Question 17. The world is becoming more industrialized and the number of animal species that have become extinct have increased.
A. extinct B. industrialized C. species D. have
Question 18. Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation, and generating electricity for the surrounding area.
A. to control flooding B. generating C. surrounding area D. irrigation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, joining hands initially.
A. officially B. basically C. firstly D. lastly
Question 20. If the examiner can't make sense of what your essay is about, you'll get the low mark.
A. communicate B. estimate C. declare D. understand
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 21. A. climate B. greenhouse C. footprint D. upset
Question 22. A. infectious B. atmosphere C. chemical D. consequence
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 23. My father is less friendly than my mother.
A. My father is not as friendly as my mother. B. My father is more friendly than my mother.
C. My mother is not as friendly as my father. D. My mother is less friendly than my father.
Question 24. “I bought these books last week”. He said A. He said he had bought these books last week.
B. He said he had bought those books the week before.
C. He said he bought these books last week.
D. He said he bought these books the week before.
Question 25. She probably buys this house next week.
A. She doesn't have to buy this house next week.
B. She may buy this house next week.
C. She should buy next house next week.
D. She must buy this house next week.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 26. You can stay in the flat for free. You pay the bills.
A. Without the bills paid, you can stay in the free flat.
B. Unless the flat is free of bills, you cannot stay in it.
C. Whether you pay the bills or stay in the flat, it is free.
D. Provided you pay the bills, you can stay in the flat for free.
Question 27. It is such an interesting book. I have read it three times A. Such was the interesting book that I have read it three times.
B. Such interesting was book that I have read it three times.
C. Should the book be interesting, I have read it three times.
D. Only if it is an interesting book have I read it three times.
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.
In Africa, people celebrate with joy the birth of a new baby. The Pygmies would sing a birth-song to the child. In Kenya, the mother takes the baby strapped to her back into the thorn enclosure where the cattle are kept. There, her husband and the village elders wait to give the child his or her name.
In West Africa, after the baby is eight days old, the mother takes the baby for its first walk in the big, wide world, and friends and family are invited to meet the new baby. In various African nations, they hold initiation ceremonies for groups of children instead of birthdays. When children reach a certain designated age, they learn the laws, beliefs, customs, songs and dances of their tribes. Some African tribes consider that children from nine to twelve are ready to be initiated into the grown up world. They may have to carry out several tests.
Maasai boys around thirteen years old to seventeen undergo a two-stage initiation. The first stage lasts about three months. The boys leave their parents' homes, paint their bodies white, and are taught how to become young warriors. At the end of this stage, they have their heads shaved and they are also circumcised. At the second stage, the young warriors grow their hair long and live in a camp called a
“manyatta” where they practice hunting the wild animals that might attack the Maasai herds. This stage may last a few years. When they will marry and become owners of large cattle herds like their fathers. The girls are initiated when they are fourteen or fifteen. They are taught by the older women about the duties of marriage and how to care for babies. Soon after that they are married and lead a life similar to that of their mothers.
Question 28. What does the word "they" in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. the young warriors B. the cattle owners C. the Maasai herds D. the wild animals
Question 29. The word "undergo" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. explore B. participate in C. experience D. commence Question 30. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2?
A. Children have to learn their tribes' cultures and traditions when they are old enough.
B. An eight-day-old child will be taken for the first walk by his or her mother.
C. Children are initiated for a mature life in the presence of their friends and family.
D. Children have to overcome a few trials to enter the grown-up world.
Question 31. Where do people in Kenya give the name to the child?
A. at their house B. at the village church C. on the cattle farm D. near the thorn fence Question 32. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Birthday ceremonies for children in Africa B. Activities in a birth celebration
C. Traditions of Maasai people when having a new baby D. Celebrations in Africa
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
Question 33. A. worked B. trained C. stopped D. missed Question 34. A. dynasty B. royal C. intact D. citadel
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 35. Linda and Peter are talking about safe driving.
~ Linda: "I think drink-driving should be severely punished.”
~ Peter"... It may cause accidents or even deaths.”
A. I don't understand what you mean. B. I don't think so.
C. I absolutely agree with you. D. You must be kidding.
Question 36. A porter is talking to Mary in the hotel lobby.
~ Porter: “May I help you with your suitcase?"
~Mary: "..."
A. You're welcome. B. What a shame! C. Yes, please. D. Me too.
Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following questions.
Foot racing is a popular activity in the United States. It is seen not only as a competitive sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people, and to donate money to a good cause. Though serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers might not train at all. Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun and exercise. People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport. The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly 5 to 10 kilometers in length.
The largest foot race in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held in San Francisco every spring. This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the west side at the Pacific Ocean. There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco. In the front are the serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in as little as 34 minutes. Behind them are the thousands 20 who take several hours to finish. In the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun. One year there was a group of men who dressed like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of firefighters who were tied together in a long line and who were carrying a fire hose. There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo. The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route.
Question 37. The phrase "to a good cause" could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. for an award B. for a good purpose
C. to reward the winner D. to protect a wise investment
Question 38. Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?
A. cause and result B. specific to general
C. chronological order D. statement and example
Question 39. The word "activity” in the first paragraph is most similar to which of the following?
A. motion B. pursuit C. expectation D. pilgrimage Question 40. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage?
A. Some runners were serious about winning.
B. Some runners were ready to put out a fire.
C. Some runners looked like Elvis Presley.
D. Some runners were participating in a wedding.
Question 41. Which of the following is NOT implied by the author?
A. Entering a race is a way to give support to an organization.
B. Running is a good way to strengthen the heart.
C. Foot races appeal to a variety of people.
D. Walkers can compete for prizes.
Question 42. The word “bystander” refers to ________.
A. a participant B. a judge C. a spectator D. a walker Question 43. The main purpose of this passage is to _________.
A. give reasons for the popularity of the foot races B. describe a popular activity
C. encourage people to exercise D. make fun of runners in costume
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 44. Sorry, I can't come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
A. relaxed about B. interested in C. busy with D. free from Question 45. He was imprisoned because he revealed secrets to the enemies.
A. concealed B. betrayed C. declared D. disowned
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate and influenced every aspect of our lives. The issue is whether this technological innovation has (46) ______ more harm than good. In order to answer the question, we must first turn to the types of consumers.
Presumably, most parents (47)________are always worrying about their children's safety buy mobile phones for them to track their whereabouts. We can also assume that most teenagers want mobile phones to avoid missing out on social contact. In this context, the advantages are clear. (48) _______, we cannot deny the fact that text messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students. There is also (49) ________ evidence that texting has affected literacy skills.
The widespread use of mobile phone has, out of question, affected adult consumers too. What employee, on the way home from work, would be reluctant to answer a call from their boss? Apparently, only 18% of us. according to a survey, are willing to switch off our mobile phones once we've left the office.
Admittedly, mobile phones can be intrusive but there are obvious benefits to possessing one.
Personally speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making social or business arrangements at short (50) _______. They also provide their owners with a sense of security in emergency situations.
Question 46. A. brought B. played C. done D. made Question 47. A. whom B. what C. which D. who Question 48. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. However D. So that
Question 49. A. arguable B. doubtless C. unhesitating D. indisputable Question 50. A. warning B. time C. term D. notice
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PRACTICE TEST 14
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 1: You don't try to work hard. You will fail in the exam.
A. Unless you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
B. Unless you don't try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
C. Unless you try to work hard, you won't fail in the exam.
D. Unless do you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
Question 2: Marry loved her stuffed animal when she was young. She couldn't sleep without it.
A. When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal so much that she couldn't sleep without it.
B. When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal so as not to sleep with it.
C. As Marry couldn't sleep without her stuffed animal when she was young, she loved it.
D. When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal though she couldn't sleep without it.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 3: Fifty minutes are the maximum length of time allotted for the exam.
A. maximum B. length C. are D. allotted
Question 4: For its establishment, ASEAN Tourism Association has played an important role in promoting and developing ASEAN Tourism services.
A. Tourism Association B. played
C. For its D. in promoting and developing
Question 5: Having been identified the causes of global warming, scientists have worked out some solutions to reduce its effects.
A. worked out B. Having been identified C. to reduce D. of
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.
If you want to give someone the nod in Bulgaria, you have to nod your head to say “no” and shake it to say “yes” – the exact opposite of what we do! In Belgium, pointing with your index finger or snapping your fingers at someone is very rude.
In France, you shouldn't rest your feet on tables or chairs. Speaking to someone with your hands in your pockets will only make matters worse. In the Middle East, you should never show the soles of your feet or shoes to others as it will be seen as a grave insult. When eating, only use your right hand because they use their left hands when going to the bathroom.
In Bangladesh, the 'thumbs-up' is a rude sign. In Myanmar, people greet each other by clapping, and in India, whistling in public is considered rude.
In Japan, you should not blow your nose in public, but you can burp at the end of a meal to show that you have enjoyed it. The 'OK' sign (thumb and index finger forming a circle) means "everything is good” in the West, but in China it means nothing or zero. In Japan, it means money, and in the Middle East, it is a rude gesture.
Question 6: In the Middle East, people do not use their left hands for eating because they use their left hands _______.
A. to put in their pockets B. when preparing the meal C. when going to the bathroom D. to clean their tables and chairs Question 7: It is mentioned in the passage that many gestures _________.
A. are not used to communicate our feelings B. may mean different things in different countries C. can be used to greet each other in public D. are used in greeting among men and women Question 8: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. In Belgium, snapping your fingers at someone is very rude.
B. In France, people shouldn't rest their feet on tables.
C. In Myanmar, people greet each other by clapping D. In China, the 'OK'sign means money
Question 9: The word "others” in paragraph 3 refers to _________.
A. other people B. other shoes C. other soles D. other feet Question 10: People nod their head to say no in _________.
A. Bulgaria B. Belgium C. France D. Japan
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 11: A. cooked B. watched C. stopped D. wicked Question 12: A. spirit B. title C. describe D. final
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 13: The U23 Vietnamese football team's performance has garnered _______ from around the world and shown promise for Vietnam's soccer horizon.
A. attentive B. attentively C. attend D. attention
Question 14: The joke would not be funny if it _________ into French.
A. be translated B. has been translated C. was be translated D. were translated Question 15: Paul is a very _________ character, he is never relaxed with strangers.
A. self-conscious B. self-satisfied C. self-directed D. self-confident Question 16: Mary's lawyer advised her _________ anything further about the accident.
A. not saying B. telling C. not to say D. not tell
Question 17: Many of the pictures _________ from outer space are presently on display in the public library
A. sending B. sent C. having sent D. were sent
Question 18: Although he is my friend, I find it hard to _________ his selfishness A. catch up with B. put up with C. keep up with D. come down with Question 19: John congratulated us _________ our exam with high marks.
A. on pass B. for passing C. to pass D. on passing
Question 20: We expected him at eight, but he finally __________ at midnight.
A. turned in B. came off C. came to D. turned up
Question 21: Everybody is tired of watching the same comercials on TV every night, ________?
A. aren't they B. are they C. haven't they D. don't they
Question 22: The authorities _________ actions to stop illegal purchase of wild animals and their associated products effectively. However, they didn't do so.
A. must have taken B. had to take C. needed have taken D. should have taken Question 23: He gave me his personal _________ that his draft would be ready by Friday.
A. accordance B. assurance C. endurance D. insurance
Question 24: Vietnam ________ announcing a nationwide lockdown to fight COVID-19 on April 1, 2020.
A. start B. started C. will start D. has started
Question 25: The 1st week of classes at university is a little ________ because so many students get lost, change classes or go to the wrong place.
A. uncontrolled B. chaotic C. arranged D. notorious Question 26: After he ________ his work, he went straight home.
A. would finish B. has finished C. has been finishing D. had finished
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 27: A: My speaking skill is getting worse.
B: _________, I would speak English in class more regularly.
A. Don't ask me B. If I were you C. No problem D. Forgive Question 28: Linda is thanking Daniel for his birthday present.
Linda: "Thanks for the book. I've been looking it for months." Daniel: "_____________”
A. You can say that again B. I'm glad you like it.
C. I like reading books. D. Thank you for looking for it.
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.
How is the news different from entertainment? Most people would answer that news is real but entertainment is fiction. However, if we think more carefully about the news, it becomes clear that the news is not always real. The news does not show us all the events of the day, but stories from a small number of chosen events. The creation of news stories is subject to specific constraints, much like the creation of works of fiction. There are many constraints, but three of the most important ones are: commercialism, story formulas, and sources. Newspapers, radio, and TV stations are businesses, all of which are rivals for audiences and advertising revenue. The amount of time that the average TV station spends on news broadcasts has grown steadily over the last fifty years - largely because news is relatively cheap to produce, yet sells plenty of advertising. Some news broadcasts are themselves becoming advertisements. For example, during one week in 1996 when the American CBS network was airing a movie about the sinking of the Titanic, CBS news ran nine stories about that event (which had happened 84 years before). The ABC network is owned by Disney Studios, and frequently runs news stories about Mickey Mouse. Furthermore, the profit motive drives news organizations to pay more attention to stories likely to generate a large audience, and to shy away from stories that may be important but dull. This pressure to be entertaining has produced shorter, simpler stories: more focus on celebrities than people of substance, more focus on gossip than on news, and more focus on dramatic events than on nuanced issues.
As busy people under relentless pressure to produce, journalists cannot spend days agonizing over the best way to present stories. Instead, they depend upon certain story formulas, which they can reuse again and again. One example is known as the inverted pyramid. In this formula, the journalist puts the most important information at the beginning of the story, than adds the next most important, and so on. The inverted pyramid originates from the age of the telegraph, the idea being that if the line went dead halfway through the story, the journalist would know that the most crucial information had at least been relayed.
Modern journalists still value the formula for a similar reason. Their editors will cut stories if they are too long. Another formula involves reducing a complicated story into a simple conflict. The best example is
"horse race" election coverage. Thorough explication of the issues and the candidates' views is forbiddingly complex. Journalists therefore concentrate more on who is winning in the opinion polls, and whether the underdog can catch up in the numbers than on politicians' campaign goals.
Sources are another constraint on what journalists cover and how they cover it. The dominant sources for news are public information officers in businesses and government offices. The majority of such officers try to establish themselves as experts who are qualified to feed information to journalists.
How do journalists know who is an expert? In general, they don't. They use sources not on the basis of actual expertise, but on the appearance of expertise and the willingness to share it. All the major news organizations use some of the same sources (many of them anonymous), so the same types of stories always receive attention. Over time, the journalists may even become close friends with their sources, and they stop searching for alternative points of view. The result tends to be narrow, homogenized coverage of the same kind.
Question 29: It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that the author of the passage thinks __________.
A. that most people don't realize how different news is from reality B. that watching or reading the news is extremely boring
C. that most news stories are false
D. that most people don't pay enough attention to the news Question 30: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is true?
A. One effect of commercialism is news stories with more complex content.
B. Some news broadcasts are shown without advertisements.
C. More time is devoted to news on TV now than 50 years ago.
D. The ABC network owns Disney Studios.
Question 31: Why does the author mention Mickey Mouse in paragraph 2?
A. To give an example of news content that is not serious B. To indicate that ABC shows entertaining news stories
C. To give an example of news stories that are also advertisements