce more water than the ground can absorb, the excess water flows to the lowest level, carrying loose material A Any area receiving B When might any area receive C Whenever any area receives D If any area is receiving Question 12: When I woke up this morning, my mum for work already A was leaving B has left Question 13: She is C had left D left eldest in her house, so she has to look after her brothers when her parents go out A the Question 14: A But for B a C an D Ø the storm, the ship would have reached its destination on time B In case of C In spite of D Because of Question 15: She needs two letters of recommendation She'll ask the director for one, and she'll ask one of the teachers at the institute for A the other B other C others D the others Question 16: Alex was enough on becoming a professional sportsman and he didn't want to listen to anyone else's advice A certain B eager C definite D intent Question 17: The policeman him to appear as a witness A let B discouraged C made D compelled Question 18: A small of emperor penguins on an island off the West Antarctic Peninsula is gone, and the most likely culprit is loss of sea ice caused by warming A school B swarm C colony D pack Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 19: Most of us know we should cut down on fat But knowing such things isn't much help when it comes to shopping and eating A reduce the amount of B cook more carefully C improve the quality of D use a larger quantity of Question 20: His new and luxurious yacht is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth A expensiveB showy C enormous D humble Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 21: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly It hurts me A cleverly B reasonably C brutally D gently Question 22: She was a very busy manager Such relaxed clays were few mid far between in her hectic life A highly appreciated B seldom occurring C happening frequently D becoming irregular Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 23: - “Did you attend Lily’s hen party last night?” - “ ” A No I didn't like to B What? I was invited C Yes, my friends did D It was so exciting Question 24: - “ _” - “I’m afraid I'm not feeling very well." A What’s the matter with you? B How you today? C You seem to be very happy D You look very sad indeed Read the following passage and mark the letter A, IS, C, or I) to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29 A part-time job is generally considered to be employment that is less than 40 hours of work per week Some employers consider between 32 and 40 hours of work per week to be full-time, (25) _ part-time jobs are usually classified as anything less than 40 hours Working on a part-time schedule has many perks and provides the optimal flexibility needed by some individuals For example, parents (26) _ young children, students, and people who have out-of- work responsibilities often find that part-time work is their only option Others work in part-time jobs because they are (27) _ to find full-time positions – and working part-time is better for them than not working at all In some situations, part-time employees can earn as much as full-time employees on an hourly basis, but most employers not offer (28) such as health insurance, vacation time, and paid holidays to their part-time employees There are many pros and cons to working part-time and there are also several specific industries that are known to have many part-time positions available You should (29) the factors before deciding if a parttime or a full-time position will work better lor your specific situation Question 25: A because B since C furthermore D but Question 26: A with B without C for D among Question 27: A impossible B powerless C unable D incapable Question 28: A profits B benefits C earning D talkings Question 29: A think B consider C regard D believe Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34 The “balance of nature” is not an empty phrase Nature provides a population to occupy a suitable environment and cuts down surplus on population to fit the available food supply One means of reducing surplus population is predators; others are parasites and diseases Also, population density produces nervous disorders and even drivers animals to mass migrations, like the lemmings of Norway who plunge into the sea That predator populations increase to control other animals has long been known Many years ago, the Hudsons Bay Company records revealed that the fox population went up and down about a year after the rabbit population had gone up and down Sometimes a situation occurs in which the predator population is reduced to a level below that which nature can readily replace On Valcour Island in Lake Champlain (New York), a costly campaign resulted in the elimination of predatory animals only to have birds and small animals (including grouse and hares, popular game) increase for four years afterward Then, lacking predator control, nature resorted to disease to cut down on these populations Jamaica had an example of natures persistence in providing animals for existing habits Sugar planters, about 75 years ago, imported mongooses to control rats The mongooses killed off the rats and, with plentiful food, multiplied Rats became scarce and the mongooses ate lambs, puppies, and wildlife Eventually, food became scarce and the mongooses population declined Question 30: The phrase ‘balance of nature” in the first paragraph means A educing the population of predators B keeping the right number of animals for the right amount of food C keeping the ration of small game to predators D driving animals in certain areas of the world to mass migrations Question 31: The fact that number of predators has much to with that of other animals A is not recent knowledge B has just been learned D is not important now C has not proved yel Question 32: When predators control fails, nature brings animal population into balance by A eliminating the number of predators B increasing the number of other animals C seeping the help of diseases to reduce other animals D replacing the number of predators immediately Question 33: When the mongooses in Jamaica killed off the rats, they _ A attacked humans B ate the sugar crop C became problems themselves D had nothing to eat Question 34: It is implied in the passage that _ A sugar planters imported mongooses to control rats B man should never kill animals C man has complete control over nature D to upset the balance of nature can be troublesome Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42 Human beings are plagued by all kinds of diseases and millions of people die from them Many of these diseases such as diabetes, polio, whooping cough and diphtheria can be fatal and in the past, people used to die from them However, with modern technology and a lot of research, scientists and doctors have come up with various ways to cure these diseases, and consequently, many lives are saved In doing the medical research, doctors have come face to face with many problems One such problem is the opposition that comes from animal activists They are against the inhuman treatment of animals They argue that in conducting their medical research, doctors put animals through a very painful process and this should be stopped According to the fiercest animal activists, nothing justifies the use of animals in medical experiments, even if lives might be saved To get their message across, animal activists are even willing to resort to the use of violence Many animal protection groups, like the Animal Liberation Front (ALF), have broken into laboratories illegally to 'rescue' animals They take away whatever animals they can lind and free them These people also make their case by threatening the researchers They vandalize medical equipment, and in the most serious cases, they even use bombs In stealing the animals, the activists are actually hindering the progress of medicine In many cases, the animals were part ol research for the cure for various diseases and visual defects in babies Cures for problems that people face, therefore, come slower and in the waiting period, more people die Researchers have come up with many cures in the process of working with animals and on animals Organ transplants are so common today, but we forget that they became only possible after they were tested on animals Doctors were able to come up with a cure for river blindness, a disease that affects millions of people in South America and Africa These are only a few examples, and there are many more In spite of what animal activists think, most researchers not treat animals cruelly In fact, mistreated animals which are in agony will affect the quality of research so that results obtained are not really reliable Thus, researchers try to treat animals as well as possible In the long run, animal activists can cause serious damage to the future of medicine With their persistent campaigning, much of the public supports their cause People with AIDS or cancer need doctors to research to save their lives, and often it is a case where animal research is crucial before any cure can be found Question 35: The belief of animal activists is that animals A should not be sacrificed in experiments B should experience no pain in experiments C can be used in experiments to cure human diseases D must be treated well so that they can research Question 36: According to paragraph 3, animal activists may resort to brute force A to stand up for the researchers B to debate about their case C to champion their cause D to cure the animals Question 37: The phrase “resort to” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A turn to something as another choice B come to a decision on second thoughts C refuse to take drastic action D take full advantage of Question 38: Thanks to tests on animals, doctors succeeded in A discovering river blindness B finding a cure for river blindness C revealing what animal activists think D treating animals as well as possible Question 39: Which of the following might NOT be the purpose of doing medical researches? A Finding the cure for diseases B Developing medical equipment C Making better medicine for the rich D Improving the well-being of humans Question 40: The highlighted word “they” in paragraph refers to A researchers B many cures C organ transplants D animals Question 41: Which of the following statements is NOT true, according to the passage? A Fatal diseases like diabetes and AIDS are a thing of the past B A majority of researchers are against cruelty to animals used in research C River blindness is a disease that affects millions of people D A result of the campaign by animal activists is getting people’s support Question 42: Which of the following would the author probably agree with? A With modern technology, doctors can now cure all kinds of disease B Animal activists are doing a good job for the community C Organ transplants are impossible unless they are carried out on animals D Animal research is essential to find a remedy for fatal diseases Mark the letter A,B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43: Our teacher encouraged us studying at home She told us to read more A B C D books Question 44: Accounts of scientific experiments are generally correct for those wirte about A B C science are careful in checking the accuracy of their reports D Question 45: If there is one thing that all the world’s various cultures have been in A B C D common, it is marriage Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning *o each of the following questions Question 46: Had we left any later, we would have missed the train A We almost missed the train B We left too late to catch the train C We didn’t leave early enough but we still caught the train D Because the train was late we had no trouble catching it Question 47: “You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane A Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report B Jane criticized Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press C Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press D Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report Question 48: You can enrich your knowledge by watching this TV programme every day A You will become rich if you watch this TV programme every day B Watching this TV programme every day makes you know less C Watching this TV programme every day enables you to be rich D Watching this TV programme every day, you will know more Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: They were exhausted They could hardly continue the journey A They were so exhausted that they could hardly continue the journey B They were hardly exhausted but they could not continue the journey C Exhausted as they were, they tried to continue the journey D They could continue the journey as they were hardly exhausted Question 50: They tie up parcels with string This is so weak that the parcel usually comes to pieces before you get it home A The parcels which they tie up with string are so weak that they usually come to pieces before you get them home B They tie up parcels with string and the parcel usually comes to pieces before you get it home C The string with which they tie up parcels is so weak that the parcel usually comes to pieces before you get it home D the parcel usually comes to pieces before you get it home as it homeas it is so weak by string they use to tie it ... options on both levels First, you have to look at things rationally, looking at the job on offer, and also at the things that matter to you Then, once you've understood your options on a rational... rational (29) , look at things on an emotional level and think about what your emotions are telling you Question 25: Question 26: Question 27: Question 28: Question 29: A awarded A try A However... choose the option that best addresses these factors (27) , this operates on two levels - on a rational level and on an emotional level You'll only truly be (28) _ with your decision if these