Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.. A strong and secure international community (36) ...[r]
(1)UNIT ONE - HOME LIFE PRACTICE TEST 1
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A parents B enjoys C boys D speeds
2 A nurses B watches C chores D dishes A photographs B speaks C soups D sometimes A weekends B works C always D feelings
5 A hours B students C brothers D hospitals II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others. A family B father C brother D believe A generally B biologist C mischievous D secondary
8 A obedient B hospital C possible D confidence A together B relationship C responsibility D whenever
10 A suitable B solution C confidence D interest
III Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence 11 I was born in Huế but I in Nha Trang
A grew up B raised C brought up D rose 12 When Henry arrived home after a hard day at work,
A his wife was sleeping B his wife has slept C his wife slept D his wife has been sleeping 13 Edward was named after one of his father's distant
A family B brothers C members D relations 14 You can't tell what someone is like just from their …
A character B appearance C personality D looking 15 I here for hours and I feel so tired
A am standing B was standing C have been standing D stood 16 Julie had a terrible with her parents last night
A row B discussion C argue D dispute
17 I got to Steve well last year when we worked together
A introduce B know C meet D sympathize
18 Last week I ……my scarf, and now I … my gloves
A lost - just lost B lost - have just lost C had lost - just lost D lost - am just losing 19 Parents have to try hard to understand the younger …
A generation B people C adolescents D teenagers 20 Helen never does the housework She is rather
A lazy B reliable C gentle D hard-working
21 have long hair when you were younger?
A Used you to B Did you use to C Have you used to D Are you used to 22 Teresa never gets angry with the children She is very
A brave B pleasant C patient D generous
23 I went out into the garden to fetch my bike, but someone …… it
A found - had stolen B was finding - stole C found - stole D was finding - had stolen 24 My mother takes the for running the household
A task B duty C responsibility D ability 25 She described her boss a very unpleasant person
A like B as if C such as D as
IV Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 (A) The food (B) that Mark (C) is cooking in the kitchen (D) is smelling delicious 27 (A) After George (B) had returned (C) to his house, he (D) was reading a book;
28 (A) Certain bats used their own (B) sound to (C) locate food and to avoid obstacles (D) as they fly at night 29 I (A) live in the same town (B) all my life and I not want to (C) move to another (D) one
30 Although it (A) raining (B) heavily, he (C) went out (D) without a raincoat
V Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one 31 Michael took a deep breath and dived into the water
A After Michael had taken a deep breath, he dived into the water B Having taken a deep breath, Michael dived into the water C After Michael took a deep breath, he had dived into the water D A & B are correct.
32 We started working here three years ago
A We worked here for three years B We have no longer worked here for three years C We have worked here for three years D We will work here in three years
33 It's a long time since we last went to the cinema
(2)C We don't go to the cinema as we used to D We wish we went to the cinema now 34 I haven't finished reading this book yet
A I'm still reading this book B I have read this book before
C The book I'm reading hasn't finished D I will read this book some day 35 I predict a victory for our team
A I think our team will win B The victory is definitely in our hands
C I'm sure our team is going to win D I have no doubt that our team will win the victory VI Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
BRINGING UP A FAMILY
“It can be so difficult to support a family and bring up children,” says Mjchael Wilson, father of two teenage girls “It's something that (36) can ever prepare you for because every family (37) of different people and personalities.”
Firstly, you have to make sure that everyone has what they (38) Children require so many things these days, from school uniforms and books, pens and pencils to games, toys, computers, and, of course, clothes Secondly, there is always the concern that they might be in danger I (39) so many terrible things on the news everyday that I always wonder whether my own children are safe or (40) and sometimes I get very concerned, even if they are only a little late (41) home That's what they don't (42) when I tell them off
Of course, there are wonderful aspects to (43) a family It is a great pleasure to (44) them grow and develop their own personalities, not to mention the love and warmth that exists in a family My wife and children are the most precious things in my life and, (45) the difficulties, I can honestly say that I couldn't change a thing!
36 A nobody B somebody C one D they
37 A includes B consists C has D contains
38 A need B ask C wish D request
39 A listen B look C watch D see
40 A so B no C not D what
41 A reaching B going C coming D making 42 A think B imagine C wonder D understand 43 A having B growing C bringing D rising
44 A look B watch C glimpse D stare
45 A however B in spite C despite D although VII Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
When I was younger, I hated being the eldest child and the only girl in my family But now I am older, I realize that being 'Big Sister' actually has its advantages First of all, I get special treatment from my parents and brothers I get my own room, and brothers have to all the heavy work around the house Another benefit is that, being the eldest, I have learned to be responsible and dependable For example, my parents often leave my brothers in my care when they go out I also try my best in whatever I in order to be a good example for my brothers The experience I've had in taking care of my brothers has prepared me for my own family in the future So, even though I didn't choose to be the eldest child and the only girl in my family, I have succeeded in making this situation work to my best advantage
46 The writer disliked when she was younger
A having too many brothers in her family B being the eldest child and the only girl in her family C being the only child in her family D getting special treatment from her parents and brothers
47 ‘Big Sister' means
A the only child B the biggest sister C the eldest sister D the oldest person 48 She has to when her parents go out
A look after her brothers B cook every meal C heavy work around the house D lay the table for dinners 49 She has in making the situation work to her best advantage
A liked B failed C chosen D succeeded
50 When the writer grows up, she finds jt is to be a big sister
A boring B enjoyable C unacceptable D miserable PRACTICE TEST 2
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1 A tasks B sisters C books D biologists
2 A houses B rushes C goes D watches
3 A nights B markets C talks D things
4 A solutions B hands C schools D knits
5 A hurries B nurses C dishes D washes
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6 A household B behave C daughter D children
7 A attempt B secure C member D collect
8 A decision B important C another D personal
9 A football B support C happy D member
(3)III Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. 11 Emily off the bus, and , into the bank
A got - walked B was getting - was walkingC got - was walking D was getting - walked 12 Penny never does anything silly She's very
A sensible B sensitive C logical D senseless 13 All Sue's friends and came to her party
A relations B relatives C relationship D A or B
14 When you over the cliff, what next?
A fell - happened B were falling – happened C fell - was happening D fell - had happened 15 In an ideal marriage, husband and wife each other's problems
A have B divide C share D take
16 the fighting stopped, travel across country has been quite safe
A When B After which C Since D Unless
17 ……that men make house and women make home
A It is generally believed B To believe generally C Believing generally D The general belief 18 That can't be right! I … it!
A am not believing B won't be believing C don't believe it! D am not going to believe 18 .most men, my father enjoys cooking very much
A Unlike B Not like C Dislike D Likewise
20 She is the first student in the assignment
A handing B to hand C who hand D hands
21 She was a devoted nurse, always very to the needs of her elderly patients
A careful B observant C earnest D attentive 22 The passengers are tired because they all night
A don't sleep B haven't slept C wasn't sleeping D not sleep 23 I very well with my father now; we never have any arguments
A go on B carry on C get on D put on
24 Mrs Carter her son for getting dirty
A told off B put down C brought up D took on 25 David he her somewhere before
A knew - had seen B had known - had seen C had known - saw D knew - saw IV Choose the anderlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting
26 (A) When I (B) was a child, I (C) was riding a tricycle (D) to school 27 I (A) can't (B) come out because (C) I didn't finish (D) my homework yet 28 (A) We'd (B) better wait here (C) until the rain (D) will stop
29 (A) When the film (B) started, I (C) already arrived ten minutes (D) before 30 (A) While Mary (B) washed (C) up, she (D) broke a cup
V Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence 31 Terry / intend/ finish / paint / kitchen /this evening
A Terry intends to finish painting the kitchen this evening B Terry is intending to finish painting the kitchen this evening C Terry intends to finish to paint the kitchen this evening D Terry is intending to finish to paint the kitchen this evening 32 Luis / live / city centre / since 1996
A Luis lived in the city centre since' 1996 B Luis has lived in the city centre since 1996 C Luis was living in the city centre since 1996 D Luis is living in the city centre since 1996 33 This / be / first time / I / be / a plane
A This is the first time I am on a plane B This is the first time I will be on a plane C This is the first time I have been on a plane D This is the first time I was on a plane 34 I / see / a friend / you / moments / ago
A I see a friend of yours a few moments ago B I saw a friend of yours a few moments ago C I have seen a friend of yours a few moments ago D I saw a friend of you a few moments ago 35 What /you / / when /1 /phone you / last night
A What are you doing when I phone you last night? B What did you when I had phoned you last night? C What did you when I phoned you last night? D What were you doing when I phoned you last night? VI Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space
GROWING FAMILY
(4)sometimes she is away from home for a whole week She says that she is not very (45) and that she might stop working to look after a baby
36 A made B had C got D went
37 A arrogant B pessimistic C considerate D impolite 38 A united B remarried C related D married 39 A step B half C only D second
40 A would B use C used D should
41 A generous B arrogant C loving D sensitive
42 A only B single C one D step
43 A cold B hot C icy D warm
44 A taking B adopting C assuming D accepting 45 A generous B optimistic C ambitious D selfish
VII Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. SIBLINGS
When, we are children, our sibling - that is, our brothers and sisters - are our first friends and first enemies At the end of life, they are often our oldest friends and oldest enemies The effect of sibling relationships in childhood can last a lifetime Many experts say that the relationship among brothers and sisters explains a great deal about family life, especially today when brothers and sisters often spend more time with one another than with their parents Studies have shown that sibling relationships between sister-sister pairs and brother-brother pairs are different Sister pairs are the closest Brothers are the most competitive Sisters are usually more supportive of each other They are more talkative, frank, and better at expressing themselves and sharing their feelings On the other hand, brothers are usually more competitive with each other Experts agree that tfe relationship among siblings is influenced by many factors For example, studies have shown that both brothers and sisters become more competitive and aggressive when their parents treat them even a little bit differently from one another But parental treatment is not the only factor Genetics, gender, life events, people, and experiences outside the family all shape the lives of siblings Recently, one researcher demonstrated another factor in sibling relationships It was discovered that children dislike watching their siblings fight In fact, they respond to arguments by taking sides -supporting one sibling and punishing the other
46 What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A Siblings are our oldest friends in life
B Siblings are our oldest enemies in life
C Sibling relationships are among the most important relationships in life
D Some siblings have good relationships, but other siblings have bad relationships 47 What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
A Sisters get along better with their sisters than with their brothers B Females and males generally have different sibling relationships C Siblings spend a lot of time together because they have to D Brothers usually tend to be competitive with sisters 48 What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
A.There are many causes of good and bad sibling relationships B Research has shown that siblings hate to fight
C Siblings often support or punish one of their brothers or sisters in an argument D Siblings are often indifferent to their parental treatment
49 Which of the following is NOT true about siblings?
A Sibling relationships between sister-sister pairs and brother-brother pairs are different B Brother-brother pairs are the most competitive
C Sister-sister pairs are the closest
D Brothers are more talkative than sisters 50 Which of the following is true about siblings? A Children avoid arguments that their siblings have
B The relationship among brothers and sisters explains a lot about family life
C Parental treatment is the only factor that influences the relationships among siblings: D Genetics and gender don't impact on the lives of siblings
UNIT TWO - CULTURAL DIVERSITY PRACTICE TEST 1
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1 A believed B decided C supposed D concerned
2 A determined B shared C agreed D trusted
3 A watched B loved C obliged D valued
4 A discussed B liked C stopped D preceded
5 A arrested B helped C started D decided
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others
(5)7 A student B husband C suppose D value A determine B equality C celebrate D discussion
9 A polite B parent C idea D express
10 A correspond B confidence C difference D similar III Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11 There's no to concern yourself with this matter
A use B good C need D necessity
12 As soon as she came in I knew I her before
A have seen B saw C had seen D would see
13 In some Asian countries, love is , to follow marriage
A considered B supposed C made D forced 14 You are not to answer these questions, hut it would help if you did
A required B ordered C suggested D obliged
15 I knew him I was a child
A until B when C while D during
16 Brenda learning her part for the play
A has already been finishing B has already finished C have already finished D already finishes 17 You really can't a thing that woman says!
A believe B rely C count D imagine
18 It was difficult to a date which was convenient for everyone
A elect B organise C arrange D provide
19 You'll be able to return to your homes when the fire under control
A will be B is C has been D was
20 I have no that the'divorce rate was so high in this country
A knowledge B understanding C doubt D idea 21 I am very in the information you have given me
A concerned B surprised C interesting D interested 22 After the research , they presented their findings at a conference
A had completed B had been completed C completed D had been completing 23 It was impossible for her to tell the truth so she had to a story
A invent B combine C manage D lie
24 By the time we to the camp, it will be dark A get B will get C got D had got 25 The only feature to these two flowers is their preference for sandy soil
A similar B same C shared D common
IV Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 Her (A) latest documentary is (B) primarily concerned (C) in youth (D) unemployment 27 We (A) don't need (B) to queue (C) because I've already (D) buy the tickets
28 She (A) told the doctor that she (B) has suffered (C) from asthma [suyễn] (D) for many years 29 (A) Last weekend Tom (B) rided a horse (C) for the first (D) time
30 Ann (A) didn't used to (B) eat fish, (C) but she (D) does now
V Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one. 31 He used to jog every morning
A He enjoys jogging every morning B He never fails to jog every morning C He doesn't now jog every morning D He intenusd to jog every morning 32 I have never felt happier than I now
A I felt happier before B I feel happy now C I have never felt happy D I have always felt happy 33 He last had his eyes tested ten months ago
A He hasn't had his eyes tested for ten months B He had not tested his eyes for ten months then C He had tested his eyes ten months before D He didn't have any test on his eyes in ten months 34 It's unlikely to rain this afternoon
A The afternoon looks like being dry B There's not chance of rain this afternoon C The afternoon will probably be wet D It will rain this afternoon
35 Someone knocked on the door during my lunchtime
A I had lunch when someone knocked on the door B When I had had lunch, someone knocked on the door C I was having lunch when someone was knocking on the door D was having lunch when someone knocked on the door VI Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
(6)actually know about the culture of that country Books and talks about other people's culture can (39): be dangerous because they concentrate (40) .culture differences and exaggerate national characteristics; sometimes a lot of the information they (41) is untrue
In a survey (42) carried out'in Britain, people were asked to (43) a list of anything that they thought was (44) of Britain and would interest foreign visitors there Most of them (45) Shakespeare, the Queen, village inns, English folk dancing, football hooligans, umbrellas, English castles, cricket, and fish and chips wrapped in newspaper
36 A learn B understand C master D be aware
37 A But B However C While D Whereas
38 A more B farther C longer D less
39 A.oniy B just C more D even
40 A at B on C in D of
41 A contain B consist C include D get
42 A late B recent C recently D afterwards
43 A have B.take C put on D make
44 A important B typical C aware D featured
45 A mentioned B talked C focused D reminded VII Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
The Hopi are part of the Pueblo Indian culture Today they live mostly in northeastern Arizona, at the edge of The Painted Desert Something that sets the Hopi off from other cultures is that it is in some senses a maternal rather than a paternal culture
The Hopi are divided into clans, or families, along maternal lines, and, as a result, a child becomes a member of the mother's clan rather than the father's In addition, ownership of property, such as land and houses, passes from mother to daughter instead of from father to son, as it does in other Native American cultures However, women not have all the power in this culture Societal authority still rests in the hands of men, but that authority does pass to men from their mothers 46 The main idea of the passage is that
A the Hopi are one type of Pueblo Indian B the Hopi have a maternal culture
C no Indian cultures, are paternal D today the Hopi live in northeastern Arizona 47 The passage states that
A the Hopi's property passes from mother to daughter B the Hopi's property passes from father to son C the Hopi live inside the Painted Desert , D the Hopi not own property
48 In line 3, Something that is 'maternal' is related to …
A the culture B the clan C the Hopi D the mother
49 A clan in line is a A mother B father C family D child 50 Which of the following is true about Hopi passage?
A The Hopi are divided into clans
B Hopi's property passes from father to son
C Property ownership in the Hopi culture is similar to property ownership in most other cultures D Hopi not own property
PRACTICE TEST 2
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1 A walked B helped C arrested D missed
2 A involved B.conducted C managed D followed A attracted B.supposed C maintained D arrived
4 A demanded B mended C conducted D hoped
5 A washed B fixed C married D laughed
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others A American B tradition C different D romantic
7 A develop B attraction C.attitude D appearance A partnership B particular C significant D activity
9 A example B sacrifice C oblige D maintain
10 A survey B follow C marriage D precede
III Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. 11 It is a good idea to be dressed when you go for an interview
A finely B boldly C smartly D clearly
12 As far as I'm - it's quite all right for you to leave early
A concerned B regarded C consulted D bothered 13 Laura …… the party because no one her about it
A missed - had told B had missed - had told C had missed - told D missed - told 14 ……… of all of us who are here tonight, I would like to thank Mr Jones for his talk
A On account B On behalf C In person D Instead 15 Jenny and her sister are so that they could almost be twins
(7)16 Nick down on the grass for a while, next to some tourists who the ducks A lay - were feeding B had lain - were feeding
C was lying - fed D was lying - were feeding 17 Please stop looking at me like that! It's very to stare
A courteous B polite C rude D inconvenient 18 Sue said she me but I a call yet
A phoned me - haven't received B phoned me - didn't receive C had phoned - wouldn't receive D would phone - haven't received 19 Learning a language means being in another culture
A interested B concerned C engaged D studying 20 Please note that the next programme is for children
A unusual B unsuitable C unmistaken D unreasonable 21 Tom in the house at the end of the street
A used to live B would live C did use to live D is used to live 22 Thanks for bringing us a present It was very of you
A adorable B grateful C thoughtful D careful 23 I think I'll stay here on my own I'm not feeling very today
A lonely B brave C sympathetic D sociable 24 Someone all the cakes I to buy some more
A ate - buy B has eaten – buyC has eaten - will buy D had eaten - will buy 25 By the time we home, the rain
A reach - will have stopped B had reached - had stopped C reached - stopped D reach – stops IV Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 I (A) was always (B) attracted (C) with the idea of working (D) overseas
27 Young (A) Asians are (B) not so romantic (C) like their American (D) counterparts
28 We (A) left home early (B) on Saturday morning and (C) driving, without (D) stopping, to the Scottish border 29 You (A) wear your (B) overcoat (C) Are you going (D) out ?
30 (A) I’ve gone (B) to the dentist My tooth (C) doesn't hurt (D) now V Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence 31 Jack / recovered / quickly / his serious illness
A Jack was recovered very quickly from his serious illness B Jack has recovered quite quickly from his serious illness C Jack will recover quite quickly after his serious illness D Jack recovered more quickly over his serious illness 32 Sue / win / tennis competition / this year
A Does Sue win any tennis competitions this year? B Has Sue won any tennis competitions this year?
C Sue has won many tennis competitions this year, has she? D Sue wins many tennis competitions this years, doesn't she? 33 I / finish / exams / I have / party tomorrow
A I finished my exams so I have a party tomorrow B I have finished my exams so I have a party tomorrow C have finished my exams so I have had a party tomorrow D I have finished my exams so I am having a party tomorrow 34 When / we / arrive home / Jane / sit / outside / door
A When we arrived home Jane sat outside the door.B When we had arrived home Jan sat outside the door
C When we arrived home Jane was sitting outside the door D When we arrived home Jane would sit outside the door 35 I / come / town / more than / years ago
A I last came to this town more than ten years ago.B I had come to this town more than ten years ago C I was coming to this town more than ten years ago.D I came last to this town more than ten years ago VI Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space
Beating Culture Shock
You have a chance to live and work overseas, to (36) to know another culture from the inside It's a wonderful opportunity, but don't be surprised if you (37) at least some culture shock 'When you're (38) a new culture, even simple things can throw you You become like a child again, (39) to handle everyday life on your own,' says one expert (40) culture shock (41) a course in anthropology or intercultural studies is one effective way to (42) the effects of culture shock
If you can, talk to an expatriate (43) has lived in the country for at least (44) years Someone who has been there can alert you to some of the things you'll need to learn (45) , prepare yourself by learning about culture shock itself
36 A get B take C have D need
37 A met B experience C go into D suffer
38 A left behind B laid in C put into D fallen in
39 A impossible B can't C unable D incapable
40 A of B on C for D about
41 A Getting B Sitting C Having D Taking
42 A reduce B drop C go down D fall down
43 A he B which C who D whom
(8)45 A Finally B At the end C Afterwards D Last VII Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question
If you are invited to someone's house in America for dinner, you should bring a gift, such as a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates If you give your host a] wrapped gift, he / she may open it in front of you Opening a gift in front of the gift-giver is considered polite It shows that the host is excited about receiving the gift and wants to show his / her appreciation to you immediately Even if the host doesn't like it, he / she will tell a white lie' and say how much they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad
If your host asks you to arrive at the particular time, you should not arrive exactly on time or earlier than expected time, because this is considered to be inconvenient and therefore rude, as the host may not be ready
46 In America, if you are invited for dinner, you should bring as a gift.
A a bunch of flowers B a box of chocolates C nothing D A or B
47 Opening a gift in front of the gift-giver is considered
A courteous B rude C appreciative D hospitable 48 Why does the host open the gift in front of you?
A To show his feelings of the gift B To show his gratitude to you C To show his wish for a gift D To show his understanding
49 In America, if you don't like the gift somebody gives you, you should tell "a white lie" so as to
A make him or her uncomfortable B avoid hurting him or her C make him or her feel bad D avoid expressing your real emotion 50 When invited for dinner, you shouldn't arrive exactly on time because A it may be inconvenient for you C the host may not be ready B it may take you a lot of time D the host may be rude to you
UNIT THREE - WAYS OF SOCIALISING PRACTICE TEST 1
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1 A attracted B waved C excited D demanded
2 A situations B forms C tables D students
3 A speak B either C leisure D even
4 A walking B party C warm D towards
5 A here B where C share D there
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6 A attract B person C common D verbal
7 A instance B polite C accept D approach
8 A noisy B signal C across D whistle
9 A suppose B social C excite D begin
10 A towards B slightly C teacher D schoolyard III Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11 No one knows exactly………
A how did speech begin B how speech began C how the beginning of speech D of how beginning speech 12 Don't bother Tom He…… on the phone right now
A talks B is talking C has talked D talked
13 I…….you that you had to be on time Why are you late?
A asked B said C told D wondered
14 The teacher…….them the answer to the question
A explained B told C said D discussed
15 I have never…… any experience of living in the country
A had B wished C done D made
16 He…… me to buy an air ticket immediately or it would be too late
A convinced B insisted C advised D suggested 17 He asked me… the film called 'Star Wars'
A have I seen B if I had seen C have you seen D if had I seen 18 Don't tell her about the job until you know for sure - we don't want to………her hopes
A rise B raise C elevate D lift
19 ~ Are you going to party? ~ I'm not sure I go
A might B mustn't C have to D don't have to
20 You can leave the money with him; he's totally
A trusting B trusty C trustful D trustworthy
21 She isn't well with the new manager
A getting on B going on C keeping on D taking on 22 Do you think you could tell me what time ……
(9)A I liked visiting B you liked visiting C if I liked visiting D if you liked visiting 24 Jean stealing the money
A refused B denied C confessed D recognised
25 Vanessa doubted ……
A whether Liverpool would win C whether Liverpool will win
B Liverpool will win D whether would Liverpool win IV Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 Thomas promised going to the cinema but he didn't turn up 27 Mom asked me where had I gone the night before
28 Lan says she is leaving here for Hanoi the next day 29 They said that we had finished writing their reports
30 Mary asked there was anything interesting on TV to see that night
V Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which,has the same meaning as the given one. 31 I regret not booking the seats in advance
A I wish I booked the seats in advance.B I wish I have booked the seats in advance C If only I booked the seats in advance D If only I had booked the seats in advance 32 "John left here an hour ago," said Jane.
A Jane told me that John had left there an hour before.B Jane said John left here an hour before
C Jane told John to have left there an hour before.D Jane told me that John to leave there an uour before 33 "Why didn 't you follow my advice?" he said.
A He asked me to follow his advice B He asked me not to follow his advice
C He asked me why I did follow his advice.D He asked me why hadn't followed his advice 34 "If I were you, I would take the job," said my room-mate.
A My room-mate was thinking about taking the job.B My room-mate advised me to take the job
C My room-mate introduced the idea of taking the job to me.D My room-mate insisted on taking the job for me 35 "I will pay back the money, Gloria," said Ivan.
A Ivan apologised to Gloria for borrowing her money.B Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back C Ivan promised to pay back Gloria's money.D Ivan suggested paying back the money to Gloria C READING
VI Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. THE IMPORTANCE OF EATING TOGETHER
Food is (36) an important part of our everyday lives, not just because we must eal to (37) alive,-but also because it is a central part of our culture and the (38) we live Going out to dinner to a restaurant (39) an important part of our social life, especially as we get older Many discussions have (40) and many opinions have been shared over dinner We also associate romance with food How many people in the world have asked somebody to marry them (41) a restaurant at a candlelit table?
Dinner time is also the most important part of the day for.families With parents working and children being at school all day, dinner time is very often the only time of day (42) the whole family can sit together and have a discussion In many families even this can't (43) every day, especially as the children get married and (44) away from home This is when Sunday lunch becomes the time when loved ones can get together and two, three or sometimes even four generations of the (45) family may be found around a table
36 A very B such C so D much
37 A keep B live C stay D become
38 A way B method C means D measure
39 A makes B is C forms D causes
40 A arisen B broken out C taken place D emerged
41 A during B within C when D while in
42 A that B when C while D which
43 A.happen B exist C last D go ahead
44 A move B keep C take D put
45 A similar B wholly C complete D same VII Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Most young couples have meals regularly in their parents' home with little or no pay, and give their children to the care of old couple free of charge Investigations have shown that parents of many young couples don't mini
providing meals and caring for their children However, this practice should not become an accepted social custom
The old couples' expense on food has already increased while young couple spend more on clothing and furnishing and less on food If this trend continues, many young couples might take these privileges for granted and become more dependent
It is not the right for young couple to make use of the old couples' love, not only because our nation is well-known for its special respect paid to the elderly but also because the young must become independent
(10)46 Most married young couples
A live with their parents
B have meals regularly in their parents' home for they have little or no fees C have not become independent completely
D pay no respect to the elderly
47 The writer thinks it is, for old couples to provide meals or care for their married children.
A wrong B understandable C right D an accepted social custom 48 According to the passage, young couples should …
A be less demanding and more caring towards their old parents B look after their children themselves C spend less on clothing or furnishing and more an foodD pay for the meals they have in their parents' home 49 Which of the following is TRUE according to'the passage?
A What troubles young people most is that no one will look after their children except their own parents B The reason why young couples depend on their parents to different degrees is that their income is smaller C Old couples should give money to their children instead of providing meals or caring for them
D It would be natural that if young couples went on depending on their oil parents they would have to provide meals and care for their children when1 they get married
50 This article is particularly written for
A old couples B young couples C both young and old couples D young couples' children PRACTICE TEST 2
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1 A passed B walked C accepted D laughed
2 A signals B restaurants C doors D eyes
3 A considers B jumps C attracts D likes
4 A person B verbal C perfect D teacher
5 A obvious B social C appropriate D hold
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from the others
6 A either B someone C metre D suppose
7 A social B assist C formal D friendly
8 A perfect B discuss C culture D busy
9 A respond B guitar C hairstyle D enjoy
10 A handle B dancer C colour D between
III Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence 11 I said I you, so here I am
A will help B would help C help D helped 12 Can you tell me Victoria Station?
A how I get to B how I get to C how did I get to D how I got to 13 She was trying to the waiter's attention
A attract B pay C remind D seize
14 I whether the truth will ever be known
A know B fear C doubt D hope
15 When she ……her mistake, she apologised
A was realising B did realise C realised D has realised 16 If I the chance, I would have trained to be a doctor
A would have had B would have C had had D have had 37 John asked
A how much that bike cost B how much.this bike cost C how much this bike costs D how much that bike costs 18 After the floods, there were many schemes to …… money to help the homeless
A raise B rise C arise D raze
19 It was difficult to guess what her to the news would be
A feelings B reaction C capital D opinion
20 Geometry is the branch of mathematics the properties of lines, curves, shapes, and surfaces
A that concerned with B it is concerned with C its concerns are D concerned with 21 Paul Sue to buy some butter
A reminded B suggested C offered D said
22 Oh no! I dont believe it! My purse !
A is stolen B is being stolen C was stolen D has been stolen 23 Do you know ?
A what wrong was it with B what wrong was with it C what's wrong with it D what wrong is it with 24 Hair colour is one of characteristics to be used in identifying people
A the most obviously B most obvious C obviously the most D the most obvious 25 William Chris to see a doctor
(11)IV Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 There (A) were a time that (B) I used to swim five (C) laps everyday, but now I not (D) have enough time
27 The manager (A) has finished (B) working on the report last night, and now she will begin (D) to write the other proposal 28 Tom (A) said he (B) has done (C) his homework (D) since o'clock
29 John (A) wondered (B) whom (D) had put salt in (D) his coffee 30 Susan (A) wanted to know (B) if (C) had I finished (D) the project
V Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence 31 opinion /election /fair
A My opinion was fair about the election B In my opinion, the election was fair C According to my opinion, the election was fair D In my opinion, I think the election was fair 32 John / invite / Jerry / come / birthday party
A John invited Jerry to come to his birthday party B John invited Jerry coming to his birthday party
C John invited Jerry to his birtliday party coming D John invited Jerry's coming to his birthday party 33 lady /say /call /police /man /not leave /house
A The lady said she would call the police not to leave the man's house B The lady said she will call the police if the man doesn't leave her house C The lady said she would call the police if the man didn't leave her house D The lady told that she would call the police if the man didn't leave her house 34 teacher /know /we /finish /assignment
A The teacher wanted to know we had finished the assignment B The teacher wanted to know if had we finished the assignment C The teacher wanted to know if we finished the assignment D The teacher wanted to know if we had finished the assignment 35 nobody /see/Peter /since /day /party
A Nobody has seen Peter since the day of the party.B Nobody hasn't seen Peter since the day of the party C Nobody saw Peter since the day of the party.D Nobody have seen Peter since the day of the party VI Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, 6, C or D) best fits each space
When you go to a party in Atlantica, don't (36) a gift (37) you so, your hosts will believe that you think they are poor Never (38) on time in Atlantica Come one or two hours late (39) your hosts will not be ready on time themselves In Atlantica, all schedules (even airline schedules) (40) 'elastic time' At dinner time, eat only (41) the hosts serve you If you ask for (42) special, the hosts try to get what you (43) , even if they have to go out to the store that evening And never look at the other guests (44) you eat Instead, look down at your food Use a spoon for all foods, even hard foods (45) fried meat
36 A bring B take C give D offer
37 A If B When C Though D While
38 A get B arrive C go D reach
39 A due to B though C because D so 40 A lengthen B run on C expand D widen 41 A what B thing C dish D all 42 A anything B something C nothing D what
43 A B ask C want D require
44 A when B while C during D if
45 A just as B such C as D like
VII Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Sometimes you know things about people the first time you see them, for example, that you want to be friends with them or that you don't trust them But perhaps this kind of intuition isn't as hard to explain as it may seem For instance, people give out body language signals all the time The way you hold your body, head and arms tells people about your mood If you hold your arm tightly at your sides, or fold them across your chest, people will generally feel that you are being defensive Holding your head to one side shows interest in the other, while an essay, open posture indicates that you are self-confident All this affects the way you feel about someone Also, a stranger may remind you of a meeting with someone This may be because of something as simple as the fact that he or she is physically similar to someone who treated you well or badly Your feelings about a stranger could be influenced by a smell in the air that brings to mind a place where you were happy as a child Since even a single word can bring back a memory such as that, you may never realize it is happening
46 What does the word 'open' in the passage most closely mean?
A Unrestrained B Relaxed C Confined D Unlimited 47 What influences your impression of a person you meet in the first time?
A Intuition B Familiarity C Knowledge D feeling 48 What one feels about a stranger may be influenced by something that ….
A strengthens one's past behaviour B reminds one of one's past treatment C revises one's past memories D points to one's childhood 49 What does the second paragraph discuss?
(12)C How people usually behave to a stranger D Factors that cause people to act differently 50 Intuition described in the passage can be explained by means of
A styles B languages C patterns D behaviours UNIT FOUR - SCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEM
PRACTICE TEST 1
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A listened B called C divided D followed
2 A begins B.ends C consists D.saves
3 A school B two C soon D would
4 A optional B consist C compulsory D category
5 A each B break C peak D teach
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others A September B general C division D dependent A usually B separate C tuition D educate A national B difficult C primary D effective % A disruptive B similar C different D carefully 10 A introduce B easily C cinema D physical III Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. 11.Mary was the last applicant
A to be interviewed B to be interviewing C to interview D to have interviewed 12 The equipment in, our office needs
A modernize B modernizing C modernized D modernization 13 If you require any more about the holiday, please telephone us
A description B information C news D fact 14 ……the time you get to the theatre, the play will have finished
A Until B In C By D On 15 Cellulose, which for making paper, can be found in all plants
A is used B are used C uses D is using 16 Java Man, who lived before the first Ice Age, …… is the first manlike animal A It is generally believed that C Believed generally is
B Generally believed it is D That is generally believed 17 We had a French architect our villa
A to design B designing C designed D design 18 Geography is my favourite at school
A material B matter C class D subject 19 I'll show you around the city when you to visit me
A are coming B will come C come D will be coming 20 They great difficulty studying English
A found B got C had D achieved
21 In some courses, students can build up over several years
A modules B credits C marks D grades 22 People have different ways of preparing ………
A their exams B to exams C in exams D for exams 23 You can learn as much theory as you like, but you only master a skill by it a lot A training B practising C exercising D doing 24 The teacher gave an talk to his students
A encouraged B encouragement C encouraging D encouragingly 25 He will only pass the examination if there is a (an) in his class-work
A rise B increase C improvement D progress IV Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 Mr Harris (A) will be divided the biology class (B) into two (C) sections to prevent (D) overcrowding in his classroom 27 It (A) said that (B) prevention is (C) better (D) than cure
28 (A) The capital of Yemen is (B) situating 2,190 metres (C) above sea (D) level
29 Starches (A) provide people (B) with important (C) nutrients which they (D) are needed 30 (A) The oceans contain many (B) forms of life that (C) has not yet been (D)discovered
V Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one. 31 My classmate gave this book to me
A My classmate was given this book by me.B This book was given to me by my classmate C This book was given my classmate by me.D This book was given to my classmate by me 32 I started Working here in 2000
(13)33 I often get up early
A I used to get up early B I can get up early C I am used to getting up early D I like to get up early 34 No one has opened this box for a hundred years
A This box hasn't been opened for a hundred years.B This box lias been opened for a hundred years C This box has belonged to nobody for a long time.D Sorvone opened this box a hundred years ago 35 They made David work hard
A David was made to work hard B Dayid was made work hard C David worked as hard as they did D David was made working hard VI Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
EDUCATION IN AUSTRALIA
In Australia most children (36) … primary school from the age of five Only two percent of children of primary school age are (37) at home Some children who go to school always take (38) extra activities such as playing a musical instrument'or dancing, and they go to private classes for these and for school subjects they (39) difficult or particularly interesting Ninety per cent of population go on to secondary school, but a much smaller percentage (40) the final year of secondary school examinations and complete a university (41)…… At the moment university students and graduates (42) less than a third of the total population Australian universities are modern and well-equipped Most teaching is by a (43) of lectures, tutorials and practical classes The humanities courses like History and Philosophy, usually (44) a lot of extra reading in the library To become a primary or secondary school (45) , it is usually necessary to study at university for three years or more
36 A attend B go C come D take
37 A trained B educated C raised D nourished
38 A after B over C up D in
39 A regard B recognise C consider D find
40 A take B pass C surpass D get
41 A degree B certificate C permit D license 42 A make up B shape C set D consist
43 A compound B mingling C connection D combination
44 A have B are C involve D make use
45 A professor B lecturer C teacher D trainer
VII Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Instructors at American colleges and universities use many different teaching methods Some instructors give assignments every day They grade homework Students in their classes have to take many quizzes, a midterm exam, and a final exam Other instructors give only writing assignments Some teachers always follow a course outline and usually use the textbook Others send students to the library for assignments
The atmosphere in some classrooms is very formal Students call their instructors 'Professor Smith', 'Mrs Jones', and so on Some teachers wear, business clothes and give lectures Other classrooms have an informal atmosphere Students and teachers discuss their ideas Instructors dress informally, and students call them by their first names American teachers are not alike in their teaching styles
At most American colleges and universities, facilities for learning and recreation are available for students Students can often use typewriters, tape recorders, video machines, and computers at libraries and learning «centers They can buy books, notebooks, and other things at campus stores They can get advice on their problems from counselors and individual help with their classes from tutors Students can relax and have fun on campus, too Some schools have swimming pools and tennis courts Most have snack bars or cafeterias
46 According to the passage, instructors at American colleges and universities ………
A not grade 'homework B not give students quizzes and exams C never follow a course outline D use different teaching methods
47 Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A The atmosphere in all American classrooms is always formal B The atmosphere in ajl American classrooms is always informal C American students can call their teachers by their first names D American teachers are never allowed to dress'informally 48 At American colleges and universities, …….
A students only write down their teachers' explanations B students discuss their ideas with their teachers C students don't like their teachers' teaching styles D students can freely talk in class
49 'Business clothes' in the third sentence of paragraph two can be understood as ………
A formal clothes B informal clothes C clothes that only business people wear D casual clothes 50 At most American colleges and universities, ………
A students can not only use computers at libraries but also buy books and other things at campus stores B students can ask their counselors and tutors for advice
C students can relax and have fun on campus D All of them
(14)I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1 A certain B term C modern D concern
2 A separated B faced C educated D needed A schools B certificates C hopes D books
4 A lower B now C show D know
5 A school B chemistry C character D charming II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others
6 A computer B politics C listening D paragraph A government B.Vietnamese C typical D favourite A develop B beginning C magazine D awarded A nursery B currency C chemistry D suggestion 10 A statistics B certainty C normally D physical
B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. 11 The bicycle you lent me badly needed
A to clean B cleaning C clean D to be cleaning 12 Hong Kong acts as a gateway into and out of the People's Republic of China
A Where strategically located B It is located strategically C Strategically located D Because located strategically 13 all citrus fruit originated with the Chjnese orange
A That the belief B It is believed that C To believe that D The belief that 14 I've been advised not to say anything
A cautiously B greatly C strongly D significantly 15 We need information before we can decide
A further B farther C far D furthest
16 Nutritionists not agree on how much in a person's diet every day
A is protein required B protein is requiredC that is required protein D of the protein required 17 I want you to these instructions exactly
A take up B put out C carry out D turn up 18 A battery is a device ……… electricity by chemical means
A it produces B which produces C produces D by which production of 19 In 1850, Yale University established Sheffield Scientific School,
A engineers were educated there B in which were engineers educated C where engineers were educated D where were engineers educated 20 A meeting of the society will be on Tuesday evening at o'clock
A held B placed C taken D made
21 After seeing a movie based on a novel,
A many people want to read the book B the book made many people want to read it C the book was read by many people D the reading of the book interests many people 22 The teacher read a story to the pupils to time until the end of the lesson
A kill B mark C make D waste
23 They the- training sessions as necessary but unpleasant
A believed B remarked C noticed D regarded 24 The children are divided small groups
A from B to C up D into
25 Can you tell me some information about the school system in England? A educate B educational C educative D education II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 The members of (A) both the House of Representatives and (B) all the Senate (C) are elect by the citizens of (D) the United States
27 Many (A) opinion have been (B) voiced (C) on the likely (D) effects of the computer 28 It (A) should not be (B) assume that the lower (C) the price, the happier (D) the buyer 29.The rings of (A) Saturn are (B) top distant to see from (C) Earth (D) without a telescope 30 (A) It was (B) not until 1937 that the southern (C) source of the Nile River (D) is discovered III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence
31 It /be difficult / we /get /painting /do/ end
A It was difficult but we got the painting done in the end B It was difficult but we got the painting to in the end C It was difficult but we got the painting done at the end D It was difficult but we got the painting to at the end; 32 John Wilson / say / live / New York
(15)C John Wilson is said to live in New York D John Wilson says to have live in New York 33 be /clear /what /expect /you
A Are you clear about your expectation? B Are you clear what is expected of you to do? C Are your expectations clear? D Are you clear what is expected of you? 34 drink / not / take / theatre
A Drinks may not take into the theatre B Drinks may not be taken into the theatre C Drink outside; don't take into the theatre D Not to take any drinks into the theatre 35 man / sentence /15 years /prison / he /prove /guilty
A The man will get a sentence for himself to 15 years in prison if he proves himself guilty B The man was sentenced about 15 years in prison and proved himself guilty
C The man was sentenced to 15 years in prison because he had been proved guilty
D The man should make his final sentence after 15 years in prison as he proved himself guilty C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. CHOOSING BOARDING SCHOOL
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live away from home while you attend school? Would you like to have the (3.6) of living and studying with students from different countries around the world? Cranbrook Kingswood School-is one of the few schools that can offer you this kind of remarkable opportunity! Cranbrook's green, wooded campus is a beautiful and safe living and learning (37) A freshwater lake'and (38) sculptures by the famous artist Carl Milles awaken the imagination! The many buildings of Cranbrook were designed by world-renowned architect Aliel Sarineen and are both beautiful and (39) , In fact, all of the furniture, woodwork, window glass and tapestries at the school were specially designed for the school and made by hand Each room and building was created to please and (40) The students of Cranbrook Kingswood are very (41) Their studies are (42) and prepare them for some of the best universities around the world But it's not all hard work at Cranbrook! Students (43) in a rich programme of athletics, music and art courses Clubs and other activities keep the students happy and busy during the year If you are (44) boarding school, consider Cranbrook Call now to arrange a visit and we'll be happy to show you (45) the school
36 A need B experience C subject D exploration 37 A expression B environment C attitude D surround
38 A few B lots C very D several
39 A unique B unfit C united D usual
40 A inquire B intend C invest D inspire 41 A jealous B selfish C compefftive D mean
42 A impressive B challenging C depressing D hard-working 43 A attend B study C follow D participate 44 A thinking B wondering C considering D going
45 A around B to C at D off
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Education was of primary importance to the English colonists and was conducted at home as well as in established schools Regardless of geographic location or finances, most Americans learned to read and computer numbers For many, the Bible and other religious tracts were their only books; however, the excellent language contained in such works usually made them good primers Mam families owned one or more of Shakespeare's works, a copy of John Banyan's classic 'A Pilgrim's Progress’, and sometimes collections of English literary essays, poems, or historical speeches
In 1647 the Massachusetts School Law required every town of at least 50 households to maintain a grammar school The law was the first to mandate public education in America, in the middle colonies at the time, schools were^ often dependent on religious societies, such as the Quakers and other private organizations In the South, families employed private tutors or relied on the clergy to conduct education At the outset, most elementary schools were for boys, but schools for girls were established in the eighteenth century in most j cities and large towns In spite of the informal atmosphere of most American schools, the literary rate in the colonies of mid-eighteenth-century America was equal to or higher than in most European countries
Before the American Revolution, nine colleges had been founded, including Harvard, William and Mary, Yale, the College of New Jersey (now Princeton), Brown, Rutgers, Dartmouth, and Kings College (later Columbia University) By1720 the natural sciences and modern languages were being taught, as well: as courses in practical subjects such as mechanics and agriculture At the end of the eighteenth century, medical schools were established at the College of Philadelphia and at King's College 46 Which of the following words best describes the English colonists' attitude towards education?
A Indifferent B Distrustful C Enthusiastic D Casual 47 According to the passage, most Americans learned how to a foreign language
A write B read C farm D speak
48 According to the passage, the middle colonies often depended upon whicM group to provide education? A Private organizations B Colleges C Established primary schools D Businesses 49 According to the passage, who often conducted education in the South?
(16)A Much worse B The same or better C Far better D Less or equal UNIT FIVE - HIGHER EDUCATION
PRACTICE TEST 1 A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced different from that of the others A finished B applied C required D replied 2.A required B consisted C studied D achieved A receives B considers C accepts D offers
4 A grade B manage C average D applicant
5 A optional B offer C follow D computer
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others. A.secondary B requirement C certificate D admission A university B information C veterinary D institution
8 A believe B finish C receive D behalf
9 A application B education C academic D examination 10 A preference B however C applicant D candidate B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. 11 If you a headache, you should take an aspirin
A will have B have C had D are having
12 No child below the age of sixteen will be to this film
A accepted B admitted C agreed D allowed
13 I am not sure, but I know he has decided to accept the new job in London
A as far as B on the whole C according D as long as 14 If I you were sick, I would have come to visit you sooner
A had known B have known C would have known D know 15 The accused man to give the police any more information
A objected B denied C refused D disliked
16 .you better work than this, you won't pass the exam
A Although B If C Unless D When
17 May I use your phone? Mine is out of
A work B order C practice D control
18 I'm not tired enough to go to bed yet I wouldn't sleep if I to bed now
A go B went C had gone D would go
19 My wife and I have much pleasure in the invitation to your daughter's wedding A accepting B taking C thanking D welcoming 20 The student has to a place at the university while doing the A-level
A keep B ask C take D apply for
21 I would like to thank you my colleagues, for the welcome you have given us
A on account of B instead of C because of D on behalf of 22 ., he would have been able to pass the exam
A If he studied more B If he was studying more C Studying more D Had he studied more 23 We have received 400 for the job up to now
A applications B permits C allowances D admissions
24 I've known him I left college A when B during C until D since
25 If I you, I that car A were-would sell B were – sold C were - will sell D am - would sell II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 Unless you (A) need to keep fit, (B) then (C) why not to take (D) on a sport such as badminton or tennis? 27 I (A) haven't (B) heard (C) from him (D) since a longtime
28 If I (A) have to (B) much homework tonight, I (C) wouldn't be able to (D) attend the concert 29 You (A) had better (B) learning a foreign language (C) before applying (D) for a job
30 If she (A) had taken the (B) doctor's (C) advice, she (D) would have been better now
III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one. 31 I regret not attending Mr Smith's lecture
A I wish I attended Mr Smith's lecture.B I wish I have attended Mr Smith's lecture C If only I attended Mr Smith's lecture.D If only I had attended Mr Smith's lecture 32 I haven't got money, so I'm not going on holiday
A Having no money made me go on holiday B Not having money on my holiday got me down C If I have money, I'll go on holiday.D If I had money, I would go on holiday
33 "Cigarette?" he asked "No, thanks,." I said.
(17)C He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once.D He asked for a cigarette, and I immediately refused 34 If the red light shows, your drink is unavailable - please make another choice
A The red light goes onif the machine is out of order
B If the red light shows, you must wait before you decide on a drink C If the red light is on, you must choose a different drink
D If the red light is on, you should move toanother machine 35 Smoking is permitted if all agree
A You may smoke only if everybody agrees B Everyone has agreed not to smoke C Go outside if you want to smoke D Nobody minds if you smoke C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. FURTHER EDUCATION
At the age of sixteen you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (36) ? Do I leave and start work or begin a training (37) ? The decision is yours, but it may be (38) remembering two things: there's more unemployment (39) people who haven't been to university, and people who have the right (40) will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs
If you decide to go (41) into a job, there are many opportunities for training Getting qualifications will (42) you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (43) you earn Starting work and taking a break to study when you're older is (44) possibility This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (45) practical work experience
36 A after B later C then D past
37 A school B class C course D term 38 A worth B necessary C important D useful 39 A between B among C with D through 40 A notes B papers C arts D skills 41 A straight B.just C direct D rather
42 A make B help C let D give
43 A where B while C when D what 44 A also , B again C another D always 45 A getting B making C taking D doing
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Many people now think that teachers give pupils too much homework They' say that it is unnecessary' for children to work at home in their free time.) Moreover, they argue that most teachers not properly plan the homewortl tasks they give to pupils The result is that pupils have.to repeat tasks which they have already done at school Recently in Greece many parents said that most of the homework was a waste of time, and they wanted to stop it Spain and Turkey are two countries which stopped homework recently In Denmark, Germany and several countries in Europe, teachers cannot set homework ijfl weekends In Holland, teachers allow pupils to stay at school to their homework The children are free to help one another, Similar arrangements also exist in some British schools
46 What is the writer's main aim in the passage?
A to complain about the difficult homework B to explain why the homework is difficult C to suggest that homework should be stopped D to avoid the problems of homework
47 By 'most teachers not properly plan the homework tasks they give to pupils,'^ jlhe writer means that A most teachers not prepare very well and carefully the homework tasks
B most teachers not give the homework tasks to individual pupils C most teachers not choose the suitable time to give the homework tasks D most teachers not give the proper plan to pupils at home
48 Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage? A In some countries, children^are free to choose proper homework at weekends B Homework may be done at school
C parents are free to help their children to their homework at school D Homework was a waste of time to parents, not to children
49 Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A Homework is still necessary if the teachers properly plan its tasks.B Pupils can help their friends to homework C Homework should not be done at weekends.D Homework helps pupils to improve their memory
50 The best title for the passage is
A Homework, a Waste of TimeB Homework, an Unnecessary Task
C Different Solutions to Homework D Different Measurements to Plan Homework Tasks PRACTICE TEST 2
A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A.takes B hopes C achieves D laughs
(18)3 A alarm B warn C hard D card A course B four C inform D information A institution B question C application D education II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others A indicate B, candidate C currently D decisive A performance B agriculture C acceptable D appointment A proportion B available C thoroughly D tutorial -9 A, international B psychology C university D conversation 10 A examination B engineering C archeology D mathematics B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence 11 Their washing machine was out of ……, so they couldn't wash any clothes
A activity B work C order D condition 12 He filled in the necessary forms and for the job
A appealed B asked C requested D applied 13 Give Peter my letter! ~ If I …… him, I …… it to him
A see - will give B saw - gave
C have seen - will have given D had seen - would have given 14 Her excellent in exams helped her to find a job
A notes B reports C grades D degrees 15 Excuse me! I ……if you can help me
A expect B hope C believe D wonder
16 …….of the committee, I'd like to thank you for your generous donation
A According B On behalf C Together D In addition 17 The teachers said that the smaller classes would more individual attention and better marks A restrict on B restrict in C result in D result of 18 The A-level course of three or four subjects either in Arts or Sciences
A consists B contains C includes D is made 19 I'd have told you if I the book
A had seen B should have seen C saw D would have seen 20 What influenced you most in your of car?
A decision B choice C selection D interest 21 You can use my bicycle you bring it back tomorrow
A as long as B although C nevertheless D in spite of 22 I'm tail enough to be a policeman, but don't have enough
A diplomas B certificates C degrees D qualifications 23 you hurry, you won't catch the train
A As B Though C Except D Unless
24 If he phones, him to buy some potatoes on the way home
A remember B recall C remind D recollect 25 Each university considers the application before a decision on the offer of a place A making B getting C coming D drawing II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 Tomorrow (A) I'm getting my car (B) serviced from the mechanic (C) that Jake (D) uses 27 (A) If you (B) had been here (C) yesterday, you would have (D) see Jane
28 (A) Unless you (B) work harder, we (C) will finish (D) on time 29 Mike (A) usually drives (B) to school, (C) but today he (D) walks 30 What (A) would you (B) if you (C) would win the (D) lottery?
III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence 31 She / going / car / repair / tomorrow
A She is going to have her car repaired tomorrow.B She is going to have her car repair tomorrow C She is going to have her car to repair tomorrow D She is going to have her car repairing tomorrow 32 You /do /it/now /never
A You must it now, or never.B If you don't it now, you'll never it C If you don't it now, you can it later or never.D A & B are correct.
33 provide /your handwriting / legible /your answer / accept / test scorer
A Providing your handwriting is legible, the test scorer does not accept your answer B Provided for your legible handwriting, the test scorer has to accept your answer
C Provided that your handwriting is legible, your answer will be accepted by any test scorer D Providing with your legible handwriting, every test scorer must accept your answer 34 I / be / you / take / job
(19)C If I were you, I'll take the job D If I weren't you, I didn't take the job 35 years / last / hear / him
A We didn't hear from him in the last three years B It's years since I heard from him last C It's years since I last heard from him: D It's years since I heard last from him C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES WITH AN OPEN UNIVERSITY DEGREE
Like any other university, the Open University can give you a degree However, you don't have to (36) working to study It can also open up a whole variety (37) interests If you have (38) studied before, you will enjoy the special, new pleasure of (39) your knowledge You will make friends of (40) kinds You may also (41) that your qualification provides new career opportunities
You don't actually (42) to the Open University for lectures, but study at home, using television, radio and computer software You can (43) one class a month if you wish at an Open University centre Of course, there are exams to take, as in (44) university
If you (45) like to know more, all you have to is complete the form below It could be the start of a wonderful new period in your life
36 A stop B end C break D leave
37 A from B.of C.in D.for
38 A ever B never C often D always
39 A growing B changing C.adding D increasing 40 A all B each C both D every
41 A suggest B find C wish D want
42 A join B enter C arrive D go
43 A give B attend C learn D study
44 A any B some C many D most
45 A did B will C would D can
II.Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A,' B, C or D) to each question.
What is life like for today's students? As the university and college terms began, I talked to a few students about their lives Sarah James is a second year biology student "Money is a big problem," said Sarah "I can eat quite cheaply at the university, but I spend quite a lot on transport I also spend quite a lot on clothes, as like to wear things that are in fashion." Colin Peters, who is studying engineering, disagrees "I don't spend anything on clothes," he said, /'unless you count climbing boots I'm very keen on climbing, and you need special equipment, some of which is very expensive Luckily, my parents gave me money for my birthday in November Not much of my money goes on transport, because have a bicycle." Diana Bell is a first year fashion student "I make all my own clothes This should save me money, but in fact, the materials are very expensive I don't know how I would manage if I didn't sell some of the dresses and hats I make to the other students Everything is expensive," she said "That includes the rent, food, transport and heating for the flat in winter." Jack is a science student in his final year "What I spend my money on?" Well, not on clothes, and not a lot on going out in the evening My rent is expensive, and I suppose I spend quite a lot on books
46 This is from …
A a student's notebook C a magazine articleB a letter to a friend D an advertisement 47 The aim of the writer is to
A show how students live C explain that students work hard B give advice to students D complain about students' way of life 48 The students' main problem is
A deciding what to wear C finding enough time to study B living on the money they receive D cooking their own food 49 Colin is different from Sarah because
A he has generous parents who help him B he doesn't need to study very hard C he is not a second year student ' D his clothes and transport cost less 50 Which of the following is TRUE for Diana?
A "I haven't bought any clothes this year but I will have to next year when start work." B "I'm going to buy a new pair of boots this winter, after my birthday."
C "I bought a new jacket and trousers yesterday, so I haven't any money."
D "A friend is going to pay me to make a jacket for her, so will have enough money after all." UNIT SIX - FUTURE JOBS
PRACTICE TEST 1 A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A prepared B called C expressed D employed A employers B forgets C asks D stops
3 A advice B find C interview D tjme
(20)5 A should B.young C couple D.rough II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others A prepare B stressful C pressure D early
7 Ä.reduce B advice C aspect D create
8 A interview B impression C addition D remember A experience B concentrate C enthusiasm D certificate
10 A candidate B interest C company D employment B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence
11 I expect it will rain again when we're on holiday this year, but at least we are properly prepared it this time
A about B at C with D for
12 Could you be more-specific about what is in this particular job? A enclosed B concentrated C represented D involved
13 If it fine, I ll go out A was B is C were D will be 14 What's the name of the man ?
A you borrowed his car B whose car you borrowed C which car you borrowed D his car you borrowed 15 The expansion of the factory will mean the of sixty extra workers
A employ B employment C unemployment D employed 16 .traveller's checks, you may not need to carry money
A If you carry B To carry C If he had carried D For carrying 17 The movie has been highly by critics
A recommended B recommendation C recommend D recommending 18 A hotel room is being for their arrival
A served B equipped C prepared D given 19 A lot of people for the job
A intended B requested C applied D referred 20 I don't like stories have unhappy endings
A where B which C they D who
21 Don't forget goodbye,to the interviewer before leaving the office
A saying B to say C telling D to tell
22 They tell me he is a lot of money in his new job
A having B profiting C gaining D earning 23 Colin told me about his new job, very much
A that he's enjoying B he's enjoying C which he's enjoying D he's enjoying it 24 The shop assistant was quite helpful; but she felt he could have given her advice
A a B an C more D many
25 Workers who not obey the safety regulations will be immediately A dismissed B rejected C disapproved D refused II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 Jackie Robinson, (A) whose joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, (B) was the first black American (C) to play basketball (D) in the major leagues
27 (A) Today we (B) know that the earth is (C) one of nine planets (D) orbit the sun
28 (A) While the boys were (B) ice-skating, they (C) slip on the thin ice and (D) fell into the deep water 29 I (A) hear that Kate (B) had accepted a new (C) position (D) at the East Side Clinic
30 If you (A) setted the plant in a (B) cooler location, the (C) leaves would (D) not have burned III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one. 31 We are talking about the girl who used to be a Miss World
A The girl about whom we are talking used to be a Miss World.B We hardly know a girl who used to be a Miss World C The girl who used to be a Miss World said that she knew you.D We know the girl who used to be a Miss World 32 Unless you can swim, you aren't allowed to sail this boat
A Anyone who wants to sail this boat must be able to swim.B If you can't swim, you'll have to go in this boat C You may sail this boat whether you can swim or not.D The only persons allowed to swim are those in the boat 33 Tom said: "If I were you, I wouldn't trust Peter."
A Tom wasn't me and he trusted Peter B Tom advised me not to trust Peter C Itrusted Peter and Tom did, too D Whatever Tom said, I trusted Peter 34 The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was too rough
A The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea.B The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in C The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming.D The sea was too rough to the children's swimming 35 Passengers ünable tö show a ticket must pay an immediate fine £10
A You are fined £10 at once if you can't show us your ticket.B A £10 fine will be payable later if you travel without a ticket C If you lose your ticket, a new one will cost you £10.D If you are travelling without a ticket, we may fine you £10
(21)I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. THE JOB INTERVIEW
Nicole had always thought that she would work (36) advertising She had always been (37) in creative work Even at primary school, she was (38) in projects that had an artistic element As soon as her first year at university was over, she decided to (39) for just such a job for the summer Nicole filled in an application form for a big advertising agency, attaching her photo as requested The next week she received a phone call asking her to see a Ms Sweeney She made her (40) to the interview in her best clothes but was surprised when Ms Sweeney insisted (.41) her changing into new clothes and high heels She thought it a little strange when she was (42) to walk slowly round the room But when another woman came in and started (43) at her face, she decided to ask what the matter was She couldn't believe it when she was offered a full-time (44) as a fashion model with a very large starting (45)
36 A at B in C to D on
37 A keen B excited C tempted D interested
38 A involved B employed C excited D keen
39 A apply B see C, make D
40 A route B road C way D direction
41 A in B at C to D on
42 A wanted B said C involved D made
43 A looking B glimpsing C watching D seeing
44 A work B job C employment D career
45 A salary B wages C money D purse
II Decide which of the alternatives given for each question best completes each sentence. HOW TO PREPARE FOR JOB INTERVIEWS
You've been invited for interview find now you want to make sure you everything within your power to get the job So what you need to to prepare yourself for the big day?
Firstly, you should find out as much as you possibly can about the position, the company, the industry and even the interview You should go to your prospective employer's website on the Internet, where the company presents itself as it wants to be seen; relevant trade journals will then tell you how it is viewed by others You should perhaps also speak to people who work or have worked for the company, if at all possible
All this information will give you a great deal to talk about during the interview and so help create the right impression The more you know, the greater your competitive edge over other candidates
To help increase confidence, many people practise rhe interview in frant of a mirror However, you should instead try it out with a real person: it's far more realistic and it gives you the chance to ask him or her for some feedback on your performance In particular, you should practise answers to common questions you can expect to be asked These include:
• What you consider to be your major strengths and weaknesses? • Why you want to work for this company?
• Where you see yourself in five years' time?
An interview is also your chance to decide whether you want to work for the company, so be prepared to ask three or four relevant questions yourself You shouldn't ever underestimate the effect of your appearance on the interviewer: make sure you wear a suit to the interview, even if the normal working environment of the company allows for more informal dress Punctuality is another crucial factor with regards to first impressions, and for this reason you should always arrive at the interview site at least 15 minutes before your scheduled meeting All that's left now is the interview itself See over for information and advice on successful interview strategies
46 Before a job interview, you should
A get some information about your future companyB wander on the Internet to get some work experience C meet the interviewerD chat with your prospective employer on the Internet
47 helps you easily surpass other candidates.
A Your ability to speak B Your ability to start a conversation
C The company's impression on youD The information you know about the company 48 To help increase confidence, you should practise the interview
A in front of a mirror B with a real person
C ask the interviewer some questions D give the interviewer a chance to ask you some questions 49 Before an interview, you should
A prepare or questions yourself B only practise answers to common questions
C only think of the questions on the job of your choiceD give you a chance to practise speaking 50 All of the following factors help you become a successful candidate except
A your appearance B your punctuality C your informal dress D your knowledge PRACTICE TEST 2
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A interested B prepared C avoided D demanded
(22)5 A impression B expression C tension D conclusion II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others A centre B resume C reduce D explain A technical B previous C recommend D difficult
8 A advertisement B disappointment C education D understanding A honest B account C formal D letter
10 A character B dangerous C journalist D economy B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence II It was clear that the young couple were …… of taking charge of the restaurant A responsible B reliable C able D capable
12 Overwork is to cause increased stress
A likely B probably C obviously D possible 13 Dr Evans has a valuable contribution to the life of the school
A done B created C caused D made
14 Marie, I met at the party, called me last night;
A that B whom C which D whose
15 He has recently got an interesting in a textile factory
A employment B work C job D occupation 16 Unemployment by 4% since January and now stands at just under three million A was raised B has raised C has risen D rose
17 Ansel Adams was a landscape photographer photographs of the western United States show nature on a grand scale
A whose B of whom C of his D his
18 Jan didn't check she had enough petrol before she left, was careless of her
A what B it C that D which
19 ., an author probably most famous for his tales of terror, also dabbled in some science fiction
A Edgar Allen Poe B To Edgar Allen PoeC Edgar Allen Poe was D For Edgar Allen Poe to be 20 The periodic table contains all the elements, has a particular atomic weight and atomic number
A which of each B each of which C which each D each 21 Students sometimes support themselves by of evening jobs
A ways B means C efforts D methods
22 She is young for the job, but on the other she is well qualified
A case B hand C chance D occasion
23 Henry a rich man today if he had been more careful in the past
A would be B is C will be D was
24 The team has trained hard in for the match
A prepare B preparing C preparation D preparatory 25 This new service will be available for all users up for paid membership A that signed B which signed C that signed it D sign II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting. 26 If I have (A) to fly, I (B) would get very (C) nervous, so I usually (D) drive
27 Do you (A) remember the night (B) which we ate (C) at the restaurant that Bill (D) owned?
28 In (A) recent years, steps (B) have been taken to guarantee (C) equality job opportunities to (D) the handicapped and to minorities
29 (A) Do you know (B) whom wrote the song (C) that Michael Jackson (D) was singing last night?
30 (A) Most college-age students today are interested in (B) finding universities (C) in which can pursue (D) both academic and athletic extra-curricular activities
III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence 31 / girl / case / stolen / go / police station
A The girl whose case was stolen went to the police station B The girl her case was stolen went to the police station
C The girl the case of which was stolen went to the police station.D The girl who's case was stolen went to the police station 32 / Pablo Picasso / die / 1973 / a painter /sculptor
A Pablo Picasso died in 1973 was a painter and sculptor B Pablo Picasso, died in 1973, was a painter and sculptor C Pablo Picasso who died in 1973 was a painter and sculptor D Pablo Picasso, who died in 1973, was a painter and sculptor 33 / doctor / speak / tell / not / worry
A The doctor I spoke told me not to worry B The doctor I spoke to told me not to worry C The doctor to that I spoke told me not to worry D The doctor I spoke to told not to worry 34 / students / leave tomorrow / give back / books
(23)C Can the students to leave tomorrow give back their book? D A and B are correct.
35 / tree / branches / be dead / be cut
A The tree whose branches are dead should be cut down B The tree its branches are dead should be cut down C The tree the branches of which are dead should be cut down.D A and C are correct.
C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fite each space FAILING A JOB INTERVIEW
When you first apply for a job, you (36) not succeed in getting it It's always a good (37) to ask them to explain to you what (38) you from beating the other candidates Don't complain about the situation, but ask them to advise you (39) what you can better next time Perhaps the interviewer (40) of or disagreed with something you said Perhaps they just (41) at your application and saw something that made it easy to (42) between you and another candidate Don't regard it as a failure, but recognise it as a chance to learn more (43) you don't worry too much about it and continue to believe in yourself, you'll (44) find the chance you've been waiting for Then, your family and friends will be (41) to congratulate you on your success!
36 A might B would C won't D must
37 A means B opinion C idea D method
38 A banned B prevented C forbade D protested
39 A about B of C over D in
40 A disapproved B discontented C displeased D disliked
41 A glimpsed B viewed C glanced D watched 42 A select B choose C pick up D sort out 43 A As far as B By far C So far D As long as
44 A in the end B lastly C at last D eventually 45 A able B possible C probable D capable II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
A lot of advice is available for college leavers heading for their first job In this article we consider the move to a second job We are not concerned with those looking for a second temporary position while hunting for a permanent job Nor are we concerned with those leaving an unsatisfactory job within the first few weeks Instead, we will be dealing with those of you taking a real step on the career ladder, choosing a job to fit in with your ambitions now that you have learned your way around, acquired some skills and have some idea of where you want to go
What sort of job should you look for? Much depends on your long-term aim You need to ask yourself whether you want to specialise in a particular field, work your way up to higher levels of responsibility or out of your current employment into a broader field
Whatever, you decide, you should choose your second job very carefully You should be aiming to stay in it for two or three years
This job will be studied very carefully when you send your letter of application for your next job It should show evidence of serious career planning Most important, it should extend you, develop you and give you increasing responsibility Incidentally, if the travel bug is biting, now is the time to pack up and go You can temporary work for a while when you return, pick up where you leftoff and get the second job then Future potential employers will be relieved to see that you have got it out of your system, and are not likely to go off again
46 Who is intended to benefit from the advice given in the article?
A students who have just finished their studies B people who are unhappy with their current job C those who are interested in establishing a career D people who change jobs regularly 47 According to the writer, why is the choice of your second job important?
A It will affect your future job prospects B It will last longer than your first job C It will be difficult to change if you don't like it D It should give you the opportunity to study 48 'it' in the second sentence of paragraph refers to your ……
A first job B second job C application D career 49 If you have a desire to travel, when does the writer suggest that you it?
A straight after you have left college B when you are unable to find a permanent job C after you have done some temporary work D between the first and second job
50 What is meant by 'you have got it out of your system' in the last sentence of paragraph 4? A You have planned your career sensibly B You are an experienced traveller C You have satisfiedyour wish to travel D You have learned to look after yourself
UNIT SEVEN - ECONOMIC REFORMS PRACTICE TEST 1
A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1 A country B encourage C.young D youth
2 A measure B great C leisure D weather
(24)4 A number B production C undergo D educate A continued B liked C developed D introduced II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6 A restructure B develop C economic D important A opportunity B experience C intervention D education
8 A introduce B achievement C substantial D commitment A eliminate B subsequent C agriculture D government
10 A enjoy B heavy C dissolve D believe
B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence 11 As a result of Japan's economic growth, many political difficulties have ……
A experienced B grown C raised D arisen
12 I not particularly like the climate here… I believe it is very healthy
A although B when C as D because
13 Developing countries used to be called third-world or countries
A developed B over-developed C under-developed D under-developing 14 If he , more slowly, he would have been able to stop
A was driving B drove C had been driving D has driven 15 One of public transport is its unreliability
A disappointment B disadvantage C dislike D disorder 16 He said he wished to the opportunity to thank us for our work
A gain B take C fetch D seize
17 As soon as I paid you all out for a meal
A have got - would take B got - have taken C will get - will take D get - will take 18 He has been teaching music for years, but he doesn't have any ……
A qualifications B records C experience D experiences 19 The social services are chiefly with the poor, the old and the sick
A related B concerned C suffered D influenced
20 the formulation of explanatory laws, the first step in scientific research is the collection and description of facts A Although it is science's ultimate aim B Although science's ultimate aim is
C Although science's ultimate aim it is D Although being science's ultimate aim 21 The country's annual of coffee beans has increased each year since 1977
A produce B outcome C production D growth
22 These plants need , A water B watering C watered D to water 23 What should we to the problem of environmental pollution?
A solve B reduce C lessen D settle down
24 the heavy rain, he went out without a raincoat
A In spite B Despite C Although D However
25 Julia has two sisters,; are doctors
A each of whom B all of who C neither of who D both of whom II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 (A) Despite he tried (B) hard, the result (C) couldn't be (D) better
27 Lousia May Alcott, (A) she is best known (B) for her books for children, (C) served as a nurse (D) during the Civil War 28 Although he (A) has (B) a very important job, (C) but he is not (D) well paid
29 The aim of Doi Moi was (A) to restructure the economy of Vietnam and (B) to rise the (C) living standards (D) of the people
30 Dust storms occur (A) however wind erosion is (B) strong and loose (C) material (D) is exposed III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one 31 Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis
A Despite of his tiredness, he was eager to play tennis.B Tired as he was, he agreed to play tennis C Even if feeling tired, he agreed to play tennis.D He was tired because he agreed to play tennis 32 The suitcase was heavy but he managed to lift it up
A The heavy suitcase made, him ask for help.B Even though the suitcase was heavy, he managed to lift it up C In spite of the heavy suitcase, he managed to lift it up.D B and C are correct.
33 Peter didn't arrive in time to see her
A Peter was so late to see her B Peter wasn't too early to see her
C Peter wasn't early enough to see her D Peter wasn't enough early to see her 34 I haven't got money, so I'm not going on holiday
A Having no money made me go on holiday B Not having money on my holiday got me down C If I have money, I'll go on holiday D If I had money, I would go on holiday
35 I enjoy playing tennis most of the time, but today I'm too tired
(25)C I not want to play tennis D I always like to play tennis C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
The recent achievements in the tourist industry have (36) significant contributions to the renovation process of the country (37) , due to many constraints and difficulties, types of service and business activities are not (38) diversified, the quality of tourist services (39) - low; its competitiveness in the international market is still weak Moreover, we are short of skillful staff with high foreign language (40) as well as strong and centralized material, technical base and infrastructure Inappropriate management still prevails, (41) , achievement is still limited
Further, the fierce (42) created t by forerunners in the tourism industry, complicated climate developments in the past few years and the inactive tourist popularization and promotion, (43) … of tourists service quality and diversification have slowed down the growth (44) of visitors coming to Vietnam in 1996 and the beginning of 1997 as compared with the previous years This (45) … that the whole tourism sector should strive hard to fulfill its target in the new period
36 A made B taken C had D set
37 A But B However C Therefore D As a result
38 A already B still C yet D ever
39 A keeps B remains C are D get
40 A knowledge B competence C possibility D understanding
41 A therefore B so C actually D really
42 A contest B competition C race D challenge
43 A lacking B inadequate C shortage D running out
44 A amount B speed C portion D rate
45 A says B tells C means D is
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Upon the creation of the United States, one of the core concepts on which the hopes for the new democracy were pinned was the ideal that its citizens world be enlightened individuals with clearly articulated rights and the opportunity for individual achievement and education It was believed that in a free nation where the power belongs to the people, the commitment to education defines the progress ofthat democracy and is the catalyst for future progress This core value has not only stood the test of time but has also grown in importance In this new information Era and international economy, education is an increasingly vital commodity, a precursor of potential success and a driving force of change It is important to recognize, however, that we approach education today differently than in the past, partly because the kinds of jobs people had didn't require the kind of basic education and specialized training that is often required in the workforce today In the 1950s, for instance, only 20 percent of American jobs were classified as professional, 20 percent as skilled, and 60 percent as unskilled Today, our world has changed The proportion of 'unskilled jobs has fallen to 20 percent, while skilled jobs now account for at least 60 percent of the workforce Even more important, almost every job today increasingly requires a combination of academic knowledge and practical skills that require learning throughout a lifetime
46 Education is defined in this passage as a driving force of change because
A without education, no changes could have happened in American society so far B the government of the United States wants to drive, social changes in their own ways C education has helped to bring about and orient most changes in the American workforce D any American citizen who wants to change his driving license must be very well-educated
47 The passage shows the percentage of jobs that require higher training in the US between the 1950s and now A has remained the same B has changed dramatically
C has been reversed D has changed slightly
48 The phrase 'enlightened individuals' in the first sentence most likely means 'people who ' A always appear brilliant-looking in public B have often been well-exposed to light
C have acquired an adequate level of education D bring light to anywhere they go
49 In order to become a good American citizen today, in the author's point of view, any individual must… A know well all his / her rights and be ready to grasp his / her opportunity of success in life
B study carefully the history of American educational and vocational systems
C even since their creation understand thoroughly the combination of academic knowledge and practical skill
D move actively forward in the new Information Era and international economy with a prestigious diploma 50 50 Which of the following titles would be best for the passage?
A Education and Jobs in the Past and at Present in the United States B The Significant Role of Education in American Citizen's Careers C Academic Knowledge and Practical Skills in American Professions D Recent Changes of Educational and Vocational Systems in America
PRACTICE TEST 2 A PHONETICS
I Pick out the woiid whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A overall B problem C most D both
(26)4 A standard B land C stagnant D namely A structure B sculpture C agriculture D suggestion II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others A promote B aware C standard D affirm A shortage B consume C private D legal A investment B renovation C minority D particular A completion B inflation C industry D domestic 10 A discourage B appropriate C unfortunate D sensitivity B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence 11 …….the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more
A Nevertheless B Meanwhile C Despite D Although 12 The new law should produce a significant in working conditions
A escalation B increase C rise D improvement 13 Come and see me when you your report
A finish B will finish C had finished D having finished 14 He was offered the job his qualifications were poor
A despite B in spite of C even though D whereas 15 The company tried to make the most use of its limited resources
A financial B cheap C bargain D economical 16 We had so many problems with the car that we sold it and bought a new one A at the end B in the end C by the end D to the end 17 .you have no key, you will have to get back before I go out
A Unless B As C Although D Provided 18 These figures show a in the number of unemployed people in England and Wales A loss B lessening C reduction D lowering 19 .the wet weather, the football match went ahead
A Although B Owing to C However D In spite of 20 You can use my bicycle you bring it back tomorrow
A as long as B although C nevertheless D in spite of 21 I'd have told you if …….the book
A had seen B should have seen C saw D would have seen 22 A1 lot of measures have been to promote the development of the country A taken B set C created D built 23 That model went out of five years ago
A producing B production C product D productivity
24 The EU - Vietnam Small Projects Fund will provide assistance for non-profit projects in Vietnam A economical B financial C monetary D money
25 Fossil records indicate existing in the past have become extinct
A there are many organisms B many species of organisms that
C many species of organisms are D that many species of organisms II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or I) that needs correcting.
26 (A) Although its height, Mount Whitney, (B) one of North America's (C) highest mountains is (D) popular with hikers 27 Do you (A) know the name (B) of the man (C) who (D) stands over there?
28 After John (A) had finished his (B) work, he (C) was watching his (D) favourite television programme 29 (A) Despite of his physical (B) handicap, he (C) has become (D) a successful businessman
30 Jane will be (A) accepted (B)to the university (C) in spite of (D) her grades bad. III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence 31 Maria / feel ill / go to school
A Maria felt ill, but she went to school B Even though Maria felt ill, but she went to school C Maria felt ill enough not to go to school D Despite her illness, but Maria went to school 32 snow / we / go out / a walk
A Although it was snowing, but we went for a walk B In spite of snowing, we went out for a walk C Despite the snow, we went out for a walk D All are correct.
33 Mary / said / lose /passport
A Mary said her passport is lost B Mary said she had lost her passport C Mary said she has lost her passport D Mary said she loses her passport
34 Miss Smith / be / one / good teacher / less experience
A Miss Smith is one of the best teachers despite less experience
(27)35 Name / measure / government / take / implement Doi Moi
A Name the measures by the government taken to implement Doi Moi B Name the measures the government taken to implement Doi Moi
C Name the measures by the government in taking the implementation of Doi Moi D Name the measures the government has taken to implement Doi Moi
C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
Many countries face a somewhat more serious economic problem in the form of an unfavourable trade (36) with other nations Such an imbalance exists when the total value of a country's imports exceeds (37) of that country's exports For example, if a country buys 10 billion dollars in products from other countries, yet sells 10 billion dollars of its own (38) overseas, its trade is 20 billion dollars Many underdeveloped nations find themselves in this position because they (39) natural resources or the industrial capacity to use these resources, and thus have to import (40) materials or manufactured goods On effect of trade deficit is the flow of currency out of a country in the (41) of an under-developed nation, this can cause many financial difficulties, (42) failure to meet debt payments and obstacles to the creation of an industrial base Even in the case of a fully developed nation such as the United States, a large trade deficit is (43) for alarm American products, made by well-paid workers in U.S industries, cost more to produce than those (44) in places like Asia, where labour and material costs are much lower Money spent on foreign products is money not spent on (45) produced by domestic industries
36 A similarity B equality C balance D level
37 A this B that C these D those
38 A products B produce C production D productivity
39 A inadequate B run out C short D lack
40 A fossil B raw C fresh D new
41 A event B circumstance C ease D situation 42 A including B having C getting D suffering
43 A reason B cause C effect D consequence
44 A carried B done C made D taken
45 A produces B things C objects D items
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
The second half of the twentieth century saw more changes in technology than in previous two hundred years Penicillin has already been discovered and used to treat infections; there have been many remarkable advances in medicine that have helped to increase our average life expectancy way beyond that of our ancestors Incredible innovations such as television have changed the way we spend our leisure hours Perhaps the most important breakthrough, however, has been the microchip Nobody could have imagined, when it was first invented, that within a matter of years, this tiny piece of silicon and circuitry would be found in almost every household object from the kettle to the video recorder And nobody could have predicted the sudden proliferation of computers that would completely change our lives, allowing us to access information from the other side of the world via the Internet or send messages around the world by e-mail at the touch of a button Meanwhile, research into other aspects of information technology is making it easier and cheaper for us to "talk to friends and relations around the world
46 What period saw more changes in technology than in previous two hundred years? A 1800-1850 B 1850-1900 C 1900-1950 D 1950-2000 47 Thanks to advances in medicine we now than our ancestors
A live shorter B live longer C die faster D die more 48 Which of the following can't the computer help us ?
A access information B homework C cook meals D send messages 49 According to the passage, it is very to send an e-mail
A complicated B simple C difficult D hard 50 It is inferred from the passage that technology has affected our life
A positively B poorly C negatively D badly UNIT EIGHT - LIFE IN THE FUTURE
PRACTICE TEST 1 A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A answered B threatened C wiped D saved
2 A looked B thanked C watched D expected A believe B leisure C eating D speed
4 A life B thing C device D micro
5 A burden B certain C better D work II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the'others. A answer B threaten C believe D healthy A optimistic B experience C environment D technology
(28)9 A economic B corporation C pessimistic D development 10 A methane B complete C appear D result B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence 11 Could you lend me some money? I'm very short of cash
A at the moment B in the moment C on the moment D at moment
12 Paris lies the River Seine A over B next C on D at 13 When he left school, John decided to become a priest studying languages
A but B instead of C no D than 14 Take this road and you will at the hotel in five minutes
A arrive B come C find D reach 15 The little girl wouldn't go into the sea her father went too A except B but C also D unless
16 The new factory must befinished as the profitability of the company depends on it A on time B in times C at time D for a time 17 It was quite play I've ever seen
A too long B a long C the longest D so longer 18 When I saw her smiling face, knew she good news of her son from abroad A has B had had C has had D was having 19 He has just bought expensive new furniture
A an B some C these D those
20 500 years ago the average human was about 40 years
A life length B lifetime C life cycle D life span
21 A strike in the mining industry is to bring about a shortage of coal in, the near future A causing B threatening C resulting D proposing
22 I have been looking for this book for months, and I have found it
A in time B at last C at the end D at present 23 The driver is for the safety of his passengers
A responsible B taking charge C accused D capable 24 I had to wear uniform when I worked in the hotel
A a B some C any D an
25 She refuses to eat meat under any
A opportunity B occasion C circumstances D possibility II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 We (A) went there (B) in (C) a car my sister (D) uses
27 We (A) left (B) United Kingdom and (C) crossed to (D) the Netherlands 28 We arrived (A) on time to have (B) a meal before (C) the plane (D) left 29 (A) I’ve been (B) living here (C) since three (D) months
30 We (A) waited for Tim (B) for ages, and (C) at the end we (D) left
III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one 31 Mary teaches English, ……
A Mary's language is English B Mary is an English teacher C Mary is a teacher of English D B and C are correct.
32 We walked to the station
A The station is the place where we often walked B We went to the station on foot C We went for a walk at the station D We took a walk at the station 33 Peter is a very good guitarist
A Peter has a very good guitar B Peter plays the guitar very well C The guitar Peter plays is very good D Peter plays the good guitar 34 The college is not responsible for private property left in this building
A If anything is stolen, we will help you find it.B You are not allowed to leave anything here
C Be careful with your private property here.D It is better to leave your property outside the building 35 We are now open on Saturdays in the afternoon as well as the morning
A On Saturdays we now stay open longer than before
B On Saturdays we are now open in the afternoon instead of the morning C On Saturdays we now close for lunch
D We are now open all weekend C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
(29)sea and land airplanes in bad weather or at night They control the work of large (39) of machines in industry Never before in history have (40) been such rapid changes in our (40) of life as at the present moment Scientists have been using what is (42) a scientific method to make new discoveries Among the (43) important scientific discoveries are new medicines Many illnesses that people died (44) 50 years ago are no longer dangerous
The study of science helps us (45) our outlook and opens a whole new world for us The progress of science is leading to a better and better life for man
36 A watched B seen C looked D viewed
37 A make B conduct C D get
38 A besides B in addition C also D despite 39 A numbers B amounts C lots D tasks
40 A they B there C those D these 41 A means B method C form D way 42 A regarded B known C called D defined
43 A much B more C most D mostly
44 A from B out C for D in
45 A widen B enlarge C lengthen D open
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Western people rely on technical and mechanical solutions in everything thdj Refrigerators preserve their food, washing machines clean their underwear and computers are supposed to solve all their problems When they are ill, they rely on the surgeon's knife If their hearts are running down, then they must be repaired; if they cannot be repaired, they should be replaced, just as an old car sometimes gets a new engine But up to now we have had a shortage of donors to give their hearts: to keep one person alive, another donor had to die Nowadays there is more and more talk about using monkeys Every monkey has a near-human heart, and humans have always been over careful in respecting the lives and well-being of other animals This includes the life and well-being of other humans Therefore, in the early years of the 21st century I was told -the mass killings of monkeys may occur We'll need to use -their hearts for human consumption
Monkeys, on the whole, are happier creatures than their near relatives, Homo Sapiens, or man They know fear, of course, and they face real dangers, but they are also more intelligent than us They create no unnecessary dangers for themselves; they run no businesses, chase no money, are unimpressed by gold - that utterly useless metal, and they not care at all about hell or evil spirits I have a vague feeling that it is not monkeys' hearts that we ought to implant in ourselves, but monkeys' brains
46 According to the author, Westerns believe health problems can be solved by …… A spending more money on scientific research B taking more precautions
C using technical or mechanical methods D increasing the number of doctors 47 The problem with heart transplants has been that
A artificial hearts not work very well B there are not usually enough donors C some of the heart honors are too old D many people die after the operations
48 The author suggests that in the future
A people will care less about other human beings B monkey hearts will form part of our diet
C monkeys will become extinct D monkey hearts will be used in transplant operations 49 The author suggests that
A human beings will return to a more natural lifestyle B we are wrong to think of ourselves as cleverer than monkeys C monkeys would be better at running the world than humans D scientists should work out how to brain transplants 50 The main point the author is making is that humans
A make life more complicated that it needs to be B have no right to make use of other animals C should worry less about growing old D are similar in many ways to monkeys
PRACTICE TEST 2 A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from it of the others. A question B corporation C attention D contribution
2 A fitted B remembered C contributed D resulted A nowadays B millions C jobs D thanks A huge B result C computer D use A happen B travel C various D gas II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others. A invention B security C however D disappear A expected B remember C influence D efficient
8 A electricity B environment C development D domestic A device B micro C ahead D believe 10 A achieve B danger C question D burden
B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
(30)A over B about C on D with 12 The visit of the president will increase the between the two countries
A peace B understanding C quietness D knowledge 13 This is the oldest building the village
A of B by C to D in 14 The newspaper report contained important information
A many B another C a lot of D an 15 He always did well at school having his education disrupted by illness
A on account of B in addition to C in spite of D even though 16 Lee is at the local Chinese restaurant Four waiters work there altogether A a waiter B an waiter C the waiter D waiter 17 In some parts of the world the indigenous population has been completely
A wiped out B wiped up C wiped away D wiped off 18 Did you see that fascinating wildlife programme television last night?
A at B in C on D by 19 There's someone at the door ………it
A I'm answering B I answer C I answered D I'll answer 20 The beach was so crowded the other day that we difficulty finding an empty spot A have B had C have had D have been having 21 I've put Mr Martin's papers in your green file, is on your desk
A Ø B which C that D whose
22 Galileo's observations of the phases of Venus proved formed the centre of the planetary system A that the sun B sun C it is the sun D the sun is
23 She is the most manageress we have ever had
A efficient B effective C working hard D good 24 After a long and exhausting journey, they arrived home
A by the end B at the end C finally D in the end 25 I'm trying to learn Japanese I'm having lesson tomorrow
A the - a B Ø - the C Ø - a D the - Ø II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 I had a sandwich for the lunch today 27 Do you have to wear an uniform at work?
28 Shall we visit George in Spain in next April, John? 29 I think I’ll be on a Moroccan beach in my birthday 30 I normally go to the south of the France in the winter
III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence 31 museum / open / 10.00 a.m / 6.00 p.m
A The museum opens from 10.00 a.m to 6.00 p.m.B The museum opens from 10.00 a.m and 6.00 p.m C The museum opens during 10.00 a.m and 6.00 p.m.D The museum opens within 10.00 a.m and 6.00 p.m 32 they / live / Paris / area / near / River Seine
A They live at Paris, in an area near the River Seine B They live in Paris in an area near River Seine C They live in Paris in an area near the River Seine.D They live in Paris in the area near River Seine 33 she / come / Brazil / but / living / U.S.A / moment
A She comes in Brazil, but she's living in the U.S.A at the moment B She conies from Brazil, but she's living in the U.S.A at the moment C She comes from Brazil, but she's living irr U.S.A at the moment D She comes from Brazil, but she's living in.the U.S.A at moment 34 school-leavers choose / college / employment / immediate
A School-leavers can choose either college or immediate employment
B School-lea\ crs can make.a choice among college and employment immediately C School-leavers can choose either college and employment immediately
D School-leavers can make an immediate choice of neither college nor employment 35 hilltop / have / good / view / our village
A The hilltop can make our village views better.B From the hilltop, our village can be well viewed
C From the hilltop, our village can have a better view.D From the hilltop, we can have a better view of our village C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. HOW TRANSPORTATION AFFECTS OUR LIFE?
(31)Transportation also (41) our lives in other ways Transportation can speed a doctor to, the (42) of a sick person, even if the patient lives off an isolated farm It cart take police to the (43) of a crime within moments of being notified Transportation (44) teams of athletes that compete in national and international sports contests In time of (45) transportation can rush aid to persons in areas stricken by floods, famines ana earthquakes
36 A happen B exist C take place D establish
37 A production B producers C productivity D products 38 A Besides B However C Although D Even
39 A buying B taking C raising D paying
40 A related B limited C focused D connected 41 A makes B impacts C affects D effects
42 A side B way C.body D part
43 A location B scene C place D site
44 A brings B gets C fetches D enables 45 A disasters B wars C accidents D problems
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question PLANET EARTH
The planet Earth is 4,600 million years old It is difficult for us to think about such an enormous length of time because it has little meaning for us We can however, simplify the idea to make it more understandable We can compare the planet Earth to a person of forty-sfx years of age
Nothing is known about the first seven years of this person's life Very little information exists about the middle period either It was only at the age of forty-two that the Earth began to flower
Dinosaurs and great reptiles did not appear until one year ago when the planet was forty-five Mammals only arrived eight months ago in the middle of last week, man-like apes became ape-like men and began to communicate with each other Last weekend, the Ice Age covered the Earth
During that short time, modern man has made a rubbish tip of the Earth In one minute, he has increased his numbers to terrible proportions, and has caused the death of hundreds of species of animals He has robbed and destroyed the planet in search for fuels Now he stands like a violent, spoilt child, delighted at the speed of his rise to power, on the edge of the final mass destruction and of killing all the life which exists in the solar system
46 The passage tells us that
A a great deal is known about how the Earth was created B life on earth began relatively recently
C more is known about the first part of the Earth's life than the middle part D scientists are well-informed about the middle'part of the Earth's life 47 We are informed by the author that
A the dinosaurs appeared during the middle period B mammals and great reptiles both appeared at the same time C there were more than forty-five kinds of great reptilesD ape-like men appeafed before that last Ice Age
48 The author is mainly interested in
A the time when man first evolved from apesB what has happened since the Industrial Revolution C the effects of farmingD the period before the last Ice Age
49 It would appear that the main-danger ahead is that …
A man will destroy everything on Earth B man will use up all the fuels C there will be a population explosion D more species of animal may die out 50 The author's general view of man seems to be that ……
A he has no right to be so destructive B he has been the most successful animal C he will be able to control the environment D he has learned a lot from past mistakes
UNIT NINE – DESERTS PRACTICE TEST 1 A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently front that of the others
1 A great B seabed C between D means
2 A almost B along C across D parallel
3 A enormous B network C border D short
4 A grasses B ranges C studies D stretches
5 A travelled B remained C stretched D named II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others
6 A sandy B circle C network D comprise
7 A between B enter C because D explore
8 A enormous B European C society D develop
9 A corridor B president C geography D territory
10 A banana B animal C similar D mosquito
B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
(32)11 If you want to have a pet you must be ready to look it for several years
A at B for C over D after
12 He is under sixteen, he shouldn't drive a car
A as far as B however C therefore D although 13 There are marked differences the two children
A to B between C among D of
14 The biological effects of radiation ………
A is still explored B is still being explored C are still being explored D are still exploring 15 The Simpson Desert a mystery until Madigan made an aerial survey in 1929
A referred B remained C led D inferred
16 The melting of the snow has flooding by swollen rivers
A made B caused C brought D formed
17 In many parts of the world, crop failure means , which leads to the death of many people each year
A shortcoming B desert C drought D famine
18 Her parents never her to go out after eight
A allowed B let C made D agreed
19 .infinitely large number of undiscovered galaxies
A There are an B An C From an D Since there are 20 He is seriously ill and unable to go to school
A therefore B yet C so D also
21 She fslt ill She went tö work, , and tried to concentrate
A although B however C but D even if
22 We need some sunshine; so we have up our minds to go abroad this year
A set B turned C made D brought
23 The beach slopes down to the sea
A mildly B gently C slightly D softly
24 She worships the sun and she always spends her holidays in Greece
A nevertheless B however C yet D accordingly
25 , the raccoon has opposing thumbs, which it uses to manipulate its food
A Like man B The same as man C Similar to man D Such as man II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 (A) The café was (B) crowded, (C) so we found (D) a table 27 Mark (A) went on (B) working (C) in spite feeling (D) unwell 28 (A) The stereo didn't work, so that Vicky took it back to the shop 29 I (A) turned the (B) heating (C) on , because (D) it was cold 30 You could (A) fly via Vienna; (B) but (C) it isn't (D) the only way
III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one. 31 Despite his inexperience in the field, John applied for the job
A John applied for the job because he had experience in the field B John didn't apply for the job because of his inexperience in the field C John applied for the job even though he had no experience in the field D John was unable to the job because he was inexperienced
32 Henry should have done his homework last night, but he watched TV instead A Henry did not his homework last night because he was busy with the television set B Henry watched TV last night instead of doing his homework
C Henry did not watch TV last night because he had to his homework D Henry did his homework while watching TV
33 Seeing that he was angry, she left the office
A She didn't want to make him angry, so she left B He wouldn't have been so angry if she hadn't been there C He grew very angry when he saw her leaving the office.D She left the office when she saw how angry he was 34 We played too well to be worried by our defeat
A We played well but lost the match.B We didn't play well and lost the match C We didn't play well but won the match.D We played well and won the match 35 The coffee was not strong, so it didn't keep us awake
A The coffee was very strong, but it couldn't keep us awake.B The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake C We were kept awake because the coffee was strong.D The coffee was so strong that it kept us awake
C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. THE DESERT
(33)less than 25 centimetres Some deserts are not (40) by natural weather condition These deserts were once fertile lands They (41) deserts because of the careless way in which man (42) use of the land,, He cleared away the plants and trees from the land He let cattle and (43)… animals feed on the grass He tried to grow top many crops on the same piece of land This destroyed the mineral salts (44) in the soil Plants were unable to grow in such poor soil The soil dried up quickly when there were no roots to (45) it together When the winds blow, the soil was carried away Finally, only the rocks remained
36 A little B few C a little D a few
37 A as B similar C like D just as
38 A such B so C too D enough
39 A survive B maintain C remain D conserve 40 A made B formed C set D established 41 A.changed B turned C became D transformed
42 A made B took C had D kept
43 A different B various C another D other
44 A taken B found C made D contained 45 A cling B hand C hold D keep
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each question
The deserts of the world are not all covered with sand Many of them have surfaces of rock or clay or small stones They are not flat, either; they often have high hills and deep valleys There is some plant life in many parts of the desert There is little rain in the desert, but it does fall often enough for most plants The deserts of the world are not uninhabited People also live outside oases, but these people are not farmers They have camels, goats, donkeys, sheep, etc These animals can live on the desert plants and not need much water The people of the desert have to move constantly from place to place, they must always look for grass or desert plants for their animals They usually live in tents When there is no more food for their animals, they fold up their tents, put them on their camels and donkeys., and move to another place In good years, when there is not enough food for their animals, they trade their skins and their goats and camel hairs with the people of oases for wheat and fruit But in bad years, when there is not enough food for their anirnals, the people of the desert would attack the oases' people But they are also hospitable No man in the desert would ever refuse to give a stranger food and water
46 According to the passage, deserts are mostly made up of ,
A sand B rock C clay D stones
47 In the desert ,
A it rains in spring only B there is some rain but far from enough C it rains for a short time every month D the rainfall is just enough for the plants
48 People live
A only inside the oases B only outside the oases C both inside and outside ihe oases D in places with regular rainfalls 49 From the passage we know that life
A is hard in deserts B is happy in deserts
C is impossible in deserts D in deserts is much better now 50 The word 'hospitable’ in italics in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ……
A polite B unfriendly C mean D kind
PRACTICE TEST 2 A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1 A steep B sheep C.area D season
2 A centre B between C west D gently
3 A sandy B name C stable D make
4 A grows B deserts C lakes D crests
5 A separated B answered C planted D decided II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the otl
6 A rainfall B under C human D become
7 A firewood B people C frighten D across
8 A examine B contribute C covering D important A petroleum B Vietnamese C suggestion D prevention
10 A possible B delicious C discussion D American B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence 11 Several of typhoid have been reported
A types B cases C occurrences D doses 12 Phone me before ten I'll be too busy to talk to you
A otherwise B whether C unless D if
13 The truth of the matter is from that newspaper report
(34)14 Next summer, we're a swimming pool built in our back garden
A making B depiding C setting D having
15 .he wasn't feeling very well, Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual
A Although B Therefore C However D Still 16 He is out of the country and unable to attend the meeting
A so B therefore C consequent D however
17 .many copper mines in the state of Arizona, a fact which contributes significantly to the state's economy
A They are B There are C Of the D The
18 .the gold medal he'll have to better than that
A To win B In order to win C So that he wins D A or B
19 I tried to them from going, but they wouldn't take any notice
A prevents B refuse C warn D forbid
20 He said the government should its best to the problem of unemployment
A decide B answer C solve D react
21 little we may like it, old age comes to most of us
A However B Despite C So D As
22 The population of the town can be …… into three main groups
A classified B divided C separated D split 23 The curtains were put up only three months ago, but they have badly
A shaded B lightened C faded D dimmed
24 .his advice, I would never have got the job
A Except B Apart from C But for D As for 25 In spite of their quarrel, they ……the best of friends
A remained B meant C considered D regarded II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 Norma Jean Baker (A) was the real name of the famous Hollywood actress, known such as Marilyn Monroe 27 The Concorde can fly (A) across the Atlantic (B) without refueling and (C) carrying 11 tons of (D) freight
28 For (A) more than 450 years, Mexico City has been the economic, (B) culture, and political centre (C) of the Mexican (D) people
29 (A) The jacket was (B) nice, (C) however it was (D) too small for me
30 (A) Despite the forecast said it (B) would rain, it (C) turned out (D) to be a beautiful day III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence
31 room / small / we / not mind
A Our room was very small, but we didn't really mind.B Our room was too small for our mind C Our room was very small, because we didn't mind.D Our room was too small for us not to mind 32 no one / watch TV / I /switch
A No one were watching the television that I switched off.B No one was watching the television, so I switched off it C No one was watching the television, so I switched it off D No one were watching the television, so I switched it off 33 Henry / skirt /jog / because / doctor /'tell / him
A Henry started-jogging because his doctor told him.B Henry started jogging because his doctor told him to C Henry started to jog because his doctor told him to.D B and C are correct.
34 Nick / have / car / he / not drive it
A Nick has a car but not drive it often B Ahhough Nick has a car, he doesn't often drive it C Although Nick has a car, but he doesn't often drive it D Nick has a car, so he doesn't often drive it 35 Peter /not arrive/time /see her
A Peter didn't arrive in time to see her B Peter didn't arrive at times to see her C Peter didn't arrive enough time to see her D Peter arrived before the time not to see her C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
A desert is a special region (36) only certain kinds of plants and animals can survive All deserts have very little water This (37) that only animals and plants that can without water for long periods of time can exist in the desert Plants in the deserts are particularly (38) to the dry and hot environment One well-known desert plant is the cactus (39) many desert plants, ttys plant has very tiny leaves As plants lose most of their water through their leaves, the small leaves of the cactus help to (40) water evaporation There are some desert plants that not have leaves at all
Some desert plants survive by (41) the dry season altogether During the dry season,.this plant remains a seed and does not (42) from the soil at all When the rains come, this seed would grow very quickly into a plant It would bloom rapidly and then scatter its seeds before the dry season returns Desert animals have also learnt to adapt well to life in this region The camel, for example, (43) well in the desert because water can be (44) in its body Other desert animals include rodents such as mice These animals need very (45) water as they can get all the water they require from their food
36 A which B where C that D in
(35)38 A suited B adjusted C likely D adapted
39 A Similar B As C Like D Just as
40 A pull down B cut down C fall D decline 41 A avoiding B hiding C preventing D eluding
42 A rise B arise C emerge D awake
43 A exists B survives C remains D leaves 44 A stored B kept C contained D retained
45 A less B bit C slight D little
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. THE EFFECTS OF DESERT WEATHER
A desert is a type of landscape that receives little precipitation Deserts are normally defined as areas that receive annual precipitation of less than 250mm But some places such as Tucson, Arizona receive more but are still called deserts That is because they have a much higher rate of evaporation Many environmentalists argue that desert regions are increasing This process is called desertification It happens when useful soil is blown away by wind Then the temperature rises, and an area that was once fertile becomes desert They say that this is due to global warming It is also due to overdevelopment Both of these problems are major threats to humanity
True deserts have very sparse vegetation These deserts exist in the most arid regions of Earth In these places, rainfall is rare and infrequent Deserts have a reputation for supporting little life But this is not true Deserts have many animals that hide during daylight About one-fifth of the Earth is covered in desert
Desert landscapes are often composed of sand and rocky surfaces Sand dunes and stony surfaces called regs are often found in deserts Cold deserts have similar features but receive snow instead of rain Antarctica is the largest cold desert The largest hot desert is the Sahara
Most deserts have an extreme temperature range The temperature is very low at night This is because the air is so dry that it holds little heat The desert cools as soon as the sun sets Cloudless skies also increase the release of heat at night Sand covers only about 20% of Earth's deserts There are six forms of deserts One of the forms is a mountain or a basin desert Hamada deserts are comprised of plateau iandforms Regs consist of rock pavements Ergs are formed by sand seas Intermontane basins occur at high elevations Finally, badlands are arid regions comprised of clay-rich-soil
46 The word precipitation in the passage is closest in meaning to
A heat B moisture C desertification D sand
47 The word it in the passage refers to
A the temperature B the sun C the air D the desert 48 Which of the following is NOT true about deserts?
A Deserts are said to have no support for life B A desert is a type of landscape that receives little moisture C True deserts don’t have much vegetation.D Many animals in deserts hide during daylight
49 According to the author’s description of deserts, all of the following are true EXCEPT…
A They receive much precipitation during the nighttime.B There is a small amount of vegetation in them C They are covered in sand and rocky surfaces.D There are six forms of them
50 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A Global warming is said to be a cause of desertification.
B As soon as the sun sets, the desert becomes cooler C Deserts are found only in hot regions on the earth
D Desert regions are on the rise, according to many environmentalists
UNIT TEN - ENDANGERED SPECIES PRACTICE TEST 1
A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A plant B danger C animal D dam
2 A species B causes C industries D agencies A endanger B verge C conserve D diversity
4 A thousand B around C sound D young A thousand B threaten C other D think
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others A species B danger C drainage D reduce A habitat B endanger C extinction D appearance A primary B diversity C seriously D benefit A pollution B disappear C addition D awareness 10 A protect B preserve C product D destroy B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. 11 What John says true but I very much doubt it
(36)A damage B harm C hurt D injure 13 At the end of the winter, the price of winter clothes in the shops usually
A lowers B drops C sinks D reduces 14 The by-laws say that all dogs be kept on a lead in the park
A ought B need C must D have
15 A man's pay usually on the number of hours he works in a week
A results B starts C depends D follows 16 If you keep trying you might to it
A succeed B discover C understand D manage 17 Lack of sleep can have a noticeable your performance at work A impact on B effect on C affect on D A or B 18 Many plant and animal species are thought to be on the of extinction A verge B way C mood D state 19 The famine caused widespread of life
A lack B loss C shortage D death 20 Despite the bad weather, he get to the airport in time
A could B couldn't C was able to D almost 21 This book will you with all the information you need
A provide B offer C give D assign 22 There has been an accident on the motorway, long delays
A result in B resulting in C result from D resulting from 23 The giant panda is now
A in danger of becoming extinct B an endangered species C is becoming extinction D A or B
24 Different conservation efforts have been in order to save endangered species
A taken B made C given D done
25 Alan and Susie an argument They're not speaking to each other A must have B might have C must have had D may have II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting. 26 I'm not sure where Matthew is He can be playing squash
27 You'll be leaving college soon You may think about your future
28 Mark have to get the car repaired There's something wrong with the brakes 29 The Bactrian, or Asian camel can identified by its two humps
30 It is well-known fact that camels can go for extended periods without water
III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one. 31 There'll be a bus later on, but we might as well walk
A We are quite ready to walk B We would much prefer to wait for the bus C We'll have to walk because the bus is late D We think we will be late if we walk 32 May I suggest Monday'for our trip to Bristol?
A I think we must go to Bristol on Monday.B I think we would be allowed to go to Bristol on Monday
C I think Monday is the only day we can manage for the trip.D I think Monday would be a good day for us to go to Bristol 33 Mrs Smith said, "Sam may have gone to the library."
A Mrs Smith knew Sam had gone to the library B Mrs Smith wasn't sure where Sam had gone C Sam was allowed to go to the library D Sam had certainly not gone to the library 34 Nobocty could possibly believe the story he told us
A The story he told us was magical B It's possible that he told an unreal story C The story he told us was beyond belief D It's possible that he told a real story 35 It's not necessary for you to the test
A You needn't the test B You don't need to the test C You don't have to the test D All are correct.
C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space SAVING THE TIGER
In 1973, when the tiger appeared to be facing (36) the World Wide Fund for Nature and the Indian Government agreed to set up "Operation Tiger" - a campaign to (37) this threatened creature They started by creating nine special parks (38) that tigers could live in safety The first was at Ranthambhore, a region which was quickly (39) into a desert because too much of the grass was being eaten by the local people's cattle (40) the time there were just fourteen tigers left there The government had to clear twelve small villages, which (41) moving nearly 1,000 people and 10,000 cattle so the land could be handed back to nature
(37)villages away from the tiger park, with schools, temples and fresh water (44) There are now sixteen such tiger parks in India and the animal's future looks a little (45)
36 A extinction B disappearance C loss D death
37 A assist B.save C aid D survive
38 A such B too C so D by
39 A altering B made C formed D turning
40 A At B In C By D On
41 A faced B meant C made D considered
42 A conceal B elude C hide D exist
43 A these B those C they D there
44 A provision B reservoir C supplies D source
45 A safely B safer C safety D more safe
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Dinosaurs were reptiles that lived during a period of earth's history called the Mesozoic Era, which is also known as the Age of Reptiles The first dinosaurs appeared more than 200 million years ago For many millions of years, they dominated the land with their huge size and strength Then about 65 million years ago, they died out rather suddenly, never to re-emerge The word "dinosaurs" comes from two Greek words meaning "terrible lizard" Dinosaurs were not lizards, but their appearance could be truly terrifying The', biggest ones weighed more than ten times as much as mature elephant and nearly equaled the' size of most modern-day whales The famous kinds of dinosaurs, including the brontosaur and tyrannosaurus rex, reached 80 to 90 feet in length Not all dinosaurs were giants, however; some were actually not larger than a chicken
Scientists still not know what caused dinosaurs to disappear One theory involves a change in the earth's climate It is believed that temperatiires dropped significantly towards the end of the Cretaceous Period Too large to hibernate and not having fur or feathers for protecting, it is possible that the climate became too chilly for dinosaurs In contrast, other species having protection, such as the mammals and birds, were able to survive
46 What is the best title for this passage?
A The History of Earth B The Metabolism of Dinosaurs C Earth fs Largest Reptiles D The Domination of the Land
47 It can be inferred from the passage that the Age of Reptiles lasted about A 200 million years B 135 million years
C 80 million years D 65 million years
48 In line 6, the author uses the phrase "never to re-emerge" to indicate that the dinosaurs
A went into hiding B lost their way C became extinct D never died out 49 According to the passage, what is true about the size of dinosaurs?
A It was rather uniform B It guaranteed their survival C It made them the largest creatures ever on earth D It varied quite greatly
50 The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses
A another theory about the disappearance of dinosaurs B other changes in climate C the ability of mammals to survive D the protection of other species
PRACTICE TEST 2
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A threatened B provided C identified D disappeared A globe B commerce C biologist D loss
3 A destruction B product C vulnerable D humans A benefit B extinct C temperature D wetland
5 A commercial B chemical C agriculture D conserve II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others A animal B medicine C development D government A exploitation B disappearance C conservation D temperature
8 A several B protection C different D habitat A commercial B valuable C mankind D agency 10 A available B extinction C survival D introduce B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. 11 Put some oil on that tight nut; that the trick
A might B must C had to D could
12 The most serious problem of modern times is that man is destroying the natural ……of the earth and transforming huge areas into wasteland
A resources B sources C sorts D origins
13 Only by reproducing at a tremendous rate many plant and animal species manage … in the sea A surviving B to survive C living D to be alive
14 The life of a spy is fraught with
(38)15 I hear Emma's been offered a place at university She be really pleased
A can B might C may D must
16 Before Alexandre Fleming discovered penicillin, many people died
A infected with simple bacteria B from simple bacterial infections C infections were simple bacteria D infecting of simple bacteria 17 As the drug took the patient became quieter
A force B influence C action D effect 18 Don't leave paraffin heaters in a draught or where they're ……
A dangerously knocked over B in danger knocked over
C in danger of being knocked over D in danger of knocking over
19 The tenant be prepared to decorate the property in accordance with the terms of the agreement
A may B ought C must D have to
20 He had to leave early, he?
A didn't B mustn't C hasn't D shouldn't 21 Hair colour is one of the most obvious characteristics to be used to people
A recognise B identify C realise D define 22 Many people like the slow of life in the countryside
A step B pace C speed D space
23 Wild animals are almost everywhere
A serious threatened B seriously threaten C seriously threatened D serious threaten 24 I don't think you are of how much this means to me
A aware B realised C known D understood
25 I can't find my purse anywhere; I must it at the cinema
A leave B have been leaving C be leaving D have left II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 (A) Some conservationists (B) attempt to save (C) rarity domestic farm animals, (D) such as the Tamworth pig 27 Because of habitat (A) lose, (B) there are (C) fewer Asian elephants than African (D) elephant
28 (A) The most desert animals (B) avoid the extreme midday (C) heat by (D) feeding at night 29 I (A) don't have to forget my key, (B) or I (C) won't (D) get in
30 (A) As we had (B) plenty of (C) food, we (D) mustn't go to the supermarket III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence 31 Ed / not need / register / new course
A Ed did not need to register for the new course B Ed did not need register fpr the new course C Ed need not to register for the new course D Ed need not register the new course
32 You /do exact / manager /tell
A You have to exactly the manager tells you B You must tell the manager to exactly C You must exactly what the manager tells you D You must exact what the manager tells you 33 It /rain /later /take / umbrella
A It's going to rain; why not take an umbrella later? B It might rain later so take an umbrella
C It will rain sooner or later to take an umbrella D It could rain, so take art umbrella later 34 Louis / have difficulty /get / new table / car
A Louis had difficulty getting the new table in the car B Louis had difficulty to get the new table in the car C Louis had difficulty with getting the new table in the car.D Louis had difficulty for getting the new table in the car 35 When /1 / be / school /1 / not / wear / uniform
A When I was at school, I had not to wear a uniform B When I was at school, I mustn't wear a uniform
C When I was at school, I didn't have to wear an uniform.D When I was at school, I didn't have to wear a uniform C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. THE THREAT TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger Many (36) of animals are threatened, and could easily become (37) if we not make an effort to protect them There are many (38) for this In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (39) and sold as pets For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat - the (40) where they live - is disappearing More (41) is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open (42) than there once were Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better (43) , but these chemicals pollute the environment and (44) wildlife The most successful animals on earth - human beings - will soon be the only Ones left, unless we can (45) this problem
36 A marks B more C species D forms 37 A disappeared B vanished C empty D extinct 38 A reasons B causes C results D effects 39 A lively B alive C for life D for living
(39)41 A earth B land C soil D area
42 A spaces B air C up D parts
43 A products B fields C herbs D crops
44 A spoil B harm C wound D wrong
45 A answer B calculate C solve D explain
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Scientists believe they now have scientific evidence to prove that ecosystems work better when there is a greater variety of species within them This biodiversity is being lost destroying natural mechanisms that could repair the damage caused by man
Findings show that losing plants and animals is not only reducing our quality of life but actually endangering our very existence We cut down rich rain-forests and replace them with one species plantations, such as pine and eucalyptus We plough up meadows rich in different grasses and herbs and replace them with one grass, for instance rye or wheat
When a natural ecosystem is simplified the basic processes in the ecosystem are altered arid even damaged Without their biodiversity they are not able to serve as the natural cleaners of our planet No longer are they able to absorb the carbon dioxide that is being produced in excess The result is global warming, caused by the increase in the "greenhouse effect", and ultimately, or even sooner, there will be a change in the wprld's climate
46 Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A How Ecosystems Work Better B The Loss of Biodiversity C The Variety of Species D Natural Mechanisms 47 Which of the following is NOT a species used to replace a rich ecosystem?
A Herbs B Pine C Eucalyptus D Rye 48 What is the purpose of paragraph 2?
A To show natural mechanisms at work B To give examples of the loss of biodiversity C To give examples of variety of species D To show how ecosystems can work better 49 What, according to the passage, might be the final result of the simplification of natural ecosystems? A The basic processes are altered B There is loss of biodiversity
C There, is global warming D There is a change in the climate 50 What is the author's attitude to the loss of biodiversity?
A Indifferent B Negative C Positive D Neutral UNIT ELEVEN – BOOKS
PRACTICE TEST 1
A PHONETICS I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1 A same B taste C swallow D page
2 A sleep B keep C pleasure D people
3 A too B book C look D good
4 A described B picked C swallowed D informed A words B reviewers C describes D types II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others. A subject B swallow C story D digest A example B holiday C careful D interest A describe B chapter C wonder D easy
9 A understand B television C entertain D introduce 10 A imaginary B advantageous C information D incredible B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence 11 My parents they will move to the seaside when my father retires next year A think B thinking C will think D thought 12 I couldn't resist reading the book even I was very, sleepy
A though B although C however D otherwise 13 that the hope for cancer control may lie in the use of vaccine
A To believe B It is believed C Believing D The belief 14 I went to some pictures by a new painter the other day
A watch B see to C look at D visit
15 My,room mate's handwriting is very bad, so he had me his paper for him Jast night A to type B type C to have typed D typed
16 The book is so interesting that I can't
A put down it B put it down C put down D be put down 17 Would you be to hold the door open?
A too kind B as kind C kind enough D so kind 18 What you mean, he's watching television? He's to be washing the car A hoped B expected C supposed D thought 19 Children are in watching cartoon films
(40)20 The j thing about travelling by train rather than by car is that you can sleep or read during the journey A enjoyment B enjoyed C enjoying D enjoyable
21 I wonder who drank all the milk yesterday It have been Jane because she was out all day.' A must B could C needn't D can't
22 Books in the home are a wonderful of knowledge and pleasure
A source B resource C list D sum 23 Reviewers describe books ' "hard-to-put-down", or "hard-to-pick-up-again"
A as B for C into D in
24 Books are still a cheap to get knowledge and entertainment
A means B way C method D measure 25 A fine tomb, , marks the grave of the poet Chaucer
A which in the fifteenth century was erecting B erecting in the fifteenth century
C erected in the fifteenth century D being erected in the fifteenth century II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 Passive (A) smoking is (B) define as the exposure of (C) nonsmokers to (D) environmental tobacco smoke
27 Estimates (A) for scientists (B) suggest that only one percent of the world's (C) extinct animals and plants have been (D) identified.
28 Many (A) opinions have (B) voiced on the likely (C) effects of the (D) computer
29 Many (A) disabled children cannot (B) derive full (C) enjoyment from toys (D) make for nondisabled children
30 On February 21, 1995, the (A) oldest person in the world, (B) a French woman (C) was named Jeanne Calment, (D) celebrated her 120th birthday.
III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one. 31 He last had his car repaired weeks ago
A He hasn't had his car repaired for weeks B He had repaired his car § weeks before C He had not repaired his car for weeks then D He didn't have any repair to his car in weeks 32 John lent me this book
A This book was lent to me by John B I lent this book to John
C This book is lent to me by John D I was lent by John this book 33 They had seen the man in a parking lot
A The man was seen in a parking lot B The man has been seen in a parking lot
C The man was to be seen in a parking lot D The man had been seen in a parking lot 34 People say that prevention is better than cure
A It is said that prevention is better than cure B Prevention is said to be better than cure C Prevention is to have said to be better than cure D A and B are correct.
35 My mother gave a watch to me
A My mother was given a watch by me B A watch was given to me by my mother C A watch was given my mother by me D A watch was given to my mother by me C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. BOOKS
Nearly all the discoveries that have been (36) through the ages can be found in books The invention of the book is one of humankind's (37) achievements, the importance of (38) cannot be overestimated Books are very adaptable, (39) us with both entertainment and information The production of books (40) in Ancient Egypt, though not in a form that is (41) to us today The books read by the Romans, (42) , have some similarities to the ones we read now Until the middle of the 15th century, in Europe, all books were written (43) isry were oiren Beautifully illustrated and always rare and expensive With printing (44) the possibility of cheap, large-scale publication and distribution of books, (45) knowledge more widespread and, accessible
36 A made B done C achieved D attained 37 A largest B greatest C giant D huge
38 A whose B that C which D who's
39 A giving B offering C meeting D providing 40 A arose B carried out C began D set 41 A known B recognised C.considered D belonged 42 A however B though C therefore D also
43 A with B by C in D on
44 A began B appeared C existed D came 45 A getting B causing C making D leaving
II Read the following extracts from the book descriptions and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question Book A
(41)innocence It is the common people and the common soldiers who help him to repair the damage done by the Emperor Caligula by conquering Britain, and who stand by him in his final hard judgement on his unfaithful wife
Book B
A fortune-teller once told Mary (as the author calls herself in this book): 'You are going to be loved by people you've ever seen and never will see'
That statement came true when she published her delightful and exact record of country life at the end of the last century - a record in which she describes the fast - dissolving England of farm - worker and country tradesman and colours her picture with the cheerful courage and the rare pleasures that marked a self-sufficient world of work and poverty
Book C
'Leave it to my man, Johnson,’ Cecil used to say, whether the problem was the colour of a shirt, the shape of a hat, the style of a coat What did it matter if Johnson tended to take charge of his life and that without his approval his employer could not even grow a moustache? Was he not always there for him to lean on in moments of difficulty? And such moments were frequent in the leisured life of Cecil and his friends in the London of the first motor buses
Book D
The novel is the story of a man for whom both real life and university research have lost their meaning Separated from his over-emotional wife, Gerald Middleton is painfully aware that the centre of his life is empty But the world is reaching out for him again
Gerald is the only person still alive who was present when Bishop Eorpwald's grave was opened and the strange wooden figure found which has offended, puzzled and fascinated students of early English history for years But he also keeps another even worse secret
46 Which book will probably be light and humourous?
A Book A B Book B C Book C D Book D
47 Which book seems to be set in the present day?
A Book A B Book B C Book C D Book D
48 From the information given here, the Emperor Claudius appears to have been
A a foolish ruler B an ambitious man C a successful general D a forgiving husband 49 Gerald Middleton appears to be a
A professor of history B private detective C writer of crime stories D university student 50 What was the relationship between Johnson and Cecil?
A Johnson ordered Cecil to things B Johnson never questioned orders C Cecil depended on Johnson D Cecil paid Johnson well
PRACTICE TEST 2 A PHONETICS.
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. A live B time C imagine D interest
2 A pages B stories C watches D advises A wonderful B belong C holiday D song A enjoyed B tasted C digested D demanded A work B world C information D word
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others. 6 A important B imagine C specially D description A replace B affair C complete D picture A personality B information C conservation D imagination
9 A journey B survive C wilderness D notice 10 A result B problem C faithful D partner B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. 11 .Java Man, who lived before the first Ice Age, is the first manlike animal
A Generally believed it is B It is generally believed that C Believed generally is D That is generally believed 12 .is one of my favourite leisure activities
A To reading books B Reading booksC Books to read D The reading books 13 I doubt the book is worth reading
A when B since C whether D so that 14 I this book to all who enjoy an exciting story
A praise B approve of C compliment D recommend 15 I had my hair by my brother
A to cut B cut C cutting D be cut 16 The , document describes the new regulations
A enclosed B enclose C enclosing D being enclosed 17 I think access to cinemas and theatres is the main of city life
(42)18 .the dollar as its monetary unit in 1878
A It was adopted by Canada B Adopted by Canada
C Canada adopted D The Canadian adoption of 19 places which attract so many art lovers as Florence, Italy
A Fewer B As few C There are few D That fewer 20 Our son is very on detective stories
A interested B keen C fond D concerned 21 "What should I tell the mechanic?" ~ "The oil needs "
A to change B to be changed C change D changing it 22 The hole in the side indicated that the crate had been during shipment A hurt B injured C wounded D damaged
23 Because of their convenience, cellular phones and other portable phones have become popular A widespread B widely C wide D widening
24 Dark glasses are sometimes worn to the eyes from strong sunlight A protect B care C ensure D keep safe 25 The , the first daily newspaper in the United States, first appeared in 1783
A Pennsylvania Evening Post is two pages long B Pennsylvania Evening Post was C two-page Pennsylvania Evening Post D two-page Pennsylvania Evening Post's II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 (A) Drying food (B) by means of solar energy (C) is an ancient process (D) applying wherever food and climatic conditions make it possible
27 It should not be (A) assume that (B) the lower the price, (C) the happier the (D) buyer
28 (A) There is estimated that (B) the Orion nebula contains (C) enough matter to form 10,000 (D) stars
29 The main routes (A) used by the pony express (B) was equipped with (C) stops providing stables, (D) lodging, and food 30 Measles (A) have not (B) yet been (C) eradicated (D) up to now
III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence 31 Pat /teach /drive / when /he /young
A Pat taught to drive when he was young B Paul was taught to drive when he was young C Pat was thought to teach to drive when he was young D Pat taught me driving when he was young 32 suspect / think/leave /country
A The suspect is thought of leaving the country B The suspect is thought to have left the country C The suspect left the country he thought D Leaving the country, the suspect was thought so 33 Miss Smith /appall /student /grammar
A Miss Smith was appalled by her students' grammar B Miss Smith was appalling by her students' grammar C Miss Smith was appalled with her students' grammar D Miss Smith was appall by her students'grammar 34 Kate /have /car/service / tomorrow
A Kate is having her car to service tomorrow B Kate is having her car service tomorrow C Kate is having her car serviced tomorrow D Kate is having her car serving tomorrow 35 say / oil / healthy / butter
A People say that oil is healthier than butter B It is said that oil is healthier than butter C Oil is said not to be healthy than butter D A and B are correct.
C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. AUDIOBOOKS - BOOKS ON CASSETTE
In the modern world, there is a wealth of leisure activities to choose from Entertainment industries (36) for your leisure time You can watch TV, listen to music, go to an art gallery or concert or, of course, read a book Sometimes it seems that reading is (37) because, even if you're a fast reader, it can take a (38) amount of time to finish a novel, for example But in the (39) world, time is something that can be in short supply
Book publishers haven't been (40) a product which needn't (41) to realize this and are now selling as much of your time but still tells you an excellent story The new product is the audiobook - cassette recordings of shortened novels, often read by well-known personalities or the authors themselves Audiobooks are (42) new but people are becoming morel aware of them and sales are increasing all the time
One of the attractions of audiobooks is that they're (43) listening to the radio, only better You can listen to what you want when you want, and you won't ever (44) anything Much of their appeal lies in their flexibility They (45) you to other things while you're listening, such as driving or doing the housework For some people, audiobooks can be a much more enjoyable way of gaining knowledge than reading
36 A chase B compete C oppose D pursue 37 A neglected B declined C lessened D disposed 38 A plentiful B broad C considerable D lasting
39 A current B new C present D modern
(43)42 A partly B approximately C roughly D relatively
43 A as B same C like D both
44 A pass B lack C miss D lose
45 A grant B allow C spare D afford
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Books which give instructions on how to things are very popular in the United States today Thousands of these How-to books are useful: in fact, there are about four thousand books with titles that begin with the words 'How-to" One book may tell you how to earn more money, another may tell you how to save or spend it, and another may explain how to give your money away Many How-to books give advice on careers They tell you how to choose a career and how to succeed in it If you fail, however, you can buy the book How to Turn Failure into Success. If you would like to become very rich, you can buy the book How to Make a Millionaire If you never make any money at all, you may need a book called How to Live on Nothing One of the most popular types of books is one that helps you with personal problems If you want to have a better love of life, you can read How to Succeed in Love Every Minute of Your Life If you are tired of books on happiness, you may prefer books which give step-by-step instructions on how to redecorate or enlarge a house
Why have How-to books become so popular? Probably because life has become so complex Today people have far more time to use, more choices to make, and more problems to solve How-to books help people deal with modern life
46 From the first paragraph, we know How-to books are
A only about four thousand copies B on money C very helpful in life D needed a lot 47 The passage tells us that How-to books sell well on how
A to succeed in career B to solve personal problems C to deal with business D to make money
48 If you often read How-to books, you
A will be sure to get something you need B will not know how to help yourself in life C will become a man in life D needn't think any more in the world 49 Which of the following opinions about How-to books is not mentioned in the passage?
A How-to books are among the best sellers' in the world B How-to books are useful in many ways
C How-to books give advice on careers D How-to books help people with personal problems 50 How-to books appear only because
A people have more free time to spend than before B people meet more problems than their parents
C people may have more choices from How-to books than any other books D modern life is more difficult to deal with
UNIT TWELVE - WATER SPORTS PRACTICE TEST 1
A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose Underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A played B marked C managed D penalized
2 A caps B posts C players D roofs
3 A high B swimmer C divide D still
4 A ball B cap C hand D happen
5 A post B hold C overtime D movement II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others A crossbar B goalie C swimming D advance
7 A between B eject C allow D minor
8 A committee B penalize C continue D dependent A referee B decision C division D defensive 10 A prevent B except C happen D create B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. 11 Air consists of a combination of nitrogen and oxygen in place by gravity
A held B being held C are holding D holding 12 They all day swimming and sunbathing at the beach
A spent B used C passed D occupied
13 The fans climbed over the fence to paying
A refuse B avoid C prevent D abandon
14 people who live in Holland are called Dutch
A Ø – the – Ø B.The – Ø – Ø C The – the – Ø D Ø – the – the 15 Men in sports than women
A are more interesting B look more interested C have greater interest D take more interest 16 Sports medicine is a medical specialty that deals with the identification andj treatment of injuries to persons A sports are involved B they are involved in sports
(44)17 It was clearly a (an) Jones kicked him after he'd passed the ball
A mistake B foul C error D fault
18 No player the goalie can hold the ball
A except B apart C without D beside
19 In water polo, the goal is by vertical posts, a crossbar and a net
A scored B marked C written D given
20 A game is divided into quarters ranging from five to eight minutes
A on length B by length C in length D with length 21 Susie refused to in the race
A take place B participate C take part D B or C
22 variety of water sports played by many young men nowadays
A A wide B Is there C Many D There is a wide 23 They talked for three days before finally to a decision
A reaching B coming C arriving D making 24 The manager expected the team because they hadn't done enough training
A to lose B to,have lost C to be lost D losing 25 ten minutes of the start of the game two players had been sent off
A Before B Around C Within D Inside
II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting. 26 (A) The scientific evidence (B) proved him (C) be (D) guilty
27 (A) No one (B) knows where (C) the disease (D) originated in
28 Dr Adams (A) argues that house prices (B) will fall, but (C) other economists believe that the opposite (D) true 29 (A) Adult education has become (B) increasing popular in (C) the United States (D) in recent years
30 (A) One out of (B) every eight balloons in the world (C) are launched (D) at Albuquerque, New Mexico III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one. 31 We didn 't expect you to wait
A You needn't have waited B You needn't wait C You didn't need to wait D You didn't have to wait 32 People say the some Americans are superficially friendly
A Some Americans are said that they are superficially friendly B People are said that some Americans are superficially friendly C Some Americans are said to be superficially friendly
D Some Americans are said being superficially friendly 33 She wants someone to make her new dress
A She wants a new dress to be made for her B She wants to have someone made a new dress C She wants a new dress to be made by someone D She wants to have a new dress made
34 The waiting room is empty
A There is not a thing in the waiting room B There is no one in the waiting room C There is emptiness in the waiting room D It is empty in the waiting room 35 It's easy to grow vegetables
A Vegetables are easy to grow B Growing vegetables are easy C To grow vegetables are easy D Vegetables grow easily C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
As well as being a necessary life-saving skill, swimming also (36) us with a source of great pleasure and relaxation Swimming, as well as other water sports like diving, surfing or just floating on your back, are some of the best ways to have (37) and keep fit at the same time Water sports are enjoyable for people of (38) ages and even babies can learn to swim For elderly people or (39) with physical handicaps, swimming provides gentle, yet effective exercise, Swimming for fitness and recreation has been popular (40) the earliest times, for instance in ancient Egypt, Greece and Roma Swimming competitions developed in the nineteenth century and swimming races were (41) in the first of the modern Olympic Games in 1896 Now water sports are (42) all over the world and most towns have at least one swimming pool Most water sports - swimming, surfing and water-skiing, etc, take (43) on the surface of the water, but scuba divers explore deep below the waves There they can find fascinating sea creatures and strange rock formations Some archaeologists are divers (44) search the seabed for wrecks of ships sunk hundreds of years ago which (45) objects that show how people lived in ancient times
36 A provides B gives C offers D delivers
37 A happiness B pleasure C fun D delight
38 A every B all C both D either
39 A who B that C those D these
40 A in B for C within D since
41 A included B consisted C presented D mentioned 42 A made B practised C tried D drilled
(45)44 A who B that C they D Ø
45 A include B exist C have D contain
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
The excitement of snorkelling in a clear tropical sea is hard to explain to someone who hasn't done it If you expect to have the opportunity of trying it when on holiday, it is well worth bringing a snorkel if you can get hold of one Experts now recommend a separate breathing tube
Many swimmers take a deep breath before diving with a snorkel This is a mistake, because it makes the body so light that you dive with difficulty It is best to take a couple breaths and then a normal relaxed breath in order to breathe in enough for dive Don't take repeated deep breaths before diving because this can lead to shortage of oxygen, which causes unconsciousness without warning
The backs of many snorkellers get badly burnt, for the snorkellers are so involved in the world below they forget about the dangers of sunburn The sea does not protect your back from the rays of the sun, and it is best to
wear a T-shirt Snorkellers should also consider wearing shoes (or slippers), which may protect their feet from cuts from sharp rocks which can easily become infected
46 What does the writer find difficult about snorkelling?
A doing it in tropical seas B explaining the technique to a beginner C describing how exciting it can be D doing it for the first time
47 A swimmer should before diving with a snorkel
A take a deep breath B take two deep breaths C take repeated deep breaths D take much physical exercise 48 Why is taking a deep breath before diving a mistake?
A You will not be able to dive deeply enough.B You will not be able to float properly C You will use up too much oxygen.D You will lose consciousness
49 Snorkellers should wear shoes while diving
A to protect their feet from cuts from sharp rocks B to protect them from the rays of the sun C in order not to become infectedD in order not to lack oxygen
50 The general impression of snorkelling the writer gives is that
A it is extremely dangerous B many people who it suffer from oxygen shortage C you have to buy special clothes in order to it D most swimmers can learn to it
PRACTICE TEST 2 A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word wh.ose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1 A though B there C both D breathe
2 A mark B award C crossbar D hard
? A team B head C sea D least
4 A awarded B ranged C continued D moved
5 A except B cap C cross D create
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others
6 A water B major C penalty D award
7 A personal B suggestion C period D dangerous A equipment B synchronize C participant D athletic
9 A, appropriate B competition C individual D international 10 A perform B swimming C attract D complete B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence
11 Defensive players are not allowed with the opponent's movements unless the player is holding the ball A interfering B to interfere C to interfering D interfere 12 He has three goals in succession
A won B got C scored D obtained
13 The thick fog us from driving
A made B caused C banned D prevented
14 The children were into small groups
A divided B separated C split D torn
15 Please wait here we finish work
A when B as soon as C if D until
16 We were relieved to see that order in the town
A has been restored B was restored C had been restored D would be restored 17 .in Shanghai than in any other city in China
A It has more people B More people live C There are more people live D More living people 18 He was very upset by the of his team
A failure B effect C decline D success
(46)A game B play C party D match 20 The train was by a heavy snowfall
A called in B put out C cancelled D given off 21 Peter Owen hopes he'll be fit enough to the game tomorrow
A take a part in B take part in C take place in D take a role in 22 She got so while watching the match on TV that she began shouting
A excited B exciting C excitingly D excitedly 23 Next summer, we're a swimming pool built in our school
A making B deciding C having D setting
24 Snooker is a very popular sport in Britain Most of the major tournaments are televised A viewed B spectacle C audience D spectator 25 .all citrus fruit originated with the Chinese orange
A That the belief B It is believed that C To believe that D The belief that II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting
26 Solar cells (A) convert (B) sunlights, (C) directly into (D) electrical energy
27 The science and technology (A) industries (B) have grown them (C) steadily over (D) the last decade
28 Communication satellites (A) can be either (B) launched by rockets or (C) carry into space (D) by space shuttles 29 Norma Jean Baker (A) was the (B) real name of the (C) famous Hollywood actress (D) know as Marilyn Monroe 30 Weather satellites have (A) made possible (B) to predict the weather (C) with (D) much greater accuracy
III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence 31 office / break / I / be / holiday
A My office was broken into when I was on holiday.B My office broke into when I was on holiday C My office is broken into when I was on holiday D My office was broken into when I am on holiday 32 they / install / new computer system / next month
A They're installing the hew computer system next month.B They install the new computer system next month
C They're installing new computer system next month.D They will been'installing the new computer system next month 33 he / pause / moment
A He paused for only few moments B He paused for a few moments
C He paused for a jfew moment D He passed for a little moments, 34 he /smoke /since /10
A He has smoked since he was 10 B He has smoked cigarettes since he was 10 C He smoked since he was 10 D A and B are correct
35 she /find / embarrass / situation
A She found the situation embarrassed B She found herself in an embarrassed situation C She found herself in an embarrassing situation D She found herself an embarrassing situation C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
Experiments have proved that children can be instructed in swimming (36) a very early age At a special swimming pool in Los Angeles, children become expert at (37) their breath underwater even before they can walk Babies of two months old not appear to be (38) enter the water It is not long (39) they are so accustomed to swimming that they can (40) up weights from the floor of the pool A game that is very popular (41) these young swimmers rs the underwater tricycle race Tricycles are lined up on the floor of the pool seven feet under water The children (42) against each other to reach the other end of the pool Many pedal their tricycles, but most of them (43) to push or drag them Some children can cover the whole (44) of the pool without coming up for breath even once Whenever they will ever become future Olympic champions, only time will tell Meanwhile, they (45) encourage those among us who cannot swim five yards before they are gasping for air
36 A in B at C on D within
37 A keeping B holding C compressing D getting
38 A reluctant B hesitant C doubtful D suspicious
39 A ago B since C before D then
40 A look B put C take D pick
41 A to B with C for D among
42 A compete B struggle C play D defeat
43 A prefer B would rather C had better D involve
44 A border B form C length D distance
45 A ought B have to C need D should
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. BUNGEE JUMPING
(47)the water slowly, where a boat picks you up The first bungee jump took place in Queenstown, in New Zealand, on 12 November 1988 Since then, almost half a million people have tried it and Queenstown has become famous for it More than 90% of the people are on vacation there Many of the tourists have come just to the bungee jump It has become such a popular event that you can now bungee jump in many countries around the world
The reason for its popularity is that it is so very exciting It isn't very often that people get the chance to jump off a bridge and survive! People pay US$85 for the experience Another reason is that it is quite safe if the correct rope is used and checked regularly
However, there have been accidents (though not in New Zealand) when the rope broke There's not much chance of surviving the fall if this happens, and some deaths have been reported
Bungee jumping first started a long time ago, in the Polynesian islands in the Pacific Ocean The young boys there had to jump from a tall tower with a rope made from plants tied around their ankles They did this to show that they were brave enough to become men
46 In a bungee jump
A you climb up a long robe to a bridge B you jump off a bridge to help a person who has fallen into the river C you jump into a river and then climb onto a boat D you jump from a high place towards a river
47 More than 90% of all the people
A in Queenstown are there orf holiday B in Queenstown have done a bungee jump
C on holiday in Queenstown have done a bungee jump D who have done a bungee jump did it in Queenstown 48 Why so many people like bungee jumping?
A Because it is very exciting B Because it costs only US$85
C Because it is safe D Because they want to show they are brave enough to become men, 49 Where can you a bungee jump now?
A Only in Queenstown B Only in New Zealand C In a number of different countries D On a Polynesian island 50 Which of these statements is NOT TRUE?
A There have been a few accidents with bungee jumping.B Even if the rope breaks, it's quite safe
C A few people have died while doing bungee jumping.D There have been no bungee jump accidents in New Zealand UNIT THIRTEEN - THE 22nd SEA GAMES
PRACTICE TEST 1 A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently that of the others
1 A host B who C gold D compose
2 A peace B great C increase D team
3 A hosted B impressed C finished D watched
4 A sports B enthusiasts C games D thanks
5 A player B perform C spectator D first
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6 A event B prepare C impress D volley
7 A participate B technology C organize D successful A solidarity B delegation C successfully D energetic
9 A include B region C football D medal
10 A precision B excellent C countrymen D following B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. 11 I'll never forget that race What a thrill!
A win B to win C winning D being won
12 By far of Saudi Arabia is oil
A it is the-most important export B the most important export is C that is the most important export D the most important export 13 She walked to the side of the swimming pool and
A jumped in B dived C went down D leaned 14 They told me he had a gold medal in wushu
A won B scored C gained D got
15 It's getting more to find a cheap apartment
A hardly B and more difficultC the most difficult D.1 and very different 16 .people go to football matches now than twenty years ago
A Less B Lesser C Fewer D Few
17 His performance was the audience was delighted
(48)A failure B effect C consequence D result 19 He played an active in politics until he was well over 80
A scene B job C position D part
20 The faster Thanh walks
A more tired B the more tired he gets C he gets tired D he gets more tired 21 Despite her undoubted ability at tennis, she never became the of the local tennis club
A member B partner C champion D winner
22 It's hardly that they lost the game
A surprising B surprised C surprise D surprisingly
23 The Pacific Crest Trail is American's
A the long footpath B longest footpath C footpath the longest one D the longest footpath 24 He asked me the film called "Skit Wars"
A have I seen B if had I seen C have you seen D if I had seen 25 Could you talk ? I'm trying to work
A quiet B more quiet C quieter than D more quietly II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 (A) Most babies will grow (B) up to be as (C) cleverer as their (D) parents 27 It should not be (A) assumed that (C) the low the price, (D) the happier the buyer
28 The Victorian constructions of Haight-Ashbury (A) are among the (B) fewer architectural (C) survivors of the San Francisco earthquake (D) in 1906
29 (A) The harder Sylvia tries, less she succeeds 30 (A) This has been the best day than my whole life
III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one. 31 The older he grew, the more forgetful he became
A He grew older when he became more forgetful.B He became more forgetful and older
C As he grew'older, he became more and more forgetful.D He grew older and more and more forgetful 32 Your car is more expensive than mine
A My car isn't cheap as yours B Your car is not cheaper than mine C My car is as expensive as yours D My car is not as expensive as yours 33 Mr Bridges is by far the richest man I know
A Mr Bridges is much richer than anyone else I know B Mr Bridges is one of many very rich men I know C Mr Bridges is richer than all his friends D Mr Bridges is the richest man in' my country 34 Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now
A Coal production in this region has been halved in theiast twenty years B Coal production in this region has doubled in the last twenty years C More coal is produced now in this region than twenty years ago D This region has produced more coal now than twenty years ago 35 The patient recovered more rapidly than expected
A The patient didn/t recover as fast as expected.B The patienf rhaae a more rapid recovery than expected C The patient recovered more slowly than expected.D The patient didn't get well as expected
C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space A MATCH REPORT
"This is an entirely fantastic match We have (36) ninety minutes and there are three minutes of stoppage time to play The (37) is France - Spain If it (38) like this, there will be extra time and (39) , that doesn't produce a winner, it will go to penalties Right from the kick-off both (40) attacked and with so many chances created it was incredible that (41) was only one goal in the first half That was scored by France - a brilliant shot by Thierry Henry The Spanish (42) must have said something to his players at half-time because in the second half they were on (43) They scored three times in twenty minutes, two for Raul and one for Sergi (44) France came back Zidane made it 2-3 and then a fantastic goal by Pires (45) the scores again
36 A done B played C made D entered 37 A goal B score C figure D number
38 A does B is C keeps D stays
39 A until B as C if D when
40 A members B bands C groups D teams
41 A this B that C there D it
42 A coach B referee C trainer D supervisor 43 A fire B blame C light D flame
44 A Because B But C After D Although 45 A balanced B abandoned C demolished D levelled
(49)Before any period of exercise it is well worth spending two or three minutes warming up with a series of simple stretching exercises This not only helps your joints to move easily but also prepares all your major muscle groups for more energetic activity It is rather like a cat stretching itself before it springs into action Here are four movements to in an easy and unhurried way, gently stretching each action without forcing it Repeat each movement ten times, breathing normally throughout
i Standing with your feet apart, push both arms out straight in front of you, fingertips touching Raise them above your head, then down to the sides pushing each arm backwards at the same time
ii Stand with your feet apart and hands on hips Tip your head back and look straight up to the ceiling Roll your head round slowly to face the right, then the floor, then the left, and finally up at the ceiling again
Repeat in the other direction
iii Standing with your feet apart and hands on your sides, lean first to the right and then to the left, sliding the hand down the side of the leg
iv Standing feet apart and arms out straight in front, with your eyes fixed on your right hand, swing your right arm round to the right, keeping it straight, as far as it will go Return it to the front and repeat with the left arm
46 Why should you these exercises?
A to stretch joints B to develop control of movement C to strengthen muscles D to prepare for physical activity
47 Spending two or three minutes warming up with a series of simple stretching exercises helps you A adjust your joints B strengthen your muscles
C more outdoor activities D use your damaged muscles 48 How should these exercises be carried out?
A with pauses, taking 10 breaths between each one B continuously for two or three minutes C steadily and slowly, breathing evenly D as energetically as possible
49 Which set of pictures shows you how to exercise i? A set B set C set D set 50 Which set of pictures shows you how to exercise iii? A set B set C set D set
PRACTICE TEST 2 A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1 A event B wrestling C determine D present
2 A result B success C such D jump
3 A term B goal-keeper C furnish D third
(50)5 A prove B propose C open D opponent II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others
6 A.success B spirit C prepare D amaze
7 A outstanding B Vietnamese C proposal D athletic
8 A admiration B delegation C competitor D international
9 A wushu B talent C tennis D compete
10 A support B sporting C title D training
B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. 11 Our team didn't play I expected I was disappointed
A as well as B as badly as C well D better 12 , Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin
A Excellent speed and running ability B The outstanding track athlete runs C An outstanding track athlete D He had excellent speed and running ability 13 The football match wasTso boring that most of the left at half-time
A crowd B audience C onlookers D viewers
14 We were most with the quality of his work
A impressed B influenced C effected D drawn 15 Thank you! That's I've ever received
A the nicer gift B nicest gift C a nice gift D the nicest gift 16 The 22nd SEA Games were successful, both quantity and quality.
A in terms of B by means of C in favour of D for 17 Some teams are of top competitors in the region
A consisted B composed C contained D included 18 Assembly lines are useful for producing a large of identical products
A quantity B quandary C quality D qualification 19 He is to play any sports
A incapable B impossible C unable D not capable 20 The salary of a bus driver is much higher
A than a teacher B comparing with a teacher
C than that of a teacher D to compare as a teacher 21 It is a great that,the exhibition wa£ cancelled at the last minute after all your work
A sorrow B pity C complaint D sadness
22 After the campaign a special medal was to all combatants
A awarded B deserved C earned D gained
23 I can't stand this weather It's getting
A more and more B hotter and hotter C worse and worse D B or C
24 How many countries will be in the next SEA Games?
A participating B taking role C taking part D A or C
25 Staying in a hotel costs renting a room in a dormitory for a week
A twice more than B twice as much as C as much twice as D as much as twice II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 Patrick doesn't run (A) quickly (B) as Lee, (C) but he can run (D) farther 27 (A) The (B) more I practise the piano, the (C) most (D) skilled I get 28 Today (A) seems as (B) hot as yesterday, but (C) the humidity is (D) low 29 What's (A) the (B) more (C) popular of all the (D) new TV shows? 30 Our (A) new car is (B) hard to drive (C) than our (D) old one
III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence 31 Melanie / kindperson / I know
A Melanie is the kindest person I've known B Melanie is one of the kindest person I've known
C Mefanie is a kindest person I've known D Of all the persons I've known, Melanie is a kindest person 32 if / leave / late / seven / we / get caught / rush hour
A If we leave late as seven, we'll get caught in the rush hour B If we leave any later than seven, we'll get caught in the rush hour C If we leave later seven, we'll get caught for the rush hour
D If we leave later as seven, we'll get caught in the rush hour 33 high / price / reliable / product
A The high price, the more reliable the product.B The higher the price, the more reliable the product C The higher the price, the re'iable the product.D The high the price, the more reliable the product 34 country / rapid / lose / workers / as / people / emigrate
(51)C The country is rapidly losing its workers, as more and more people are emigrating D The country is rapidly lost its workers, as more and more people are emigrating 35 I / just get / confused
A I'm just getting more and more confusing B I'm just getting confusing
C I'm just more and more getting confused D I'm just getting more and more confused C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. SPECTATOR SPORTS
A surprising number of popular spectator sports, for example football or baseball, (36) in Europe or the USA in the nineteenth century This did not happen by chance It was the result of changes in the (37) people lived in those places at that time Until then more people lived in the country than in towns They worked in small groups and had no regular time off All this (38) with the growth of factories and industry in the nineteenth century, first in Europe and (39) in the USA For the first time most people began to live in towns, and they (40) themselves with regular free time They had more leisure time than (41) before This resulted (42) the need for organised entertainment Suitable games developed or were invented, typically team games, in which the crowded could (43) sides and become involved This gave people some of the entertainment they need in their free time The recent explosion in TV, with the introduction of satellite and cable channels, has (44) an increase in demand for sports as entertainment The money TV has brought to games such as football, tennis and baseball (45) that spectator sports will certainly go on playing an important part in our lives
36 A started B arose C appeared D existed
37 A way B style C method D manner
38 A transformed B turned C changed D altered
39 A next B then C second D finally
40 A presented B realised C noticed D found
41 A previously B only C just D ever
42 A from B in C by D with
43 A choose B decide C take D have
44 A caused B made C resulted D given
45 A calls B says C means D states
II Read the passage below and question choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. INDOOR FOOTBALL
Have you ever heard of indoor football or five-a-side football? It's played in almost all countries in the world The top three countries are Italy, Spain and Brazil; Countries such as Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore are in the top thirty England is in sixty-sixth place
There are five players in a team but they can change players at any time during the game Each side can have seven players "on the bench", waiting to come into the game Each game has two halves Each half lasts twenty minutes with a fifteen-minute break at half-time The team which scores the most goals wins the game
The game is played inside a building with a roof so weather is not a problem The playing area is not always the same size The smallest area is fifteen metres by twenty-five metres The largest is twenty-five metres by forty-two metres
46 Why is the game called "five-a-side football"?
A Because it's played in almost all countries of the world B Because it's played inside a building C Because there are five players in each team D Because it's different from regular football 47 Which of these is NOT in the top thirty teams in the world for indoor football?
A Brazil B England C Thailand D Italy
48 How many players can a team have, including those on the bench?
A five B seven C nine D twelve
49 How long the teams play in each game?
A fifteen minutes B twenty minutes C forty minutes D fifty-five minutes 50.Which of these playing areas is possible?
A twenty metres by thirty-five metres B twenty metres by forty-five metres C twenty-five metres by forty-five metres D ten metres by forty metres
UNIT FOURTEEN - INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS PRACTICE TEST 1
A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1 A cross B soldier C almost D propose
2 A agency B famine C lack D fact
3 A number B such C rule D but
(52)A epidemics B conference C vulnerable D national A president B poverty C survivor D family A natural B specialize C headquarters D volunteer B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence 11 Nina likes her new college, and is well
A getting on B getting in C getting at D getting by 12 In this job you must up to the problems and noj run away from them
A gaze B face C raise D play
13 These figures show a in the number of unemployed people in England and Wales A loss B reduction C lessening D lowering 14 The water company will have to off water supplies while repairs to the pipes are carried out
A set B take C break D cut
15 We invited twenty people, but only five
A turned in B turned out C turned round D turned up 16 A relief has been set up to help earthquake victims
A donation B treasury C fund D collection
17 When the Hubble Space Telescope focused for ten days on a dark patch of the sky size of a grain of sand, what initially appeared to be empty space thousands of distant galaxies
A turned out to be filled with B it turned out to be filled C turning out to be filled with D and it turned out to fill 18 His business is growing so fast that he must take more workers
A up B over C on D out
19 On to power the new President announced a programme of social reform
A arriving B reaching C achieving D coming 20 The rain seems to have get for the evening
A upon B in C about D down
21 He told us to use our dictionaries to anything we didn't understand
A look out B look for C look at D look up 22 It's essential to the environment
A protect B prevent C shelter D restrict 23 The higher the content of carbon dioxide in the air,
A the more heat it retains B than it retains more heat C it retains more heat D more heat it retains
24 The quantity of the phone signals has been improved through developments in digital technologies A reluctant B recent C remaining D ready
25 I hope this headache soon
A goes out B comes away C wears off D passes away II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 Melanie (A) felt hot (B) in the coat, (C) so she took (D) off it
27 The gang have (A) carried in (B) a number of (C) bank rails in the last (D) few months 28 She wanted (A) to know (B) why I had (C) turned out (D) such a good offer
29 (A) Why don't you (B) try out (C) that dress (D) in the window? 30 You (A) have to (B) fill up (C) your name (D) and address
III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one 31 Let's pay a surprise visit to Julia while we're here
A Let's drop in on Julia while we're here B Let's drop down Julia while we're here C Let Julia have a surprise while we're here D Julia is surprised at our visit
32 I'm afraid that we haven't got any eggs left
A I'm afraid that our eggs are spoiled B I'm afraid that we've run out of eggs C We have no egg to give you D This is the only egg left
33 Don't leave the lights on when you leave the school
A You can leave but not leave the lights on B Don't turn off the lights when you leave
C Turn the lights off when you leave the school D The school doesn't allow you to leave the lights on 34 Marta is doing well in her English class
A Marta speaks English well B Marta likes her English plass
C Marta has made much progress in English D Marta is getting on well in her English class 35 Lidia spent her childhood in Uruguay
A Uruguay is the place where Lidia was born B Lidia grew up in Uruguay
C Lidia had a memorable childhood in Uruguay D Lidia was dedicated her childhood to Uruguay C READING
(53)THE UNITED NATIONS
In 1945 leaders from 51 countries met in San Francisco, California, and organized The United Nations (often (36) the UN) World War II has just ended Millions of people had died, and there was destruction everywhere People hoped they could (37) a future of world peace through this new organization The main United Nations Organization is in New York City, but the UN has a family of its related organizations (38) the world These organizations try to (39) a better life for everyone One example is UNICEF, an organization which provides food, medical care and many other services for poor children (40) they live Another example is the World Health Organization, which develops medical programs all over the world There are thousands of UN workers in developing countries They work as planners to (41) production in farming and industry
They provide medical services, improve education programs, and (42) scientific information They develop programs that provide jobs and better living conditions They help countries (43) their population growth The United Nations often holds large international conferences, where people meet to discuss important world (44) One conference was about the uses and ownership of oceans Another was about women There are also International Years In these special years, people work together to improve situations and (45) problems
36 A called B known C regarded D noticed
37 A build B draw C erect D set up
38 A.through B over C all over D all
39 A provide B offer C dispense D give
40 A where B wherever C in which D somewhere
41 A arise B increase C rise D go up
42 A transfer B pass C cast D spread
43 A control B test C check D hinder
44 A themes B topics C issues D subjects
45 A B solve C settle down D deal with
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Education is empowering It strengthens individuals, families and communities CARE believes that working to improve education is one of the best investments' we can make in the effort to overcome poverty CARE seeks to ensure access to education, even in the most difficult circumstances and for the most vulnerable groups, such as refugee children and people living with HIV / AIDS Because education has such a profound impact on both a child's and a society's future, CARE has made it a priority for the entire organization CARE is working with partners at the local and national level more than 35 countries to improve the quality and accessibility of basic education - helping individuals and communities reach their full potential
46 CARE seeks to ensure access to education for
A almost all refugees B refugee children
C people living with HIV / AIDS D refugee children and people living with HIV / AIDS 47 The word it in the passage refers to
A education B CARE C access to education D a society's future 48 The word impact in the passage is closest in meaning to
A result B effect C consequence D affect 49 Why does CARE want to improve the quality and accessibility of basic education?
A to reach their full potentiaf B to level social differences
C to help individuals and communities reach their full potential D to work with partners more effectively 50 According to CARE, which of the following is TRUE about education?
B Improving education helps people overcome poverty A Education is empowering C Education has a very great impact on both a child's and a society's future D All of them.
PRACTICE TEST 2
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A dedicated B completed C improved D mounted
2 A adopt B advocate C volunteer D Colony A victim B give C president D wartime
4 A peace B leader C league D headquarter
5 A country B without C about D found
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others
6 A protect B injure C appeal D commit
7 A society B official C federation D initiate A livelihood B example C colleague D natural
9 A improve B victim C survive D react 10 A temporary B hesitation C international D Indonesian B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence 11 I , but it was too big and the wrong colour
(54)12 She isn't well with the new manager
A getting on B going on C keeping on D taking on 13 I have of complaints to make about this hotel so I wish to see the manager
A a number B an amount C a great deal D many 14 He was wearing a heavy overcoat to himself against the cold
A conceal B protect C cover D wrap
15 Congress voted to the new measures
A get B agree with C adopt D come to
16 The car is old but reliable; so far it hasn't
A let me down B let down me C let me up D let me through 17 Walk down the, street you get to the cross-roads
A until B when C as far as D unless
18 Many people with poor academic records to be very successful- in their careers A turn over B turn out C turn up D turn in 19 Can you me an effective way to stop smoking?
A instruct B show C advise D suggest
20 When, the tenants failed to pay their bill,, the authorities decided to cut the gas supply to the flat
A down B out C off D across
21 He was disqualified for failing to comply with the of the competition A principles B measures C laws D rules 22 The government hopes to its plans for introducing cable TV
A turn out B carry out C carry on D keep on 23 Sleeping, resting, are the best ways to care for a cold
A and drinking fluids B and one drinks fluids C which drank fluids D and that drinking fluids
24 The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war
A lessening B lowering C worsening D reducing
25 The World Bank has criticized Britain for not giving enough financial to developing countries
A allowance B loan C provision D aid
II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting. 26 John said he had given up to play football years ago
27 The United Nations, was set to settle conflicts peacefully 28 Vm afraid that the car has been broken down
29 We've ran out of milk, I'm afraid
30 Please turn up the radio I can't concentrate on my work
III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence 31 I /need/ dictionary / look /word
A The dictionary is what I need to look at this word.B I need a dictionary, so I can look up this word C What I need is a dictionary to have a look at this word.D I need a dictionary to look for this word 32 Robert /fill /form /give /personal details
A Robert had to fill in a form, giving all his personal details B Robert had to fill in a form to give him our personal details C Robert had to fill up a form giving all his personal details.D Robert had to fill in a form gives all his personal details 33 plane /take / hours / late
A Our plane took off late three hours.B Our plane was taken off three Hours late
C Our plane took off more than three hours late.D Our plane took off three hours more than late 34 we /set / early /traffic
A We set off early avoiding the traffic.B We set off early to avoid the traffic
C We set off too early for the traffic.D We set off early enough not to be stuck in the traffic 35 car /break/ we /be /motorway
A The car broke down when we were on the motorway.B The car was broken down when we were on the motorway C The car broke out when we were on the motorway.D The car break down when we were on the motorway
C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
(55)36 A needs B asks for C wants D requires 37 A modern B current C moment D now
38 A general B common C universal D popular
39 A a B an C one D the
40 A instead of B ahead of C on behalf of D on account of 41 A cope B face C confront D have
42 A role B position C.scene D action
43 A for B of C with D to
44 A created B enforced C given D held
45 A modernize B modern C modernized D modernization II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Oxfam is a charitable organization that existed since the early 1940s It was founded originally to help feed starving children in European countries during the Second World War Oxfam has been working in almost every country all over the world
Oxfam funds relatively small-scale, relatively inexpensive but quite effective projects Oxfam’s projects involve feeding starving children, providing, education for disadvantaged children, giving care and comfort to the poor the sick, rebuilding people's own lives, carrying out irrigation work, planting trees, clearing roads, building schools and hospitals Oxfam pays special attention to many poor countries in the Third World, that's in Latin America, Asia, and Africa Oxfam's money comes entirely from voluntary contributions from the general public
46 Oxfam was found originally to help feed starving children in Europea countries A before the Second World War B after the Second World War
C in the Second World War D in themiddle of the Second World War 47 According to the passage, Oxfam is a(n)
A international voluntary organization B international charitable organization C national voluntary organization D national charitable organization 47 The projects Oxfam funds are
A cheap and less effective B relatively cheap but very effective C relatively dear but less effective D dear but quite effective
49 Oxfam's projects involve all of the following EXCEPT
A giving money to the needy B feeding starving children
C providing education for disadvantaged children D rebuilding people's own lives 50 The word starving in the passage is closest in meaning to
A very hungry B very exhausting C very tiring D very miserable UNIT FIFTEEN - WOMEN IN SOCIETY
PRACTICE TEST 1 A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1 A through B doubt C about D around
2 A human B business C during D use
3 A role B control C women D most
4 A suited B advocated C finished D decided
5 A status B culture C right D suit
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other
6 A history B cultural C movement D society
7 A allow B belief C mother D deny
,8 A employment B natural C consider D political A establish B pioneer C ability D significant 10 A economic B opportunity C individual D involvement B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence 11 I shall the job to the best of my
A capacity B ability C knowledge D talent
12 "I'll call Mary at o'clock," said James
A by B up C for D in
13 All his companies had been successful and he was known to be rich
A absolutely B completely C extremely D thoroughly 14 Nowadays women have more freedom to their own interests
A pursue B chase C seek D catch
15 Anthony Burgess, as a novelist, was originally a student of music
A because of being famous B who achieved fame C who because he was famous D he achieved fame
16 In this job you must up to the problems and not run away from them
(56)17 The police must now the escaped convict in the surrounding countries
A search B look after C look for D be in search 18 He kept his job the manager had threatened to sack him
A despite B unless C even D although
19 .! There's a car coming!
A Look out B Look over C Look up D Look through 20 The painting was once worthless, but it now turns out to be very valuable
A regarded B considered C known D told
21 You have no to stop me from going in there
A rule B duty C right D law
22 Could you turn the music so we can sleep?
A down B away C over D up
23 Henry Adams, born in Boston, famous as a historian and novelist
A he was B and became C became D and he became 24 was born in Scotland but I in Northern Ireland
A grew up B raised C brought up D rose
25 Women in clothes than men
A take more interest B are more interested C look more interested D A or B
II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting. 26 Could we talk (A) over it before you (B)turn the whole (C) idea (D) down ?
27 Do you want to (A) get up by yourself, or would you (C) like me to (D) wake (D) up you ? 28 (A) We'd better get the (B) bus on now, or (C) we're going to (D) miss it
29 We shall be (A) looking up (B) an improvement (C) in your work (D) this term
30 Norma Jean Baker (A) was (B) the real name of the (C) famous Hollywood actress (D) called as Marilyn Monroe III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
31 I would prefer you not to smoke in here
A I'd rather you don't smoke in here B I'd rather you shouldn't smoke in here C I'd rather you didn't smoke in here D I'd rather you not to smoke in here 32 Our hotel room has a view of the main road!
A From the main road, our hotel room looks very nice! B Our hotel room looks out onto the main road! C How nice our hotel room is on the main road! D The view of our hotel room is very nice!
33 Carol checked the time of the next train in the timetable A Carol looked up the time of the next train in the timetable B Carol wanted to know when the next train left
C Carol looked for the time of the next train in the timetable
D The timetable Carol was looking at was about the next train's leaving 34 How you start the computer?
A How does the computer turn on? B How you turn on the computer? C How you turn the computer on? D Both B and C are correct.
35 Julia was very ill, but she's recovered now
A Julie was too ill to be recovered now B Julie wasn't ill enough to make a recovery C Julie was very ill, but she's got over it now D Julie has made a recovery, but she falls ill again C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
In developing countries, recent trends suggest that in years to come women will (36) a large percentage of the workforce There are a number of possible (37) for this Due to the recession in the developed world, companies are reluctant to take (38) full-time workers, who would expect.health care, a pension scheme and redundancy payments when dismissed Instead, many (39) prefer to hire people at an hourly rate These employees tend to be women A lot of women cannot commit themselves to a forty-hour weekas they have children to (40) This is particularly true for single parent families, wherethe woman has to look after the children herself There might also be the perception that a woman is only (41) to supplement her husband's income and so full-time work is not as important
It might also be true to say that increasing sexual equality has mqant that more women are (42) management positions This in turn might mean that the number of women also increases in lower positions, as women can be (43) to employ other women If this is the case, this trend will be expected to continue
It seems likely that the number of working women will continue to increase over the next few years as companies continue to (44) a workforce that can be easily dismissed and is more flexible in their working hours (45) this might be a good thing in terms of sexual equality, it is a major setback in terms of worker rights
36 A make up B set up C comprise D consist
37 A causes B effects C reasons D results
38 A off B on C through D over
39 A hosts B landlords C owners D employers
(57)41 A doing B working C making D earning 42 A grasping B grabbing C reaching D catching 43 A keen B interesting C absorbed D liking
44 A seek B search C find D look up
45 A As B However C Meanwhile D Although
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question
Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821 and emigrated to New York City when she was ten years old One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor, which was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century After writing many letters seeking admission to medical schools, she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia So determined was she that she gave music lessons to earn money for her tuition In 1849, after graduating from medical school, she decided to further her education in Paris She wanted to be a surgeon, but a serious eye infection forced her to abandon the idea
Upon returning to the United States, she found it difficult to start her own practice because she was a woman By 1857, Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along with another female doctor, managed to open a new hospital, the first for women and children Besides being the first female physician in the United States and founding her own hospital, she also established the first medical school for women
46 Why couldn't Elizabeth Blackwell realize her dream of becoming a surgeon?
A She couldn't get admitted to medical school B She determined to further her education in Paris
C A serious eye infection halted her quest D It was difficult for her to start practice in the United States 47 What main obstacle almost destroyed Elizabeth's chances for becoming a doctor?
A She couldn't graduate from medical school B She wrote too many letters C She couldn't afford the tuition D She was a woman 48 How old was Elizabeth Blackwell when she graduated from medical school?
A 21 B.28 C.36 D 42
49 How many years elapsed between her graduation from medical school and the opening of her hospital?
A B 10 C 19 D 36
50 All of the following are 'firsts' in the life of Elizabeth Blackwell, except A she became the first female physician
B she and several other women founded the first hospital for women and children C she was the first woman surgeon
D she established the first medical school for women
PRACTICE TEST 2 A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. A family B status C factory D natural A thinker B right C wife D child
3 A allow B know C power D crowd
4 A roles B politics C individuals D towards A century B intellectual C equal D education II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6 A woman B public C control D status
7 A enlightenment B philosopher C signifcantly D recognition A childbearing B discriminate C employment D position
9 A intellectual B traditionally C education D individual 10 A supportive B property C summarise D absolute B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence 11 The examiner will test your to drive under normal conditions
A ability B advantage C wisdom D virtue 12 His hesitation means the chance
A giving up B giving in C giving away D giving off 13 you get to the top of the mountain, you feel it to breathe
A More closer - more difficult B The close - the more difficult C The closer - the more difficult D More closely - less difficult 14 The project was abandoned through of funds
A loss B lack C few D short
15 The organization to the government for financial support
A attracted B appealed C persuaded D suggested
16 "My daughter, Mary, tries to to see me at least once a week," Mrs Jones told the social worker
A call up B go up C come on D drop in
(58)A lived B dead C alive D survived 18 Pat was caught by the police, but Martin
A gave in B gave up C got away D held up 19 Peter cheating in the exam
A refused B denied C abandoned D didn't 20 Every woman and man the right to vote for the candidate of his or her choice
A has B have B gets D get
21 He may take action against the accountants involved
A legal B law C rule D correct
22 I went to some pictures by a new painter the other day
A watch B see to C look at D visit
23 After his long absence from school he found it difficult to the rest of this class A put up with B run after C catch up with D keep up 24 Unexpectedly the lights out and we left in darkness
A turned B went C put D gave
25 the whole, I'm in favour of the idea
A In B On C Upon D By
II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting. 26 I don't want (A) to go out (B) yet I'm (C) waiting the post (D) to arrive
27 He (A) thought for some (B) minutes, and with (C) much regret, (D) for his parents 28 (A) Who's going to (B) look up the cats (C) when we go away (D) on holiday?
29 They went on (A) to work all through (B) the night, (C) and finished (D) at nine this morning 30 We must (A) get in early (B) on Sunday morning (C) to avoid (D) the traffic
III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence that is made up from the sets of words and phrases given.
31 I / going / give up / smoke
A I'm going to give up smoking B I'm going to give smoking up C I'm going to give up to smoke D I'm going to give up smoke 32 you / think / look / mother
A Do you think she look like her mother? B Don't you think she looks like her mother? C Don't you think does she look like her mother? D Do you think does she look like her mother? 33 we / decide / cut / tree
A We decided to cut down the tree B We decided to cut the tree down C We decided cutting down the tree D Both A and B are correct
34 I / not accept / offer / turn down / him
A I couldn't accept his offer to avoid turning down him.B I couldn't accept his offer because he was turned down C I couldn't accept his offer, so I turned him down.D I couldn't accept his offer whether I was turned down 35 just / imagine / who / happen / run into /yesterday
A Just imagine who I happened to run into yesterday! B You imagine just who happened to run into us yesterday
C Have you just imagined who happened to run into me yesterday? D Could you imagine who just happened to run into us yesterday? C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
Amelia Earhart, America's most famous woman pilot, was bom into a wealthy family in 1897 At the age of 23, she began (36) fly lessons in California In spite of having a number of (37) , which were fairly common in the early days of aviation, she decided to (38) flying her career In 1932 she became the first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic She set out on May 20th, and not only did she succeed in arriving safely, but she (39) to it in record time as well She was awarded honours of all kinds As her fame grew, she travelled round the country giving (40) and promoting women's rights In 1937, she decided to something that (41) woman had tried before - to fly all the way round the world She reached Australia, and set off on the last part of her journey across the Pacific on July 2nd A few hours (42) , she sent a radio message saying she was running short of fuel Then there was silence President Roosevelt immediately had the area (43) , but the ships and 66 planes were unable to find any sign of her (44) her death, there have been many stories about her; some say that she was captured by the Japanese; others claim that she lived on a South Pacific island with a fisherman (45) , although many people have tried to work out exactly what happened, no trace of her or the plane has ever been found
36 A taking B doing C having D getting
37 A collision B crashes C hits D taps
38 A cause B consider C regard D make
39 A succeeded B had C managed D was
40 A lessons B lectures C explanations D notes
(59)42 A finally B after C later D then
43 A searched B found C looked D examined
44 A Since B As C From D During
45 A So B But C Even D However
II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Between 1977 and 1981, three groups of American women, numbering 27 in all, between the ages of 35 and 65, were given month-long tests to determine how they would respond to conditions resembling those abroad the space shuttle
Though carefully selected from among many applicants, the women were volunteers and pay was barely above the minimum wage They were not allowed to smoke or drink alcohol during the tests, and they were expected to tolerate each other's company at close quarters for the entire period Among other things, they had to stand pressure three times the force of gravity and carry out both physical and mental tasks while exhausted from strenuous physical exercise At the end of ten days, they had to spend a further twenty days absolutely confined to bed, during this time they suffered backaches and discomforts, and when they were finally allowed up, the more physically women were especially subject to pains due to a slight calcium loss Results of the test suggest that women will have significant advantages over men in space They need less food and less oxygen and they stand up to radiation better Men's advantages in term of strength and stamina, meanwhile, are virtually wiped out by the zero-gravity condition in space
46 For how long was each woman tested?
A four days B twenty days C twenty-seven months D one month 47 What was the average number of women in each group tested?
A.9 B.27 C.33 D 51
48 Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A The tests were not carried out abroad the space shuttle.B The women involved had previous physical fitness training C The women were tested once a year from 1977 and 1981.D The test was carried out on women of all ages
49 Which would be the most suitable title for the passage?
A Older women, too, can travel in space.B Tests show women suited for space travel C Poor wages for space test volunteers.D Space testing causes backaches in women 50 What can be said about the women who applied?
A There were 27 in all B They were anxious to give up either smoking or drinking C They had previously earned the minimum wage D They choose to participate in the tests
UNIT SIXTEEN - THE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH EAST ASIAN NATIONS PRACTICE TEST 1
A PHONETICS
1 Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. A founded B admitted C promoted D combined A progress B total C adopt D close
3 A around B leading C development D plan
4 A rule B culture C number D product
5 A work B Singapore C forging D sort II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others A original B stability C estimate D domestic
7 A leader B admit C culture D vision
8 A associate B relationship C electronic D development
9 A establish B investment C financial D agriculture 10 A promote B progress C member D region
B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. 11 They'll be making copies while he the report
A finishes B will be finishing C will finish D has been finishing 12 If we continue to use up the world's resources at this , there will be soon none left
A speed B rate C level D degree
13 Dot and Andy set on the first leg of their journey on March 1st.
A off B in C to D for
14 We had hardly sat down when she plates of food for us
A brought B has brought C had brought D would have brought 15 We've been living in Montreal since we
(60)A achievement B accomplishment C progress D advance 17 We are required to we spend on business trips
A explain B show C give D account
18 They the training sessions as necessary but unpleasant
A believed B regarded C noticed D remarked 19 By the age of twenty-five, he had his ambition of becoming a pianist
A reached B completed C achieved D obtained 20 They here for three years before they moved
A live B have lived C had lived D have been living 21 Take the number bus and get… at Forest Road
A up B down C off D outside
22 I've always you as my best friend
A regarded B thought C meant D supposed
23 The job offer was too good for Jennifer to turn
A off B away C out D down
24 Come and see me when you your report
A finish B will finish C had finished D have been finished 25 Ann two cups while she last night, but neither of the cups
A was dropping – was washing up – broke B dropped – was washing up – broke C dropped – washed up – broke D dropped – washed up – was breaking II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26 (A) You’ll see (B) a copy before (C) they (D)printed.
27 That property (A) was (B) found (C) by an archaeologist while she (D) was worked in this area
28 The last payment shouldn't (A) make until all the work (B) has been (C) completed and carefully (D) checked 29 A funny thing (A) was happened when your (B) office (C) was (D) painted yesterday
30 I (A) ran into (B) him while (C) I getting (D) off the bus
III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one. 31 It won't rain tomorrow
A There won't be any rain tomorrow B There won't be raining tomorrow
C There won't be rains tomorrow D There won't be no rain tomorrow 32 I came to live here ten years ago
A I had lived here for ten years B I've been living here for ten years C I lived here for ten years D I came here to live for ten years 33 I’llwait here until it stops raining
A I won't wait here until it stops raining B It stops raining, so I leave C When it stops raining, I'll leave here D I'll wait bsrte during the rain 34 I started working here in 2000
A I have started work here since 2000 B I haven't worked here since 2000 C I have started working here since 2000 D I have worked here since 2000 35 In the middle of my meal, the phone rang
A The phone rang while I was having my meal B I was having my meal when the phone rang C I was eating my meal when the phone rang D All are correct.
C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
Before the 1960's, Singapore was essentially a trading nation Since (36) ., it.has developed a more (37) economy and has become an important financial, trade, and transportation centre Singapore has many banks, (38) , and finance companies, as (39) as a stock exchange Tourism is also (40) to the economy of Singapore (41) is little unemployment in Singapore The country's annual income per capita (per person) is one of the (42) in Asia The government of Singapore plays a major role in the country's economy For example, it (43) what benefits, such as vacation lime and sick leave, must be (44) for workers by employers It also operates an employment agency to help people find jobs, and it provides (45) for retired workers
36 A then B that C time D age
37 A various B varied C different D better 38 A insurance B guarantee C underwritten D ensuring
39 A long B far C much D well
40 A necessary B essential C important D urgent
41 A It B There C This D That
(61)Southeast Asia foreign ministess agreed to set up an ASEAN Development Fund aimed at narrowing the economic and development gap among its ten members Each country in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) group would contribute an initial million dollars to the fund They also signed a pact to improve their united response to disasters and put in place early warning systems to cope with devastation similar to that caused by last year's tsunami
In this year's session, Asia's biggest security forum focused on fighting against terrorism, keeping the Straits of Malacca piracy-free and fending off conflicts through diplomacy The forum capped a-six-day conference of ASEAN members that saw Australia sign a non-aggression pact with regional neighbours, joining efforts to build an Asian trade bloc on a par with Europe and North America At a meetings with Russia, both sides agreed that the ASEAN-Russian Federation Economic and Development Cooperation Agreement and the programme on ASEAN-Russia cooperation should be expedited
46 What is the aim of setting up an ASEAN Development Fund?
A to make the economic and development gap among its ten members narrow B to develop economy among its ten members
C to slow down the economic development of its ten members D to solve the problems related to economy development 47 The word ‘pact’ the passage is closest in meaning to
A an agreement B a contract C a document D a will 48 The word they in the passage refers to
A the Association of Southeast Asian Nations B ASEAN's ten members C Southeast Asia foreign ministers D Asian nations
49 According to the passage, Asia's biggest security forum focused on all of the following EXCEPT A struggling against terrorism B improving their united response to disasters
C keeping the Straits of Malacca piracy-free D avoiding conflicts through diplomacy 50 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A Southeast Asia foreign ministers agreed to set up an ASEAN Developmer Fund B Last year’s tsunami was the early warning to disasters
C Asia’s biggest security forum lasted six days
D Australia signed a non-aggression pact with regional neighbours PRACTICE TEST 2 A PHONETICS
I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A respect B region C develop D special
2 A first B serve C agriculture D diverse A cooperation B relationship C integration D suggestion
4 A area B speak C lead D peace
5 A action B rate C happen D language
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others. A progress B product C include D major
7 A series B action C science D improve
8 A situation B industry C tourism D enterprise A economic B statistics C integration D transportation 10 A medium B accelerate C accounting D attention B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. 11 Professor Kidd three books since 1999, and she's working on her fourth
A has been writing B wrote C has written D writes 12 She found it hard to up to the fact that she would never be famous
A come B get C face D keep
13 It's time we this old car and bought a new one
A will sell B had sold C have sold D sold 14 Motor vehicles for air pollution in the cities
A account B explain C have responsibility D add
15 you were sitting at your desks working hard last week, we were sitting on a plane bound for Hawaii A Despite B While C Whenever D As soon as
16 As a result of Japan's economic growth, many political difficulties have
A experienced B lifted C raised D arisen 17 By half past ten tomorrow morning, I long the motorway
A will drive B am driving C drive D will be driving 18 the work would take three months
A Estimating that B It was estimated that C It estimates that D That people
estimated
19 He takes an part in helping the poor,
(62)20 The meeting has to be put until a later date
A away B on C off D up
21 The new law should produce a significant in working conditions
A improvement B escalation C achievement D progress 22 After Michael a deep breath, he into the water
A had taken - dived B took - had dived C had taken - had dived D was taking - dived 23 He is old enough to be independent of his parents
A finance B financial C financially D financing 24 Can you show me how to this problem? It's too difficult for me
A B solve C answer D settle down
25 No sooner than I her a letter to say that I missed her so much A I had arrived - sent B I arrived - had sent C would I arrive - was sending D had I arrived - sent II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting. 26 (A) How much time (B) we have before (C) the movie (D) starts?
27 (A) When she (B) was younger, she (C) has (D) played tennis every day 28 Karl (A) has (B) been (C) driving (D) since ten years
29 We (A) are going to (B) study tonight (C) until we (D)will finish this chapter 30 Mary (A) took a bath (B) when (C) someone knocked (D) on the door III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence 31 1960 / most / Britain / old / colony / become independent
A By 1960 most Britain's old colonies had become independent B By 1960 most of Britain's old colonies had become independent C By 1960 most Britain's old colonies became independent D By I960 most of Britain's old colony had become independent 32 Natasha / play / piano / four
A Natasha played the piano since she was four B Natasha has played piano since she was four
C Natasha has been playing the piano since she was four.D Natasha has been playing a piano since she was four 33 Laura / sit / garden /it / suddenly/rain
A While Laura was sitting in the garden, it suddenly began to rain B While Laura was sitting in the garden, it had suddenly begun to rain C Laura was sitting in the garden when it suddenly began to rain D A and C are correct.
34 I / need / car / while / I / be there
A I'll need the car while I'm there B I'll need the car while I'll be there C I need the car while I'll be there D I'll need the car while was there
35 you / read / book / by the time / it / due / back / the library A Will you read this book by the time it's due back to the library? B Will you have read this book by the time it's due back to the library? C Have you read this book by the time it's due back to the library?
D Will you have read this book by the time it'll be due back to the library? C READING
I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C D) best fits each space.
People feel heartened by the appealing determination to build an ASEAN of unity and mutual concern (36) social welfare, an ASEAN with (37) technical competitiveness, a strategic technological qualification and application, an ASEAN green and clean with (38) infrastructure for sustainable development, an ASEAN with a (39) partnership to boost the inner-group economic integration and effectively tackle the challenges posed by globalization However, they also (40) that the formation of the ASEAN Community is far from a simple process, for both objective and subjective (41) , particularly in economy and trade First, it is the difference in the (42) of development between the ASEAN member states rated as newly-industrialized countries (NICs), (43) Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines, and the developing countries like Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar Second, due to their (44) products, the inner-bloc trade and investment witnesses a fairly slow increase, currently (45) for 25 per cent of the total ASEAN trade and over per cent of the global trade
36 A by B by means of C in terms of D through
37 A tall B high C large D big
38 A necessary B needy C important D urgent
39 A dynamic B active C essential D important
40 A aware B realize C admit D accept
41 A results B causes C reasons D effects
42 A extents B scales C grades D levels
43 A known B called C namely D named
(63)45 A accounting B explaining C giving D instructing II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Brunei is one of the smallest countries in the world Its population is only 25,000 and most of them live in Bandar Seri Begawan (the capital city with the longest name in the world!) It is also the richest country in Asia and rnaybe the richest country in the world because it has a lot of oil and natural gas which it exports to Japan Every week huge tankers carry oil and gas from the oil-fields of Brunei to Japan
The head of the state in Brunei is Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah He is the richest man in the world He has two wives and each lives in their own beautiful palace The first wife lives in the biggest palace in the world which has 200 rooms The Sultan has more than 200 cars and he also has hundreds of horses
46 Brunei is
A among the smallest country in the world B a country with a dense population C the smallest countries in the world D is a capital city
47 The population of Brunei is
A over 25,000 people B 25,000 people
C approximately 25,000 people D less than 25,000 people 48 According to the passage, Sultan, the head of the state in Brunei
A is the richest man in the worldB has two wives, each of whom lives in their own beautiful palace C has more than 200 carsD All are correct.
49 Brunei is rich in
A only oil B only natural gas C exports of every kind D oil and natural gas 50 Which of the following is NOT true about Brunei?