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(1)UNIT 1_ HOME LIFE PRACTICE TEST Read the passage carefully and then choose the item A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage: The nuclear family, consisting of a mother, father and their children, may be more an American ideal than an American reality Of course, the so-called traditional American family was always more varied than we has been led to believe, reflecting the very different racial, ethnic, class and religious customs among different American groups The most recent government statistics reveal that only about one third of all current American Families fit the traditional mold and another third consists of married couples who either have no children or have none still living at home Of the final one third, about 20 percent of the total number of American households are single people, usually women over sixty – five years of age A small percentage, about percent of the total, consist of unmarried people who choose to live together; and the rest, about percent are single, usually divorced parents, with at least one child Today, these varied family types are typical, and therefore, normal Apparently, many Americans are achieving supportive relationship in family forms other than the traditional one With what topic is the passage mainly concerned? A The traditional American family B The nuclear family C The current American family D The ideal family The writer implies that A there have always been a wide variety of family arrangement in the United Sates B racial, ethnic, and religions groups have preserved the traditional family structure C the ideal American family is the best structure D fewer married couples are having children The word “ current” in line could best be replaced by which of the following? A typical B present C perfect D traditional According to the passage, married couples whose children have grown or who have no children represent A 1/3 percent of households B 20 percent of households C percent of households D percent of households Who generally constitutes a one – person household? A A single man in his twenties B An elderly man C A single woman in her late sixties D A divorced woman Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences My mother works _a nurse in a big hospital She examines the patients A for B at C in D as My family is the base from which we can go into the world with _ A confide B confidence C confident D confiding My mother is a _woman She does all the household chores to make us more comfortable A caring B careless C harmful D boring In my family, both my parents _to give us a nice house and a happy home A join hands B get out C shake hands D deal with 10 Mark enjoys having fun by causing trouble He’s very _ boy A stubborn B spoiled C mischievous D bright 11 After a day of hard work, Dad was feeling very and tired A stressed B stress C stressing D stressful 12 My father to the Golf Club for the past 25 years A was belonging B has belonged C has been belonged D has belonging 13 He for twenty years before he retired last year A had been teaching B has taught C was teaching D has been teaching 14 After I from college, I as a teacher A had graduated / work B had graduated / worked C graduated / worked D graduate / work 15 I am so happy to hear from Mary because I haven’t seen her last year A for B on C since D later 16 My sister trouble with her motorbike now, so she has to take the bus to work A have B was having C is having D had 17 She went to the market without _ anything (2) A buy B buying C asking D to be asked 18 _ any letters from him lately? A Do you receive B Have you received C Are you receiving D Had you received 19 “What’s on television tonight?” – “ _” A It’s very interesting B I’d like to go to the cinema C We should buy a new TV set D A documentary at 9.30 20 “Would you like a cup of tea?” _ “ _” A Yes, I B Yes, please C I’m sorry D It’s my pleasure Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which is stressed differently from the rest 21 A hospital B mischievous C supportive D suitable 22 A afternoon B whenever C obedient D solution Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions 23 A neighbors B friends C relatives D photographs 24 A shift B mischievous C confident D biologist Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 25 When you got back, he _ A will leave London for New York B has left London for New York C had already left London for New York D leaves London for New York 26 While I was working in the garden, _ A my son played video games B my wife has cleaned the house C my son was playing video games D my wife had been cleaning the house 27 When he was driving to work, he stopped _ A to get some petrol B so to get some petrol C getting some petrol D for getting some petrol Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 28 She is looking forward to see her grandparents again soon A B C D 29 During the school year, I’m not allowed to watch television when I’ve finished my homework A B C D 30 Jack is living in Spain now His Spanish had improved greatly since he moved there A B C D PRACTICE TEST Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks from to The United States has many different types of families While most American families are traditional, (1)……a father, mother and one or more children, 22 percent of all American families in 1998 were headed by one parent, usually a woman In a few families in the United States, there are no children These (2)……couples may believe that they would not make good parents; they may want freedom from the responsibilities of childbearing; or, perhaps they (3)……physically able to have children Other families in the United States have one adult (4)……a stepparent A stepmother or stepfather is a person who joins a family by marrying a father or mother Americans tolerate and accept these different types of families In the United States, people have the right to privacy and Americans not believe in telling other Americans what type of family group they must belong to They respect each other’s (5)…… regarding family groups Families are very important to Americans A consist of B consisting of C consisting D including of A childish B childlike C childless D childhood A are not B can’t C couldn’t D weren’t A whom B is C which is D who is A ideal B chance C choices D feeling Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences My Dad is always willing to give a hand cleaning the house A with B of C about D in These children often share their secrets with their mother A person B personal C personable D personally (3) Do you think doing the household chores is the of the women only? A task B mission C responsibility D charge I am always under and it is affecting my health A work B pressure C study D relax 10 My parents don’t put pressure on me to make about what to study at university A choice B a decision C a reply D determination 11 My brother is _ with his new job A occupied B occupation C occupational D occupy 12 You won’t pass the examination ………… you study more A unless B as C if D whether 13 By the time they arrive at the theater, the movie A is ending B would end C will end D will have ended 14 My mother is always the first one _up in the morning A getting B gets C to have got D to get 15 How long ago _ as a shop assistant? _ Five years ago A you work B have you worked C did you work D were you working 16 Working for 12 hours a day _ her very tired A makes B made C make D making 17 On Saturday evening I go to the cinema _ stay home watching TV A both / and B neither / and C either / or D either / nor 18 You have to work overtime today, _? A you B have you C haven’t you D don’t you 19 “ How you usually go to school?” – “ ” A Two kilometers B On foot C Half an hour D Five days a week 20 “ Woo! You look great with your new hair “ _ “ _” A You’re welcome B Congratulations C It’s a pleasure D Thanks It’s nice of you to say so Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which is stressed differently from the rest 21 A confident B important C together D exciting 22 A biologist B responsible C generally D security Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions 23 A bats B speaks C nurses D deaths 24 A chores B school C teacher D chopstick Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 25 _ in Rome than he was kidnapped A No sooner he arrived B Had he no sooner arrived C No sooner had he arrived D No sooner he had arrived 26 It is seven years since we _ A last talked to Daisy B have talked to daisy C last talked Daisy D talked to last Daisy 27 _, give her this map of the city A When Mr Leat’ s wife arrived B When Mr Leat’ s wife will arrive C When is Mr Leat’ s wife arriving D When Mr Leat’ s wife arrives Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 28 My little daughter is going to being taken to day care center A B C D 29 He never goes home before he will finish his work A B C D 30 Nowadays, grandparents can live happy with their children and grandchildren A B C D UNIT 2_ CULTURAL DIVERSITY PRACTICE TEST (4) I Read the following passage and choose A, B , C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks Many American customs will surprise you , the same thing happens to us when we (1) another country People from various cultures handle many small daily things differently What a dull world it would be if there were not true ! Some differences are minor , and people soon become accustomed to them At ( ) , for example , some foreign women may be startled at the idea of ( 3) _their hair cut or styled by men Visitors may be amazed to see men wearing wigs People may ( 4) _the transitory quality of much American life odd , for example , one (5) rent art by the week or the entire furnishings of an apartment , form sofa and bed to the last spoon , on less than hours’ notice A come B visit C arrive D travel A least B.all C first D last A giving B having C showing D taking A get B.find C regard D put A should B must C can D shall II Phonetics Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group A confide B.sacrifice C bride D attitude A.idea B dream C feature D lead Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest A appearance B determine C maintenance D romantic A oblige B Chinese C agree D conduct III Choose the appropriate word or phrase for each gap of the following sentences 10 Many American men agree that wives and husbands should in each other and share all thoughts A rely B maintain C sacrifice D confide 11 To make sure a happy marriage , equal _is one of the important things that you should appreciate A maintenance B attractiveness C responsibility D partnership 12 A happy marriage should be based love A in B at C on D by 13 The Americans are much more concerned than the Indians and the Chinese with physical A attraction B attractiveness C attractively D attractive 14 The wedding day was _chosen by the parents of the groom A careless B carelessly C careful D carefully 15 The comparison of the four values suggests that young Asians are not as their American counterparts A as romantic B more romantic C most romantic D romantic 16 It is not polite _ questions about age, marriage and income A asked B asking C to ask D for asking 17 The guests give the newly wedded couples envelopes _ wedding cards and money A contain B containing C contained D to contain 18 When I _this novel , you can have it A read B have read C will have read D am reading 19 He found a watch in the street, and then he to return it to the loser A had tried B was trying C tried D had been trying 20 Paper , the main writing material today , by the Chinese A was invented B is invented C had been invented D was being invented 21 While I to school yesterday morning, I my friend A cycled / met B cycling / meet C was cycling / met D cycled / was meeting 22 If I you were sick, I would have come to visit you sooner A had known B knew C have known D know 23 _ “ Is Jane married to Korean?” _ “ _” A I think B I don’t think so C I think not D I don’t think that 24 “ I think a happy marriage should be based on love “ “ _” A It’s O.K B I couldn’t agree more C You are exactly right D B & C are correct IV Mark the letter A, B , C or D to show that the underlined part needs correction 25 Graham told Jane that he would see her tomorrow (5) A B C D 26 Last year my little brother got lost while we had gone shopping A B C D 27 Students suppose to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers to them A B C D V Mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 28 It’s nearly ten years A when she started her teaching career B since she started her teaching career C after she began to teach in this school D.as her teaching career was started 29 Walking into the room , _ A a burning smell came into my house B something burning could be smelt by me C I could smell something burning D and I smelt something burning 30 This is the first time she has attended such an enjoyable birthday party A The first birthday party she attended was enjoyable B She had the first enjoyable birthday party C Her attendance at the first birthday party was enjoyable D She has never attended such an enjoyable birthday party before UNIT 3_ WAYS OF SOCIALIZING PRACTICE TEST I Read the following passage and choose A, B , C or D to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions Communication in general is process of sending and receiving messages that enables humans to share knowledge, attitudes, and skills Although we usually identify communication with speech, communication is composed of two dimensions - verbal and nonverbal Nonverbal communication has been defined as communication without words It includes apparent behaviors such as facial expressions, eyes, touching, tone of voice, as well as less obvious messages such as dress, posture and spatial distance between two or more people Activity or inactivity, words or silence all have message value: they influence others and these others, in turn, respond to these communications and thus they are communicating Commonly, nonverbal communication is learned shortly after birth and practiced and refined throughout a person's lifetime Children first learn nonverbal expressions by watching and imitating, much as they learn verbal skills Young children know far more than they can verbalize and are generally more adept at reading nonverbal cues than adults are because of their limited verbal skills and their recent reliance on the nonverbal to communicate As children develop verbal skills, nonverbal channels of communication do' not cease to exist although become entwined in the total communication process According to the writer, A Nonverbal language is only used by the deaf and the mute B One cannot communicate in both verbal and nonverbal language C Those who can listen and talk should not use nonverbal language D People communicate with both verbal and nonverbal language Which is not included in nonverbal communication? A words B spatial distance C facial expressions D tone of voice We can learn from the text that A nonverbal can never get any responses B most people not like nonverbal communication C even silence has message value D touching is not accepted in communicating Human beings A have learnt how to communicate in nonverbal language through books B can communicate in nonverbal language only when they are mature C have learnt how to communicate in nonverbal language since a child D communicate in nonverbal language much less than they in verbal language The word reading has a close meaning to A looking at the words that are written B understanding C saying something aloud D expressing (6) II Phonetics Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced from that of the others in each group A whistle B often C listen D waiter A clap B wave C attract D hand Choose the word that contains the stressed syllable different form the ones in the other words A certain B couple C decide D equal A verbal B precede C discuss D suppose III Choose the appropriate word or phrase for each gap of the following sentences 10 Why don’t you make it bigger and more careful to people’s attention ? A keep B raise C attract D make 11 You shouldn’t stare ………….people.It’s rude A on B with C for D at 12 She paid me a very charming compliment _my paintings A in B on C of D about 13 Non- verbal such as waving , nodding or shaking of the head also have cultural meanings A signs B signals C hints D marks 14 In many countries , people signify their agreement by _their head A turning B raising C pointing D nodding 15 It’s not easy to change people’s _towards a certain problem A attitude B idea C opinion D thinking 16 She said that she hadn’t visited the UK _ A before B ago C now D then 17 I think that everything ready for the project procedure by the end of next month A will have been B has been C had been D is 18 He will take the dog out for a walk as soon as he ………dinner A finish B finishes C will finish D shall have finished 19 Much of London _by fire in the seventeenth century A destroyed B was destroyed C has been destroyed D had been destroyed 20 The woman was not very polite A who I spoke to B to who I spoke C who I spoke D I spoke to whom 21 I remember to that place once A to take B.taking C being taken D to be taken 22 “Thank you very much for a lovely party” –“………………….” A Have a good day B You are welcome C Thanks D Cheers 23 – “ That’s a very nice dress you are wearing” ” _ “ A I’m glad you like it B That ‘s nice C You’re quite right D That’s all right IV Mark the letter A, B , C or D to show that the underlined part needs correction 24 Nancy asked Mary that there was anything interesting on TV to see that night A B C D 25 Body language is quiet and secret , but most powerful language of all A B C D 26 You must find a more efficiently way of organizing your time A B C D VI.Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one 27 The doctor told me A I stay in bed for a few days B to not stay in bed for a few days C I have to stay in bed for a few days D to stay in bed for a few days 28 “ Why don’t you ask the teacher for help ?” Tom asked me A Tom advised me to ask the teacher for help B Tom recommended me not to ask the teacher for help C Tom told me the reason why I did not ask the teacher for help D Tom suggested that he should ask the teacher for help 29 “How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!” Peter said to Mary A Peter promised to say thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress B Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress C Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress D Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress PRACTICE TEST (7) Read the following passage and choose A, B , C or D to complete the passage In Japan, politeness and good manners are very important and business meetings are very formal Business cards are also important and they (1) _these at the beginning of a meeting They always look at them carefully, so you should the same as they might think you're rude if you don't A lot of communication is non-verbal They are very good listeners and may ask a lot of questions to (2) they understand everything In a conversation they wait longer before they reply than westerners do, so it's important (3) speak in those long pauses but to wait for their reply In their culture it's rude to ask direct questions or to say 'No' or 'I disagree' In business it takes a long time to (4) a decision because they have to ask everyone in the company When they say 'Yes' it may mean 'I understand', not 'I agree', and when they smile it might be because they don't know (5) _ to say A exchange B change C purchase D barter A find B notice C check D identify A to not B don't C not D not to A get B make C take D gain A when B that C who D what Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced from that of the others in each group A impolite B kidding C instance D physical A facial B communicate C contact D carpet Choose the word that contains the stressed syllable different form the ones in the other words A verbal B excuse C signal D whistle A impolite B exciting C attention D attracting Choose the appropriate word or phrase for each gap of the following sentences 10 Body language is a potent form of communication A verbal B non-verbal C tongue D oral 11 The lecturer explained the problem very clearly and is always _ in response to questions A attention B attentive C attentively D attentiveness 12 Politeness is very necessary in a common social _ A community B communication C compassionate D competition 13 Small children are often told that it is rude to point _ other people A on B to C at D for 14 Robert said that his father _ to Dallas the year before A goes B went C has gone D had gone 15 He warned _ too far A her did not go B her not go C her not to go D she did not go 16 The guest told the host that _ A I must go now B he must go now C he had to go now D he had to go then 17 The mother told her son _ so impolitely A not behaving B not to behave C did not behave D not behave 18 She said she _collect it for me after work A would B did C will D had 19 He asked me where I _ A have studied B study C am studying D studied 20 The mother asked her son _ A where he has been B where he had been C where has he been D where had he been 21 The policeman wanted to know _ A where he had been the previous night B where he was last night C where he was the night before D where he had been last night 22 Ann asked me _ A not to tell any one what’s happened B not to tell anyone what had happened C to not tell any one what had happened D not to tell no one what had happened 23 - “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” _ “ _” A Thank you very much I am afraid B You are telling a lie C Thank you for your compliment D I don't like your sayings 24 Laura: “What a lovely house you have!” Maria: “ _” A Of course not, it’s not costly B Thank you Hope you will drop in (8) C I think so D No problem Mark the letter A, B , C or D to show that the underlined part needs correction 25 The teacher told the students to don’t discuss the take-home exam with each other A B C D 26 The Nelsons asked us look over their plants for them while they were away on vacation A B C D 27 We were advised not drinking the water in the bottle A B C D Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one 28 ”I’m sorry I forgot your birthday”, Harry told Mary A Harry said sorry to Mary for forgetting her birthday B Harry felt sorry to forget Mary’s birthday C Harry apologized Mary for having forgotten her birthday D Harry really felt a pity not to remember Mary’s birthday 29 “You damage my laptop, Mike,” said Sylvia A Sylvia said Mike has damaged her laptop B Sylvia told Mike to damage her laptop C Sylvia threatened Mike to damage her laptop D Sylvia accused Mike of damaging her laptop 30 Mike said “We bought these books this morning” A Mike said they bought those books that morning B Mike said they had bought those books that morning C Mike said they have bought those books that morning D Mike said they bought those books this morning UNIT _SCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEMS PRACTICE TEST 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 to University Entrance Examination is very important in Vietnamese students High school graduates have to take it and get high results to be admitted to universities The pressure on the candidates remains very high despite the measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams, since securing a place in a state university is considered a major step towards a successful career for young people, especially those from rural areas or disadvantaged families In the year 2004, it was estimated that nearly million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination, but on average only out of candidates succeeded Normally, candidates take exam subjects, and each lasts; 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose There are fixed groups of subjects: Group A: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry; Group B: Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry; Group C: Literature, History, and Geography; Group D: Literature, Foreign Language, and Mathematics In addition to universities, there are community colleges, art and technology institutes; professional secondary schools, and vocational schools which offer degrees or certificates from a-few-month to 2-year courses According to Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-public universities, accounting for 11% of the total number of universities These non-public universities are currently training 119,464 students, or 11.7% of the total number of students The government is planning to increase the number of non-public universities to 30% by 2007 University Entrance Examination in Vietnamese is very _ A interesting B stressful C free D easy The word those refers to _ A exam subjects B young people C universities D examinations In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about _ percent A B 10 C 20 D 50 Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam? A Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance Examination B Math is compulsory in the University Entrance Examination C Students are not allowed to choose their exam subjects D There are four fixed groups of exam subjects for students to choose (9) According to the passage, _ A the Vietnamese government will close all non-public universities by next year B the Vietnamese government does not appreciate non-public universities C the Vietnamese government encourages the establishing of non-public universities D Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions A cheer B chemist C check D chat A helps B laughs C likes D arrives Choose the word whose main stress syllable is different from the rest Circle the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D: A psychology B entertainment C mathematics D economics A different B important C impressive D attractive Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 10 I am interested in natural science subjects like mathematics, physics and _ A literature B music C chemistry D geography 11 Secondary education in Hong Kong is largely based on the British education _ A level B work C base D system 12 He was the only _ that was offered the job A apply B application C applicant D applying 13 Parents can express a _ for the school their child attends A prefer B preference C preferential D preferable 14 You should find a job to live _ from your parents A dependence B independence C independent D independently 15 The picnic because Peter has just had a traffic accident A will cancel B will be cancelling C will be cancelled D will have cancelled 16 The teacher asked him why he the test A doesn’t finish B hasn’t finished C won’t finish D didn’t finish 17 After his homework, Tom went out to play with his friends A finish B to finish C finishing D the finish of 18 I was very surprised that she didn’t pass the exam A hearing B to hearing C at hearing D to hear 19 We were made _ hard when we were at school A to study B study C studying D studied 20 Carol always wants by everyone she meets A be admired B being admired C to being admired D to be admired 21 If it _ warm yesterday, we would have gone to the beach A was B were C had been D could be 22 The teacher gave back the papers which marked A was B has been C had been D have been 23 " _" " Not at all." A Is it O.K if I sit here ? B Would it be possible for me to sit here ? C Mind if I sit here ? D Can I sit here ? 24 " _ " " No, that would be fine." A Are you closing the window ? B Could you close the window ? C Would you mind if I closed the window ? D Would you close the window ? Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 25 _ if a war happened? A What you would B What would you C What will you D What you will 26 They are pulling down the old theater The old theater A is pulled down B is pulling down C is being pulled down D is been pulled down 27 If Hung studies hard, he won’t fail the exams A Unless Hung fails the exams, he will study hard B Unless Hung studies hard, he will fail the exams C Unless Hung doesn’t fail the exams, he will study hard D Unless Hung doesn’t study hard, he won’t fail the exams Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction (10) 28 If your mother bought that bike for you, will you be happy ? A B C D 29 David’s life often attracts criticism from the Press, but he doesn’t mind being criticizing A B C D 30 We haven’t seen each other from we left school A B C D UNIT _HIGHER EDUCATION PRACTICE TEST Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks fron to Children in the Netherlands must be at least four years old to enter primary education Almost all 4-yearolds (99.3%) in the country indeed attend primary school, (1) _ this is not compulsory until children reach the age (2) _ Primary school is free of charge In most schools, children are grouped by age in mixed ability classes, with one teacher for all subjects Primary school (3) _ of groups, thus schooling lasts for years During the first two years, which (4) _ kindergarten, children receive an average of 22 hours of education, during the last years children receive an average of 25 hours per week Schools are open days a week, but children are free on Wednesday afternoon At the end of primary school, or in group 8, schools advice on secondary school choice Most schools use a national test to support this advice, for instance the 'Citotoets’, a test (5) by the Central Institute for Test development A although B despite C in spite D due to A of B on C in D for A includes B contains C consists D composes A also called B is also called C is called also D is also calling A develop B to develop C developed D developing Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions A healthy B wealthy C really D weather A refusal B music C student D studying Choose the word whose main stress syllable is different from the rest Circle the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D: A economics B engineering C information D geography A physicist B digestion C professor D discover Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 10 To enter that school, you will have to fill in the _ form A apply B application C applied D applying 11 They are university professors who in the history of the Russian empire A special B specially C specialize D specialization 12 He did not well at school and left with few _ qualifications A academic B academy C academician D academically 13 Such questions provide a useful means of students’ interest A expressing B encouraging C stimulating D providing 14 He may be quick understanding but he isn’t capable remembering anything A in /of B on / at C at / of D of / at 15 This school is only for children first language is not English A of whom B whose C who is D who 16 Schooling is compulsory for all Vietnamese children _ from six to fourteen A age B aged C at age D on age 17 We have an exam next week It is very necessary _ A study hard B to study hard C hard study D to hard study 18 He went to the cinema _ he had done his homework A before B until C by the time D after 19 If I were you, I would advise her the new teaching method A to try B try C tries D trying 20 I can't stand him If he _, I will quit A is employed B employed C were employed D had employed 21 You won’t pass the examination _you study more A unless B as long as C if D whether (11) 22 When I was young, I _to play the guitar by a friend A teach B taught C am taught D was taught 23 " _ you turn off the T.V, please ?" " I'd be glad to." A Shall B Will C May D Do 24 " Would you mind turning down the volume ?" " _ " A Of course B I'd be glad to C Not at all D Yes, sure Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 25 _ more carefully, he would not have had the accident yesterday: A If Peter driven B If had Peter driven C Had Peter driven D Unless Peter had driven 26 It rains so we can’t go to school A If it rains, I could go to school B If it didn’t rain, I could go to school C If it not rain, I could go to school D If it rains, I can go to school 27 I / not see / him / since / he/ graduate / university /./ A I didn’t see him since he graduated university B I haven’t seen him since he graduated university C I hadn’t seen him since he graduated university D I don’t see him since he graduated university Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 28 The communicative of the ship with the island has been disconnected A B C D 29 I could understand the French teacher if she speak more slowly A B C D 30 Some diseases can be prevent by exercising regularly A B C D PRACTICE TEST 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 to 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 I like to wear things that are in fashion” Colin Peter, 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 I have a bicycle.” Diana Bell is a first year fashion student “I make all my 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 This passage is from ……………………………… A a student’s notebook B a letter to a friend C a magazine article D an advertisement The aim of the write is to ……………………… A show how students live B give advice to students C explain that students work hard D complain about students’ way of life The students’ main problem is ………………………… A deciding what to wear B living on the money they receive C finding enough time to study D cooking their own food Colin is different from Sarah because …………………… A he doesn’t need to study hard B he has generous parents who help him C he is not a second year student D his clothes and transport cost less Which of the following is TRUE for Diana? A “I haven’t bought any clothes this year but I’ll have to buy next year when I start work.” B “I’m going to buy a new pair of boots this winter, after my birthday.” (12) 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 I will have enough money after all.” Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions A apply B university C identity D early A final B applicant C high D decide Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions A mathematics B application C education D certificate A available B majority C tutorial D differently Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 10 Unless you show your ……………………, you won’t be able to get into the examination room A identity card B birthday card C birth certificate D reference letter 11 Whenever something goes wrong, everyone …………………… it on me A charges B blames C insists D accuses 12 She has made an ……………… for the job as a nursery teacher because she likes children A apply B applicant C applicator D application 13 What is minimum entrance _for this course? A condition B requirement C certificate D ability 14 He is disappointed at noty being offered the job, but I think he will _ it A turn off B take after C get over D fill in 15 If you _to me, you wouldn’t have got so much trouble A listened B would listen C had listened D Would have listened 16 _ here, he would help us with these troubles A Were Peter B If were Peter C Unless were Peter D Unless Peter were 17 you known he was a liar, would you have agreed to support him? A If B Since C Had D Did 18 It is too bad, Lam isn’t here If he _ here, he _ what to A were / would know B is / will know C had been / would have known D was / would know 19 _ you work harder, you will be sacked A Whether B If C However D Unless 20 The campfire _ if it _ last night A wouldn’t be cancelled / didn’t rain B wouldn’t have been cancelled / hadn’t rained C would have been cancelled / hadn’t rained D will be cancelled / rains 21 Without the traffic jam on the high way this morning, I _ late for the meeting A would be B would have been C hadn't been D wouldn't have been 22 The resort was full of people I wish it _ less crowded A was B were C would be D had been 23 _ “Why you think most people learn English?” _ “ ” A All of them are B I heard it was very good C Very often it’s to get a better job D Because I like it 24 _ “What kind of job would you like?” _ “ ” A Is there a good chance of promotion? B I’m good at computing C Anytime after next week D Anything to with computers Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 25 Keep silent or you will wake the baby up A If you don’t keep silent, you will wake the baby up B If you mustn’t keep silent, you will wake the baby up C If you keep silent , you will wake the baby up D If you don’t keep silent , you would wake the baby up 26 The more you study, A the more knowledge you gain B the more knowledge you gain C you are the more knowledgeable D you will gain more knowledge 27 Winning a place at university _for most students A become the most difficultly B has become as difficult C will become more difficultly D is becoming more and more difficult Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction (13) 28 If I had eaten lunch, I wouldn’t have been hungry now A B C D 29 It was excited to think about how I was at college A B C D 30 He studied very hard, so he passed the exam easy A B C D UNIT _FUTURE JOBS PRACTICE TEST 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 Preparation is a key to a successful interview Does the idea of going to a job interview make you feel a little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process But it is not really true The more you prepare and practice, the more comfortable you will feel You should find out as much as possible about the company before you go to the interview Understand the products that they produce and the services that they provide It is also good to know who the customers are and who the major competitors are Practice makes perfect It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed So, practice your answers to common questions Make a list of questions to ask, too Almost all interviewers will ask if you have questions This is a great opportunity for you to show your keenness, enthusiasm, and knowledge Make a great impression The interview is your chance to show that you are the best person for the job Your application or resume has already exhibited that you are qualified Now it is up to you to show how your skills and experience match this position and this company The employer will be looking and listening to determine if you are a good fit He/she will be looking for a number of different qualities, in addition to the skills that you possess To make the best impression, dress appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10-15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be an active listener; sit up straight and maintain eye contact; and ask questions After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note This is a chance for you to restate your interest and how you can benefit the company Your best bet is to try to time it so that the note gets there before the hiring: decision is made You should also follow up with a phone call if you not hear back from the employer within the specified time The pronoun it refers to A the job B the interview C the interviewer D the preparation What does the writer advise you to practice? A Asking and answering questions related to the job B Making products that the company produces C Providing services that the company serves D Meeting some customers and competitors Which should not be shown during your interview? A Punctuality B A firm hand shakingC Being properly-dressed D Weaknesses You can show your qualifications in the A dressing style and punctuality B competing with the competitors C resume and letter of application D eye contact with the interview Which is not included in the writer's advice? A You should not communicate with the interviewer after the interview B You 'should make the best impression in the interview C You should write a note to say thanks to the interviewer after the interview, D You should telephone the interviewer for any information after the interview Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions A interview B minute C question D suitable A explained B disappointed C prepared D interviewed Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions A interview B impression C company D formally A stressful B pressure C prepare D future Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 10 Qualifications and ………… are two most important factors that help you get a good job (14) A politeness B experience C attention D impression 11 Being well-dress and punctual can help you create a good _ on your interviewer A impression B pressure C employment D effectiveness 12 _ is increasing, which results from economic crisis A Employment B Unemployment C Employ D Unemployed 13 Not all teenagers are well _ for their future job when they are at high school A interested B satisfied C concerned D prepared 14 It is very important to make a good impression _ your interviewer A on B for C of D to 15 It you not know something about the more technical aspects of the job, admit it and stress that you are willing _ A to learn B learn C to be learned D learnt 16 He didn’t it himself He asked some workmen it for him A B doing C did D to 17 You can apply for a better job when you _more experience .A will have had B have had C had D had had 18 Not only the exam but she also got the scholarship A did she pass B she passed C.she has passed D has she passed 19 A man _a lot of money in a box got on the bus A who carries B who carrying C carried D carrying 20 Do you remember Mr Darnell, …… taught us English Literature ? A who B whom C that D which 21 Mary finally succeeded _ a good job A to get B getting C to getting D in getting 22 Yesterday we visited the City Museum, ………I’d never been before A which B that C to that D to which 23 “Do you think you will get the job?” - “ ” A I know so B Well, I hope so C I think not D Yes, that’s right 24 “My daughter is a very good cook” _ “ _” A Really, does she? B Really, has she? C Really, can she? D Really, is she? Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 25 If you just approach the job with the right attitude, A things would have turned out B things will turn out C things would turn out D things turns out 26 Love, , comes to everyone at some time in his life A who is a wonderful feeling B when is a wonderful feeling C that is a wonderful feeling D which is a wonderful feeling 27 _ please get in touch with the police A Anyone who saw the accident B Anyone who would see the accident C Would anyone who saw the accident D Would who saw the accident Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 28 The company did not want to hire a man that experience was so limited A B C D 29 We are working, that means that we are contributing goods and services to our society A B C D 30 My children won’t go to bed unless they don’t have some money A B C D PRACTICE TEST 10 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each the blanks Each year , the United States publishes the Occupational Outlook Handbook This large book (1) over 250 kinds of jobs It describes job duties , working conditions , education needed , and salary Most important , it gives the job outlook That is , it tells how (2) openings there will be for a job in the coming year If the outlook is excellent , there will be a great (3) _for workers There will be more jobs than people If the outlook is good, the number of jobs and the number of workers will be about the (4) If the outlook is poor , there will be more workers than jobs It will be very difficult to (5) _work in that kind of job This chapter will describe the job outlook for some jobs (15) A speaks B prescribes C translates D lists A much B many C far D.long A need B work C storage D inquiry A similar B alike C same D likelihood A search B find C look D prepare Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions A established B recommended C concentrated D invented A helps B provides C documents D laughs A match B chair C character D church A stable B average C population D rate Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 10 We took part in a sponsored walk _ to support the poor A organized B organizing C that organized D had organized 11 It’s the long winters here really depress most people A when B which C that D what 12 You are not allowed to use the club's facilities you are a member A because of B unless C because D if 13 Up to now, we _ about two thousand English words A have learnt B would learn C learnt D will learn 14 Do you know the restaurant we can have a good meal? A that B which C where D what 15 Peter left high school the age seventeen A at / of B of / in C on / with D in / for 16 A letter of _ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview A recommend B recommendation C recommended D recommender 17 When can students the GCSE examinations? A follow B take C pass D make 18 During the interview you should _on what the interviewer is saying A look B concentrate C observe D pay attention 19 I think he is the most suitable _for the position A employer B trainee C candidate D examiner 20 Before _ for a position, check whether you can fulfill all the requirements from the employer A deciding B applying C requiring D demanding 21 Doctors have to assume _ for human life A responsible B responsibly C responsibility D responsible 22 Her job was so _ that she decided to quit it A interesting B satisfactory C stressful D wonderful 23 Mary: “Shall we have a drink when you finish your class?” _ Peter: “ …………….” A No, we can’t B You’re welcome C All right D You needn’t that 24 “ _ Would you mind if I smoke?” _ “ ………………… ” A Never mind B Yes, please don’t C Not at all D Yes, please Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 25 It seem that the Earth is the only planet _ A that can support life B which support the life C that can be supported life D which support life 26 Anyone _ must apply before next Friday A who are interested in the job B who is interested in the job C who are interesting in the job D whose job is interested 27 Some of the people couldn’t come A that I invited to my party B to that I invited my party C that I invited my party to D when I invited to party Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet to to show the underlined part that needs correction 28 People said that Henry was the last person leaving the burning house A B C D 29 The woman who daughter I saw yesterday is a doctor A B C D (16) 30 Things will be better if I will get a job and earn some money so I don’t have to live with my parents A B C D UNIT _LIFE IN THE FUTURE PRACTICE TEST 11 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 form to One of the greatest advantages of robots is that they can work in situations that are dangerous or harmful for human workers For example, the continuous smell of paint has a harmful effect on painters, but it doesn't "bother" a robot Robots can work in nuclear power plants and in undersea research stations that might be dangerous for humans Already, robots are working in the plastics industry and in chemical and industrial equipment industries One of the most common uses of robots is still in automobile factories They can the heavy, unpleasant, or dangerous work These kinds of industrial robots are not usually "mobile" The work they need to is brought to them, like cars on an assembly line, for example The robot industry is a big business By the middle of the 1990s, Japan led the world in robot production with more than 71,000 industrial robots at work Both the United States and Japan, as well as other countries, continue to develop more advanced robots Robots can now be made to perform more complex jobs Robots can make decisions while they are working and learn from their mistakes Robots can now see with TV camera "eyes." They can easily hear and can even speak using a voice made by a computer But it is difficult to make a robot "understand." Thinking and understanding are very human qualities The robots of the future will probably be very complex They will be able to perform many humanlike tasks Robots and other technology will make the future a very interesting place! We can infer from the passage that by the middle of the 1990s A only Japan had used robots in production B Japan and the USA were the only countries to use robots C some countries had used robots in industrial production D Japan led the world in production thanks to robots Which of the following are robots NOT be able to do? A To speak using a voice made by a computer B To think and understand C To make decisions at work D To learn from mistakes According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the robots of the future? A They will probably be very complicated B They will be able to humanlike tasks C They will contribute to making the future more interesting D They will replace human workers in all kinds of work Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "bother" in the first paragraph? A “cancel” B “change” C “upset” D “terminate” One of the greatest advantages of robots is………………………………… A working in dangerous or harmful situation B working in nuclear power plants C working in the plastics industry D working in factories Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions A laughed B forced C achieved D typed A terrorism B eradicate C incredible D pessimist A shuttle B contribute C secure D future A threaten B earth C healthy D breathe Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 10 Some young people like to earn their own living _ A in order to be dependent on their parents B so that be dependent on their parents C so as not to be dependent on their parents D so as not dependent on their parents 11 It was such a big meal that we couldn't finish it (17) A The meal was too very big for us to finish B The meal was too big for us to finish it C The meal was such big that we couldn’t finish it D The meal was too big for us to finish 12 She sings so well that she has been asked to make a record A She is such a well dancer that she has been asked to make a record B She is such a good dancing that she had been asked to make a record C She is such a good danner that she has been asked to make a record D She is such a well dancing that she has been asked to make a record Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 13 In the future, fatal diseases will be from the word A transmitted B eradicated C erased D abolished 14 The worker welcome the new regulation, which become on the first of next month A effective B efficient C influential D affection 15 Most developing countries are in of capital and technical assistance A lack B need C shortage D excess 16 Domestic chores are now no longer a thanks to the inventions of electronic devices A bound B weight C burden D load 17 The more powerful weapons are, the more terrible the _ is A creativity B history C terrorism D technology 18 He _ for that company for five months when it went bankrupt A has been worked B has worked C had been working D was working 19 Henry was a studious student He needed no _ to work hard A encourage B encouraging C encouragement D encouraged 20 No one can predict the future exactly Things may happen _ A expected B unexpected C expectedly D unexpectedly 21 We are grateful our teacher A at B in C on D to 22 John’s parents are very proud him A of B in C to D at 23 When doing the puzzles, you have to read _ the questions carefully A in B out C over D through 24 For breakfast I had a sandwich and _ apple A the B a C an D no article 25 We live in a big house in middle of the village A the B a C an D no article 26 “Would you like something to eat?” - “ _I’m not hungry now.” A Yes, it is B Yes, I would C No, no problem D No, thanks 27 “ I’m afraid I can’t come to your birthday party this weekend!” – “……………………………” A What a shame ! B What a pity ! C Me too D What’s happened? Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 28 I was such nervous that I didn’t think I would pass the exam A B C D 29 It is very difficult for us to preventing forest fires during the drought A B C D 30 Education and training are an important steps in getting the kind of job that you would like to have A B C D PRACTICE TEST 12 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 from to Many environmental experts are (1)……………about the future of our planet They say that the next few years harmful chemicals will further damage the _(2) layer., there will be more losses of irreplaceable tropical rainforests, and serious air pollution will cause the climate itself to change They also warn us that the developing countries (3)………… to suffer ecological disasters, while the rich countries consume the vast majority of the world’s fuels Animals are also at _(4) .It’s fear that some endangered species may soon die (5) ……………, as their natural disasters are destroyed A optimistic B pessimistic C stagnant D powerful A oxygen B dioxide C carbon D ozone (18) A will continue B continue C continued D shall continue A risk B danger C accidents D unfortunate A for B of C out D in Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions A breath B threaten C healthy D great A link B device C wipe D micro A economy B contrary C citizen D corporation A eradicate B astronaut C standard D fatal Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 10 The ideal world is a peaceful one Nobody wants to live under the _ of terrorism A problem B danger C threat D damage 11 Someone who is _ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular A powerful B optimistic C stagnant D pessimistic 12 It is quite incredible that he is unaware of such basic facts A unbelievable B difficult C disappointed D imaginable 13 We have a _ future ahead with little comfort, food or hope A secure B pessimistic C promising D optimistic 14 Mary is so that people tell her all their troubles A sympathetic B dependent C confident D pessimistic 15 Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and _ when being asked about their future A depress B depression C depressing D depressed 16 He takes pride _all his achievements A of B in C on D for 17 Mary doesn’t mind living her own A with B by C on D at 18 Mrs Smith invited Mrs Lan to have dinner while Mrs Lan _ the U.S A visit B visited C have visited D was visiting 19 The headmaster disapproved…………… his behaviour A with B by C on D of 20 What would you like to have for _ lunch A the B an C no article D a 21 John sat on _ chair nearest the door A the B a C an D no article 22 _ “Would you mind if I smoked ? “ _ “ _” A Yes , I would B No, I wouldn’t C.I’d really rather you didn’t D No, thank you 23 A: “ What can I for you?” B: “ _.” A No, You can’t B Thanks I’ll it C Thank you, I’m just looking D.Yes, it please Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 25 The boy was so lazy that he couldn't stay up late to learn his lessons A The boy was lazy enough not to stay up late to learn his lessons B The boy was too lazy to stay up late to learn his lessons C The boy was lazy enough but he stayed up late to learn his lessons D The boy was lazy enough to stay up late to learn his lessons 26 That play was _ A interesting enough for her to see again.B enough interesting for her to see again C too interesting for her to see again D so interesting for her to see again 27 “We preserve natural resources We can use them in the future.” means A We can use natural resources in the future so that we preserve them B We preserve natural resources that we can use them in the future C We preserve natural resources so that we can use them in the future D We preserve natural resources so as to we can use them in the future Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 28 Bill is often late for class, which makes his teachers angrily A B C D 29.Despite not being able to speak the language , we succeeded to make ourselves understood A B C D (19) 30 All the pupils have done the exercises easy A B C D UNIT 10 _ ENDANGERED SPECIES PRACTICE TEST 13 Read the passage and choose the best answer The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non governmental organization for the conservation, research, and restoration of the environment The organization was formed as a charitable trust on September 11, 1961, in Morges, Switzerland, under the name World Wildlife Fund It was an initiative of Julian Huxley and Max Nicholson It is the world's largest independent conservation organization with over million supporters worldwide, working in more than 90 countries, supporting 100 conservation and environmental projects around the world It is a charity, with approximately 9% of its funding coming from voluntary donations by private individuals and businesses The group says its mission is "to halt and reverse the destruction of our environment" Currently, much of its work focuses on the conservation of three biomes that contain most of the world's biodiversity: forests, freshwater, ecosystems, and oceans and coasts Among other issues, it is also concerned with endangered species, pollution, and climate change The organization runs more than 20 field projects worldwide In the last few years, the organization set up offices and operations around the world The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is concerned with A industry B humanity C atmosphere D environment WWF is now working in about A nineteen countries B one hundred countries and territories C ninety countries D sixty- nine countries and states Nine percent of WWF funding comes from _ A governments all over the world B private individuals and businesses C the United States D Canada The word “ issues “ in passage is closest in meaning to _ A problems B ideas C groups D missions Which of the following statements is NOT true ? A WWF is a non- governmental organization B Its name in the United States and Canada is different C WWF focuses on conservation of forests D WWF is also concerned with climate change Choose the word which is pronounced differently A attitude B survive C introduce D human A medicine B priority C crisis D primary A chemical B which C change D each A endangered B destroyed C damaged D provided Choose the best answer 10 Many species of plants and animals are in ………of extinction A danger B endanger C dangerous D dangerously 11 She is a famous She is very interested in protecting wild animals from extinction A conserve B conservationist C conservation D conservational 12 Cutting down trees causes numerous………to the environment A danger B affects C influence D consequences 13 Many efforts have been ………… to protect rare animals A done B taken C made D given 14 _ is the protection of environment and natural resources A Survival B Commerce C Conservation D Extinction 15 We must try to protect _ animals, otherwise when a species disappears the whole ecosystem is affected A ecological B endangered C extinct D toxic 16 My mother permitted me to go out at night She said ” You …….go out tonight.” A may B have to C must D need 17 As an orphan, he ……… earn his living alone A may B might C had to D have to 18 “ Do you have to buy this hat?” No , I ………… It isn’t necessary.” A mustn’t B won’t C needn’t D don’t need 19 ………….open the window for you? (20) A Shall I B Shall I to C Should I to D Do I 20 I turned on the fan ………….the room was hot A due to B despite C even though D because 21 You _use this chemical without gloves It will burn your skin A don’t have to B mustn’t C needn’t D must 22 Henry …………into the restaurant when the writer was having dinner A was going B went C has gone D goes 23 “ Would you like milk or sugar?”- “……………………… ” A No, sugar, please B No, just a black coffee, please C Why not milk for me? D Yes, a lot of milk 24 Kate: “Do you think Mary is coming the English club?” _ Jackie: “………………………………… ” A I don’t hope so B I don’t believe C I believe not so D I believe not Error Identification 25 We have written to each other when we were in primary school A B C D 26 I can find my own way there, you needn’t to wait for me A B C D 27 I have lost one of my gloves, I must have been dropped it somewhere A B C D Complete the following sentences 28 It is a top secret A.You mustn’t tell anyone about it B You needn’t tell anyone about it C You mightn’t tell anyone about it D.You won’t tell anyone about it 29 If you work hard,………………………………… A you will eventually succeed B you would eventually succeed C you eventually succeeded D you’d have eventually succeeded 30 I think it was the manger _ A to whom I was speaking B who I was speaking to him C with whom I was speaking D whom I was speaking with him PRACTICE TEST 14 Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer Nearly 200 of the 1500 native plant species in Hawaii are at risk of going extinct in the near future because they have been (1) _ to such low numbers Approximately 90 percent of Hawaii's plants are found nowhere else in the world but they are (2) _ by alien invasive species such as feral goats, pigs, rodents and non- native plants The Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Group is striving to prevent the extinction of the 182 rare Hawaiian plants with fewer than 50 individuals remaining in the (3) _ Since 1990, (4) _ a result of their 'Plant Extinction Prevention Program', sixteen species have been brought into cultivation and three species have been reintroduced Invasive weeds have been removed in key areas and fencing put up in order to (5) plants in the wild A disappeared B reduced C increased D developed A guarded B invested C conserved D threatened A wild B atmosphere C hole D sky A so B due C as D but A derive B vary C remain D protect Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest A temperature B.serious C awareness D chemical A ability B agriculture C development D contaminate A disappearance B vulnerable C.conservation D generation A current B global C.crisis D mankind Choose the best answer 10 They eventually realize that reckless of the earth's resources can lead only to eventual global disaster A exploit B exploitable C exploitation D exploitative 11 Chemical wastes from factories are _ that cause serious damage to species habitats A pollutes B pollutants C pollutions D polluters (21) 12 The air in the city is badly because of its old cars A pollution B has polluted C polluted D being polluted 13 If an area is _, all the trees there are cut down or destroyed A endangered B deforested C contaminated D polluted 14 All the countries of the area have _ to protect their wildlife but they are rarely enforced A efforts B laws C results D reserves 15 Many plants and animals are now in danger of extinction A pieces B numbers C amount D species 16 is the natural environment in which plants or animals live A Habitat B Habitant C Extinction D Biodiversity 17 The disappearance of one or several species may result in the loss of A university B biology C biodiversity D diversity 18 It _ rain this evening Why don't you take an umbrella? A could be B must C might D had better 19 _ you carry this bag for me? A May B Should C Will D Shall 20 You take me to the airport Catherine ‘s giving me a lift A mustn’t B shouldn’t C mightn’t D don’t have to 21 Most of the earth’s surface _ by water A have covered B is covering C is covered D are covered 22 It very much in summer in our country A not rains B don’t rain C doesn’t rain D isn’t raining 23 ”Could I borrow your pen?” “………………… You can use it all day if you like ” A No, please B Of course C Not at all D Yes , you would 24 “What would you like to drink ?” _ “ ” A Thank you B Coffee , please C Yes, please D No, I don’t Writing 25 “ about the eight o’clock flight to Chicago?” - “Not yet” A Has been an announcement made B Has an announcement made C Has an announcement been made D Has been made an announcement 26.Tom has just got a new job A He will be very pleased B He must be very pleased C.He should be very pleased D.He might be very pleased 27.Tom painted his room black It looks dark and dreary A.He must have chosen another colour B.He may have chosen another colour C He should have chosen another colour D.He could have chosen another colour Error Identification 28.I was very angry when the bus finally came because I have been waiting a long time for it A B C D 29.He ‘s the painter who’s last exhibition was such a failure A B C D 30 Our sources of energy will soon end if other sources don’t find A B C D UNIT 11_ BOOKS PRACTICE TEST 15 Read the passage carefully, and then choose the best option of words to answer the questions: Reading, as you know, is a continuous and never ending process If you very little reading, or if you read only material that offers no challenge to your comprehension, your reading will be of very little use Once we reach a certain age, or once our formal schooling is completed, many of us become so restricted in (22) our choice of reading that we rarely read any new type of reading experience We tend to read only books in our professional or business field, or only inspirational books, or only our favorite newspapers every morning, or only one magazine for which we have developed a preference And the trouble starts here You should neither read only for entertainment nor only for information but you should also read for intellectual growth, for mental stimulation, for enriching your background of knowledge, for wisdom, and for broader outlook and mature understanding What kind of books should you read to continue your intellectual growth, to gain a background for opinion and for judgment? The answer is simple one: Read books in fields you have little or no acquaintance with, books that will open for you new horizons of learning, books that will help you explore new areas of knowledge and experience, books that will make the world and people more understandable to you Sadly, more and more people today are giving up the printed word in favor of being entertained and informed by watching TV, a popular entertainment ,device present at almost homes More and more children are being subjected to TV programming, perhaps as a babysitter More than two hours of TV time per day are now a part of children development, generating physiological and mental problems that are of growing concern among experts Reading A completely stops when we finish our schooling B is an endless process C is of little use D should be done a little According to the text, A new type of reading experience often interests most of us B we should only read for entertainment C reading for intellectual growth is necessary D we should not read for mental stimulation What kind of books is recommended? A Books in fields you have little or no acquaintance with B Books that will help you explore new areas of knowledge and experience C Books that will open for you new horizons of learning D All are correct We can learn from the text that today A people spend more time watching TV than reading books B more and more people enjoy reading C most babysitters prefer watching TV D most children spend less than hours a day watching TV The writer A does not approve of reading process B advises us to read as little as possible C prefers watching TV to reading D appreciates reading Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced from that of the others in each group A types B pages C bits D subjects A digested B interested C killed D united A author B theme C thriller D another A school B book C food D pool Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 10 Books are still a cheap to get knowledge and entertainment A means B way C method D measure 11 Which subject is this book ? A on B for C of D up 12 It is a good book I think it is interesting enough for you to A put down B swallow C look up D understand 13 I like .books better than films A the / the B Þ / the C the / Þ D Þ / Þ 14 Read the book and you can find the information you need A careful B careless C carefully D carelessly 15 I can’t find my book anywhere I have left it on the train I am not sure A must B needn’t C should D might 16 This is the most interesting book A I read B I am reading C I’ve ever read D I had read 17 I read about the child life was saved by her pet dog A whom B who C her D whose 18 he did not attend the English class, he knew the lesson quite well A Despite B In spite of C Although D Because (23) 19 He has finished reading the book, he? A has B hasn’t C does D doesn’t 20 It was not until he arrived in class realized he had forgotten his book A that he B he C and he D when he 21 The librarian told us not reference books out of the library A take B taking C to take D took 22 If you wish to learn a language, you class regularly A have attended B must attend C have had D must have attended 23 _“May I borrow your book?” _ “ “ A This is my book B Ok Thank you C I don’t borrow you D Here you are 24 “Let’s go to the movie now.” _ “Oh! “ A Good idea! B I don’t C Why’s that? D I need it Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 25 Have you finished with the book I lend you last week? A B C D 26 Her last book is published in over 20 languages years ago A B C D 27 I borrowed four books on gardening the last time I had gone to the library A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 28 While her father was traveling abroad, A she writes him often B she is waiting for him to return C she received postcards from him quite often.D she had often written postcards to him 29 It was that I saw it several times A such an interesting film B so an interesting film C such film an interesting D so interested a film 30 , Joe stays in bed and reads magazines A Whenever raining B As it will be raining C When it will rain D Whenever it rains PRACTICE TEST 16 Read the passage carefully, and then choose the best option of words to fill in the blanks: Nearly all the discoveries that have been made through the ages can be found in books The invention of the book is one of humankind’s greatest achievements, the (1) of which cannot be overestimated Books are very adaptable providing us with both entertainment and (2) The production of books began in Ancient Egypt, though not in a form that is recognizable to us today The books read by the Romans, however, have some (3) to the ones we read now Until the (4) of the 15th century, in Europe, all books were written by hand They were often beautifully illustrated and always rare and expensive With printing came the possibility of cheap, large-scale publication and distribution of books, making (5) more widespread and accessible A important B importantly C importance D more important A news B data C facts D information A alike B likeness C similarities D same A center B middle C heart D core A knowledge B mind C brain D awareness Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced from that of the others in each group A delicate B celebrate C private D.communicate A justice B culture C product D rule A foot B wood C flood D book A character B school C chew D characteristics Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 10 Go this book because it has the information you need A over B by C off D on 11 They were often illustrated and always rare and expensive A beautifully B beautify C beautiful D beauty 12 Books that give facts about real events, things or people are called (24) A novel B biography C romance D non-fiction 13 Those books are necessary for your thesis They are really A inform B information C informer D informative 14 Anne says that she reads about half hour a day, at least A a B an C the D Þ 15 My mother a lot of books when she was a child A reading B uses to reading C used to read D used to reading 16 I will lend you my book I finish reading it A as soon B when C if D where 17 “Romeo and Juliet” one of Shakespeare’s best books A is considered B considered C are considered D considered 18 Peter and Paul are very keen books A on read B in reading C on reading D at reading 19 Up to now, we about two thousand English words A will learn B learned C would learn D have learned 20 Charles Dickens, books are read all over the world, was not very successful with his career at first A which B whom C whose D who 21 You can take books as you want A as many B so much C too many D as much 22 You have been reading for four hours This book be very interesting A can B might C must D should 23 “What’s on television tonight?” _ “ “ A It’s very interesting B A documentary at 9.30 C I’d like to go to the cinema D We should buy a TV set 24 “ “ _ “Any time I mean when I can find free time.” A When you often read books? B Do you read any books in your free time? C What kinds of books you read? D How you like reading books? Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 25 Although his family was very poor, but he had good education A B C D 26 Many people think that this novel writing by Ngo Tat To A B C D 27 The people about who the novelist wrote were factory workers and their families A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 28 This is the book A which is bought yesterday morning B who bought it yesterday morning C I bought yesterday morning D that I bought it yesterday morning 29 Our English lessons are becoming A difficult and difficult B the more difficult C more difficult and more difficult D more and more difficult 30 I first started learning French A since my first holiday in Paris B when I went to Paris for a holiday C for my first holiday in Paris D in two years in Paris UNIT 12_ WATER SPORTS PRACTICE TEST 17 Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions Aquatic sports — sports involving playing in or upon the water — take various forms The main activities include swimming, synchronized swimming, diving and water polo Swimming is the act of moving through the water by using the arms, legs, and body in motion It is an integral part of almost all water-based activities In synchronized swimming, the players perform beautiful maneuvers to music and diving Water polo, on the other hand, is a game where two opposing teams play against each other, attempting to throw a buoyant ball into the opponent’s goal Underwater activities are less varied, the most popular of which are snorkeling and scuba diving Snorkeling involves swimming face down just below the water surface while breathing through a slender (25) plastic tube called a snorkel, meanwhile scuba divers carry a big tank of air that allows them to breathe while deep underwater Aquatic sports have long been acknowledged as excellent ways to take physical exercise Furthermore, practicing them is known to produce both psychological and physical benefits which help to improve mood states and reduce the risk of many serious diseases This explains why aquatic sports have become very popular forms of exercise among people of all ages According to the passage, almost all kinds of aquatic sports involve …… A scoring B using equipment C music D swimming According to the passage, which sport includes playing against an opponent team? A snorkeling B synchronized swimming C scuba diving D water polo The word acknowledged in line 12 is nearest in meaning to …… A accepted B known C described D explained What can we infer from the passage about aquatic sports? A Younger people can play aquatic sports better than older people B Playing aquatic sports costs a lot of money C Underwater activities are less dangerous than swimming D Aquatic sports give people many health benefits What is the main idea of the passage? A Two kinds of aquatic sports B The popularity of aquatic sports C Aquatic sports — kinds and benefits D Swimming and breathing Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest of the following questions A athletics B thought C enthusiast D themselves A charity B chocolate C chemistry D chapter Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest A goalie B movement C advance D punish A vertical B defensive C contestant D opponent Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following 10 In water polo, a player is ……… after committing five personal fouls A ejected B punished C criticized D defeated 11 In 1941, The AAU officially accepted synchronized swimming as a … sport for team events A competitive B competing C competed D competitor 12 In water polo, no player except the ……… can hold the ball with both hands A defender B attacker C referee D goalie 13 Many young men prefer scuba- diving to water polo because it is ………… A adventure B adventurous C adventuring D adventurer 14 When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to the gas supply to the flat A cut down B cut out C cut off D cut up 15 The faster we walk,………… we will get there A the soonest B the soon C the more soon D the sooner 16 Have you read any books Agatha Christie? A of B from C by D with 17 He turned off the lights before going out _ waste electricity A so as to B not to C in order that D so as not to 18 It’s the first time he a car A drives B drove C has driven D had driven 19 The team a single match so far this season A doesn’t win B didn’t win C hadn’t won D hasn’t won 20 When he _, he will tell us about the match A arrives B will arrive C arrive D is arrive 21 Peter doesn’t like scuba- diving _ does his brother A Too B Neither C Neither D So 22 The flight to Hanoi because of the bad weather A can postponed B will be postpone C can be postponed D can postpone 23 Jason asked me me the book the day before A if who gave B if who has given C who had given D that who had given 24 Mary: “ I’ve got an interview for a job tomorrow.” – Peter: “ ……… ” A Thank you B Same to you C Good luck D See you 25 “ How well you are playing !” ” _ “ (26) A Say it again I like to hear your words B Thank you too much C Many thanks That is a nice compliment D I think so I am proud of myself Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to complete the following questions 26 _, I heard a knock on the door A While having dinner B While I had dinner C While having had dinner D While l am having dinner 27 The road is _ A so slippery that we can drive fast B too slippery for us to drive fast C so slippery that we couldn’t drive fast D so slippery for us that we can’t drive fast 28 , he would go bushwalking A If today is Sunday B If today were Sunday C Unless today was Sunday D Unless today would be Sunday Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlines part that needs correction 29 You can apply for a better job when you will have had more experience A B C D 30 No one in the class likes James because he is an unfriendly and bored person A B C D 30 While they were away at the beach, they allowed their neighbors use their car A B C D UNIT 13 _ THE 22nd SEA GAMES PRACTICE TEST 18 Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each of blanks: The 23rd Southeast Asian Games (also known as the 2005 SEA Games) was a biannual multi-sport event held in the Philippines from November 27, 2005 to December 5, 2005 The games were (1) _ by 11 countries locating in Southeast Asia The first gold (2) of the games was awarded to Singapore on November 25th when the Water Polo team came out unbeaten in the round-robin tournaments, with the Philippine team taking the (3) _ medal and the Malaysian team taking the bronze The Games were also considered both a spectacular event and a valuable chance for athletes to gain competition experience and preparation (4) the upcoming Asian Games and Olympic Games It was purposed created to (5) _ friendship, solidarity and understanding among neighboring countries in the region A participating B participated C participation D to participate A prize B award C medal D present A diamond B metal C wood D silver A to B of C for D about A strong B strengthen C strength D to strengthen Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest of the following questions A events B spirit C Asian D silver A gold B region C organize D game Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest A festival B enthusiast C podium D countryman A delegation B energetic C participant D competition Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: 10 The more I got to know Tom, …….I liked him A least B.the less C the least D the few 11 The rooms in the front ……noisier than those in the back A are more B are littler C are very D are much 12 This one is prettier , but costs……………….as the one A as much as B twice as much C as many D twice as many 13 China is the country with…… population A the larger B the largest C the more large D the most large 14 You can borrow …….books as you want, A as many B as much C so much D too many 15 Jane is the ……………….of the two sisters A elder B oldest C eldest D more old (27) 16 The salary of a bus worker is much higher …… teacher A than a B than that of a C comparing to the D in comparison with the 17 My list of things gets ……………I don’t know when to finish them all A less and less B shorter and shorter C longer and longer D more and more difficulty 18 “ How many products did you sell? “ “………… than we had expected.” A Less B Lesser C Few D Fewer 19 The Asian Games is an occasion when friendship and are built band deepened A solidarity B determination C admiration D rival 20 Johnny used to be one of the most athletes in my country A succeed B success C successful D successfully 21 The 22nd SEA Games consisted of athletes from eleven countries A participate B.participant C.participation D.participating 22 The athlete had tried his best to………… his SEA GAMES title and records A defend B impress C carry D perform 23 “Is this your watch?” “…………………….” A I’m sorry I’m late B It’s nine o’clock C I won’t be late D I think it’s Kim’s 24 – “How about going for a cup of coffee?” - “ _ “ A That’s a good idea B Never mind C Not at all D Yes, I’m going Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to Show the underlined part that needs correction: 25 Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week A B C D 26 She feels good than she did several days ago A B C D 27 Why don’t you congratulate our son about passing his final exam? A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to complete the following questions 28 I took off my shoes before entering the room ………………… A in order to not dirty the floor B so that I not dirty the floor C in order not dirtying the floor D so as not to dirty the floor 29 What would you if you…………… ? A are bitten by a snake B had been bitten by a snake C were bitten by a snake D has been bitten by a snake 30 Hoa doesn’t play the guitar as well as Minh A Minh plays the guitar as well B Hoa doesn’t play the guitar well C Hoa doesn’t play the guitar better than Minh D Minh plays the guitar better than Hoa UNIT 14 _INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS PRACTICE TEST 19 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 to The United Nations International Children’s Fund (or UNICEF) was founded in 1946 to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries that had been devastated by World War II Headquarters in New York city, it provides long term humanitarian assistance to children and mothers in developing countries UNICEF is currently focused on such problems as basic education and gender equality, child protection from violence, exploitation and abuse, and HIV/AIDS.Its child protection grograms also aim at children who are vulnerable to these abuses when living without parental care These children are at risk of death, poor physical and mental health, HIV inflection, educational problems and poor parenting skills later in life Right now, UNICEF is working to help the disabled children in provinces in Central Vietnam Its first priorities are to find out where children with disabilities live and what their needs are It will also work to meet disabled children’s immediate needs: help build more centers for disabled children, give them access to medical care and make sure they receive aids like wheelchairs Half of all children with disabilities are illiterate and most of them not finish primary school For the long term, UNICEF is already working with the Vietnamese government to fully integrate those with disabilities into society and to improve the rights of all disabled children Question 1: What is one of the main tasks of UNICEF? (28) A It creates opportunities for children to enjoy good educational system abroad B It helps the old to have a comfortable life in the society C It has problems to help poor and disabled children to have better life and overcome their educational problems D It teaches illiterate people in developing countries to read and write Question 2: Children are at risk of the problems such as A illiteracy B HIV inflection C poor health D All are correct Question 3: According to the passage, being lacked of parental care means that A children find it hard to be good parents in the future B children become disabled C UNICEF built centers for them D children pay more attention to school life Question 4: UNICEF is now helping the disabled children in provinces in Central Vietnam by A preventing them from HIV/AIDS inflection B preventing them with medical care C teaching them about gender equality D finding parents for them Question :The word “disabled” in the passage means A unable to speak at all B unable to hear C unable to use part of the body in a normal way D unable to read and write Match the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: I very well with my father now, we never have any arguments A go on B carry on C get on D put on Question 7: He behaves just like his father He really takes _him A after B on C off D with Question 8: They are not to take part in this program of the World Health Organization A enough old B old enough C so old D as old Question 9: The government the earthquake victims with food, clothes and medicine A gave B provided C offered D carried Question 10 : Violent tropical storms ……….occur in western Asia are called typhoons A that B it C which it D when it Question 11: Although they are poor, they have _ five children well A grown up B taken up C brought up D pulled up Questiơn 12: She refused to _the traditional woman’s role A take up B take over C take on D take in Question 13: I haven’t seen him _ A last year B since many years C for many years D many years ago Question 14: The work of the charity is funded by voluntary A movements B teenagers C campaigns D donations Question 15: In time of peace, the Red Cross gives medical aid and other help to _ of disasters A patients B victims C soldiers D refugees Question 16: The acronym of WHO stands for _ A World Healthy Organization B World Health Organization C World Health Organizing D World Healthful Organization Question 17: A _ funded agency, UNICEF relies on contributions from governments and private donors A voluntary B volunteer C voluntarily D involuntarily Question 18: Windmills _ by the Persians around 1500 years ago A are invent B are invented C were invented D invented Question 19: “ Whose book is it?” – “ I don’t know, but I think ” A it is Jim B it is Jim’s C it is belonging to Jim D it belongs to Jim’s Question 20: - Jack: “I don’t like your attitude” - Jill: “I don’t care _” A if you don’t like it B whether you like it or not C you like it or not D you like it or not Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 21: A children B technology C chemistry D Christmas Question 22: A clean B head Question 23: A cough B though C enough D rough Question 24: B devise C surprise D realise A promise C beat D teacher (29) Match the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 25: The bomb was time to A go off at midnight B go after at midnight C take off at midnight D take after at midnight Question 26: My plane leaves at 10.30 a.m A My plane takes on at 10.30 a.m B My plane takes off at 10.30 a.m C My plane goes on at 10.30 a.m D My plane goes off at 10.30 a.m Question 27: Can you take care of my dog while I’m on holiday? A Can you look after my dog while I’m on holiday? B Are you able to take after my dog while I’m on holiday? C Can you look into my dog while I’m on holiday? D Are you able to take up my dog while I’m on holiday? Mark the letter A, B, C,or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 28: It took me a very long time to recover off the shock of her death A B C D Question 29: Tom said that he had seen John the day before but John didn’t see him A B C D Question 30: He apologized with me for arriving late A B C D UNIT 15_ WOMEN IN SOCIETY PRACTICE TEST 20 Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question In developing countries, where three fourths of the world’s population live, sixty percent of the people who can’t read and write are women Being illiterate doesn’t mean they are not intelligent It does mean it is difficult for them to change their lives They produce more than haft of the food In Africa eighty percent of all agricultural work is done by women There are many programs to help poor countries develop their agriculture However, for years, these programs provided money and training for men In parts of Africa, this is a typical day for a village woman At 4:45 a.m, she gets up, washes and eats It takes her a haft hour to walk to the fields, and she works there until 3:00p.m She collects firewood and gets home at 4:00 She spends the next hour and a haft preparing food to cook Then she collects water for another hour From 6:30 to 8:30 she cook After dinner, she spends an hour washing the dishes and her children She goes to bed at 9:30 p.m International organizations and programs run by developed nations are starting to help women, as well as men, improve their agricultural production Governments have already passed some laws affecting women because of the UNO Decade for Women The UNO report will affect the changes now happening in the family and society By whom was the Decade for Women organized? A by developing countries B by the United Nations Organization C by the World Health Organization D by many African countries Why people say women produce more than haft of the food? A because 80 percent of all agricultural work is done by women B because 60 percent of women are illiterate C most women are not intelligent D all are correct Why people say that African women’s lives are hard? A because these women are busy with housework.B because they work all day in the fields C both A and B are correct D none are correct What these women after dinner? A they always go for a walk B they collect water C they collect firewood D they always wash dishes and their children It is difficult for them to change their lives Why? A because they are illiterate B because they enjoy working C because they earn money D they aren’t intelligent Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest A believed B considered C advocated D controlled A throughout B although C right D enough Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern (30) A deny B legal C women D limit A human B mother C struggle D belief Choose the best answer for each of the following sentences 10 At any competition, everyone is A the same B equal C common D significant 11 If you have the in an election, you have the legal right to indicate your choice A status B individual C vote D equality 12 Thanks to labor-saving devices, women have more time to take part in _ activities A society B social C socially D socialize 13 Women in many countries joined together to seek … and recognition A positions B independence C dependence D fame 14 Women hate to be ……….in their houses all day A held B compelled C stayed D confined 15 We’ve nearly run …….money.We’ve got very little left A out of B off C away of D out with 16 Women are increasingly involved the public life A of B with C in D from 17 -What does "W.W.W" for? Is it short for “world wide web?” A sit B stand C lie D point 18 My father a pack of cigarettes a day, but now he has given it up A used to smoking B used to smoke C is used to smoke D is used to smoking 19 Jamie prefers working at home _ working in an office A more B that C than D to 20 He didn’t even have the intelligence to call …… an ambulance A at B on C for D about 21 I would like to apply the position of sales clerk that you advertised in the Sunday newspaper A for B to C with D in 22 Please wake me up at 5.00 A.M tomorrow I need to leave ………… work early A from B to C for D at 23 A:” I didn’t get the job!” B: ' ' A Good heavens! B That's brilliant! C Same to you ! D Never mind, better luck next time ! 24 “You look nice today I like your new hairstyle” – “ ………………” A It’s nice of you to say so B Shall I? Thanks C Oh, well done! D I feel interesting to hear that Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences 25 The sign on the highway warned drivers…………………………… A for high winds at the bridge B of high winds in the brige C about high winds on the bridge D with high winds over the bridge 26 Do you know much …………………… ? A.about housing prices in this area B of housing prices at this area C on housing prices in this area D with housing prices at this area 27 Paul is so smart.He graduated………………………… A at the university for just three years B from the university in just three years C in the university about just three years D of the university with just three years Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting 28 I wish you were here yesterday A B C D 29 The mountain climbers were warned for the avalanche danger A B C D 30 We helped at the appliance store by a friendly and knowledgeable salesperson A B C D PRACTICE TEST 21 Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank Throughout history, women have always aimed for a recognized place in (1) … Guided by their own field of knowledge and expertise, women like Marie Curie in science, Mary Wollstonecraft in literary writing, Simone de Beauvois in philosophical existentialist debate, and Marie Stopes, in medicine, to name a few, (31) have brought about (2) … awareness of the role of women in any walks of life These women have helped redefine and consolidate the nature of women's place in society Today the (3) … of global women's organizations and the impact of women's contributions on society show that progress has been made and the progress in furthering the role of women in society has been some benefit to the (4) … woman It is true to say that not all women have the same need The need of the woman who stays at home and raises children will differ widely from the woman who works outside Nevertheless, in the extensive field of equal opportunities, it would be good to know that access is given to both with equal measure according to the true value of respective abilities It also would be good to know that the woman at home is recognized as a valued (5) … of society just as much as the one who deals on business outside the home A society B social C socialize D socialist A a B an C the D no article A right B belief C limit D spread A own B private C individual D personal A party B competitor C partner D member Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest A women B movie C lose D prove A female B human C.status D.basic Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words: A financial B respectful C percentage D marital A prevention B agreement C satisfy D experience Choose the best answer for each of the following sentences 10 People used to consider women to be ……for childbearing and homemaking A.regarded B suited C understood D.kept 11 Women’s status… in different countries and it depends on the cultural beliefs A varies B employ C fixes D establishes 12 Most relations between men and women soon ………….into love A deep B deepen C.deeply D.depth 13 In the past, men seemed to ……… their duties at home A.expect B.inspect C.neglect D.collect 14 My mother used to be one of the most … women in my village A succeed B success C.successful D successfully 15 Women are usually more than men A sympathize B sympathetic C sympathy D sympathetically 16 Children used to… their parents, now they are inclined to regard them as equal A look up to B watch out for C stand up to D come around to 17 She ‘s very old and can’t live alone She needs someone to look………… her A for B at C up D after 18 Mary was sacked, _wasn’t surprising A that B for that C which D for which 19 No longer _ clean the floor I have just bought a vacuum cleaner A I have to B I have to C I have to D have I to 20 After Mary her degree, she intends to work in her father’s company A will finish B is finishing C finishes D will have finished 20 Mary and I are looking forward you A of seeing B for seeing C to seeing D to se 21.We _ for HaNoi on the earliest plane tomorrow A leave B are leaving C were leaving 22.I’m applying …………… a new management position in my company A to B in C for D with 23"I think women should not go to work." - "I " A.quite agree B.a little agreed C.so agree D.rather agreed 24 This room is too dirty.”……………………… ” A Yes, it’s big enough B Yes,let’s tidy this mess C I agree.It’s not too dirty D I agree.What a neat room! Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting 25 Remember to take over your shoes when you are in a Japanese house A B C D 26 John said that he was going to visit his grandparents tomorrow (32) A B C D 27 What are the different between women in old times and women in modern times A B C D Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences 28 When I was young, _ A I used to stay up late to study B I was used to stay up late to study C I use to stay up late to study D I got used to stay up late to study 29 The Browns are looking forward…………………………… A for their 20 wedding anniversary B to their 20 th wedding anniversary C at their 20 wedding anniversary D on their 20 th wedding anniversary 30.Sometimes John is afraid to sleep He often dreams……………………… A with monster and dragon B for monsters and dragons C in monster and dragon D about monsters and dragons UNIT 16 _THE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS PRACTICE 22 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks from to The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was established on August 8, 1967 in Bangkok by the five (1) member of countries, namely, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand Brunei (2) on January 1984, Vietnam on July 28 1995, Laos PDR and Myanmar on July 23 1997, and Combodia on April 30 1999 In 2006, the ASIAN has a population of about 560 million, a (3) _ area of 4.5 million square kilometers, a combined gross domestic (4) _ of almost US$1,100 billion, and a total (5) of about US$ 1,400 billion Question 1: A origin B original C primitive D traditional Question 2: A took part B lay C joined D entered Question 3: A total B amount C sum D all Question 4: A product B production C produce D productivity Question 5: A selling B buying C commercial D trade Match the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: Will you buy a 3D television when they available? A become B became C are becoming D will become Question 7: Dave _ in Manchester for several years before he decided to move to London A will have worked B has worked C had been working D works Question 8: I _ about him when suddenly he _ in A talk / come B talked / came C am talking / come D was talking / came Question 9: He was right when he said that the man was guilty A reason B reasonable C unreasonable D reasonably Question 10: My company has _ a new approach to staff meetings We now have them standing up! A adapted B adopted C addressed D admitted Question 11: The train when we arrived at the station A has left already B had left already C was already leavingD had already left Questiơn 12: Don’t worry By the time we cooking, they _ their homework A finished / will have done B finish / will be doing C are finished / will D have finished / will have done Question 13: He went to the cinema _ he had done his homework A before B until C by the time D after Question 14: Do you feel _ to this kind of job ? A attract B attracted C attractive D attraction th Question 15: 2007 was the 40 anniversary of the _ of ASIAN A found B founder C foundation D founding Question 16: The population of ASIAN for about 8.7% of the world’s population A searches B gathers C accounts D consists Question 17: Vietnam became the seventh of ASIAN in 1995 A member B official C body D lecture Question 18: ASIAN was _ in August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand A discovered B constructed C invented D founded Question 19: “How long have you been studying English at this language center?” (33) A “Don’t mention it please!” B “I’d rather not say!” C “For over a year, I think.” D “It isn’t worth it!” Question 20: “ ” “ Thanks , I will write to you when I come to London “ A Have a go B Better luck next time C God bless you D Have a nice trip Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 21: A while B why C whose D where Question 22: A manure B pasture C adventure D measure Question 23: A psychology B happen C protect D stopped Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest Question 24: A justice B series C stability D currency Match the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 25: Michael has been looking for a job _ A when he left school B when he has left school C since he has left school D since he left school Question 26: when it started to rain A We was playing for an hour B We had been playing for an hour C We has been olaying for an hour D We are playing for an hour Question 27: The doorbell rang, I climbed the stairs A When the doorbell rang, I climbed the stairs B While I was climbing the stairs, the doorbell rang C When I climbed the stairs, the doorbell rang D While the doorbell ringing, I was climbing the stairs Mark the letter A, B, C,or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 28: While I am having dinner last night, the lights went out A B C D Question 29: No sooner he had arrived in Rome than he was kidnapped A B C D Question 30: As soon as Mary will graduate next month, she will return to her home town A B C D ĐỀ THI THỬ GIỮA KỲ (U1 - U8) Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A anchor B chemistry C Christmas D cheque A missed B washed C hoped D removed A speak B head C meat D teach A swallow B narrow C allow D throw A athlete B enthusiast C southeast D northern Circle the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete each sentence below The committee is going to………………… the candidates for this position A interview B interviewer C interviewee D interviewing She has just ……… …his love because he thinks she loves him for his money A rejectable B reject C rejected D rejection Someone who is ……………… is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular A powerful B optimistic C stagnant D pessimistic For more than 20 years, the Vietnamese government has pursued the open-door …… and continued to woo foreign investment A policy B way C export D guideline 10 The students failed to meet the necessary ……….for admission to the course A fulfillments B qualities C requirements D aptitudes 11 Job …… are advertised in Situations Vacant A places B positions C seats D vacancies 12 Small children are often told that it is rude to point …………… other people A on B to C at D for 13 English is an important …………………… that is required in several national examinations A language B test C evaluation D subject 14 My girl friend arrived after I ………………….for her about half an hour A was waiting B had been waiting C have been waiting D have waited (34) 15 We ……………… Dorothy since last Saturday A don’t see B haven’t seen C didn’t see D hadn’t see 16 John…………………… to return my book the next Friday A suggested B promised C proposed D reminded 17 …………… by your father? A Did that book write B Did that book written C Was that book written D Was that book be writing 18 If it ……………………too much trouble, I'd love a cup of coffee A hadn't been B weren't C isn't D may not be 19 He keeps working …………… feeling unwell A although B because of C because D in spite of 20 I think one of ………………… biggest problems for me is money A a B an C the D no article 21 He is very worried …………… his new job because he is not quite prepared …………… working A on / over B to / off C about / for D in / at 22 …………………… he gets here soon, we will have to start the meeting without him A Suppose B Provided C Unless D If 23 The man …………….part in the robbery refused to give any information A taken B taking C to take D who take 24 Anyone…………… requires the information can contact at once A who B whom C which D that th 25 Pasture ……………………… in the 19 century A was living B lived C had lived D has lived 26 I am not ready and………………… A she isn’t too B neither is she C she isn’t either D neither she is 27 I’d rather you……………smoke here A don’t B not C shouldn’t D didn’t 28 Customer:” Waiter! I’d like the menu, please.” _ “……………………” A But I don’t like B Here are you, sir C Here you are, sir D Yes, thank you 29 “ How about having a drive to the countryside this weekend?” _ “…………………” A Not at all B You are welcome C No, thanks D That’s a good idea 30 Anne: “ Make yourself at home.” _ “………………………….” A Yes, can I help you? B Not at all Don’t mention at it C Thanks! Same to you D That’s very kind Thank you Circle the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting 31 The World Health Organization was established in April 1948 A B C D 32 He is said to win the gold medal in bodybuilding last Asian Games A B C D 33 The man whom red car is parked in front of our house is a prominent physician in this town A B C D 34.The mother asked the little boy whether he was sorry for what he has done A B C D 35 Johnny used to be one of most success athletes in my country A B C D Circle the correct phrase among A, B, C, or D which best completes the sentence given 36 …………………… more carefully, he would not have had the accident yesterday A If Peter driven B If had Peter driven C Had Peter driven D Unless Peter had not driven 37 Peter apologized………………… A me for phoning not earlier B for not phoning me earlier C not for phoning me earlier D not to phone me earlier 38 A person is a lecturer A who teach at the university B teaching at the university C whom teaches at the university D that are teaching at the university 39 , he kept on working A Despite he was very tired B In spite of he was very tired C Though his tiredness D Although he was very tired 40 , you will have trouble crossing the borders of countries A Without a passport B Don’t have a passport (35) C Having not a passport D If you didn’t have a passport Circle the letter A, B, C or D the best fits each space below (41-45) Most British people go abroad on holiday, to visit family or on short business trips People are advised to find out how to get urgent treatment before leaving the U.K They have to (41) a form which explains what they should if they fail ill or have an accident, and what arrangements exist in (42) country for medical treatment The regulations are fairly simple but if people not have this information, they may (43) that private medical care is extremely expensive It is not unusual for people to discover that they not have enough money with them to (44) - the total costs and (45) such circumstances an already difficult situation becomes even more complicated 41 A put B bring C fill D get 42 A their B each C one D this 43 A look B want C find D know 44 A pay B give C spend D have 45 A on B in C at D up Read the text and answer the questions below (46-50) by circling A, B, C or D In the future, genetic engineering will allow us to create the perfect human It will be hard to get used to Parents will order a baby who will grow up to become a genius or to have a Miss World appearance Also, genetic engineering will allow us to mix plants and animals As computers have advanced, they have helped us remember, calculate, organize, and classify So it will become be easier to deal with things, and much quicker At a point in a future time, some may claim that computers become about as smart as Newton or Einstein More advanced computers will be able to be creative, response to feelings in a feeling way, develop intuition, recognize patterns, and suggest innovative alternatives There is a hope if we choose to take action We can select Internet information wisely, choose healthy computer programmes carefully People will be aware of the important of keeping active, getting outside to more activities We will also plan to take a major sacrifice the next time we buy a car, take the bus Everybody will be more concerned about making environmentally friendly choices, eating healthy, and helping build a healthier society by shopping at better stores that sell better food Most people will be aware that a happy, loving family is a joy to be part of, a that is a necessary foundation for building a strong society But it is extremely important for our future that we maintain a healthy perspective We need to value and appreciate the important of what can be achieved by loving and committed parents People need a strong foundation, it is vital for our society that we encourage parents to work at creating love, joy, and happiness for their children in a decent, stable, and productive atmosphere 46 How many aspects of in the future are referred in the text? A One B Two C Three D Four 47 Which aspect is not referred in the text? A Education B Computers C Family D Genetic engineering 48 The phrase to have a Miss World appearance means that……………… A to become a Miss World B to enter a beauty contest C to be intelligent D to be beautiful 49 According to the text in the future…………………… A it will be difficult for us to select Internet information B people will prefer taking a bus to buying a car C food will not be sold at shops D TV viewers will not be able to escape from seeing a lot of advertising 50 The last paragraph is about…………………………… A family and parents’ responsibility in the future B children’s education C children’s health D how to build a strong society ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP (2010-2011) MÔN TIẾNG ANH 12 (CHUẨN) THỜI GIAN: 60 PHÚT Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions A scholar B chemist C approach D aching A synchronize B cycling C typhoon D psychology A honest B honour C hesitate D exhaust (36) A impressed B proposed C increased D passed A crops B farmers C vehicles D fields Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Passengers smoke until the signs have been switched off A mustn’t B can’t C needn’t D mightn’t Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen _their first book about twelve years ago A were published B published C have published D were publishing The National Curriculum _ by the government A will set B set C is setting D is set When people are driving, they _ keep their eyes on the road A wouldn’t B shouldn’t C should D would 10 The football match was postponed _ the bad weather A in spite B despite C because D because of 11 There are in the universe that we can not count them A so many stars B so much stars C such stars many D such stars much 12 Our English lessons are becoming A difficult and difficult B the more difficult C more difficult and more difficult D more and more difficult 13 The alarm-clock suddenly in the middle of the night A went out B went on C went by D went off 14 out of the house than it began to rain A No sooner I got B No sooner I had got C No sooner had I got D No had I got sooner 15 If he tennis yesterday, he wouldn’t be tired now A didn’t play B played C doesn’t play D hadn’t played 16 He seldom goes to the library, ? A doesn’t he B does he C is he D isn’t he 17 My sister didn’t get the job _she had all the necessary qualifications A therefore B although C however D in spite of 18 The famous product is named after the person _invented it A when B who C which D whom 19 Many students are used to early to review the previous lessons A getting up B get up C got up D have gotten up 20 My new neighbor has two children, _ are very lovely A all of whom B both of whom C who both of D both of that 21 The story I’ve just read Jack London A was written B wrote by C was written by D was written from 22 She said she _ A was very tired last night B was very tired the night before C had been very tired last night D had been very tired the night before 23 “You look great in this new dress.” _ ” ” A With pleasure B Not at all C I am glad you like it D Do not say anything about it 24 May I borrow your eraser? - _ A This is an eraser B Ok Thank you C I don’t borrow you D Here you are 25 Would you like to have dinner with me? - _ A I’m very happy B Yes, I’d love to C Yes, so I D Yes, it is 26 A lot of different conservation efforts have been made to save -species A endanger B danger C dangerous D endangered 27 The Asean was on August 8th, 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand A founded B begun C seen D proved 28 Sometimes it is to find suitable books for our children A difficult B difficulty C difficultly D difficulties 29 We are a very ……… family We all have very close relationship with one another A strange B typical C close-knit D friendly 30 Mrs Pike was so angry that she made a _ gesture at the driver (37) A rude B rudeness C rudely D rudest Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Clothing habits are a matter (31) …………………….preference in the United States Most people are free to wear (32) ……………………they feel comfortable Business people in large urban areas are likely to wear suits or dresses While clothing in rural areas is less formal Most Americans tend to dress casually when not in formal or business situation When eating , most Americans hold a fork in the hand with which they write Americans eat away from home often, and usually they (33) …………………….for their own meals when dining with friends When Americans greet one another, they often exchange a firm handshake.They may greet strangers on the street by saying “Hello” or “Good morning” Friends often greet each other (34) …………………….”How are you?” and respond “ Fine, thanks” Americans not really expect any other answer to the question “ How are you?” because it is a way of saying hello Except in formal situations, people address each other by their given names once they are acquainted Although Americans are generally informal people, it would be (35) …………………… to schedule an appointment before going to visit someone, especially in business when an appointment has been made , it is considered to be prompt 31 A.person B personal C persons D personable 32 A.whatever B wherever C whenever D whichever 33 A.buy B get C pay D order 34 A.of B with C by D about 35 A.the best B best C good D well Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction: 36 The headmaster of our school have been very busy since he returned from Hanoi A B C D 37 In many ways, riding a bicycle is similar with driving a car A B C D 38 A friend of mine used to smoking a lot when he was young A B C D 39 Time goes down quickly when we are busy working A B C D 40 Peter didn’t buy that computer because he had few money A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 41 _, Ngo decided to settle in Manchester A Despite of speaking no English B Although no speaking English C Although she couldn't speak English D Because of not speaking English 42 She wasn't paying attention; that was why she burnt her finger > _, she might not have burnt her finger A If she had been paying no attention B Because she had been paying attention C Had she been paying attention D If she were paying attention 43 The last time I saw Rose was three years ago A.I haven’t seen Rose for three years B.I haven’t seen Rose three years ago C.I haven’t seen Rose since three years D.I hasn’t seen Rose for three years 44 ” Don’t forget to feed the chicken twice a day.” A He said don’t forget to feed the chicken twice a day B He told not to forget to feed the chicken twice a day C He reminded me to feed the chicken twice a day D He suggested me to feed the chicken twice a day 45 Last Sunday was _ that we took a drive in the country A so beautiful day B such a beautiful day C such beautiful day D so a beautiful day 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 46 to 50 As working women continue to receive better and better wages, housewives still work at home without receiving pay – checks Should a woman who works at home, doing the housework and caring for children, be paid for her service? In a 1986 study at Cornell University, sociologists found that the value of the services of a housewife averaged $ 11,600 a year This rate was based on a family composed of a (38) husband, wife, and three young children The $ 11,600 is what the husband would have to pay if he hired others to take over his wife’s houshold chores The researchers concluded that it would be fair for husbands to pay wives according to federal guidelines for minimum wages Another plan for rewarding women who work at home has been suggested by a former Secretary of Health and Human Services He says that full-time housewives should be allowed to pay social security taxes, with their employers contributing part of the payment He feels that the present system is unfair He said, “ If you stay at home and raise a family, nobody will give you credit for it.” 46 What is the main purpose of this passage ? A To encourage women to go out to work B To ask men to treat wives better C To suggest that housewives should be paid for their household chores D To suggest that men should share the housework with their wives 47 A housewife’s services in a family of five people are worth a month on average A $ 160 B nearly $ 1,000 C more than $ 1,000 D $ 1,600 48 According to the researchers, husbands should -A hire others to take over their wives’ household chores B help their wives with the housework C pay wages to their wives for their housework D care for the children 49 What is NOT true about the passage ? A Unlike working women, housewives get no pay for housework B Full-time housewives are allowed to pay social security taxes C Housewives’ services should be rewarded D Women who go to work get more offers than housewives 50 The underlined word “ their employers” in the passage refers to -A their bosses B their sponsors C their owners D their husbands Xin chân thành cám ơn tổ môn Tiếng Anh các trường đã nhiệt tình ủng hộ và tham gia biên soạn bài tập thực hành ôn thi TNTHPT, giúp chúng tôi hoàn thành tài liệu này Do thời gian và khả hạn hẹp, chắn tài liệu này không tránh khỏi thiếu sót, mong bạn đồng nghiệp chân thành góp ý để tài liệu bước hoàn thiện CHÚC SỨC KHỎE QUÝ THẦY CÔ, CHÚC MỘT MÙA THI THẮNG LỢI (39)