Bộ đề ôn thi THPT QG 2019 2020

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MOCK TEST Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation Question1 A grapes B chairs C hats D roofs Question A prime B pink C print D miss Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress Question A indoor B damage C despite D canal Question A generous B extensive C resources D eternal Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions Question No one died in the accident, ? A didn’t they B did he C didn’t he D did they Question His father was taken to hospital last week when he broke his right leg A the B a C an D x Question I got stuck a traffic jam for half an hour A in B of C to D for Question When I finish this lesson, I will reward myself with a coffee A to type B typing C type D.typed Question If the weather _ fine today, we would go to see our grandparents A were B is C has been D had been Question 10 : Their movements have been severely circumscribed since the laws into effect A come B had come C comes D came Question 11 Children are encouraged to read books _they are a wonderful source of knowledge A in spite of B although C because of D because Question 12 _, I will reply to you at once A Now that I had got your letter B.As though I got your letter C.As soon as I get your letter D By the time I will have got Question 13: More than a mile of roadway has been blocked with trees, stones and other debris, the explosion A causing B caused by C which caused by D which caused Question 14 The more _ and positive you look, the better you will feel A confide B confident C confidently D confidence Question 15 I _ an old friend of mine in the street this morning We haven't seen each other for ages A ran into B ran out C came over D came round Question 16 The use of computers has _ it possible for more people to work from home A saved B made C did D took Question 17 The _ prices of property in big cities may deter people on low incomes from owning a house there A competitive B forbidding C prohibitive D Inflatable Question 18: Whistling or clapping hands to get someone‘s attention is considered and even rude in some circumstances A suitable B unnecessary C appropriate D impolite Question 19:Your store needs a bold sign that will catch the _ of anyone walking down the street That may help to sell more products A eye B peek C flash D glimpse Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was established in 1946 A set up B found out C run through D put away Question 21: Veronica broke the school rules so many times that the headmistress finally had no alternative but to expel her A force her to leave a school B make her meet the headmaster C punish her severely D beat her violently Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22 : These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a while as they tend to access information online A regularly B attentively C occasionally D selectively Question 23: For many couples, money is the source of arguments, frustration When it comes to finances and relationships, sharing the financial burden is important A benefit B responsibility C aid D difficulty Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 24 -X: “Would you please give me the file on the table?”- Y: “ .” A No, I wouldn’t B Yes, of course C You are welcome D Help yourself Question 25 - Alex is talking to his teammate, Tim, about aquatic sports - Alex: “I think windsurfing is a dangerous sport.” - Tim: “ _.It’s perfectly safe.” A You’re right There’s no doubt about it B I don’t think so C You can say that again but it’s still not true D I see what you mean but that’s a good idea Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Plastic waste is considered a global environment problem and Vietnam has been listed as one of the heaviest countries struck by it in the world Some actions have been _(26) to fight against the issue such as “White pollution” (27) _, changing awareness and behavior remain biggest challenges It is estimated that Vietnam discharges more than 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste, only 27 percent of _(28) _ is recycled According to Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, (29) _household in Vietnam consumes around one kilogram of plastic bags a month or 35 plastic bags a week on average Plastic consumption per capita in Vietnam has increased sharply from 3.8 kg per person in 1990 to 41.3 kg per person in 2018 Plastic waste can be seen in cities, at sea, rivers or rice fields In the Mekong Delta, the _(30) rice bowl of Vietnam, a lot of toxic plastic waste from bottles, pesticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizers are poisoning the environment Question 26 A solved B implemented C performed D used Question 27 A For instance B However C Moreover D Therefore Question 28 A who B whose C which D that Question 29 A each B some C another D other Question 30 A so-called B named C nominated D identified Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions People commonly complain that they never have enough time to accomplish tasks The hours and minutes seem to slip away before many planned chores get done According to time management experts, the main reason for this is that most people fail to set priorities about what to first They get tied down by trivial, time-consuming matters and never complete the important ones One simple solution often used by those at the top is to keep lists of tasks to be accomplished daily These lists order jobs from most essential to least essential and are checked regularly through the day to access progress Not only is this an effective Way to manage time, but also it serves to give individuals a much- deserved sense of satisfaction over their achievements People who not keep lists often face the end of the work day with uncertainty over the significance of their accomplishments, which over time can contribute to serious problems in mental and physical health Question 31: Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A Common Complaints About Work B Accomplishing Trivial Matters C Achieving Job Satisfaction D Learning to Manage Time Question 32: According to the passage, why many people never seem to have enough time to accomplish things? A They not prioritize tasks B They get tied down by one difficult problem C They fail to deal with trivial matters D They not seek the advice of time management experts Question 33: In paragraph 2, the word those refers to A daily lists B trivial matters C priorities D people Question 34: The passage states that one solution to time management problems is to A consult a time management expert B accomplish time - consuming matters first C keep daily lists of priorities and check them regularly D spend only a short time on each task Question 35 The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses A mental and physical health problems B another solution to time management problems C ways to achieve a sense of fulfilment D different types of lists Read the following passage and Choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 A radio telescope is a radio receiver that "sees" radio waves Unlike a normal telescope, which sees light, a radio telescope is used primarily in the area of astronomy because it can detect radio waves that are emitted by celestial objects Such objects in space, also called radio objects, can be things such as hot gas, electrons, and wavelengths given off by different atoms and molecules The first radio telescope was invented by Grote Reber in 1937 He was an American who graduated with a degree in engineering He went on to work as an amateur radio operator and later decided to try to build his own radio telescope in his backyard Reber's first two radio receivers failed to pick up any signals from outer space, but in 1938, his third radio telescope successfully picked up radio waves from space A radio telescope consists of a large parabolic-shaped dish antenna or a combination of two or more The significance of the parabolic shape allows for the incoming radio waves to be concentrated on one focal point, allowing the signals to be picked up as strongly as possible A larger dish means that more signals can be received and focalized In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the largest radio telescope of the time was invented with a seventy-six-meter telescope although larger telescopes have been made since then The largest current radio telescope in the world is the RATAN-600 in Russia, whose diameter is 576 meters It has provided valuable feedback of the sun's radio wavelengths and atmosphere The largest radio telescope in Europe is a 100-meter diameter telescope in Germany, and the largest radio telescope in the United States is the Big Ear in the state of Ohio The largest array of telescopes is the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope in India Radio telescopes have provided scientists with valuable information about our universe One of the most important functions of radio telescopes is their ability to allow scientists to track different space probes, the unmanned space missions in outer space Radio telescopes allow for the travel of space probes into places like the surface of Mars that are too dangerous for men to explore Without radio wave technology, scientists would not know much of what inhabits the universe nor would they be able to see it Radio waves are our eyes and ears in outer space Question 36: According to the passage, a radio telescope enables the detection of A creatures that inhabit celestial objects B shapes and sizes of celestial objects C normal light of celestial objects D radio waves sent out by celestial objects Question 37:According to paragraph 2, all of the following are true about Grote Reber EXCEPT that A he was an inventor B he was an amateur radio operator C he was an engineer D he was an astronomer Question 38: Grote Reber’s idea to develop a radio telescope was not successful until A he picked up signals from outer space B he graduated from an engineering school C he experimented on the third one D he first built one in his backyard Question 39: The verb “pick up” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A send B lift C receive D select Question 40: According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? A A larger dish antenna helps a radio telescope produce better results B The Big Ear in the United States produces the largest array of telescopes C The pattern of radio waves received by radio telescopes is significant D The largest radio telescope of all time is the one with a seventy-six-meter diameter Question 41: The word “current” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A existing B moving C electricity flow D water movement Question 42: The word “they” in paragraph refers to A places B radio waves C scientists D eyes and ears Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43: Measles(A) is (B) an infectious (C)disease that causes fever and (D) small red spots Question 44: The basic elements(A) of public-opinion research are(B) interviewers, questionnaires, tabulating(C) equipment, and to sample(D) population Question 45: The villagers are highly appreciable(A) of the volunteers' efforts(B) in reconstructing(C) their houses after the devastating(D) storm Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: In Vietnam, football is more popular than basketball A In Vietnam, basketball is not as popular as football B In Vietnam, basketball is more popular than football C In Vietnam, football is not as popular as basketball D In Vietnam, football is as popular as basketball Question 47 "Are you waiting for your exam result?" she said A.She asked me whether I was waiting for your exam B.She asked me was I waiting for my exam result C.She asked me whether was I waiting for the exam result D.She asked me if I was waiting for my exam result Question 48 It’s possible that we won’t take part in the match this weekend A We will probably take part in the match this weekend B We will not take part in the match this weekend C We may not take part in the match this weekend D We must not take part in the match this weekend Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: You must use your time wisely Otherwise you will not be able to much A If you use your time wisely, you will not be able to much B Unless you use your time wisely, you will be able to much C Provided that you use your time wisely, you will be able to much D But for your time, you will not be able to much Question 50: Mike became a father He felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents A Were Mike to become a father himself, he would feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents B Only after Mike had become a father himself did he feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents C Had Mike become a father himself, he would have felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents D Not until he felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents did Mike become a father himself MOCK TEST Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation Question 1: A plays B works C lives D buys Question 2: A skill B spine C knife D sigh Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress Question 3: A attract B signal C verbal D whistle Question 4: A parallel B primary C inflation D maximum Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: They seemed to have a good time at the party, ? A hadn’t they B had they C did they D didn’t they Question 6: _ large number of teachers agree that daily homework is necessary for students A An B C The D A Question 7: For some subjects, face- to- face interaction can result better learning outcomes A in B from C up D about Question 8: Do you mind such a long way to work every day? A to travel B travel C to have traveled D traveling Question 9: If our teacher were here now, he _ us with this difficult exercise A will help B would help C has helped D helps Question 10: What have you been doing since you _your last job? A leave B left C will leave D have left Question 11: I almost missed my flight there was a long queue in the duty-free shop A in spite of B although C because of D because Question 12: over, there will be great joy throughout the land A.Before the war was over B When the war had over C As soon as the war is D Until the war would be Question 13: The children _ by social networks are likely to suffer from depression and other health problems A obsessing B obsessed C who obsessed D are obsessed Question 14: In former days, women were considered not to be suitable for becoming a A politics B political C politically D politician Question 15: Don’t _ until tomorrow what you can today A run away B put off C walk aside D pick up Question 16: Jones _ sure of his place on the team with three great goals A saved B made C did D took Question 17: Due to the lack of governmental care, many animals are now on the _ of extinction A margin B border C fence D verge Question 18: By the time we got home, we were _ frozen and exhausted A exceedingly B extremely C absolutely D very Question 19: I am not able to go anywhere this weekend because I am up to my _in work A neck B nose C head D eyes Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20: An international medical conference initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the League of Red Cross Societies in 1991 A started B helped C treated D dedicated Question 21: A father will be his child's role model He will be the example for his child of what husbands and fathers are like A someone that others admire and follow B someone that others share interest with C someone that others love and live with D someone that others are fond of with Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on the air A extremely happy B feeling extremely cheerful C feeling extremely unhappy D extremely light Question 23: Many animal species will be in danger if we don't take any actions to protect them A developing B extinctive C bad condition D safe Choose the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 24: Michael: “Could I possibly have another sandwich?.” Mother: “ _ You’ve had too much” A That’s a nice compliment! B I don’t think so C Oh, thank you very much D You’re too kind Question 25: Nam and his Dad are watching a football match at My Dinh stadium Nam : “What an interesting football match Vietnam has!” Dad: “ _” A Nice to meet you B Do you mind if I take a photo? C I completely agree with you! D I can give you a lift to home Read the following passage and Choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Why some people take revenge? Why aren’t we (26) ……… to sort out our problems without seeking to get even with those who have hurt us? Apparently, we are simply experiencing a deeply rooted part of human nature Our desire to take revenge on (27) ……… one comes from the brain’s limbic system, the most primitive part of the brain and the one that we share with all animals (28) ……… ,when someone confronts us, we often prefer attacking verbally or physically to trying to work out a solution together However, unlike animals, we also possess a highly evolved cerebral cortex which allows us to plan and analyze – and this can make revenge more than just a(n) (29) ……… reaction A person who feels they have been wronged may even enjoy planning a creative and appropriate act of revenge Some people suggest that taking revenge can be seen as a positive move, allowing you to work through your negative emotions However, it can also be dangerous, and you may risk finding yourself in a situation (30) ……… rapidly gets out of hand Question 26: A about B able C used D disable Question 27: A Another B every C each D other Question 28: A However B Therefore C Additionally D Although Question 29: A distinctive B instinctive C extrinsic D inbound Question 30: A who B where C when D which Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions A leading question among anthropologists is: what exactly led to the development of human cities? Basically, modern humans have existed on earth for over 100,000 years Yet it is only in the last 8,000 years that they have begun to gather in significant numbers and form cities Prior to that period, humans existed in small family or tribal groups, generally consisting of fewer than 100 individuals What, then, led humans to make the dramatic shift from living in small groups to living in large, organized cities? It seems that the development of cities required a particular set of circumstances First, it required a minimum population density For much of their early history, humans existed only in small numbers This is due to the fact that early humans relied on hunting and gathering wild foods for their survival Even the most fertile land would only support a relatively small number of predators, so it was not until humans began to practice agriculture that they were able to gather in large enough numbers to form cities Furthermore, the development of a city could only be possible if a large number of people shared a common language, culture and religion Without such unifying factors, a cooperative, peaceful existence among large numbers of people would have been impossible Finally, it seems that early humans needed to be faced with a large problem, which one small group of individuals could not solve on its own Only when large-scale cooperation was needed to overcome a problem would humans come together to form cities Question 31: What is the passage mainly about? A Factors bringing about the development of human cities B How population density affects the development of human cities C Why a shared language makes a peaceful human city D Problems solved by cooperation of a large group Question 32: The word "circumstances" in paragraph mostly means A conditions B preparations C examples D events Question 33: The word "they" in paragraph refers to A predators B humans C cities D foods Question 34: Which of the following enabled people to live together in peace? A A large area of fertile land B A shared belief and value C A large and complicated problem D A group with a minimal number of members Question 35: Which of the following is NOT needed for the development of a city? A a shared culture B people’s gathering C peaceful existence D large-scale collaboration Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 In America, when dining, people consider it rude for a guest or dining partner to belch or burp, eat with an open mouth, smack, or lick your fingers Napkins, generally provided are available at every meal and should be placed in one's lap and then used throughout the meal to clean one's fingers and mouth It is acceptable to refuse additional servings of food by saying "No, thank you" and the host or hostess will not be insulted if you so Similarly, if you leave a small amount of uneaten food on your plate at a restaurant or in a home, it is not considered an insult If you eat everything on the plate, a host or hostess may possibly feel that they have not prepared enough food and might be embarrassed People in the United States serve and eat food with either hand, but never take food from a communal serving dish with their hands Generally, a serving utensil is used Americans typically use forks, spoons and knives to eat, but there are some types of foods that are acceptable to eat with one's fingers, like sandwiches or pizza When in doubt, look to see what others are doing In formal dining situations, if you wonder whether or not it is acceptable to begin eating, you should wait until the oldest woman (or oldest man if no women are present) begins to eat When eating, not pick up the bowl or plate from the table to hold underneath your mouth Even noodles, soup, and rice are eaten with the plate or bowl remaining on the table When consuming soup and hot liquids, it is considered impolite to slurp - not this When consuming noodles, twirl them around your fork and then put it in your mouth If you are a man taking out a woman for dinner, you are almost always expected to pay This is for the woman to gauge your intentions and interest with her For example, taking a woman for coffee, versus tacos, versus a fancy dinner, versus for drinks at 11:30 pm, all signal many different things to them So, the date is a "test" of many Paying is just as important as where you take her, and how late So, don't assume she is just trying to get a "free meal" Most girls aren't Also, if you are going out with a friend to eat, almost always, the bill is expected to be split in half, or each person pays for themselves If you are eating in a restaurant, you will be expected to add a 15 to 20 % tip for the server to your bill In America, wait staff might occasionally stop by your table to ask how your meal is, which is considered good service They will also bring you your check when it seems reasonable that you are finished with your meal, however, this is not necessarily an indication that you must leave right away (Do not be too embarrassed to ask for the check either: waiters and waitresses cannot read minds.) Take your time to finish your meal, and unless there is a line of people waiting at the door, it is not considered rude to linger at your table for as long as you like (Source: https://www.tripadvisor.com/) Question 36: Which of the following could be the best title of the passage? A What is acceptable in dining etiquette in America? B Polite behavior at American’s restaurants C Table etiquette in America D What should we when being invited to the American’s dinner? Question 37: According to the passage, what action may make the American unpleasant? A Eating food with the guests’ hands B Leaving the left-overs on the plate C Cleaning the food on the fingers by the tongue D Refusing the supplementary food they serve Question 38: What sentence is NOT stated in the passage? A In America, the dishes are expected to remain on the table B Food is sometimes delivered from the communal serving dish with people’s hands C In formal dinners, the eldest often eat first D It is not courteous to slurp when eating soup Question 39: The word "it” in paragraph refers to _ A soup B your fork C your mouth D noodles Question 40: What could the word "gauge” in paragraph best be replaced by? A impress B estimate C determine D express Question 41: When will the bill be divided for the people having the meal? A When a girl is testing a boy B When a man is having a date with a woman C When people are having meals with their friends D When people are eating with the elderly Question 42: The word "linger" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to A appear B arrange C reserve D remain Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43: Many people in the bottom half of the world’s population was facing a daily struggle to survive, with 70% of them living in low-income countries A living B to survive C majority D was Question 44: Our division is responsible for making and deliver frozen food A is B making C deliver D frozen food Question 45: The study of languages is very interested A The study B of C is D interested Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: The living room isn’t as big as the kitchen A The living room is bigger than the kitchen B The kitchen is smaller than the living room B The kitchen is bigger than the living room D The kitchen is not bigger than the living room Question 47: " I'm coming back to my home town tomorrow," Mai said A Mai said that she was coming back to her home town tomorrow B Mai said that she is coming back to her home town tomorrow C Mai said that she was coming back to her home town the following day D Mai said that she was coming back to my home town the next day Question 48: My car keys are possibly in the kitchen A My car keys should be put in the kitchen B My car keys cannot be in the kitchen C I don’t know whether my car keys are in the kitchen D My car keys might be in the kitchen Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: The typist should be careful Otherwise she will lose her job A If the typist is not careful, she will lose her job B Unless the typist is not careful, she will lose her job C Should the typist be careful, she will lose her job D The typist is not careful, she will lose her job Question 50: Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases Physical inactivity is another cause of several deadly diseases A Not only overeating but also physical inactivity may lead to several deadly diseases B Apart from physical activities, eating too much also contributes to several deadly diseases C Both overeating and physical inactivity result from several deadly diseases D Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases MOCK TEST Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation Question 1: A stops B dates C likes D boxes Question 2: A drink B drive C mind D knight Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress Question 3: A fracture B pressure C cancel D respect Question 4: A meaningful B portable C interact D handkerchief Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: You were driving home when you saw Lan, _? A didn’t you B weren’t you C you D don’t you Question 6: We decided to spend _ summer in a seaside town A a B an C the D Question 7: She could get that essay done a couple of hours if she really tried A about B on C in D for Question 8: We all enjoy _ English A learn B to learn C learning D learned Question 9: If my husband here now, he would help me to look after my son A were B Is C will be D would be Question 10: I’ve wanted to go to Australia ever since I little A were B was C has been D am Question 11: She didn’t walk home by herself she knew that it was dangerous A because of B because C despite D although Question 12: He will go out with his friends A as soon as he has completed his homework B when he was completing his homework C until he completed his homework D after he completed his homework Question 13: People to the meeting are expected to be formally dressed A to invite B who invited C invited D inviting Question 14: Jet lag causes problems with our clock A biological B biology C biologist D biologically Question 15: When I got to 16, some of my friends left school to get a job, but most _ A dropped out B moved back C got in D stayed on Question 16: I hate it when people assumptions about me based on my skin colour A make B C give D take Question 17: The _ for this position starts at thirty thousand euros per year A wage B pension C salary D income Question 18: If you _ too much on study, you will get tired and stressed A concentrate B develop C organize D complain Question 19: Since he started his own business, he has been making money hand over _ A fist B heel C head D palm Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20: Accumulations of sand can be formed by the action of waves on coastal beaches A Acquisition B Requirement C Inquiry D Acknowledgement Question 21: The boy was let off lightly this morning due to not having done his homework A punished B promised C commended D persuaded Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: Until 1986 most companies would not even allow women to take the exams, but such gender discrimination is now disappearing A unfairness B injustice C partiality D equality Question 23: I’m not an impulsive person, I don’t generally things on the spur of the moment A quickly B industriously C intentionally D attentively Choose the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 24: Nam is talking to Lan about a party - Nam: “Could you join us at a party on this Sunday?” - Lan: “ _.” A No, I couldn’t B I am sorry I am busy this Sunday C Yes, please D I don’t think that’s a good idea Question 25: Two friend s are talking about the benefits of swimming James: "As far as I know, swimming is a really helpful thing for everyone to improve their health." Anna: “ .” A That sounds great B I couldn’t agree with you more C Take part in this summer D That’s fine for me Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Every industrial revolution brought with it benefits and challenges to the socioeconomic status of the countries that have engaged in such transformation For instance, Great Britain led the first industrial revolution with the invention of the commercial steam engine, which revolutionized communication and transportation and led to many _(26) _ industrial developments In the second industrial revolution, the United States was primarily in the lead, with the telephone revolutionizing communication this time In the third industrial revolution, the Internet was the key factor and succeeded because it was conceived as a public infrastructure technology rather a proprietary technology The fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) is not an exception to the _(27) _ eras of industries, but it is expected to bring immense benefits and many challenges. _(28) _ , the main challenge that most stakeholders are concerned with is the cybersecurity risk given that the IoT is the backbone of Industry 4.0, _(29) _ has the potential to enlarge the level risk exponentially from where we are today Moreover, the rate of the technological development in Industry 4.0 is exponential and, therefore, anticipating the challenges and even the benefits is much more difficult than what the world experienced in the previous industrial revolutions This increased difficulty is due to the high convergence of technologies that could complement or compete with different possible diffusion _(30) that may result in more frequent breakthroughs that are difficult to forecast Hence, the policy and regulation due to the speed of progress may lack a remedy for any unexpected consequences or developments if the policy resolutions remain non-global and reactive Question 26: A every B each C other D another Question 27: A before B previous C former D recent Question 28: A However B Therefore C Also D Moreover Question 29: A who B whom C which D whose Question 30: A scene B scenarios C scenery D scenic Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35 Since the early eighties, we have been only too aware of the devastating effects of large-scale enviromental pollution Such pollution is generally the result of poor government planning in many developing nations or the short-sighted, selfish policies of the already industrialized countries which, encourage a minority of the world's population to squander the majority of its natural resources While events such as the deforestation of the Amazon jungle or the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl continue to receive high media exposure, as acts of environmental sabotage, it must be remembered that not all pollution is on this grand scale A large proportion of the world's pollution has its source much closer to home The recent spillage of crude oil from an oil tanker accidentally discharging its cargo straight into Sydney Harbour not only caused serious damage to the harbour foreshores but also created severely toxic fumes which over the suburbs for days and left the angry residents wondering how such a disaster could have been allowed to happen Avoiding pollution can be a full-time job Try not to inhale traffic fumes; keep away from Chemical plants and building-sites; wear a mask when cycling It is enough to make you want to stay at home But that, according to a growing body of scientific evidence, would also be a bad idea Research shows that levels of pollutants such as hazardous gases, particulate matter and other chemical 'nasties' are usually higher indoors than out, even in the most polluted cities Since the average American spends 18 hours indoors for every hour outside, it looks as though many environmentalists may be attacking the wrong target (source: https://en.isicollective.com) Question 31 The best title for this passage could be? A The devastating effects of environmental pollution in some areas C Indoor Pollution B Environmental pollution as a result of poor policies D Deforestation of the Amazon jungle Question 32 Which statement aabout Sydney Habour is probably TRUE according to the passage? A The Sydney Habour oil spill was the result of a ship refueling in the habor B The Sydney Habour oil spill was the result of a tanker pumping oil into the sea C The Sydney Habour oil spill was the result of a collision between two oil tankers D The Sydney Habour oil spill was the result of a deliberate act of sabotage Question 33 The word “its” in paragraph refers to A spillage B crude oil C an oil tanker D pollution rd Question 34 In the paragraph, the writer suggests that _ A people should avoid working in cities B Americans spend too little time outdoor C hazadous gases are concentrated in industrial suburbs D there are several ways to avoid city pollution Question 35 The word “nasties” in paragraph means _ A dirty B kind C composition D dangerous Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions In December 2019, a number of pneumonia cases were reported in Wuhan, eastern China The pneumonia is associated with a new type of coronavirus This virus has now spread to other cities in China There have also been cases in other countries around the world Coronaviruses get their names because they look like crowns under the microscope This group of viruses cause disease in humans and other animals, including pigs and chickens It is thought that the new coronavirus outbreak started in a market in Wuhan, which sold meat and live animals Scientists say that the virus is not closely related to any human virus currently known The World Health Organization has told countries around the world to track respiratory infections in their populations There is currently no vaccination against the corona virus The Wuhan coronavirus outbreak is similar to the 2002-03 epidemic of SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) coronavirus This outbreak, which started in south China, lasted for over nine months It spread to 37 countries, causing 8,098 people to become ill and 774 to die Nearly 10% of people who were infected with SARS died The deadly nature of the disease, the frequent human-to-human spread, and infection of hospital staff contributed to the seriousness of the outbreak SARS was traced to several types of wild animals, which were sold as food in markets The infected animals had no symptoms The outbreak was stopped by closing markets and killing animals, and by treating and isolating patients SARS has not been seen since 2003 and it is thought that the virus has now disappeared The new Wuhan coronavirus is similar to viruses related to SARS which are found in bats There are seven coronaviruses known to infect people, including the new Wuhan coronavirus and SARS Other human coronaviruses are those that cause the common cold, as well as the deadly MERS virus MERS is a common cold virus that often jumps from camels to humans in the Middle East It can cause severe pneumonia in people and spread from person to person MERS was identified in 2012 and continues to be a significant problem in the Middle East Nearly 2,500 cases of MERS have been identified, causing 858 deaths Coronaviruses appear to jump easily between species, and the Wuhan virus could be the third time this has happened with humans in the last 20 years In 2016, another coronavirus was responsible for 24,000 pig deaths in southern China This particular virus jumped from bats to pigs but did not spread to humans Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34 For many American university students, the weeklong spring break holiday means an endless party on a sunny beach in Florida or Mexico In Panama City Beach, Florida, a city with a permanent population of around 36,000, more than half a million university students arrive during the month of March to play and party, making it the number one spring break destination in the United States A weeklong drinking binge is not for anyone, however, and a growing number of American university students have found a way to make spring break matter For them, joining or leading a group of volunteers to travel locally or internationally and work to show problems such as poverty, homelessness, or environmental damage makes spring break a unique learning experience that university students can feel good about Students who participate in alternative spring break projects find them very rewarding While most university students have to get their degrees before they can start helping people, student volunteers are able to help people now On the other hand, the accommodations are far from glamorous Students often sleep on the floor of a school or spend the week camping in tents But students only pay around S250 for meals and transportation, which is much less than some of theft peers spend to travel to more traditional spring break hotspots Alternative spring break trips appear to be growing in popularity at universities across the United States Students cite a number of reason for participating Some appreciate the opportunity to socialize and meet new friends Others want to exercise their beliefs about people’s obligation to serve humanity and make the world a better place Whatever their reason, these students have discovered something that gives them rich rewards along with a break from school work Question 31 What is the passage mainly about? A Students’ travelling preferences C American students’ social life B A traditional approach to spring breaks D Students’ alternative spring breaks Question 32 How many university students travel to Panama Beach City every March for spring break? A Around 10,000 B Around 36,000 C Around 500,000 D Around 50,000 Question 33 The word “cite” in paragraph probably means A listing B getting C avoiding D inventing Question 34 The word “them” in paragraph refers to _ A degrees B people C projects D students Question 35 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem that alternative spring break trips try to help solve? A Environment damage B Homelessness C Poverty D Overpopulation Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 36 to 42 What is commonly called pepper in reality comes from two very different families of plants Black and white pepper both come from the fruit of the Piper nigrum, a vine with fruits called peppercorns The peppercorns turn from green to red as they ripen and finally blacken as they dry out The dried-out peppercorns are ground to obtain black pepper White pepper, which has a more subtle flavour than black pepper, comes from the same peppercorns as black pepper To obtain white pepper, the outer hull of the peppercorn, the pericarp, is removed before the peppercorn IS ground Red and green pepper, on the other hand, come from a completely different family from black and white pepper Red and green peppers are from the genus Capsicum Plants of this type generally have tiny white flowers and fruit which can be any of a number of colours, shapes and sizes These peppers range in flavour from very mild and sweet to die most incredibly burning taste imaginable Bell peppers arc the most mild, while habanros are the most burning Christopher Columbus is responsible for the present-day confusion over what pepper IS The Piper nigrum variety of pepper was highly valued for centuries, and high demand for pepper by Europeans was a major cause of the fifteen-century push to locate ocean routes to the spice-growing regions of Asia When Columbus arrived ill the New World in 1492, he was particularly interested ill finding black pepper because of the high price it would command in Europe Columbus came across plants from the Capsicum family in use among people of the New World, and he incorrectly identified them as relatives of black pepper Columbus introduced the spicy Capsicum chill peppers to Europeans on his return from the 1492 voyage, and traders later spread them Io Asia and Africa These Capsicum peppers have continued to be called peppers in spite of the fact that they are not related to the black and white pepper of the Piper nigrum family Question 36: The purpose of this passage is to A provide the scientific classification of various types of peppers B classify the variety of sizes, shapes and colours of peppers C demonstrate that it was Columbus who brought peppers to Europe D explain why there is confusion today over peppers Question 37: The word turn could best be replaced by _ A revert B veer C exchange D change Question 38: According to the passage, both black and white peppers A have the same flavour B come from different plants C change colours after they are ground D are ground from dried-out peppercorns Question 39: What part of the Piper nigrum is the pericarp? A The seed inside the fruit B The outer covering of the vine C The pulp inside the vine D The outer covering of the fruit Question 40: What usually does NOT vary in a Capsicum plant? A The size of the fruit B The colour of the flower C The colour of the fruit D The shape of the fruit Question 41: The word push could best be replaced by A hit B drive C shove D strength Question 42: The pronoun them refers to A Europeans B plants C people D relatives Mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43: Neither his parents nor his teacher were satisfied with his result when he was at high school A Neither B were C with D was Question 44: Her chores were to polish the furniture, sweeping the floor, and water the garden A were B the C sweeping D water Question 45: During that terrific snowstorm, the police demanded that people stay away from Highway 101 except cases of emergency A terrific B the police C stay D of Choose the sentence that is closest ill meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: Mai is less beautiful than her mother A Mai is not as beautiful as her mother B Mai is more beautiful than her mother C Mai’s mother is not as beautiful her D Mai’s mother is less beautiful than her Question 47: “ I must write some letters now " my brother said A My brother said he must write some letters now B My brother said he had to write some letters now C My brother said he had to write some letters then D My brother said he must have to write some letters then Question 48: You are able to go out with your friend this evening A You mustn’t go out with your friend this evening B You should go out with your friend this evening C You needn't go out with your friend this evening D You can go out with your friend this evening Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: Study hard If you don’t, you won’t pass the GCSE A You will pass the GCSE unless you study hard B You won’t pass the GCSE if you study hard C Provided you don’t study hard, you won’t pass the GCSE D You won’t pass the GCSE in case you study hard Question 50: The woman whom I met yesterday is very tall She can almost touch the ceiling in my living room A So tall was the woman whom I met yesterday that she can almost touch the ceiling in my living room B Only if the woman whom I met yesterday is very tall could she almost touch the ceiling in my living room C Not until she could almost touch the ceiling in my living room is the woman very tall D But for the height of the woman, she wouldn't have touched the celling in my living room MOCK TEST Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A attempts B learns C obeys D lives Question 2: A deep B sheer C keep D meet Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A mistake B unite C wonder D behave Question 4: A commercial B decisive C powerful D electric Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: Sophie has got no major problems living in the new city, ? A hasn't she B has she C does she D doesn't she Question 6: My sister often goes to church by bus A the B a C an D Question 7: Education in many countries is compulsory _ the age of 16 A in B at C for D until Question 8: The woman asked her children _ up the mess they had left before they could watch TV A clear B to clear C clearing D cleared Question 9: If she a car, she would go out in the evening A has B had C have D has had Question 10: We have been decorating our classroom for the upcoming Teachers' Day since the teacher A comes B will come C came D was coming Question 11: Australia is the greenest country in the world _ the people are environmentally friendly A because B therefore C however D yet Question 12:1 will give you the book about artificial intelligence A after I have finished it B when I was finishing it C as soon as I had finished it D until I finished it Question 13: We can also see the stone dragons of Kinh Thien Palace and relics associated with many Vietnamese royal families, during archaeological excavations A discovered B being discovered C to discover D discovering Question 14: Most of the students in that special school are making good progress, but Michael is a case A hopefully B hopeless C hopeful D hopelessly Question 15: Andrew _ greater responsibilities when he was promoted A went over B put up C took on D got over Question 16: In order to _ a profit, the new leisure centre needs at least 2,000 visitors a month A take B make C D ask Question 17: Jim usually looks happy, but today he has a long He must have had a quarrel with his best friend A face B chin C nose D expression Question 18: My uncle was _ ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery A seriously B deeply C fatally D critically Question 19: Mr John is held in high for his dedication to the school A respect B esteem C homage D honor Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20: Scientists hope that this new drug will be a major breakthrough in the fight against Covid19 A new cure B important therapy C sudden remedy D dramatic development Question 21: “Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning.” - “Haven’t you hear the news? His wife gave birth a baby boy early this morning.” A extremely happy B extremely unhappy C exhausted D proud Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: Ocean water plays an indispensable role in supporting life A unbelievable B incredible C insignificant D key Question 23: Don’t get angry with such a thing It’s only a storm in a teacup A serious problem B trivial thing C commercial tension D financial issue Choose the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 24: Sue and Anne are talking about their future plans Sue: “I am not interested in the idea of taking a gap year and going backpacking in Nepal.” Anne: “Well, _ ” A I am B help yourself C neither I D that’s life Question 25: Two students are chatting in the corridor after class Tim: “We should make a slide show for our history presentation next week.”  Laura: “ _ ” A Sorry, I have to check my diary B That’s exactly what I was going to say C I’d love to but I just can’t now D That’s true I understand how you feel Read the following passage and Choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks The ability to be independent is something that not everyone possesses (26) _ , you need to be independent in order to survive in the world Learning to support yourself is (27) _ for any success you ever hope to achieve At the end of the day, you only have yourself to fall back on, so it is exceedingly important to be able to handle things on your own It is all about being secure with who you are and what you believe in It is extremely empowering knowing that you are in control of your own life and your own choices It is much more beneficial to listen to the voice inside yourself rather than the berating (28) _ of others We rely on others far more than it is necessary People put their happiness in the hands of a significant (29) , thinking this will bring them fulfillment This is a fatal error too many people make these days Do you always want to feel dependent on someone else? Of course not Not only are you limiting yourself, you are more than likely becoming a burden to this person We need to learn how to make decisions on our own I understand asking your friends their opinion on a fashion decision, but we really need to consult others on every minimal decision we have to make? Think of things (30) are in your best interest and choose that option Question 26: A But B However C Therefore D Thereby Question 27: A fundament B fundamentalism C fundamental D fundamentals Question 28: A choices B opinions C thoughts D feelings Question 29: A other B another C others D every Question 30: A what B why C which D that Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions In the near term, the goal of keeping A l’s impact on society beneficial motivates research in many areas, from economics and law to technical topics such as verification, validity, security and control Whereas it may be little more than a minor nuisance if your laptop crashes or gets hacked, it becomes all the more important that an Al system does what you want it to if it controls your car, your airplane, your pacemaker, your automated trading system or your power grid Another short-term challenge is preventing a devastating arms race in lethal autonomous weapons In the long term, an important question is what will happen if the quest for strong Al succeeds and an Al system becomes better than humans at all cognitive tasks Such a system could potentially undergo recursive selfimprovement, triggering an intelligence explosion leaving human intellect far behind By inventing revolutionary new technologies, such a superintelligence might help US eradicate war, disease, and poverty, and so the creation of strong Al might be the biggest event in human history Some experts have expressed concern, though, that it might also be the last, unless we learn to align the goals of the Al with ours before it becomes superintelligent There are some who question whether strong Al will ever be achieved, and others who insist that the creation of superintelligent Al is guaranteed to be beneficial At FLI we recognize both of these possibilities, but also recognize the potential for an artificial intelligence system to intentionally or unintentionally cause great harm We believe research today will help us better prepare for and prevent such potentially negative consequences tn the future, thus enjoying the benefits of Al while avoiding pitfalls (source: https ://www beyondteaching com/) Question 31 Which best serves as the title for the passage? A Transcending complacency on superintelligent machines.B No time like the present for AI safety work C The importance of researching AI safety D Challenges to ensuring the safety of Al systems Question 32 According to paragraph 1, what is NOT mentioned as a potential benefit of Al? A Facilitating the identification system B Managing the electricity in homes C Controlling vehicles and gadgets D Curing life-threatening diseases Question 31 Which best serves as the title for the passage? A Transcending complacency on superintelligent machines B No time like the present for Al safety work C The importance of researching Al safety D Challenges to ensuring the safety of Al systems Question 32 According to paragraph 1, what is NOT mentioned as a potential benefit of Al? A Facilitating the identification system B Managing the electricity in homes C Controlling vehicles and gadgets D Curing life-threatening diseases Question 33 The word “recursive” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A powerful B repeated C impossible D monotonous Question 34 The word “it” in paragraph refers to _ A event B human C history D poverty Question 35 According to paragraph 3, which information is incorrect about the future of Al? A We cannot deny the likelihood of Al turning on its creator - the human B The emergence of superintelligence will yield valuable benefits for human C One of the focus of Al system nowadays should be preparation and preventive measures D The probability of malicious artificial intelligence is an unexpected zero Each advance in microscopic technique has provided scientists with new perspectives on the function of living organisms and the nature of matter itself The invention of the visible-light microscope late in the sixteenth century introduced a previously unknown realm of single-celled plants and animals In the twentieth century, electron microscopes have provided direct views of viruses and minuscule surface structures Now another type of microscope, one that utilize x-rays rather than light or electrons, offers a different way of examining tiny details, it should extend human perception still farther into the natural world The dream of building an x-ray microscope dates to 1895, its development, however, was virtually halted in the 1940's because the development of the electron microscope was progressing rapidly During the 1940's electron microscopes routinely achieved resolution better than that possible with a visible-light microscope, while the performance of x-ray microscopes resisted improvement In recent years, however, interest in x-ray microscopes has revived, largely because of advances such as the development of new sources of x-ray illumination As a result, the brightness available today is millions of times that of x-ray tubes, which, for most of the century, were the only available sources of soft x-rays The new x-ray microscopes considerably improve on the resolution provided by optical microscopes They can also be used to map the distribution of certain chemical elements Some can form pictures in extremely short time, others hold the promise of special capabilities such as three dimensional imaging Unlike conventional electron microscopy, x-ray microscopy enables specimens to be kept in air and in water, which means that biological samples can be studied under conditions similar to their natural state The illumination used, so-called soft x-rays in the wavelength range of twenty to forty angstroms (an angstrom is one ten-billionth of a meter), is also sufficiently penetrating to image intact biological cells in many cases Because of the wavelength of the x-rays used, soft x-ray microscopes will never match the highest resolution possible with electron microscopes Rather, their special properties will make possible investigations that will complement those performed with light- and electron-based instruments Question 35 What does the passage mainly discuss? A The detail seen through a microscope B Sources of illumination for microscopes C A new kind of microscope D Outdated microscopic technique Question 36 According to the passage, the invention of the visible-light microscope allowed scientists to A see viruses directly B develop the electron microscope later on C understand more about the distribution of the chemical elements D discover single celled plants and animals they had never seen before Question 37 The word "minuscule" in the passage is closest in meaning to _ A circular B dangerous C complex D tiny Question 38 The word "it" in the passage refers to _ A a type of microscope B human perception C the natural world D light Question 39 Why did it take so long to develop the x-ray microscope? A Funds for research were insufficient B The source of illumination was not bright enough until recently C Materials used to manufacture x-ray tubes were difficult to obtain D X-ray microscopes were too complicated to operate Question 40 The word "enables" in the passage is closest in meaning to A constitutes B specifies C expands D allows Question 41 The word "Rather" in the passage is closest in meaning to A significantly B preferably C somewhat D instead Question 42 Based on the information in the passage, what can be inferred about x-ray microscopes in the future? A They will probably replace electron microscopes altogether B They will eventually be much cheaper to produce than they are now C They will provide information not available from other kinds of microscopes D They will eventually change the illumination range that they now use Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43: The women, together with their family, was invited to the Clambake last night A The B together with C was D to the Question 44: The Oxford English Dictionary is well known for including many different meanings of words and to give real examples A The B well known C meanings D to give Question 45: The new trade agreement should felicitate more rapid economic growth A The B should felicitate C more D economic growth Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: This film is interesting but the film we saw last week was more interesting A The film we saw last week was as interesting as this one B The film we saw last week was less interesting than this one C The film we saw last week was more interesting as this one D The film we saw last week was more interesting than this one Question 47: Sarah said, “My father takes me to school every day.” A Sarah said her father took her to school every day B Sarah said her father takes her to school every day C Sarah said my father took her to school every day D Sarah said her father takes me to school every day Question 48: It is a good idea to eat as much fruit as possible in order to get enough vitamins for our bodies A We should eat as much fruit as possible in order to get enough vitamins for our bodies B We must eat as much fruit as possible in order to get enough vitamins for our bodies C We ought not to eat as much fruit as possible in order to get enough vitamins for our bodies D, We can eat as much fruit as possible in order to get enough vitamins for our bodies Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: The examiner will accept your answer Make sure your handwriting is legible A The examiner will accept your answer unless he can read your handwriting B The examiner won't accept your answer in case your handwriting is not legible C So long as the examiner can read your handwriting, he will accept your answer D The examiner won’t accept your answer if your handwriting is legible Question 50: The spectators’ excitement to see the race was so great They did not pay so much attention to that little incident A The spectators paid full attention to the race with excitement, so they didn’t realize that little incident B The spectators did not pay so much attention to that little incident although they were excited to see the race C Such excitement were the spectators to see the race that they did not pay attention to that little incident D So excited were the spectators to see the race that they didn’t pay so much attention to that little incident MOCK TEST 10 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs front the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A rains B jumps C arrives D follows Question 2: A pick B risk C rice D rich 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 actor B adult C effort D area Question 4: A recommend B fortunate C entertain D disappear Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: We all seem to have a different opinion, so let's let Joey decide, ? A will we B we C shall we D are we Question 6: On our trip to Spain, we crossed Atlantic Ocean A the B a C an D Question 7: She likes reading books the library A in B at C on D from Question 8: The government suggests robots to access remote areas that are dangerous to the lives of militants A designing B designed C to design D design Question 9: If the bride's father the car, she would be at the Church now A had B would have C will have D has Question 10: Since Helen 10 years old, she has mastered Braille as well as the manual alphabet and even learned to use the typewriter A were B will be C has been D was Question 11: People should stop smoking it is extremely detrimental to health A although B despite C because D because of Question 12: She will take management training course A right after the epidemic has been controlled B as soon as the epidemic was controlled C when the epidemic had been controlled D until the epidemic will be controlled Question 13: The palace _many centuries ago remains practically intact A building B to build C built D people built Question 14: Good students aren’t _intelligent students A necessary B necessity C necessarily D unnecessary Question 15: That’s the trouble with the night shift It your private life too much A breaks in B breaks into C breaks through D breaks up Question 16: Foreign students who are a decision about which school to attend may not know exactly where the choices are located A doing B making C taking D having Question 17: The of toothpaste are located in the health and beauty section of the supermarket A tubes B pints C sticks D quarts Question 18: At the _ level, you can join three- year or four-year colleges A primary B secondary C postgraduate D undergraduate Question 19: Alex dreams of going on tour - he’s just waiting for his big to get his foot in the door of the music industry A deal B break C cake D cheese 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 20: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part time job A help B allow C make D employ Question 21: She was brought up in a well-off family She can’t understand the problems we are facing A wealthy B kind C broke D comfortable 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 22: Thousands arc going starving because of the failure of this year’s harvest A hungry B poor C rich D full Question 23 Tom was too wet behind the ears to be in charge of such a difficult task A full of experience B lack of responsibility C without money D full of sincerity Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 24: Mary is talking to her professor in his office Mary: “Can you tell me how to find material for my science report, professor?” Professor: “ ” A I like it that you understand B Try your best, Mary C You can borrow books from the library D You mean the podcasts from other students? Question 25: Tim and Tom arc discussing where their study group will meet - Tim: “Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?” - Tom: “ ” A Studying in a group is great fun B We are too busy on weekdays C Why don’t you look at the atlas? D The library would be best Mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43: A large number of entries has updated in the latest edition of the encyclopedia recently A large B has updated C of D recently Question 44: Many places of history, scientific, cultural, or scenic importance have been designated national monuments A history B cultural C have D been designated Question 45: Just as the performance ended, all the concertgoers raised to their feet and applauded A Just as B ended C raised D their feet 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 46: Helen’s boss earns more money than she does A Helen doesn’t earn as much money as her boss B Helen’s boss earns less motley than she does C Helen earns more money than her boss D Helen’s boss earns as much as she does Question 47: Cindy said that “I haven’t seen John since last month.” A Cindy said she hasn’t seen John since last month B Cindy said she hadn’t seen John since the previous month C Cindy said she wasn’t seen John since the previous month D Cindy said I hadn’t seen John since the previous month Question 48: John hasn’t come, perhaps he is ill A John hasn’t come because he is ill B Because of his illness, John shouldn't come C John might be ill, so he hasn’t come D John must be ill, so he hasn’t come 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 49: You can go out with your friends Make sure you finish your homework by p.m A As long as you finish your homework by p.m, you can go out with your friends B Unless you finish your homework by p.m, you can go out with your friends C You cannot go out with your friends provided you finish your homework by p.m D You can’t go out with your friends in case you cannot finish your homework by p.m Question 50 He has great intelligence He can solve all the problems very quicky A So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems very quicky B He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems very quicky C An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems very quicky D So intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems very quicky MOCK TEST 12 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question A explains B wakes C phones D names Question A problem B before C board D divorced Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A machine B robot C human D fiction Question 4: A relevant B probation C graduate D organize Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question Mary invited you to come to her party, ? A don’t she B didn’t Mary C wasn’t she D didn’t she Question The robber was sent to prison for a total of three years A a B the C an D Ø Question Members can borrow up to ten books the library at any one time A from B of C at D in Question 8.They’d like to move to London, but their children will never agree A with going B to go C with go D going Question If you a beard, you would look like Charles Dickens A had B have C has D had have Question 10 I Mr Ba since he moved to his new house A didn’t visit B haven’t visited C hadn’t visited D will not visit Question 11:Parents shouldn’t use physical punishment _ it negatively influences children’s development A because of B although C because D in spite of Question 12: , he will have had a full day and will be ready for sleep A Before Bill had gone to bed tomorrow B As soon as Bill goes to bed tomorrow C When Bill went to bed tomorrow D By the time Bill goes to bed tomorrow Question 13:Despite their normal cylindrical form, some of the documents on silk that were found at Mawangdui were folded into rectangles A wrote B written C were written D having written Question 14:The leader of the explorers had the great _ in his native guide A confident B confidence C confidential D confidentially Question 15:Everybody in the house woke up when the burglar alarm _ A went off B turned up C bring about D rang off Question 16:I can see my daughter is _ progress in math, even though it’s her least favorite subject A doing B taking C leading D making Question 17:The _ you gain from physical exercise are well worth theeffort A.profits B.benefits C.improvements D.disadvantages Question 18:In most countries, photocopying books without the publisher’s permission is clearly a copyright _ A interpretation B infliction C interference D infringement Question 19:I promise not to disturb you I’ll just sit here and I’ll be as quiet as a _ A sheep B fish C mouse D dog Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20 :In Western culture, it is polite to maintain eye contact during conversation A irresponsible B courteous C insecure D informal Question21: She waved her hand about, ostentatiously displaying her large diamond ring A expensively B showily C enormously D humbly Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22:Most universities have trained counselors who can reassure and console students who have academic or personal problems A satisfy B sympathize C please D discourage Question 23: You’ll really have to work hard if you want to make the grade as a journalist A succeed B fail C win D fulfill Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 24:Mike and Lane are neighbors They are talking about Lane’sparty Mike: “Could I ask you a favour?” Lane:“ ” A It depends on you B Thank you very much indeed C Yeah I’m really looking forward to it D Of course you could Question 25: John: “In my opinion, action films are exciting” Frankie: “ ” A What are opinion! B There’s no doubt about it C Yes, you can it D Your opinion is exactly Read the following passage and mark 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 from 26 to 30 Nowadays, teenagers have (26) _ more money and expensive possessions than their parents ever did Articles like radios and bicycles, which cost a fortune a few decades ago, are now mass-produced and cheap In addition, items that nobody even dreamed of possessing twenty years ago, such as mobile phones and computers, are now in common places Teenagers are definitely better off financially (27) _, life is not easy for them There is much more to worry about than there was in the past Jobs are not as secure as they used to be and teenagers can no longer be confident that the world will always be peaceful and free of pollution Teenagers drive their parent’s crazy (28) _ many ways Some of them spray their hair with amazing color, while others wear clothes that shock their parents They all want their own stereos, mobile phones and televisions However, these young people are not really behaving differently from how their parents behaved when they were young Many of today's parents and grandparents will laugh when they (29) _ crazy fashions they wore Those adults, who are parents now, fought with their own parents about clothes and lifestyles At last, teenagers have fought with their parents (30) _ time began and no doubt, they will always… (Adapted from 35 English for Tests) Question 26: A far B great C much D lot Question 27: A Despite B In spite C However D Even though Question 28: A in B on C at D by Question 29: A remind B think C review D remember Question 30: A since B from C when D as Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43: Covid -19 are an infectious disease that causes millions of deaths in the world A B C D Question 44: For such a demanding job, you will need qualifications, soft skills and having full commitment A B C D Question 43: The old city around the cathedral is the most coloured part of town A B C D 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 46: My interview lasted longer than yours A Your interview wasn’t as short as mine B Your interview was shorter than mine C Your interview was as long as mine D Your interview was longer than mine Question 47:“I wrote to him yesterday”, she said to me A She said to me I wrote to him the day before B She told me she wrote to him yesterday C She told me she had written to him yesterday D She told me she had written to him the day before Question 48: It’s advisable for you to revise before your exam A You ought to revise before your exam B You may revise before your exam C You must revise before your exam D You have to revise before your exam 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 49: If there isn’t enough rain, the hydropower station cannot operate A When there isn’t enough rain, the hydropower station can operate B Unless there is enough rain, the hydropower station can operate C Unless there isn’t enough rain, the hydropower station cannot operate D Unless there is enough rain, the hydropower station can’t operate Question 50: The noise next door didn’t stop until midnight A It was not until midnight that the noise next door stopped B Not until midnight did the noise next door stopped C Only when midnight did the noise next door stopped D Hardly did the noise next door stopped when it was midnight MOCK TEST 13 Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three Question : A speaks B laughs C dates D bags Question : A shock B love C not D gone Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress Question : A allow B support C protect D import Question : A adventure B atmosphere C variety D exhausted Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions Question : Nobody says a word about that accident, _ ? A they B don’t they C does he D doesn’t he Question 6: _ 25th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting officially opened in Da Nang on Nov 11, 2017 A The B A C D An Question 7: We waited Jim for half an hour but he never came A.at B for C from D in Question 8: We delay _the rent until next week A to pay B paying C pay D paid Question 9: If you didn’t have to leave today, I _ you around the city A have shown B will show C would show D showed Question 10: He has become more concern about his social status since he _ working there A starts B started C has started D had started Question 11: _ he is tired, he can’t work longer A Because of B Although C Because D In spite of Question 12: Jessica intends to work in her father’s factory _ A after she finishes her degree B before she had finished her degree C while she was finishing her degree D as soon as she has finished her degree Question 13: The students _ by the teacher are lazy A punished B being punished C be punished D punishing Question 14: Susan has achieved great _ in her career thanks to her hard work A successfully B successful C succeed D success Question 15: Many parents tend to make their children study hard in the belief that good education will enable them to _ in the future A get on B turn up C turn away D get out Question 16 : We have _careful preparations to welcome the delegates from 40 countries A created B addressed C posed D made Question 17 : I am now in my final year at the secondary school, and in my to win a place at university, I am under a lot of study pressure A enthusiasm B attempt C try D energy Question 18 You must not _ any step in the process; otherwise, you would not be able to cook the dish properly A leave B quit C skip D hide Question 19: Stop _ around the bush John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is A rushing B hiding C beating D moving Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20 : He asked me to speak more slowly because he couldn’t understand A quickly B steadily C normally D regularly Question 21 : The young team received widespread support throughout the country A narrow B limited C popular D scattered Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: I don’t like him There is a sneaky look on his face A Furious B humorous C honest D guilty Question 23 : I think you will be home and dry in the interview because you have many years of teaching experience and good academic qualifications A.be successful B be unsuccessful C be satisfied D be unsatisfied Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 24: In a shop -Shop assistant: “Can I help you?” – Customer: “ _” A Yes, you can B You can make it C No thanks, I’m just looking D Oh, that’s a problem Question 25: Jane is talking to Mike - Jane: “I don’t like horror films I think they are frightening” - Mike: “ .They are interesting.” A I quite agree B You are a coward C I'm not so sure D I don't think so Read the following passage and mark 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 from 26 to 30 There are a (26) of causes that can contribute directly or indirectly to the extinction of a species or group of species Just as each species is unique, and ( 27) is each extinction The causes for each are varied-some subtle and complex, (28) obvious and simple Most simply, any species that is unable to ( 29) _or reproduce in its environment, and unable to move to a new environment (30) _ it can so , will die out and become extinct Extinction of a species may come suddenly when a healthy species is wiped out completely, as when toxic pollution makes its entire habitat unlivable ; or may occur gradually over thousands or millions of years, such as when a species gradually loses out in competition for food to better adapted competitors Question 26: A large B variety C amount D few Question 27: A otherwise B so C but D or Question 28: A others B other C another D one Question 29: A damage B deforest C disappear D survive Question 30: A which B what C where D when Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34 Body language is a vital form of communication In fact, it is believed that the various forms of body language contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension It is important to note, however, that body languages varies in different cultures Take for example, eye movement In the USA a child is expected to look directly at a parent or teacher who is scolding him/her In other cultures the opposite is true Looking directly at a teacher or parent in such a situation is considered a sign of disrespect Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is distance In North America people don’t generally stand as close to each other as in South America Two North Americans who don’t know each other well will keep a distance of four feet between them, whereas South Americans in the same situation will stand two to three feet apart North Americans will stand closer than two feet apart only if they are having a confidential conversation or if there is intimacy between them Gestures are often used to communicate We point a finger, raise an eyebrow, wave an arm – or move any other part of the body - to show what we want to say However, this does not mean that people all over the world use the same gestures to express the same meanings Very often we find that the same gestures can communicate different meanings, depending on the country An example of a gesture that could be misinterpreted is sticking out the tongue In many cultures it is a sign of making a mistake, but in some places it communicates ridicule The dangers of misunderstanding one another are great Obviously, it is not enough to learn the language of another culture You must also learn its non-verbal signals if you want to communicate successfully (Adapted from “Reading Academic English” by Judy Rapoport, Ronit Broder and Sarah Feingold) Question 31 What is the passage mainly about? A Misunderstandings in communication B Interpretations of gestures in different cultures C The significance of non-verbal signals in America D Non-verbal communication across cultures Question 32 According to paragraph 1, when scolded by his/her parent or teacher, and American child is expected to _ A stand close to the person B raise his/her eyebrows C point a finger at the person D look directly at the person Question 33 The word “intimacy” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A enjoyment B closeness C strength D agreement Question 34 The word misinterpreted in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A the country B an example C misspelled D misunderstood Question 35 The word “it” in paragraph refers to _ A an example B a mistake C the country D sticking out the tongue Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42 The green building movement, started in the 1970s as a way to reduce environmental destruction, is changing the way buildings are constructed In the early years, green builders were a small minority, and their goals of reducing the environmental impact of buildings were considered unrealistic Now, however, the movement is growing, as builders have been able to take advantage of new technology Green builders try to make use of recycled materials, which means less waste in dumps Also, they reduce environmental impact by reducing the energy requirements of a building One way is to provide an alternative, nonpolluting source of energy First, with solar panels, it is possible to produce electricity from the rays of the sun Once installed, they provide energy at no cost and with no pollution Another solution is to reduce the amount of energy required in a building It is possible to cut electricity use noticeably by improving natural lighting and installing low-energy light bulbs To reduce the amount of fuel needed for heating or cooling, builders also add insulation to the walls so that the building stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer One example of this advanced design is the Genzyme Center of Cambridge, the most environmentally responsible office building in America Every aspect of the design and building had to consider two things: the need for a safe and pleasant workplace for employees and the need to lessen the negative environmental impact 75 percent of the building materials were recycled materials, and the energy use has been reduced by 43 percent and water use by 32 percent, compared with other buildings of the same size In other parts of the world, several large-scale projects have recently been developed according to green building principles One of these is in Vauban, Germany, in an area that was once the site of army housing The site has been completely rebuilt with houses requiring 30 percent less energy than conventional ones These houses, heated by special non-polluting systems, are also equipped with solar panels A larger project is under way in China The first phase of this project will include houses for 400 families built with solar power, non-polluting bricks, and recycled wall insulation In a second phase, entire neighborhoods in six cities will be built If all goes well, the Chinese government plans to copy these ideas in new neighborhoods across China Green building ideas, on a small or large scale, are spreading Individuals, companies, and governments are beginning to see their benefits Not only are they environmentally friendly, green buildings improve living and working conditions and also save money in the long run (Adapted from “Advanced Reading Power” by Beatrice S Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries) Question 36 Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss? A New technologies applied to constructing office buildings B Successful green building projects all over the world C An environmentally friendly approach to constructing buildings D Economic benefits of environmentally responsible buildings Question 37 According to paragraph 1, the environmental goals set by green builders were initially considered unrealistic presumably because _ A there was an abundance of natural materials for the construction of conventional buildings B there was a lack of green builders at the beginning of the 20th century C the problems of environment destruction were not prevalent at the time D the potential applications of technology to constructing green buildings were not recognised then Question 38 The word “they” in paragraph refers to _ A recycled materials B green builders C rays of the sun D solar panels Question 39 The word “insulation” in paragraph mostly means _ A systems that protect buildings from the sun’s rays B materials that prevent heat loss and absorption C panels that convert solar energy into electricity D devices that monitor changes in temperature Question 40 The phrase “under way” in paragraph mostly means _ A being notified B being launched C being inspected D being certified Question 41 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph as a merit of green buildings? A Improving living conditions B Proving more economical eventually C Being friendly to the environment D Increasing work productivity Question 42 According to the passage, which of the following statements about green buildings is TRUE? A They have only been built in technologically developed countries B They are gaining in popularity in different parts of the world C They are environmentally responsible constructions with gardens D They are more economical and produce no pollution Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43: (A) Both John and his brother (B) plays football (C) as their recreation (D) every weekend Question 44: (A) In my free time I enjoy (B)playing chess, watching TV and (C) read comic ( D) books Question 45: The professor (A)told me that I (B) was doing well, yet my (C)final grade was (D)awesome! Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: Your mother is more kind-hearted than anyone A No one is as kind-hearted as your mother B No one is more kind-hearted than your mother C No one is less kind-hearted than your mother D Anybody is more kind-hearted than your mother Question 47: “ Do you watch television every evening, Jane?”, said Peter A Peter asked Jane did she watch television every evening B Peter asked Jane if she watched television every evening C Peter asked Jane whether she watches television every evening; D Peter asked Jane to watch television every evening Question 48: Wearing a helmet is mandatory for all motorcycle drivers A If you are riding a motorcycle in, you needn’t wear a helmet B When you are riding a motorcycle, wearing a helmet is not a must C You needn’t wear a helmet whenever you are riding a motorcycle D Every motorcycle driver must wear a helmet 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 49 He helps me every day I can finish my homework with his help A If he didn’t help me, I could finish my homework B Unless he help me, I could finish my homework C But for his help, I couldn’t finish my homework D Provided his help, I couldn’t finish my homework Question 50 She was so nice Many people wanted to make friends with her A So nice was she that many people wanted to make friends with her B So nice she was that many people wanted to make friends with her C Such a nice girl she was that many people wanted to make friends with her D Such nice a girl was she that many people wanted to make friends with her ... part in the match this weekend A We will probably take part in the match this weekend B We will not take part in the match this weekend C We may not take part in the match this weekend D We... cultural diversity than this book A This book is a good book about cultural diversity I have ever read B This is the best book about cultural diversity I have ever read C This book is as good as... necessary for US to discuss this matter in great detail A We should discuss this matter in great detail B We might discuss this matter in great detail C We needn’t discuss this matter in great detail