Modern technology and machines gave people more spare time, so more people developed hobbies IV.Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the others?. 23A[r]
(1)Week 27 UNIT 12 : THE ASIAN GAMES (PRACTICE TEST 1) I Choose the most suitable answer A, B, C or D
1 The Asian Games are………….every four years in different Asian countries
A taken place B hold C held D happened Scuba-diving and windsurfing are both aquatic sport
A field B water C combat D individual _ volleyball players, footballers cannot use their hands in the game
A Like B Different C Unlike D Opposite This multi-sport event is an occasion when friendship and _ are built and promoted
A knowledge B solidarity C effort D enthusiasm The Vietnamese participants took in the 14th Asian Games with great enthusiasm.
A notice B notes C part D role Our field _ have performed very well
A artists B athletes C specialists D sportsmen
7 The quiet country roads are ideal for cycling The word “cycling” is closest in meaning to “ ” A driving a car B riding a bicycle C kicking a ball D playing football The Olympic Games is one of the biggest sporting all over the world
A problems B athletes C cultures D events can help an athlete to improve the strength of muscles and the appearance of the body
A Shooting B Table tennis C Weightlifting D Playing chess 10 Vietnam won gold in the 15th Asian Games.
A degrees B medals C awards D boards 11 The football match was so dull that most of the _ left at half-time
A attendants B audiences C participants D spectators 12 “Is this the address to…………you want the package?” “Yes”
A whom B which C where D that 13 We are really……… all the efforts our athletes have made to win the medals
A participate B advance C appreciate D attract 14 Football fans gathered around the TV in the corner of the club to see the final
A assembled B collected C wandered D reached 15 The sports officials promised to provide modern………for the athletes to train
A friendship B aspects C facilities D purposes 16 You must apologized for………… you’ve done! A whom B what C which D That 17 Mr Robinson is……….old to continue his teaching career A so B such C too D enough 18 “Can I get you another drink?” -“……… …”
A I’m sorry to hear that B No, thanks C Don’t mention it D Yes, here you are 19 The clerk…… I complained didn’t take it seriously
A whom B to whom C about which D to that
20 The Asian Games have been advancing…… all aspects A on B at C in D for II Read the passage carefully, then choose the best option to fit each space
The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi ,India ,in 1951 The idea for the Asian Games originated athletic competitions held (21)… two years from 1913 to 1934 under a number of names ,beginning with the Eastern Olympics Since 1954,the Asian Games (22)……held every years The governing body of Asian Games (23)….The Olympic Council of Asia All countries of Asia (24)….participate They include nations as far apart as Israel and japan However, relationship among (25)…….countries are sometimes difficult
21 A both B all C each D every 22 A have been B had been C are D were
23 A Was B were C is D are 24 A have to B ought to C must D may 25 A participated B participating C participate D participates III Read the passage carefully, then choose the best answers.
(2)The 15th Asian Games took place from December 1st through December 15th took place from December
1st through December 15th, 2006, in Dolha, the capital of Quata More than 10,000 athletes, who presented 45
countries and regions, took part in 39 sports and 424 events of the games
However, it wasn’t all about the winning of medals, taking part for some was just as much of an achievement for them The Games have been about more than just the athletes as 16,000 volunteers from 100 countries around the world have worked 100,000shifts to ensure the 750,000 spectators had an experience of a lifetime
The 15th Asian Games Doha 2016 truly have been the Games of Your Life for all.
26 What messages the Asian Games spread? A unity and warmth C warmth and friendship B unity and friendship D unity, warmth and friendship 27 How many countries took part in the 15th Asian Games?
A more than 45 countries C 45 countries B less than 45 countries D 46 countries 28 When and where were the 15 Asian Games held?
A in 2006, China C in 2006, Quata B in 1951, Quata D in 1951, India 29 How many games and events were organized at the 15th Asian Games?
A.463 sports and events C 356 sports and events B 436 sports and events D 634 sports and events 30 The slogan of the 15th Asian Games suggested that the Games were so successful that………
A everyone would never forget the event B everyone would like to come back there C everyone would like to join in the Games D everyone would like to attend the Games IV Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the others.
31 A baseball B rugby C outcome D attend 32 A official B takeaway C aquatic D karate 33.A cultural B different C attendee D finalist V Choose the word that has underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest. 34 A fencing B slogan C squash D Asia 35 A quotation B exhaustion C promotion D federation VI Choose word or phrase - A, B, C or D – that needs correcting.
36 (A) During their (B) five-decades history, the Asian Games (C) have been advancing (D) in all aspects 37 I showed my father (A) a picture of the car I (B) am going to (C) buy it as soon as I save (D) enough money
38 The 14th Asian Games (A) held in Busan, Korea in 2002 (B) attracted many (C) participates and (D)
spectators
39 The job (A) advertising in (B) that newspaper (C) really (D) attracts me 40 My (A) friend, (B) that is staying (C) with me, (D) comes from Paris VII Rewrite the following sentences, using a relative clause
41 The pub is opposite the Town Hall I first met my wife there
-42 Do you know that lady? I repaired her car -43 The police are looking for the man and his dog They have lost the way in the forest
-44 The botanist will never forget the day He found a strange plant on that day
-45 A man brought in a small girl Her hand had been cut by flying glass
-46 My wife wants you to come to dinner You spoke to my wife last
week -47 We want to visit a museum It opens at 12.00. -48 The boy visited the police station The boy's bike was taken -49 The man is an Asian Games gold medalist You ran into him this morning
-50 The athlete was elected the best athlete of the Games She won gold medals
-Week 28 UNIT 12 : THE ASIAN GAMES (PRACTICE TEST 2)
I Choose the most suitable answer A, B, C or D
(3)A study dreams B who dream study C whose dream study D who study dreams No one took part in the competition, _? A did they B didn't C did he D didn't he Jet streams are layers of air _ rapidly above the earth's surface
A that move B move C have moved D move Many young people are fond of _ football and other kinds of sports
A play B to play C playing D played
6 There is no point _ a fuss over it A to make B making C being made D to be made Now they regret _ their son by providing too many material possessions
A having spoiled B having been spoiled C to have spoiled D to have been spoiled The old man said he _ in this village for over 70 years
A has been living B was living C is living D had been living The missing man's family is desperately seeking anyone _ information about him
A has B who have C whose D having 10 The first village _ was not far from the capital
A that I visited to B where I visited C to which I visited D I visited 11 The Asian Games are _every four years in different Asian countries
A taken place B hold C held D happened
12 Swimming is a(n) _ sport A track and field B aquatic C ground D road 13 Our team victory over the visiting team was greatly _ by the fans
A commented B appreciated C complained D cheered 14 _is extremely important to any team players to win in the Games
A Solidarity B Tradition C Knowledge D Competition 15 The Vietnamese participants took in the 14th Asian Games with great enthusiasm.
A notice B notes C part D role 16 from several countries competed in many Asian Games
A Spectators B Athletes C Audience D Viewers 17 The quiet country roads are ideal for cycling The word “cycling” is closest in meaning to “ ”
A driving a car B riding a bicycle C kicking a ball D playing football 18 The Olympic Games is one of the biggest sporting all over the world
A problems B athletes C cultures D events 19 can help an athlete to improve the strength of muscles and the appearance of the body
A Shooting B Table tennis C Weightlifting D Playing chess 20 Vietnam won gold in the 15th Asian Games.
A degrees B medals C awards D boards II Read the passage carefully, then choose the best option to fit each space
After World War II 1931, a number of Asian countries became (21)………… Many of the new independent Asian countries wanted to use a new type of (22)………… where Asian dominance should not be shown by (23)……… and should be strengthened by (24)………… understanding In August 1948,during the
14th Olympic Game in London, India representative Guru Dutt Sondhi proposed to sports (25)……… of the
Asian teams the idea of having discussions about holding the Asian Games
21 A dependent B independent C dependence D independence 22 A competition B relationship C friendship D cooperation 23 A power B solidarity C violence D terrorism 24 A interacted B mutual C integrated D together 25 A athletes B people C leaders D captains III Read the passage carefully, then choose the best answers.
The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia The games are regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Medals are awarded in each event, with gold for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition which started in 1951 The Asian Games are dominated by the People's Republic of China
(4)The 15th Asian Games were held in Doha, Qatar from December to December 15, 2006 The 16th Asian Games will be held in Guangzhou, China in 2010
26 Which of the following is true? A The Asian Games are held every year B The International Olympic Committee is the founder of the Asiad
C The first gold medals were given to the winning athletes in 1951 D The Olympic Council of Asia organizes the Games
27 The People's Republic of China -
A is the strongest in the Asian Games B is the host of the Asian Games C is not allowed to take part in the Games D refuse to enter the Games 28 In the medal ceremonies -
A the competitors are entered to represent their country of citizenship B national anthems are played C the number of medals won by each country is first announced
D the winners are given a string of 'flowers
29 Which of the following is not true of the right to participate in the Asian Games? A Only recognized nations are allowed to take part
B Almost every nation can take part in the Games
C Non-sovereign countries are also allowed to participate D All are correct 30 Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A Qatar was the host country in the 15th Asian Games B The 16th Asian Games will take place in China
C Taiwan was not allowed to take part in the 15th Asian Games because of its political status D During the Asian Games, athletes from all over Asia come together to compete
V Choose the word that has underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest. 31 A attract B aquatic C added D facility
32 A athlete B appreciate C wrestling D freestyle 33 A gather B athletics C enthusiasm D through 34 A compete B sport C effort D introduce 35 A attracted B added C competed D developed VI Rewrite the following sentences:
36 John helped me to get a job His father is the manager of a company
John -37 I couldn't remember the number of my own car This made the police suspicious
I couldn’t -38 I went to see my nephew Jimmy I used to look after him when he was small
I went -39 The problem has been discussed in class We are very interested in it.The problem in
-40 He works in a company that makes car.® He works -41 What was the name of the man who you met yesterday?® What was -7 This is the best book which you can read on a long flight.® This is the -8 The manager who I wanted to see was away on holiday ® The manager -9 The window that was broken has now been repaired.® The window -10.The book is about a young girl who runs away from home.® The book is
-Week 29 UNIT 13 : HOBBIES (PRACTICE TEST 1)
I Choose the most suitable answer A, B, C or D
1 Fishing is a popular………that can be enjoyed by people of all ages
A wonder B celebration C collection D pastime
2 They gave…….all their old books when they moved to another town A out B in C up D away A lot of families … old newspapers for recycling A collect B produce C accomplish D throw “What’s your favourite hobby?” -“…….”
A Yes, it is B It’s not mine Sorry C Not at all Thanks D It’s fishkeeping He took a(n)………….interesting in football He never missed a match on television
A avid B successful C actually D common Choose the opposite of the underlined words in the sentence below
(5)7 Choose the same meaning of the underlined words in the sentence below These ideas have now been completely discarded
A come up with B got rid of C put forward D put into practice
8 This vase is quite rare and is almost a ….’s item A collect B collective C collection D collector There is a………….of activities for people to enjoy themselves
A variety B quantity C lots D plenty 10 The hotel is very…………priced, and it’s so close to the Disney theme parks
A fully B costly C rightly D modestly 11 No (A) hobbies are as (B) interested (C) as collecting (D) stamps
12 It is (A) my teacher’s advice (B) that helps me (C) succeeding (D) in my study
13 My brother takes photographs ……… a hobby A as B for C in D with
14 Any stamps that were common I…to my friends A set up B throw away C gave away D put out 15 Swimming, tennis, billiards, ect Can be considered sports as well as………
A hobbies B categories C interests D activities 16 I don’t have much money, so I bought the camera………
A newly B second-hand C immediately D profitably 17 He wasn’t able to cope ….the stresses and strains of the job A with B to C in D on 18 Choose the opposite of the underlined words in the sentence below
My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play
A unimpaired B unskilled C ill-educated D unqualified
19 It was four years ago……….I went to Singapore A that B when C which D then 20 ………you said a moment ago suggested you didn’t understand my question
A Who B When C What D That
21 He spent every minute of his free time to indulge……… his hobby of playing the guitar A for B by C to D in 22 You’d (A) better think very (B) careful before (C) making your (D) final decision 23 She is a famous (A) gymnastic (B) who (C) has won two Olympic (D) gold medals II Read the passage carefully, then choose the best option to fit each space
Why some (24) objects become valuable and highly priced by collectors, (25) others will always remain worthless reminders of the past? Hilary Kay, an antiques expert, suggests that (26) what will be valuable in the future, one needs to look (27) to the past She gives the example of one of the most valuable objects ever brought to her (28) an expert opinion
24 A daily B usual C normal D everyday 25 A while B but C unless D when 26 A seeing B to see C for seeing D by seeing 27 A up B down C back D forward 28 A from B with C by D for III Read the passage carefully, then choose the best answers.
The hobby of collecting consists of acquiring specific items based on a particular interest of the collector These collections of things are often highly organized, carefully cataloged, and attractively displayed Since collecting depends on the interests of the individual collector, it may deal with almost any subject The depth and breadth of the collection may also vary Some collectors choose to focus on a specific subtopic within their area of general interest: for example, 19th Century postage stamp, milk bottle labels from Sussex, or Mongolian harnesses and tack Others prefer to keep a more general collection, accumulating Star Trek merchandise, or stamps from all countries of the world Some collections are capable of being completed, at least to the extent of owning one sample of each possible item in the collection (e.g a copy of every book by Agatha Christie) Collectors who specifically try to assemble complete collections in this way are sometimes called 'completist' Upon completing a particular collection, they may stop collecting, expand the collection to include related items, or begin an entirely new collection The most popular fields in collecting have specialized commercial dealers that trade in the items being collected, as well as related accessories Many of these dealers started as collectors themselves, then turned their hobby into a profession There are some limitations on collecting, however Someone who has the financial means to collect stamps might not be able to collect sport cars, for example
29 Collecting may deal with almost any subject because
A it has a wide range of subjects B it depends on the collector's interests
(6)A stamps B books C goods D accessories 31 What collectors when they have completed their collections?
A They sell their collections B They begin to collect the more expensive things C They continue to collect related, items D They become specialized dealers
32 The word 'accumulating' in the passage can best be replaced by
A building up B bringing in C taking on D carrying on 33 Which of the following is true?
A Most collections are on public display
B It's took a lot of time and money to complete a collection C Most fields in collecting have specialized commercial dealers D Most of the dealers have their experiences in collecting
IV.Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the others.
34 A create B wonder C guitar D collect 35 A humanity B continuing C category D biology 36 A discarded B successful C profitably D accomplished 37 A category B regular C relative D equipment 38 A ignorant B continual C gigantic D indulge V Choose the word that has underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest. 39 A deadly B plenty C energy D classify 40 A modest B wonder C profit D constant 41 A relative B envelope C regularly D remain 42 A organized B accomplished C studied D occupied VI Read the passage carefully, then choose the best option to fit each space
Beginning a collection of something is exciting The most exciting is collecting stamps because there are so (43) to choose from Stamp-collecting (44) a hobby of millions of people all over the world for more than some hundred years Nobody (45) how many stamps there are in the world The biggest problem of all for the beginner is just which stamps to collect (46) there are so many and nobody could collect them all Many people collect stamps of one country, perhaps the one they live (47) , or small groups of countries or a theme
43 A many B much C more D little 44 A was B had been C has been D is being 45 A know B knows C is knowing D known 46 A Although B And C But D As 47 A in B by C with D on
Week 30 UNIT 13 : HOBBIES (PRACTICE TEST 2)
I Choose the most suitable answer A, B, C or D
1 ……… is something that one likes to in one’s spare time A tune B hobby C collection D item The book are………into different categories according to subject
A accomplished B discarded C classified D occupied
3 I love watching the small fish swimming…… in the tank A through B up C towards D about My parents lent me the money ………., I couldn’t have afforded the trip
A Only if B Otherwise C However D Therefore
5 Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the opposite as the underlined word in the sentence below I always remote the stamps before discarding the envelopes
A dispensing B disposing C dumping D keeping
6 My bike, …………I had left at the gate, had disappeared A when B which C that D Ø They went into town and……… in shopping until the evening
A accomplish B indulge C collect D occupy
8 Can you see…… the people in the picture are doing? A that B what C who D whom She sang several songs, ………….by her friend in the piano
A collected B practised C accompanied D indulged
10 Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the opposite as the underlined word in the sentence below Now I can play a few simple tune A compound B plain C easy D complicated
(7)12 The Asian Games, which is held every four years, is a time at which athletes promote unity, solidarity, and friendly
II Read the passage carefully, then choose the best option to fit each space
Hobbies are activities in which one participates strictly for amusement They help one to maintain a mental and emotional balance A hobby can be almost anything
Music is most popular For example, many people all over the world play piano simply for relaxing and (13) _ in their free hours, and they not play professionally
Sports provide other (14) _ hobbies Bicycling, running, tennis, ping-pong, and countless other sports are enjoyed by millions of people (15) _ their leisure time
Some people collect things as a hobby Stamps, coins, and fine art are all popular collections, and valuable, too There are still hundreds of others, not necessarily valuable but still interesting, (16) _ doll collections, bottle collections, seashell collections, butterfly collections, and so on
As you can see, hobbies can be relaxing, challenging, interesting, enjoyable or (17) _ So everyone should have one or two hobbies
13 A resting B rest C funny D fun
14 A loving B favorite C liking D likely 15 A for B during C on D of 16 A while B moreover C which D such as
17 A educational B education C educationally D educate III Read the passage carefully, then choose the best answers.
When not working or studying, people need to have fun and to be creative Many people spend their free time on hobbies or activities based on their interests Popular hobbies include drawing, collecting stamps or coins, and designing websites A person with a hobby is called a hobbyist
Most hobbies involve collecting, creative, observing nature or using special equipment Many people collect stamps, coins, seashells, jewelry or even dolls Creative hobbyists enjoy arts and crafts, for example, painting, singing, writing, carving, sewing or building models Hobbies for people who enjoy nature include bird-watching, and gardening Photography and computer programming are hobbies that require equipment Many hobbies are done alone, but people often form groups or read magazines based on their hobby No matter what the hobby, there is always an opportunity to learn from it
Before the 1900s, most people spent nearly all their time working and caring for their families Only wealthy people could afford to have hobbies After in Industrial Revolution, modern technology and machines gave people more spare time, so more people developed hobbies Many people today spend their free time surfing the Internet and playing computer
18 What people often when they are free?
A They fill their time B They draw C They play cards D They create something 19 What hobbies are most enjoyed?
A Singing B Drawing, collecting stamps or coins, and designing websites C using special equipment D Bird-watching, and gardening
20 What hobbies are popular to creative people?
A Arts and crafts B Gardening C Bird-watching D Computer programming 21 What hobbies need to have equipment?
A Arts and crafts B Photography and computer programming C Bird-watching D All are correct 22 Why did people develop more hobbies after the Industrial Revolution?
A They are wealthier B They have to work harder C They spend more time working and caring for their family
D Modern technology and machines gave people more spare time, so more people developed hobbies IV.Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the others.
23 A fascinate B continue C relative D regular 24 A common B beauty C pastime D invest 25 A duplicate B ignorant C expertise D wonderful
V Choose the word that has underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest. 26 A precious B exploit C glassy D precise 27 A hobby B local C common D modest VI Rewrite each of the following sentences, using cleft sentence.
(8)30 I saw him in the street only last week. -31 Mary didn’t begin to read until she was eight
It wasn’t until -32 Hoa borrowed the English-Vietnamese Dictionary from the teacher
-33 I’m most worried about the statistics exam. -34 I was playing tennis with my friend at p m last Saturday”
-35.I don’t mind her criticizing me, but I object to how she does
-36The film was made in Liverpool -37 I booked a holiday in USA to cheer Mary up -38.My secretary sent the bill to Mr Harding yesterday
-39 He only turned professional last year -40.My parents bought me a new pair of shoes on my birthday
-41.Scientists found some strange paintings on the wall of the caves
-42 Jack sent some flowers to me when I was in hospital
-43.The logo symbolizes the true spirits of the Games Daniella designed it (using relative clause)
-44 Patrick was very annoyed His name was missed off the list (using relative clause)
-45 I lent you a book It was written by a friend of mine She lives in France (using relative clause)