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PRACTICE TEST - 2021 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question A takes B develops C burns D laughs Question A chamber B ancient C danger D ancestor Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question A schedule B reserve C wildlife Question A employment B atmosphere C company D beauty D customer Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question Neither of the boys came to school yesterday, ? A didn’t they B they C did they D don’t they Question massage relieves pain and anxiety, eases depression and speeds up recovery from medical problems A a B the C D an Question I believe that he was concerned all those matters which his wife metioned A upon B overC above D with Question It's time for us in efficiency and renewable energy, rebuild our cities, towns, municipalities and states A to invest B invest C investing D invested Question If I , I would express my feelings A were asked B would ask C had been asked D asked Question 10 We close friends for many years since we were in grade A are B are being C have been D had been Question 11 the ability to delay normal cognitive decline as we age, there are significant social benefits to lifelong learning A Aside from B In addition C Moreover D Furthermore Question 12 I will send you some postcards, A until I will arrive at the destination B as soon as I arrive at the destination C when I arrived at the destination D after I had arrived at the destination Question 13 The Perfect Pet Parlor is a chain of stores a large selection of pet food and pet accessories at a reasonable price with excellent sales support A sell B sellsC sold D selling Question 14 Nobody wears clothes like that any more – they’re A fashion B unfashionable C fashionable D fashionably Question 15 There are other problems of city life which I don't propose to at the moment A go into B go around C go for D go up Question 16 I hope you the point of everything your mother and I for you A annoy B have C see D take Question 17 At first, I was eager to yoga in the morning, but later I got cold A mind B head C hands D feet Question 18 He decided to withdraw from the powerboat race as he had a (n) of danger A omen B premonition C foreboding D prediction Question 19 Though she lost her job last month, she still wanted to save so she said that she had left it willingly A mouth B face C reputation D fame Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20 After a long lunch hour, business resumes as usual A continues B resurfaces C delays D responds Question 21 While Tom Spinkler was travelling along Wagon Wheel Road in Big Cypress Swamp in South Florida, he came across a young snake A run up B run down C run into D run out Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22 He was once a benevolent man who gave a lot of his money to local charities A generous B selfish C innocent D bossy Question 23 It's not beyond the realm of possibility that some schools may have to cut sport altogether A possible B impossible C unlikely D certain Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 24 Thomas asked Jane about the flight announcement - Thomas: “Has an annoucement been made about the nine o’clock flight to Paris?” - Jane: “ .” A Not yet C I don’t think so B Yes, it is nine o’clock D Sorry, I don’t Question 25 Alice asks Mary’s opinion about driving to the countryside at weekend - Alice: “How about having a drive to the countryside this weekend?” - Mary: “ .” A That’s a good idea B Not at all C No, thanks D Never mind Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks The Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak is a new illness and scientists are still (26) how it spreads from person to person, but similar viruses tend to spread via cough and sneeze droplets When an infected person coughs or sneezes, they release droplets of saliva or mucus These droplets can fall on people in the vicinity and can be either directly inhaled or picked up on the hands then (27) when someone touches their face, causing infection For flu, some hospital guidelines define exposure as being within six feet of an infected person (28) sneezes or coughs for 10 minutes or longer Viruses can also be spread through droplets landing on surfaces such as seats on buses or trains or desks in school (29) , whether this is a main transmission route depends on how long viruses survive on surfaces – this can vary from hours to months There is anecdotal evidence that the virus can be spread by people before they have symptoms Some (30) _ illnesses such as flu can be passed from one person to another before symptoms occur – but the extent to which this is happening with the new coronavirus is not well understood yet (Adapted from: https://medihome.com.vn) Question 26 A admitting B Presuming C assessing D accounting Question 27 A transferred B exchanged C transformed D emerged Question 28 A which B where C whoD when Question 29 A Moreover B However C Therefore D In fact Question 30 A every B one C another D other Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question PLASTIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT Plastic is a material we use every day The first plastics were made more than 100 years ago from parts of plants Plastics are now made from oil, coal and natural gas We are using up these things so fast that the Earth’s supplies may run out Because of this, scientists are investigating new ideas for making plastics from plants such as sweet potato, bamboo and flax Things made from plastic can be useful for people but bad for the planet Some plastics can last for a long time without wearing out, and can be difficult to get rid of when they are not needed They can remain in rubbish dumps called landfill sites for hundreds of years Landfills can be smelly, ugly, and harmful to our planet Recycling is a good way to get rid of unwanted plastics Recycled waste materials can be used again to make new products This can be difficult as different types of plastic need to be recycled in different ways Some kinds of plastics can be melted down and used to make new things such as bags and bottles Others can be made into fibres (strands of material) for clothing Another way to protect the environment is to use canvas bags for shopping rather than plastic ones A lot of plastic objects can also be reused Plastic bottles can be refilled many times, rather than throwing them away once they are empty Unwanted plastic goods such as CDs and toys can be sold or given away to charity shops (Adapted from: https://www.esolcourses.com) Question 31 What is the passage mainly about? A The history of plastic and its usefulness B Materials that plastic is made of C Plastic: effects and solutions to the problem D The ways to reduce the harm of plastics on the environment Question 32 The phrase “get rid of” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A remove B create C make D keep Question 33 According to the passage, things made from plastic are bad for our environment because A they are a danger to marine life such as whales, turtles and so on B they are very convenient for people to use in different purposes C people reuse plastic objects before recycling them D plastics can exist for a long time without decomposing Question 34 According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A Plastic objects are useful for people without negative impacts B Plastics and plastic objects can be thrown away to tidy the room C Plastics and plastic objects can be recycled or reused D Some kinds of plastics can be melted down, then released into the river Question 35 The word “They” in paragraph refers to A Plastics B Things C Rubbish dumps D People Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question Times are tough The nightly news is filled with stories of people who have lost their jobs due to the economic crisis, or lost their homes in a fire or natural disaster Have you ever seen people who have just endured an awful situation? Some focus on what they have lost, and this is easy to understand But other people focus on what they did not lose, and they start thinking about a better future One good piece of advice to remember is that you cannot always control situations or other people The only thing you can control is your own personal reaction to bad situations Sometimes a situation may really be overwhelming However, in many cases, you really can influence our own moods by the way you think about negative situations Imagine two families: Both have lost their homes and all their belongings in a devastating storm One family cannot mask their grief They feel that everything they hold dear has been destroyed They cannot imagine how they will ever be able to replace things and start over again Their normal life seems to have been completely lost In contrast, a second family is crying with joy All of the people in their family are unharmed and safe This family is just happy that everyone has survived This family is already trying to figure out how they can recover You can’t really blame the first family for experiencing a very normal reaction to a terrible situation However, the second family certainly seems to be better off They are thinking about making progress rather than focusing on the tragic events Though this scenario is extreme, everyone experiences setbacks that seem just awful at the time This could be a job loss, illness, or problems with family members Nobody gets through life without having some bad things happen In these situations, try to focus on the steps you can take to remedy the situation, instead of how awful the setback is By doing this, you will be laying the foundation for a better tomorrow And you will not suffer as much pain today Actually, controlling how you feel and trying to maintain a positive attitude can help you through many tough situations The bottom line is, no matter what the problem is, you are more likely to fix it if you can stay positive and work out a plan Also, never be afraid to seek help when you need it The advice of a friend, family member, or even a professional may be all it takes to get back on track It may sound like a cliché While a positive attitude may not be the answer to every problem, it can certainly give you an advantage in surviving most of life’s minor setbacks (Adapted from “Select Readings – Upper Intermediate” by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen) Question 36 Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage? A Being optimistic is an effective way to get over bad situations B Keeping positive or negative thoughts is the own choice of each person C Positive thoughts are necessary conditions to be successful D There seems to have more pessimists than optimists Question 37 The word “grief” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A problem B sorrow C disappointment D damage Question 38 What does the word “they” in paragraph refer to? A tragic events B all of the people C the first family D the second family Question 39 It can be inferred from the third paragraph that A disappointment and sadness are all people’s common emotions in terrible situations B your attitude in terrible situations is more important than how serious the problems are C optimists often suffer less terrible situations than pessimists D your attitude will decide the way you react to terrible situations Question 40 The word “scenario” in paragraph mostly means A trouble B background C circumstance D imagination Question 41 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A The thing people have to remember is managing their own reaction to bad situations B Everyone will suffer some terrible experiences in their life C Paying attention to the solutions of the setback is better than focusing on the damage it causes D To have a good foundation for the future, you should not undergo bad situations today Question 42 According to paragraph 5, what is the major thing you should when you have troubles? A Be optimistic and make out a plan C Control your emotions B Ask other people for help when necessary D Determine how serious the problem is Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43 The number of homeless people in Nepal have increased sharply due to the recent severe earthquake A of B have C due to D severe Question 44 Barbara likes to spend time with her son by participating in his activities, like flying kites, playing video games and she watches his favorite movies A likes to B by participating C like flying D she watches Question 45 The next step is deforestation, which involves growing forests in areas where there were none before A deforestation B growing C where D were Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46 This is the most delicious cake I’ve ever tasted A This is the least delicious cake I’ve never tasted B I have never tasted any other cakes as delicious as this one C I have never tasted any other delicious cake D This is the first time I have tasted the delicious cake Question 47 “I’m sorry I didn’t the homework.” said the boy A The boy admitted not doing the homework B The boy said that he was sorry and he wouldn’t the homework C The boy denied not doing the homework D The boy refused to the homework Question 48 It is possible that one of the men died on the mountain A One of the men must have died on the mountain B One of the men could have died on the mountain C One of the men should have died on the mountain D One of the men may have died on the mountain Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49 He was driving very fast because he didn't know the road was icy A If he knew the road was icy, he wouldn't drive so fast B He hadn't been driving very fast if he would have known the road was icy C If he had known the road was icy, he wouldn't have been driving so fast D He wasn't driving very fast if he would know the road was icy Question 50 He spent all his money He even borrowed some from me A As soon as he borrowed some money from me, he spent it all B Hardly had he borrowed some money from me when he spent it all C Not only did he spent all his money but also he borrowed some from me D Not only did he spend all his money but he borrowed some from me as well PRACTICE TEST Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question A.misses B hates C.teaches D.rises Question A nation B national C nationality D nationally Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question A dismiss B destroy C discount D district Question A solidarity B effectively C documentary D dedication Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question He'd hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, _? A didn't he B had he C would he D hadn’t he Question The government is trying its best to narrow the gap between _ rich and _ poor A the / a B a / the C the / the D a / a Question The key _ inventive success often requires being in the right place at the right time A for B of C in D to Question Mrs Townsend was left _ all the arrangements for the outing by herself A to make B making C having made D to making Question Don’t forget to ring me up if _ any changes in the timetable A they are B it will be C there will be D there are Question 10 Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine and _ in China for thousands of years A has been used B has using C has used D has been using Question 11 Students can only use technological devices to complete their work _ investment on notebooks and books A rather than B instead of C but for D in case Question 12 He joined the army _ from university A after he had graduated B while he was graduating C since he graduated D before he graduated Question 13 We should participate in Tree-Planting Campaigns _ our city greener, fresher A organizing to make B organized making C organized to make D which organize to make Question 14 An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his _ concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity A individual B individualistic C individualism D individualize Question 15 Jim’s _ flu again That’s the third time this year A put up with B gone down with C led up to D come up with Question 16 _ a cry whenever you have a feeling that you are in danger so that everyone could hear you and come to help immediately A Send B Give C Make D Lend Question 17 Jimmy always takes the _ by the horns at every chance in order to become a famous pop star, which is why he is so successful now A bull B horse C cow D buffalo Question 18 Alex dreams of going on tour – he’s just waiting for his big _ to get his foot in the door of the music industry A deal B break C cake D cheese Question 19 His poor standard of play fully justifies his _ from the team for the next match A expulsion B dismissal C rejection D exclusion Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20 We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn't have got our task done in time A depreciate B are proud of C feel thankful for D request Question 21 Stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature A coexist peacefully with C agree with B fall in love with D cooperate with Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22 The first year at university was probably the most challenging year of her life, which caused her plenty of troubles A tricky B tough C difficult D easy Question 23 We have to work against the clock so as to meet the deadline of the clients tomorrow A work in a haste B work slowly C work as fast as possible D work strenuously Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 24 Claudia is being interviewed by the manager of the company she's applied for - Manager: “ _.” - Claudia: "I work hard and I enjoy working with other people." A Can you jobs on your own? B Would you describe yourself as ambitious? C What are some of your main strengths? D Why have you applied for this position? Question 25 Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read - Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.” - Jenifer: “ _.” A Don’t mention it C I’d love it B That’s nice of you to say so D I couldn’t agree more Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks Sir Isaac Newton, the English scientist and mathematician, was one of the most important figures of the 17th century scientific revolution One of his greatest achievement was the (26) _ of the three laws of motion, which are still used today But he also had a very unusual personality Some people would say he was actually insane His father died before he was born, and his mother soon remarried The young Isaac hated his stepfather so much that he once (27) _ to burn his house down - when his stepfather and mother were still inside! Fortunately he did not, and he went on to graduate from Cambridge without being thrown into prison Isaac's first published work was a theory of light and color When another scientist wrote a paper criticizing this theory, Isaac flew into an uncontrollable rage The scientist responsible for the criticism was a man called Robert Hooke He was head of the Royal Society, and one of the most respected scientists in the country (28) _, this made no difference to Isaac, (29) _ refused to speak to him for over a year The simple fact was that Isaac found it impossible to have a calm discussion with anyone As soon as someone said something that he disagreed with, he would lose his temper For this reason he lived a large part of his life isolated from (30) _ scientists It is unlikely that many of them complained (Source: https://www.biography.com/scientist/isaac-newton) Question 26 A discovery B research C findings D inventions Question 27 A shouted B frightened C threatened D warned Question 28 A Although B However C Despite D What is more Question 29 A who B that C which D whom Question 30 A others B the others C another D other Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question Social workers are often the first people met by a person in need of human services Social workers spend part of their day in an office setting or group residence and the rest of it going to people's homes Children welfare workers help children and teens in abusive situations They investigate and report instances of neglect or abuse and take action if necessary to place children in foster homes Medical social workers help patients and their families when diseases such as AIDS or Alzheimer's cause suffering They help a patient and his family to adjust to the new situation School social workers work within school systems to help children who have emotional problems These students are often put into special education classrooms simply because they can’t control their behaviors A school social worker works with the family of such a student to try to integrate him or her back into the general school population Industrial or occupational social workers work within a personnel department of a business to help employees cope with job pressures or personal problems that affect the quality of their work Gerontology social workers run support groups for the elderly They also advise the elderly and their family members on the subjects of long-term housing and health care A bachelor's degree, and often a master's degree, is the minimum requirement for a professional position in social work However, small agencies may accept some community college courses in psychology or sociology In such places, you may find a position available as a record keeper or an aide to one of the social workers on the staff Salaries usually start at $18,000 (Adapted from Basic IELTS reading by Zhang Juan) Question 31 What is the passage mainly about? A Different types of social workers B Roles of social workers in society C Responsibilities of a social worker D How to become a social worker Question 32 The phrase “adjust to” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A fix B arrange C adapt to D face up to Question 33 The word “they” in paragraph refers to _ A children B special education classrooms C school social workers D these students Question 34 Which of the following social workers deal with children’s emotional troubles? A gerontology social workers B children welfare workers C school social workers D medical social workers Question 35 To become a professional social worker in big agencies, one needs at least _ A a community college course in sociology B a bachelor degree C a community college course in psychology D a master’s degree Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question The Trump campaign ran on bringing jobs back to American shores, although mechanization has been the biggest reason for manufacturing jobs’ disappearance Similar losses have led to populist movements in several other countries But instead of a pro-job growth future, economists across the board predict further losses as AI, robotics, and other technologies continue to be ushered in What is up for debate is how quickly this is likely to occur Now, an expert at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania is ringing the alarm bells According to Art Bilger, venture capitalist and board member at the business school, all the developed nations on earth will see job loss rates of up to 47% within the next 25 years, according to a recent Oxford study “No government is prepared,” The Economist reports These include blue and white collar jobs So far, the loss has been restricted to the blue collar variety, particularly in manufacturing To combat “structural unemployment” and the terrible blow, it is bound to deal the American people, Bilger has formed a nonprofit called Working Nation, whose mission it is to warn the public and to help make plans to safeguard them from this worrisome trend Not only is the entire concept of employment about to change in a dramatic fashion, the trend is irreversible The venture capitalist called on corporations, academia, government, and nonprofits to cooperate in modernizing our workforce To be clear, mechanization has always cost us jobs The mechanical loom, for instance, put weavers out of business But it also created jobs Mechanics had to keep the machines going, machinists had to make parts for them, and workers had to attend to them, and so on A lot of times those in one profession could pivot to another At the beginning of the 20th century, for instance, automobiles were putting blacksmiths out of business Who needed horseshoes anymore? But they soon became mechanics And who was better suited? Not so with this new trend Unemployment today is significant in most developed nations and it’s only going to get worse By 2034, just a few decades, mid-level jobs will be by and large obsolete So far the benefits have only gone to the ultra-wealthy, the top 1% This coming technological revolution is set to wipe out what looks to be the entire middle class Not only will computers be able to perform tasks more cheaply than people, they’ll be more efficient too Accountants, doctors, lawyers, teachers, bureaucrats, and financial analysts beware: your jobs are not safe According to The Economist, computers will be able to analyze and compare reams of data to make financial decisions or medical ones There will be less of a chance of fraud or misdiagnosis, and the process will be more efficient Not only are these folks in trouble, such a trend is likely to freeze salaries for those who remain employed, while income gaps only increase in size You can imagine what this will to politics and social stability (Source: https://bigthink.com/) Question 36 Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage? A Many jobs will disappear in the future A the environment B the car driver C the city D the bus rider Question 42: How does the environment benefit from people's use of the public transportation? A Buses and trains not only conserve energy but also save public transportation B The smaller number of cars sold helps the automobile industry save the environment substantially C Subways use renewable energy sources instead of the fossil fuels, making the environment cleaner D Fewer people using private transportation means less fuel used, hence cleaner environment Question 43: Which of the following can be the best title of the reading passage? A Public Transportation - a way to Loose Weight B Public Transportation We all Benefit C public transportation - Cleaner - Cities D Public transportation - to Save the Environment Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word phrases SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 44 to 45 Question 44: The aboriginal people of Australia are experts at survival in an environment with scanty resources A ordinary B natural C limited D abundant Question 45: Sometimes, in order to get things done, you have to take the initiative A sacrifice for others B make the last decision C make important changes D raise the first idea Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 46 to 50 The word robot first appeared in a 1921 stage play by Czech writer Karel Capek In the play, a man makes a machine that can think, which he calls a robot and which ends up killing its owner In the 1940s, the American science fiction writer Isaac Asimov wrote a series of stories about robots and invented the term robotics, the science of robots Meanwhile, in the real world, the first robots were developed by an engineer, Joseph F Engelberger, and an inventor, George C Devol Together they started Unimation, a manufacturing company that produces the first real robot in 1961, called the Unimate Robots of this type were installed at a General Motors automobile plant and proved to be a success They worked reliably and saved money for General Motors, so other companies were soon acquiring robots as well These industrial robots were nothing like the terrifying creatures that can often be seen in science fiction films In fact, these robots looked and behaved nothing like humans They were simply pieces of computer-controlled machinery, with metal "arms” or “hands" Since they were made of metal, they could perform certain jobs that were difficult or dangerous for humans, particularly jobs that involve high heat And since robots were tireless and never got hungry, sleepy, or distracted, they were useful for tasks that would be tiring or boring for humans Industrial robots have been improved over the years, and today they are used in many factories around the world Though the use of robots has meant the loss of some jobs, at the same time other jobs have been created in the design, development, and production of the robots Rise of the Robots, Silicon Valley Entrepreneur, Martin Ford, 1988 Question 46: What is Unimation? A It's a robot making program B It's the name of a robot C It's the producer of the first robot D It's the name of a robot inventor Question 47: What can be said about Karel Capek? A He made a robot in order to kill a person B He was the first to create the word “robot" C He is an American writer D He made a robot Question 48: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of robots? A They don't need food B They are not distracted C They are tiring D They can jobs involving high heat Question 49: What are industrial robots like? A They behave like humans B They are computer-controlled machines C They controlled machinery D They look like humans Question 50: When did the word "robot" appear? A in the 1920s B in the 40s C in the 19th century D in the 60s PRACTICE TEST 17 – 2021 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes the following exchanges Question Mike and David are university students They are talking about the result of the chemistry test Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank - Mike: "I was worried about the chemistry result, but Mr Brown gave me an Al" - David: “ ” A Congratulations! That's great! B Mr Brown is so mean C Don't worry about it D Good luck to you! Question Two friends are talking about the benefits of volunteering - Daisy: "As far as I know, doing charity Work is a really helpful thing for everyone in the society - Mark: A You can say that again B I take part in this campaign C That's fine for me D That sounds great Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question The situation of COVID-19 worldwide is still serious, ? A isn't it B doesn't it C is it D is not it Question June really liked book that her boyfriend gave her yesterday A an B a C D the Question Britain has accused Russia poisoning the ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter A of B on C from D for Question We should participate in the movements _ to conserve the environment A organizing B to organize C organized D are organized Question If computers become as smart as humans, _ our jobs better than we can? A they B would they C Will they D they will Question It was such a _ concert that even Son Tung MTP's fans couldn't believe it A surprise B surprisingly C surprised D surprising Question Guests are requested to state their _ for smoking and non-smoking accommodation upon booking A care B likeness C trend D preference Question 10 Before I send this article to the editor, I'd be grateful if you could it for me A break through B go through C look up D take over Question 11 Only when you grow up _ how to organize things more neatly A you will know B you know C you know D will you know Question 12 After the accident, the police informed the victim's next of _ A kin B blood C relation D generation Question 13 She looked round to see who was going her A after B at C up D for Question 14 We are raising funds for people with visual _ in the city A failures B damages C breakages D impairments Question 15 By the time Ryan finally graduated from high school, he five different schools because his parents moved frequently A had attended B was attending C has been attending D attended Question 16 I spoke to a boy _ father is a famous scientist A who's B whose C that's D whom Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions Question 17 Mr Young, general manager of the emergency response division of AMSA, said that the debris was spotted along a busy shipping route and could be containers that had fallen off cargo vessels A analyzed B shot C collected D seen Question 18 She was a devoted teacher She spent most of her time teaching and taking care of her students A dedicated B lazy C polite D honest Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 19 The result of the studies have had a strong impact on future developments A strong B on C of D have had Question 20 Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slopes of hills, to plant trees on unproductive land, and rotating crops A Some B rotating C to prevent D to plant Question 21 The field of Artificial Intelligence research was found at a workshop held on the campus of Dartmouth College during the summer of 1956 A was found B the C held on D field Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 22 He was very tired He agreed to help me with my homework A Though he was tired, he agreed to help me with my homework B As he was tired, he didn't agree to help me with my homework C That he agreed to help me with my homework made him tired D Feeling tired, he refused to help me with my homework Question 23 He was very surprised to be addressed by the Queen He didn't answer at once A Not until he was so surprised to answer did the Queen address him B Only when he was addressed by the Queen could he answer the surprising questions at once C So surprised was he to be addressed by the Queen that he didn't answer at once D But for such a nice surprise, he would have been addressed by the Queen Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 24 A easy B floppy C marine D sensible Question 25 A reference B industry C refusal D butterfly Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 26 A kites B balls C hopes D kicks Question 27 A feather B feature C leather D measure Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 28 "You should take better care of your health said Tom's mother A Tom's mother promised to take better care of his health B Tom's mother required him to take better care of his heath C Tom's mother advised him to take better entre of his health D Tom's mother ordered him to take better care of his health Question 29 Thomas is more reliable than his roommate A Thomas is less reliable than his roommate is B Thomas is not a reliable as his roommate is C Thomas' roommate is more reliable than him D Thomas' roommate is not as reliable as him Question 30 My American friend finds it difficult to pick up food with chopsticks A My American friend can't find chopsticks to pick up food B My American friend is not used to picking up food with chopsticks C My American friend didn't used to pick up food with chopsticks D My American friend doesn't feel like picking up food with chopsticks Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each other numbered blanks The idea of going overseas to study can be daunting, with visions of baffling languages or nights spent in isolation while you are gradually forgotten by your friends and family (31) , the benefits of studying abroad - such as broadening your mind, improving your career prospects and making friends from all over the world - can make digging out your passport really rewarding “Studying abroad is an eye-opening experience," says Anna Boyd, event manager at The Student World “Being (32) in another culture, understanding differences and spotting similarities, living on a beach or in the mountains, (33) will have an impact on every student.” Overseas study comes in many shapes and sizes It might be a single semester abroad via an Erasmus program for example Or you might elect to follow a full three- or four-year degree program Whatever your ambition is, the key is starting early Some countries require specific combinations of A-levels from UK students Germany looks for four A-levels including maths or science and one modern foreign language, for instance, while others, such as the US, value extracurricular activities Starting our research well ahead (34) _ time can help you make the right choices “Getting involved in sports, arts and music is also worth considering, as well as gaining experience through volunteering and work placements,” says Boyd In fact, applying to study abroad could even work to your advantage, for example, you might encounter lower (35) requirements (Adapted from https://wwwindependent.caukistudent/study-abroad) Question 31 A Thereby B However C But D Therefore Question 32 A reside B taken C interested D immersed Question 33 A where B which C why D that Question 34 A off B in C of D on Question 35 A entrance B enter C entry D entered Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions New Zealand is a small country of four million inhabitants, a long-haul flight from all the major touristgenerating markets of the world Tourism currently makes up 9% of the country's gross domestic product and is the country's largest export sector Unlike other export sectors, which make products and then sell them overseas, tourism brings its customers to New Zealand The product is the country itself the people, the places, and the experiences In 1999, Tourism New Zealand launched a campaign to communicate a new brand position to the world The campaign focused on New Zealand's scenic beauty, exhilarating outdoor activities and authentic Maori culture, and it made New Zealand one of the strongest national brands in the world A key feature of the campaign was the website www.newzealand.com, which provided potential visitors to New Zealand with a single gateway to everything the destination had to offer The heart of the website was a database of tourism services operators, both those based in New Zealand and those based abroad which offered tourism service to the country Any tourism-related business could be listed by filling in a simple form This meant that even the smallest bed and breakfast address or specialist activity provider could gain a web presence with access to an audience of long-haul visitors In addition, because participating businesses were able to update the details they gave on a regular basis, the information provided remained accurate And to maintain and improve standards, Tourism New Zealand organised a scheme whereby organisations appearing on the website underwent an independent evaluation against a set of agreed national standards of quality As part of this, the effect of each business on the environment was considered To communicate the New Zealand experience, the site also carried features relating to famous people and places One of the most popular was an interview with former New Zealand All Blacks rugby captain Tana Umaga Another feature that attracted a lot of attention was an interactive journey through a number of the locations chosen for blockbuster films which had made use of New Zealand's stunning scenery as a backdrop As the site developed, additional features were added to help independent travelers devise their own customised itineraries (Adapted from Cambridge IELTS 13) Question 36 What is the passage mainly about? A The tourism in New Zealand B The tourist attractions in New Zealand C The website for New Zealand's tourism D The website of New Zealand Question 37 The word "it" in paragraph refers to _ A New Zealand's scenic beauty B campaign C tourism D website Question 38 According to paragraph why did the website conduct an interview with Tana Umaga? A to advertise the New Zealand experience B to attract a lot of attention C to show off the beauty of New Zealand D to encourage tourists to visit New Zealand Question 39 The word "evaluation" in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A score B result C comparison D assessment Question 40 Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage? A New Zealand is a small country, with a population of fourteen million B New Zealand cuisine has made New Zealand one of the world's biggest national brands C Blockbuster films had used New Zealand's stunning scenery as a backdrop D New Zealand's products are not about its food, people, places and experiences Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 41 Don't get angry with such a thing It's only a storm in a teacup A financial issue B serious problem C commercial tension D trivial thing Question 42 Lunar years were inconvenient for agricultural purposes A useful B practical C ideal D proper Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions People think children should play sports Sports are fun, and playing with others However, playing sports can have negative effects on children It may produce feelings of poor self-esteem or aggressive behavior in some children According to research on kids and sports, 40,000,000 kids play sports in the US Of these, 18,000,000 say they have been yelled at or called names while playing sports This leaves many children with a bad impression of sports They think sports are just too aggressive Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much aggression in children's sports They believe children copy aggressive adult behavior This behavior is then further reinforced through both positive and negative feedback Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them Often these adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything At children's sporting events, parents may yell insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively As well, children may be taught that hurting other players is acceptable or are pushed to continue playing even when they are injured In addition, the media makes violence seem exciting Children watch adult sports games and see violent behavior replayed over and over on television As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and something about it Parents and coaches should act as better examples for children They also need to teach children better values They should teach children to enjoy themselves whether they win or not It's not necessary to knock yourself out to enjoys sports Winning isn't everything In addition, children shouldn't be allowed to continue to play when they are injured Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the message that health isn't as important as winning If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports again (Adapted from Reading Challenge by Casep Ma/archer and Andrea Jansen) Question 43 Which of the following could be the main idea of passage? A Playing sports may make children more violent B The negative impacts sports bring children outweigh their positive effects C Playing sports is not always beneficial to children's health D Children should be discouraged to play sports when they are too young Question 44 The word "This" in paragraph refers to _ A being yelled or called names while playing sports B playing sports C aggressive behavior D millions of kids playing sports in the US Question 45 The word “reinforced” in the second paragraph could be best replace by A reduced B deteriorated C prevented D strengthened Question 46 According to paragraph the following are the reasons of children's aggression, EXCEPT _ A parents and coaches are too aggressive to win B children shout at their opponents as playing C violent manners are repeated many times on television D children are likely trained that it's appropriate to commit a foul against an opponent Question 47 What does the author suggest in the last paragraph? A Aggressive behavior is indispensable in playing sports B Children are inevitable to hurt or yell at other players when playing sports C Relishing themselves should be children's principal purpose when playing sports D Being injured in sports is not acceptable Question 48 The word "self-esteem" in the first paragraph could be best replace by _ A self-deprecation B self-satisfaction C self-abasement D self-absorbed Question 49 How many children said they had some negative experience when playing sports? A About ten percents of the children B All of the children C More than half of the children D Less than half of the children Question 50 What would probably NOT be done when "facing up to a problem? A Finding the reason B Ignoring the problem C Looking for a solution D Admitting there is a problem THE END PRACTICE TEST 18 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word having the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest Câu 1: A graduate B maximum C vacancy D Applicant Câu 2: A employed B provided C challenged D explained Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word having the different stress pattern from the rest Câu 3: A experience B congratulate C particular D engineering Câu 4: A terrorist B expected C contribute D exciting Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question Câu 5: When I came to visit her last night, she a bath A is having B was having C has D have Câu 6: We Mrs Brown since last Saturday A don't see B haven't seen C didn't see D hadn't seen Câu 7: The students to be at school by the teacher at 8:00 am A tell B told C have told D were told Câu 8: Be sure _ neatly when you go to a job interview A to be dressing B dress C dressing D to dress Câu 9: We enjoy time together in the evening when the family members gather in the living room after a day of working hard A spending B to spend C spend D spent Câu 10: Most of the people _ to talk at the lecture arrived late because of the heavy traffic A invited B who inviting C whom were invited D Invite Câu 11: It is of great importance to create a good impression your interviewer A on B about C for D at Câu 12: Paul was disappointed with his examination results that he didn't smile all week A too B enough C such D so Câu 13: Tell me the day _ you want to have your interview A which B when C in that D where Câu 14: Good preparations _ your job interview is a must A with B upon C in D for Câu 15: He is that everyone loves him A very kind B too kind C kind enough D such a kind man Câu 16: This is the cat _ A whom I bought at the pet shop B where at the pet shop I bought C I bought at the pet shop D at the pet shop I bought it Câu 17: _ to school as a child, I would have learned how to use a computer A Although I went B Because I was able to go C If I had been able to go D Unless I didn't go Câu 18: My cousin, _, is going to come and stay with us this summer holiday A who I talked to you B I talk to you about her B I talk to you about her C whom I talked to you about her D whom I talked to you about Câu 19 ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A Had you arrived B If you arrived C Were you arrived D If you hadn't arrived Câu 20: You should find a job to live _ from your parents A dependence B independence C independent D independently Câu 21: Children receive their early _ at home so parents should buy some educational magazines to put them in the bookcase A educate B educational C education D educating Câu 22: He was pleased that things in his university were going on A satisfied B satisfactorily C satisfying D satisfactory Câu 23: Before the interview, you have to send a letter of _ and your résumé to the company A application B reference C curriculum vitae D photograph Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Câu 24: In a school year in Vietnam, there are two semesters called the first semester and the second semester A senses B parts C terms D systems Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Câu 25: Different from English taught to all Vietnamese students, Chinese and Russian have been made optional languages taught at secondary schools in Vietnam A compulsory B important C comfortable D necessary Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Câu 26: Julie and Ann are talking about their new classmate Julie: “ ?” Ann: “Yeah, not bad, I suppose.” A He is quite good-looking, isn't he B Do you see him often C What are you thinking D How did you meet him Câu 27: Nam and Lan are talking in the office when they have a tea-break Nam: "Would you like to join us for dinner after work?" Lan: “ _” A Thanks You can cook dinner B I'd love to, but I have to finish my important report for tomorrow C Thanks for your help, but I can cook dinner myself D What's wrong with you? Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Câu 28: We know (A) that we have to work (B) hardly to earn a living (C) ourselves and (D) support the family A that B hardly C ourselves D support Câu 29: (A) San Francisco City, (B) that is (C) a beautiful city, (D) has a population of six million A San Francisco B that C a D has Câu 30: (A) The first year at (B) college was (C) probably the most (D) challenged year of my life A The B college C probably D challenged year Câu 31: The British (A) national anthem, (B) calling “God Save the Queen”, (C) was a traditional (D) song in the 18th century A national B calling C was a D song Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Câu 32: He lost his job three months ago A They are three months since he lost his job B It is three months since he lost his job C It is three months ago for him to lose his job D It has been three months since he has lost his job Câu 33: Nam said to the taxi driver, “Please turn left at the first traffic light." A Nam tells the taxi driver please turn left at the first traffic light B Nam said the taxi driver for turn left at the first traffic light C Nam asked the taxi driver if turning left at the first traffic light D Nam told the taxi driver to turn left at the first traffic light Câu 34: He raised his hand high He wanted to attract his teacher's attention A Because his teacher attracted him, he raised his hand high B To attract his teacher's attention, he raised his hand high C Though he raised his hand high, he could not attract his teacher's attention D He had such a high raising of hand that he failed to attract his teacher's attention Câu 35: His academic record at high school was poor He failed to apply to that famous university A His academic record at high school was poor because he didn't apply to that famous university B His academic record at high school was poor as a result of his failure to apply to that famous university C Failing to apply to that famous university, his academic record at high school was poor D His academic record at high school was poor; as a result, he failed to apply to that famous university Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Last week I went to visit Atlantic College, an excellent private college in Wales Unusually, it gives people much needed experience of life outside the classroom, as well as the opportunity to study for their exams The students, who are aged between 16 and 18 and come from all over the word, spend the morning studying In the afternoon, they go out and a really useful activity, such as helping on the farm, looking after people with learning difficulties, or checking for pollution in rivers One of the great things about Atlantic College students is that they come from many different social backgrounds and countries As few can afford the fees of £20,000 over two years, grants are available A quarter of students are British, and many of those can only attend because they receive government help “I really admire the college for trying to encourage international understanding among young people", as Barbara Molenkamp, a student from the Netherlands, said "You learn to live with people and respect them, even the ones you don't like During the summer holidays, my mother could not believe how much less I argued with my sister." To sum up, Atlantic College gives its students an excellent education, using methods which really seem to work Câu 36: What does the word "argued" in the third paragraph mean? A quarreled B respected C admired D regarded Câu 37: How has Barbara changed since being at Atlantic College? A She knows a lot about other countries B She is more confident than her sister now C She finds it easier to get on with other people D She prefers her new friends to her family Câu 38: What is the writer trying to in the text? A Give an opinion about a particular student B Give an opinion about a special type of education C Describe the activities the students in their free time D Describe his own experience of education Câu 39: What can a reader find out from this text? A How to become a student at Atlantic College B What kind of programme Atlantic College offers C What the British education system is like D How to get along better with other people Câu 40: What is the writer's opinion of Atlantic College? A It doesn't allow students enough study time B Its students are taught to like each other C It doesn't give good value for money D Its way of teaching is successful Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Many years ago, people often said “A woman's place is in the home” But Americans not feel that way anymore Today, women make up about 43 percent of the America labor force There are about 45 million working women in the United States, and a large number of them are married women with children In 1980, for the first time in the nation's history there were more working wives than household wives Looking back to 1940, we can see picture of some very rapid change In 1940, only 15 percent of married women held jobs Today, most young women choose to work even when they have young children Why they work? The most important reason is that they need to earn money But another reason is that women today are better educated and they have more opportunities to work in various professions than women had earlier Câu 41: According to the passage, what is the percentage of men in the labor force today? A 15 percent B 57 percent C 45 percent D 43 percent Câu 42: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A Women work because they want to make their own living B Women play an important role in the labor force now C The majority of working women are single D Women have better schooling nowadays Câu 43: What does the word “rapid" in the first paragraph mean? A significant B valid C quick D slow Câu 44: What can be inferred from the passage? A Women need money more than education B Young women not get married in order to have jobs C Women can work in many different fields D The best place for women is in the home Câu 45: What does this passage mainly discuss? A Women and jobs in America B Well-educated women in America C More women than men in the labor force D The number of women who work outside the home Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks It's always worth preparing well for an interview Don't just hope (46) _ the best Here are a few tips Practice how you say things, as well as what intend to say If you don't own a video camera, perhaps a friend of yours (47) _ Borrow it and make a video tape of yourself Find somebody (48) _ it with you and give you a bit of advice on how you appear and behave Before the interview, plan what to wear Find out how the company expects its (49) to dress At the interview, believe in yourself and be (50) _, open and friendly Pay attention and keep your answers to the point The interviewer doesn't want to waste time and neither you Câu 46: A against B for C to D at Câu 47: A does B is C have D own Câu 48: A being watch B watching C watched D to watch Câu 49: A colleagues B employees C customers D employers Câu 50: A dishonest B honestly C honest D honesty THE END PRACTICE TEST 19 - 2021 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions A hands B occasions C associates D others A pay B clay C essay D said Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions A design B marry C caring D special A exciting B charity C convenient D surprising Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions The conical leaf hat is made _ a special kind _bamboo and young and soft palm leaves A in/for B of/of C on/for D from/of should try to make good impression on interviewers A apply B Applicants C Applying D Applied The city is determined to rid itself of problems with drainage, waste, air and noise pollution _ to make Vietnam’s aged capital a clean and green city A so that B in order that C to order D so as If it rained heavily, the fields _ flooded now A will be B had been C would be D can be They search for the missing documents but they were never found A to and for B high and low C up and down D back to back 10 If one a killing, one must expect to suffer the consequences A creates B makes C commits D shows 11 After finishing the presentation, I suggested _ to the cinema A us to go B that we to go C going D we going 12 They for more than five miles but they did not stop to rest A were walking B have walk C had been walking D have been walking 13 The spirit of the Asian Games has been _ over a long period of time, and passed from one Games to the next spreading massages of unity, warmth and friendship A gone over B put off C looked for D built up 14 It is only recently that ballets have been based on themes _ American life A reflecting B reflects C is reflecting D reflected 15 They are not coming, ? A are they B aren’t they C they are D don’t they 16 I cannot remember if I saw that play on television or at the cinema A a B an C x D the 17 It is not easy to _ our beauty when we get older and older A maintain B develop C gain D collect 18 Gabriel Garcia Marquez, a Colombian writer whose book One Hundred Years of Solitude is among his most famous, the Nobel prize in 1982 A who won B having won C which won D won Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 Every opponent must take a drug test before the race A friend B ally C partner D competitor 20 The movie was so funny that we couldn’t help laughing A chuckling B crying C weeping D moaning Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 21 My father is willing to contribute to household chores A agreeable B reluctant C ready D responsive 22 He is extremely smart He's head and shoulders above anyone else in the class A better than B inferior to C more clever than D superior to Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges 23- "What’s the matter? You don’t look very well." - " _." A I feel a little under the weather B I feel a little under the impression C I feel a little out of the blue D I feel a little out of order 24 - Kate: ! - Jackie: Thanks, I will write to you when I come to London A Have a nice trip B Better luck next time C Let’s go ahead D Have a go Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29 Most people work to earn a living, and produce goods and services Goods are (25) agricultural (like wheat and milk) or manufactured (like cars and paper) Services are such things (26) education, medicine and commerce Some people provide products An example can be a man who produces goods such as rice Some provide services In a hotel, services can range from cleaning, washing to arranging tours within and outside the city where (27) Other people provide both goods and services For example, in the same garage, a man may buy a car or some service which helps him to maintain his car The work people is called economic activity All economic activities together make up the economic system of a town, a city, a country or the world Such an economic system is the sum (28) _ and what they want The work people undertake either provide what they need or provides the money with (29) they can buy essential commodities Of course, most people hope to earn enough money to buy commodities which are nonessential but which provide particular personal satisfaction, like toys for children, visits to cinema, computer games and books 25 A either B both C neither D only 26 A else B for C with D as 27 A are the guests staying B the guests are staying C are staying the guests D staying the guests are 28 A what people B of total what people C total of what people D of what people in total 29 A that B without which C the money D which Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34 Most educational specialists believe that early childhood education should provide children with an awareness of their own abilities and the self-confidence in those they have One of the approaches recognized by many experts as promoting these qualities is the Montessori method, first practiced by an Italian called Maria Montessori in the early 1900s However, Nancy McCormick Rambusch is the one credited for popularizing the method in the US, where today there are over 400 Montessori schools The method helps children learn for themselves by providing them with instructional materials and tasks that facilitate discovery and manipulation Through such exploration, children develop their senses and learn how to everyday tasks without adult assistance Other benefits include improvement in language skills, and acquaintance with elements of science, music and art 30 What is the main idea of this passage? A To discuss the life and work of Maria Montessori B To explain the role of early education in children development C To descried the development of the Montessori method D To demonstrate how children learn social and cultural values 31 According to the passage, who was the first responsible for spreading the Montessori method in the US? A A prominent educational expert B An administrator in the Development of Education C Maria Montessori D Nancy McCormick Rambusch 32 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of the Montessori method? A Improvement of language ability B Knowledge of art and sciences C Capacity to perform adult tasks D Development of tactile senses 33 The author of this passage probably feels that the Montessori method A has little long-lasting benefit for children B is an effective means for children education C will lose its popularity in the US D does not accomplish what it claims to achieve 34 The following paragraph most likely discusses A another educational approach beneficial to children B elements of science, music and art C additional practitioners of the Montessori method D details on the life of Maria Montessori Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42 Technology has utterly transformed our ability to communicate with each other Linking to each other both literally and figuratively, many of us connect through cell phones, email, instant messaging, blogs, and networking web sites, yet we may be less connected to each other than we think According to a study, Americans are becoming increasingly socially isolated The study reveals, for example, that one quarter of Americans say that they have no one to discuss important personal issues with, and that the number of close friends that American have has dropped from three to two Meanwhile, the Boston Globe reports that this spreading isolation is experienced more sharply among those with less education, people of color, and older Americans Unsurprisingly, those who are young, white, and well educated tend to have stronger social networks From my own experience I have to say that I’ve never felt more connected, thanks to a web of friends, family, and colleagues One of my closest friends is someone I met through an online discussion group who lives hundreds of miles away from me We have met face-to-face only twice, yet our regular electronic correspondence and cell phone calls sustain our close friendship And, speaking of blogging, my blog has introduced me to people I would never have met otherwise and has led to enduring and important friendships On the other hand, I recently saw a scene unfold that proved to me how deeply disconnected we as Americans have become I had just wrapped up a presentation on mediation at a family therapy center As I was leaving, I noticed a mother and her teenage son who had just completed their session with their family therapist After making their next appointment, they both took out their cell phones, placed calls, and began loud conversations with whoever was on the other end I walked out behind them to the parking lot to my car They both jumped into their SUV, and, as I saw them drive off, they were still talking on their cell phones But, alas, not to each other 35 What does the passage lead you to believe? A Technology plays a bigger role in American society B Americans are more socially isolated today C Americans don’t make good use of technology D Americans are more socially connected today 36 Which of the following has nothing to with the isolation among Americans? A Skin color B Gender C Education D Age 37 The writer himself A has a wide range of friends because of technology B has a wide range of friends because of technology C can only find true friendship through the Internet D can’t make true friends in actual life 38 The word “those” in paragraph refers to A networks B Americans C general people D close friends 39 The word “sustain” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A make something continue to exist B let someone suffer a lot C making something remain secure D support someone emotionally 40 The writer uses the phrase “On the other hand” in the last paragraph to A show something similar B give a different opinion C introduce a new idea D prove that something is wrong 41 What can be said about the mother and son in the passage? A There was not much communication between them B They came for therapy in the same car C They were quite close to each other D They preferred talking to each other on cell phones 42 Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A Modern people link to each other through telecommunications B Americans seem to have fewer and fewer close friends C The writer has never met some of his important friends D Users of SUV enjoy talking to each other on the cell phones Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 43 Buying clothes are often a very time-consuming practice because those clothes that a person likes are rarely the ones that fit him or her A are B a very time-consuming C because those D are rarely the ones 44 I suggest that it ought to have an entertaining page with the lists of what’s on at local cinemas A entertaining B lists C local D cinemas 45 Chemical engineering is based on the principles of physics, chemists, and mathematics A engineering B on C of D chemists Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions 46 “You’d better think carefully before applying for that job”, she said to me A She said me to think carefully before applying for that job B She say me to think carefully before applying for that job C She advise me to think carefully before applying for that job D She advised me to think carefully before applying for that job 47 Jane can swim further than I can A I can’t swim as far as Jane B I can swim as far as Jane C Jane can’t swim as far as I can D Jane can swim as far as I can 48 I’m sure it wasn’t Mr Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now A It mustn’t have been Mr Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now B It couldn’t be Mr Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now C It can’t have been Mr Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now D It mightn’t be Mr Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions 49 Joe has finished his first-aid course He proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker A Although Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker, he hasn’t finished his first-aid course B Having finished his first-aid course, Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker C Without finishing his first-aid course, Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker D However helpful Joe proves as a rescue worker, he hasn’t finished his first-aid course 50 She tried very hard to pass the driving test She could hardly pass it A Although she didn’t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it B Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn’t pass it C No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test D She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily ... 39: Something hit the door I heard a slam A Something hit the door but I heard a slam B Something hit the door when I heard a slam C Something hit the door though I heard a slam D Something hit... 32: Something hit the door I heard a slam A Something hit the door though I heard a slam B Something hit the door for I heard a slam C Something hit the door when I heard a slam D Something hit... because I know nothing A It's no use asking me about it because I know nothing B It's no use to ask me about it because I know nothing C It's not use asking me about it because I know nothing D It's