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ENGLISH PRACTICE 17 SECTION I: LEXICO-GRAMMAR Part Pronunciation: A song B one A fork B fall A deal B heal A purple B thirst A too B food A dread B bread A boat B road A pleasant B reason A word B sword 10 A main B gain 11 A guilty B busy 12 A suit B pool C long C wrong C stealth C journey C soon C bead C broad C creature C burn C dairy C bury C blue D gone D caught D steal D there D good D head D coat D feature D world D laid D build D threw Part Choose the word or phrase which best completes these sentences Circle the option (A, B, C, or D) as your answer (37 ms) 13 Does that newspaper the government or oppose it? A advantage B assist C encourage D support 14 It’s distressing to see small children in the streets A pleading B imploring C begging D entreating 15 You’ll get a free month’s subscription you renew your membership by the end of January A unless B however C were D provided 16 Most of my friends are reporters A newspapers B newspaper C newspaper’s D newspapers’ 17 The electorate will not easily forgive the government for failing to fulfill its .…… A promises B vows C aspirations D offers 18 We to shop off in Singapore but the airplane changed the arrangements at the last minute A was going B had C ought D were going 19 The ship broke and the people were drowned A out B out of the sea C into pieces D to pieces 20 I have a car, I prefer to travel by train A In spite of B Despite C Because D Although 21 My brother sang of all the pupils of the group A more beautifully B the most beautifully C less beautifully D most beautifully 22 I wish he change his minds so often! A shouldn’t B wouldn’t C mightn’t D couldn’t 23 Doctors advise people being deficient Vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables A in B of C from D for 24 Because I am terrified of spaces, I never go in lifts A contained B compressed C constricted D confined 25 In a four-hour operation, surgeons managed to sew the girl’s hand back on A cut B grazed C crushed D severed 26 Even though I hadn’t spoken English for many years, I picked it again after a few weeks A on B over C up D through 27 “You haven’t eaten anything since yesterday evening You be really hungry!” “I am.” A might B will C must D can 28 Do most of the people who live along the shores of earn a living .? A the Mediterranean / by farm B Mediterranean / by farming C the Mediterranean / to farm D the Mediterranean / by farming 29 I like books on literature A more than B most of all C much more D not at all 30 It is no use to school if you to work hard A going / not ready B to go / not ready C going / are not ready D go / are not ready 31 There were many big trees, between me and the river and now they all fell down into the water A each other B one after another C one another D a lot 32 "It seems he's driving more carefully now." "Yes, after three times for speeding." A to be arrested B be arrested C having been arrested D have been arrested 33 But I could not stay on the tree all my life and I began to make a plan get away A for B of C in order to D so that 34 Do your test carefully A Your test might be done carefully B Your test must be allowed to carefully C Let your test be done carefully D Be done your test carefully 35 Last year I was to be invited to visit Hanoi A too lucky B more fortunate C less lucky D fortunate enough 36 Upon returning from class, A a letter was in the mailbox B a letter was found in the mailbox C he found a letter in the mailbox D the mailbox had a letter in it 37 She is not doing in the garden, just walking about the place A anything B nothing C something D a few 38 ……………… recent times, the discipline of biology has expanded rapidly into a variety of subdisciplines A It is since B When C Since it is D In 39 The child always keeps his hands and face A cleanly B clean C clearly D carefully 40 He found his trousers but clean A it wasn't B they wasn't C they weren't D it weren't 41 At the party, he drank A lemon juice a lot of B many glasses of beer C many wine D much waters 42 The incidence of anorexia nervosa, ………………, is growing in industrially advanced societies A is an eating disorder B an eating disorder which C an eating disorder D for which an eating disorder 43 I don’t know how many of books among these are his A a B yours C the D such a 44 On the battlefield of Waterloo, about 45,000 men were left A dead and wound B dead and wounded C to die and wound D death and wound 45 The old man is both deaf and dumb He can understand us A harder B hard C hardly D difficult 46 I couldn't make coffee for everybody There weren't A cups enough B enough cups C cups too D too cups 47 I read an interesting in the paper the other day A article B information C news D reporting 48 We were made all the cleaning in the house A to B C doing D done 49 I’ve only had time to read the in the morning’s paper A columns B headings C headlines D sections 50 , a brick fell on his head A Turning the corner B Having turned the corner C When he turned the corner D Being turned the corner Part Read the text below Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line Lichens are a unique group of complex, (51) _ plant growing FLOWER on rock and trees There are thousands of kinds of lichen, which come in a wide variety of colours They are composed of algae and fungi which (52) _ to satisfy the needs of the lichens The autotrophic green UNITY algae (53) _ all their own food through a process called PRODUCTION photosynthesis and provide the lichen with (54) _ elements NUTRITION On the other hand, the heterotrophic fungus which (55) _ on DEPENDENCE other elements to provide its food, not only (56) _ and stores ABSORPTION water for the plant but also helps protect it This (57) _ by UNITE which two (58) _ organisms live together is called SIMILARITY "symbiosis" This (59) _ enables lichens to resist the most SHARE advert environmental conditions found on earth They can be in some very (60) _ places such as the polar ice caps as well as in tropical LIKE zones, in dry areas as much as wet ones, on mountain peaks and along coastal areas Part Choose words from the following list to put in the sentences below Remember to put them in suitable forms Words describing facial expressions: grin - grimace - frown - smirk - beam - scowl - pout - glare - gape - leer 61 I could tell by the ………………………………… on his face that the car wasn’t going to be so easy to start as he’d thought 62 You ………………………………… at me so furiously that I knew I’d really put my foot in it! 63 She ………………………………… with pleasure at the unexpected compliment 64 When I saw the figure on the cheque, I just ………………………………… in astonishment, 65 He ………………………………… as he swallowed the evil-tasting medicine 66 If the children ………………………………… and stamp their feet when you tell them to go to bed, pay no attention 67 The way the boy just ………………………………… when I told him off made me really lose my temper 68 ………………………………… at your boss’s wife was just about the worst thing you could have done 69 Since you can’t anything to change the situation, you’ll just have to ………………………………… and bear it 70 By the way he’s ………………………………… I’d say he is in a pretty bad mood Part Most of the sentences contain common errors Identify and correct the errors 71 It is worth to point out that this is not the only possible cause of the problem 72 There has been an increase of interest in classical music in recent years 73 One of the most important things in life is a good health 74 Only half the people who responded to the survey were satisfied 75 In the end of the period in question, imports had increased by ten per cent 76 It can be true that people are living longer, but what about their quality of life? 77 Four out of five tourists who visit the country arrive by air 78 The new airport will be only two and quarter kilometres away from the school 79 Although you can encourage people to stop smoking, you can't force them to 80 The training scheme was unpopular, and at the end the government had to abandon it 81 The city has spent a big amount of money on crime prevention 82 A number of cities has more than ten million inhabitants 83 A large proportion of people commute to work by car 84 The major cities have a large level of unemployment 85 A number of surveys has been carried out 86 Only a small percentage of the houses has electricity 87 The number of private cars is increasing rapidly 88 People are now enjoying a higher level of living 89 The food supply is not proportion about the size of the country 90 Comparing with other countries, Libya spends a high percentage of income on education Part Prepositions and particles a Fill in the blanks with proper prepositions or adverbial particles 91 Write in pencil then if you make a mistake you can easily rub it _ 92 She was _ the point of saying something, but, changing her mind, remained silent 93 My name is William, they call me Bill _ short 94 The bus was held up because a tree had fallen _ the road 95 You'll have to work very hard today to make _ the time you wasted yesterday 96 The police broke _ the demonstration 97 A new magazine has just come _ 98 She was converted from Catholicism _ near death-bed 99 Don't try to cheat in my class, it's useless and you'll never get it 100 I was _ the impression that I had paid you for the work you did out for me b Complete the following sentences, using the verbs and particles provided Verbs: show, draw, go, make Prepositions: through, up, for, off 101 A red car has just _in front of our house 102 Some women invited to a wedding party always try to _ their figures 103 It was 10 o'clock when he finally _ 104 My father _the two world wars 105 It's getting late; we'd better turn round and _ home SECTION II: WRITING Part Rewrite the following sentences using the given words Do not alter these words Very little money was raised by the charity appeal (RESPONSE) His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor (JEOPARDY) That wasn't what I meant at all You've completely misunderstood me as usual (STICK) I don't like him because he boasts a lot (MOUTH) He liked the new job straight away (DUCK) Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed (LEAF) The new musical has delighted theatre audiences throughout the country (STORM) Even though the election is tomorrow, many voters still haven't decided on the candidate they are going to vote for (FENCE) He's not sure whether to go or not (MINDS) 10 She has extensive knowledge of ancient Egypt (VERY) Part Complete the sentences in such a way that each of the sentences means almost the same as the sentence printed before it We were very impressed by the new camera but found it rather expensive Impresses ; _ He brought the umbrella along but it didn't rain He needn't "I'm innocent," she said, and the court believed her She convinced Under no circumstances should you phone the police The last I would like, moreover, to choose my own clothes What's _ The team is the same as it was for last Saturday's match There have Couldn't you have got a bus to the station? Wasn't You were so gullible! How could you believe the lies he told you? Weren't Success in the academic field depends on your ability to amass qualifications The more _ 10 While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time Despite _ KEYS SECTION I: LEXICO-GRAMMAR (100 ms) Part Pronunciation: b c c d d c c a b 10 c 11 c 12 a Part Choose the word or phrase which best completes these sentences Circle the option (A, B, C, or D) as your answer (37 ms) 13 d 18 d 23 a 28 d 33 c 38 d 43 c 48 a 14 c 19 c 24 d 29 b 34 c 39 b 44 b 49 c 15 d 20 d 25 d 30 c 35 d 40 c 45 c 50 c 16 b 21 b 26 c 31 c 36 c 41 b 46 b 17 a 22 b 27 c 32 c 37 a 42 c 47 a Part Read the text below Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line There is an example at the beginning (0) (10 ms) 51 flowerless 53 produce 55 depends 57 union 59 sharing 52 unite 54 nutritional / 56 absorbs 58 dissimilar 60 unlike nutrient Part (10 ms) Words describing facial expressions 61 frown (vb; n) — wrinkle forehead expressing displeasure, worry or concentration 62 glared (vb; n) — state angrily 63 beamed (vb; n) — smile happily 64 gaped (vb) — stare open-mouth in surprise 65 grimaced (vb; n) — ugly, twisted expression or disgust or pain 66 pout (vb; a) — push out lips in a sulky way 67 smirked (vb; a) — smile in a silly, self-satisfied way’ 68 Leering (vb; n) — suits to an unpleasant; lecherous way 69 grin (vb; n) smile broadly 70 scowling (vb; n) — look bad-tempered Part Most of the sentences contain common errors Identify and correct the errors 71 It is worth pointing out that this is not the only possible cause of the problem (it's worth doing something; something is worth doing These phrases take an -ing form, not an infinitive • worth is usually used as a preposition, e.g The car is worth £100 The noun related to worth is value, e.g The value of the car is £100.) 72 There has been an increase in interest in classical music in recent years 73 One of the most important things in life is good health 74 Only half the people who responded to the survey were satisfied √ (Don't use the before half except when talking about a particular half of something, e.g The second half of the match was pretty boring You can say half or half of, but half is more common.) 75 At the end of the period in question, imports had increased by ten per cent (At the end refers to the point where something finishes, and it is usually followed by the preposition of In the end means 'after a long period of time' or 'eventually’ It is never followed by of.) 76 It may be true that people are living longer, but what about their quality of life? 77 Four out of five tourists who visit the country arrive by air √ (Use the preposition in to talk about very small proportions, e.g one or two in ten Use the prepositions out of to talk large proportions, e.g 99 out of 100.) 78 The new airport will be only two and a quarter kilometres away from the school (After numbers, half and quarter take an indefinite article, e.g two and a half metres; four and a quarter years.) 79 Although you can encourage people to stop smoking, you can't force them to √ 80 The training scheme was unpopular, and in the end the government had to abandon it 81 The city has spent a large/ considerable/ substantial amount of money on crime prevention (Don’t say a big number or a big amount) 82 A number of cities have more than ten million inhabitants 83 A large proportion of people commute to work by car √ 84 The major cities have a high level of unemployment (Don’t say a big/ large level or a small level Use high/low) 85 A number of surveys have been carried out 86 Only a small percentage of the houses have electricity 87 The number of private cars is increasing rapidly √ 88 People are now enjoying a higher standard of living (When you are talking about the quality of sth, the usual word is standard.) 89 The food supply is not in proportion to the size of the country 90 Compared with other countries, Libya spends a high percentage of income on education (Use compared with or compared to when comparing two or more things In comparison (with) or by comparison (with) can also be used to compare things but these are fairly formal and are most often used in written English.) Part Prepositions and particles a Fill in the blanks with proper prepositions or adverbial particles 91 out 92 on 93 for 94 onto 95 up 96 down 97 out 98 to 99 through 100 under for with b Complete the following sentences, using the verbs and particles provided 101 drawn up 103 showed up 104 went 105 102 show off through drawn up kéo lên, rút lên; múc (nước ) lên - show off gây ấn tượng với người khác bằng cách khoe khoang, phô trương của cải, tài của mình - show up để lộ ra, lộ mặt na - go through thảo luận chi tiết, được thông quamake for đi, tiến SECTION II: WRITING Part Rewrite the following sentences using the given words Do not alter these words Rewrite the following sentences using the given words Do not alter these words 106 The response to the charity appeal was very poor 107 His career (as a doctor) has been put in jeopardy because of his irresponsible attitude / His irresponsible attitude is putting his career (as a doctor) in jeopardy 108 That wasn't what I meant at all You've got (hold of) the wrong end of the stick 109 I don't like him because he has a big mouth 110 He took to the new job like duck to water 111 You will have to turn over a new leaf if you want to succeed 112 The new musical has taken theatre audiences by storm 113 Even though the election is tomorrow, many voters still sit on the fence about whom they are going to vote for 114 He's in two minds about whether to go or not 115 She is very knowledgeable about ancient Egypt Part Complete the sentences in such a way that each of the sentences means almost the same as the sentence printed before it 116 Impressed (by the new camera) as / though we were / might be (by the new camera), we found it rather expensive 117 He needn't have brought the umbrella along (because it didn't rain anyway) 118 She convinced the court that she was innocent / She convinced the court of her innocence 119 The last thing you can / could is to phone the police 120 What's more, I would like to choose my own clothes 121 There have been no changes to the team since last Saturday's match 122 Wasn't it possible for you to get a bus to the station? 123 Weren't you so gullible, you couldn't have believed the lies he told you 124 The more qualifications you are able to / can amass, the more success you (can / will) make / successful you become in the academic field ) 125 Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time ... in the blanks with proper prepositions or adverbial particles 91 out 92 on 93 for 94 onto 95 up 96 down 97 out 98 to 99 through 100 under for with b Complete the following sentences, using the... the option (A, B, C, or D) as your answer (37 ms) 13 d 18 d 23 a 28 d 33 c 38 d 43 c 48 a 14 c 19 c 24 d 29 b 34 c 39 b 44 b 49 c 15 d 20 d 25 d 30 c 35 d 40 c 45 c 50 c 16 b 21 b 26 c 31 c 36 c... short 94 The bus was held up because a tree had fallen _ the road 95 You'll have to work very hard today to make _ the time you wasted yesterday 96 The police broke _ the demonstration 97