PRACTICE TEST 1

Time allotted: 90 min

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. career B. afraid C. variety D. transfer
2. A. compose B. computer C. company D. comprise
3. A. stayed B. changed C. realized D. planted
4. A. southern B. breathless C. sunbathing D. worthy
5. A. determine B. university C. undermine D. visitors
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
6..the storm, the ship couldnt reach the harbour on time.
A. In case of B. In spite of C. Because of D. But for
7. He is tired now. He. the gardening for hours.
A. is doing B. has been doing C. did D. does
8. My cat would not have bitten the toy fish if she it was made of rubber.
A. has known B. would know C. had known D. knew
9. The cat was.. to wait for the mouse to come out of its hole.
A. so patient B. patient enough C. enough patient D. too patient
10. I finished my homework a few days ahead .the deadline.
A. of B. to C. by D. at
11. The police want .anything suspicious.
A. our report B. us to report C. that we will report D. us reporting
12. You have to study hard toyour classmates.
A. get in touch with B. keep pace with C. catch sight of D. look out for
13. Mexico City, is the fastest growing city in the world, has a very large population.
A. what B. that C. whose D. which
14. It is better to try to work rather against nature.
A. for B. with C. by D. along
15. The entrance exam is far more difficult than the end-of-term test.
A. at B. from C. in D. by
16. Its very of you to bring your umbrella today.
A. sense B. sensitive C. senseless D. sensible
17. Hes the only child in his family and so he can hardly enjoy.
A. brother B. brothers C. brotherly D. brotherhood
18. Are we the only ones coming? I asked that Minh. Here, too.
A. be B. to be C. being D. would be
19. ..the end of the book, they get married and live happily ever after.
A. In B. Until C. To D. At
20. The small, farms of New England were not appropriate for the Midwest.
A. self-supported B. they supported themselves
C. self-supporting D. supporting themselves
21. It was not until 1856 ..across the Mississippi River.
A. that the first bridge was built B. was the first bridge built
C. that the first bridge being built D. the bridge building was
22. Wasnt it you yourself.?
A. to have opened the door B. to have left the door open
C. who left the door open D. that should have left the door open
23. Bitcher has..14 films and I think his latest is the best.
A. made B. conducted C. designed D. done
24. When .a dictionary, you need to be able to understand the symbols and abbreviations it contains.
A. using B. use C. to use D. having used
25. The result of the English test is not.what I expected.
A. at all B. just C. absolutely D. very
26. The boss is busy just now. I think he will needtime to answer your letter.
A. little B. a little C lots of D. plenty of
27. Given the present economic situation, it .be best to wait before making further wage demands.
A. needed B. ought C. might D. should
28. The new teacher wasto the needs of all the children in her care.
A. attentive B. observant C. earnest D. careful
29. Thanks for the lovely gift, Huong.
A. Its my pleasure B. Yes, it is very expensive
C. I myself like it very much D. And do you know its price
30. Oh, no. But theres still time. They dont close until half past four.
A. Do you go to the bank already B. Are you going to the bank now
C. Have you gone to the bank D. Have you been to the bank yet
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
question.
Algae is a primitive form of life, a single-celled or simple multiple-celled organism that is able to
conduct the process of photosynthesis. It is generally found in water but can also be found elsewhere, growing
on such surfaces as rocks or trees. The various types of algae are classified according to pigment.
Blue-green algae, or Cyanophyta, can grow at very high temperatures and under high-intensity light.
This is a microscopic type of algae, and some species consist of only one cell. Blue-green algae is the oldest
form of life with photosynthetic capabilities, and fossilized remains of this type of algae more than 3.4 billion
years old have been found in part of Africa.
Green algae, or Chlorothyta, is generally found in fresh water. It reproduces in the surfaces of enclosed
bodies of water such as pond or lakes and has the appearance of a fuzzy green coating on the water. In large
quantities, this type of algae may reproduce enough to give a green color to an entire lake.
Brown algae, or Phaeophyta, grows in shallow, temperate water. This type of algae is the largest in size
and is most recognizable as a type of seaweed; kelp is a type of brown algae that has grown to lengths of up to
200 feet. Its long stalks can be enmeshed on the ocean floor, or it can float freely on the oceans surface.
Red algae, or Rhodophyta, is a small, delicate organism found in the deep waters of the subtropics,
where it often grows with coral. This type of algae has an essential role in the formation of coral reefs: it
secretes lime from the seawater to foster the formation of limestone deposits.
(Source: TOEFL Reading)
31. What is the authors main purpose?
A. To show what color algae is B. To differentiate the various classifications of algae
C. To describe where algae is found D. To clarify the appearance of the different types of algae
32. Which of the following is NOT true about algae?
A. All types have only one cell B. It can be found out of water
C. It can use photosynthesis D. It is not a relatively new form of life
33. The word pigment in the passage means.
A. size B. composition C. shape D. color
34. The word microscopic in the passage in closest in meaning to
A. visual B. mechanical C. tiny D. bacterial
35. Algae remnants found in Africa are.
A. still flourishing B. extremely old C. photogenic D. red in color
36. Green algae is generally found
A. on the ocean floor B. in fresh water
C. throughout ponds and lakes D. surrounding enclosed bodies of water
37. The word coating in the third paragraph could best be replaced by
A. clothing B. warmth C. covering D. sweater
38. Brown algae would most likely be found.
A. on trees B. on rocks C. near green algae D. in the ocean
39. According to the passage, red algae is..
A. sturdy B. fragile C. huge D. found in shallow water
40. This passage would most probably be assigned reading in a course on..
A. chemistry B. botany C. physics D. zoology
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
question.
41. Would you feel thirsty, please help yourself to the drinks over there.
42. The teacher found a great deal od mistakes in his students writing.
43. Compact discs are affected neither by scratching and by dust.
44. Unless you dont give up smoking you run the risk of becoming quite ill.
45. Diamonds are graded according to weigh, colour, and cut.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each
of the numbered blanks.
DO SMALLER CLASSES REALLY HELP?
In an experiment in Canada, ten-year=old children were put in classes of four sizes: 16, 23, 30 and 37
children in (46)class. Their teachers said that the smaller classes would result in more individual
(47).and better marks. However, when the children were (48)., those in the smaller classes
didnt get higher marks than (49).., except in mathematics. Moreover, children in the larger classes
said they liked school (50).as much.
Perhaps the most surprising result was the difference between (51).teachers expected and
the actual results obtained. More than 90% of the teachers expected the smaller classes to (52).well.
After teaching these smaller classes, over 80% of the teachers though the pupils had done better. (53)
, according to the researchers, nothing of the (54)happened. Class size seemed to make a
difference only to the teachers own (55)-and not to the results they obtained.
(Source: Longman Tests in Contexts by J.B. Heaton)
46. A. every B. each C. one D. either
47. A. direction B. instruction C. attention D. experiment
48. A. tested B. experimented C. taught D. checked
49. A. others B. another C. the other D. the others
50. A. only B. so C. just D. also
51. A. what B. how C. these D. those
52. A. make B. do C. test D. obtain
53. A. Thus B. Furthermore C. However D. Therefore
54. A. sort B. type C. variety D. form
55. A. emotion B. performance C. tasks D. attitudes
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 question.
56. Mature male dolphins can attain a length of 14 feet, weigh up to 1000 pound and have a life expectancy of
20 to 25 years.
A. exceed B. reach C. develop D. expect
57. When people are angry, they seldom act in a rational way.
A. polite B. friendly C. reasonable D. considerate
58. Experts often forecast an upswing in an economy after a protracted slowdown.
A. a decline B. an improvement C. inflation D. a reform
59. Mayan culture and its artifacts illustrate the many mysteries surrounding the progression of the human
race.
A. monument B. civilization C. construction D. excavation
60. What we know about certain diseases is still not sufficient to prevent them from spreading easily among the
population.
A. enough B, important C. efficient D. imperative
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
American and British people both speak English, of course, but sometimes it does not seem like the
same language. In fact, there are some important differences between British and American English.
First of all, they sound very different. Often, American dont say all the letters in each word, especially
consonants like t and d. For example, Americans may say I dunno instead of I dont know, or they may
say Whaddya say? instead of What do you say? However, the British usually pronounce their consonants
carefully.
Also, some letters have different sounds. For example, Americans say the a in class like a in
cat, but the British say the a in class like the a in half. The r is sometimes said differently, too.
When an American says farmer, you can usually hear the r. But you cant hear the r in British English.
The British say fahmah.
Sound is not the only difference between British English and American English. The two languages
have different words for some things. For example, the words for clothing are different. Americans use the
word sweater, but the English say jumper. Americans wear vests over their shirts, but in England they
wear vests under their shirts. An American man wears a tuxedo to a very fancy party, but an Englishman
wears a dinner jacket. Americans talk about pants or slacks, but the British talk about trousers.
Many expressions are also different in the two countries. In England, if you are going to telephone
friends, you ring them up. In America, you give them a call. The British use the word lovely to describe
something they like. Americans use the word nice or great.
There are also some differences in grammar. For example, Americans almost always use the helping
verb do with the verb have. They might say, Do you have an extra pen? The British often ask the
question a different way. They might say, Have you got an extra pen?
These differences can be confusing if you are learning English. But there is a reason for the differences.
Language change over time. When the same language is used in different places, it changes differently in each
place. This is what happened to English. It also happened to other language, such as French. Many people in
Canada speak French, but French is different from the French spoken in France.
(Source: Reading Power Beatrice S. Mikulecky & Linda Jeferies. Longman, New York)
61. This article about.
A. English vocabulary B. the way the British say words
C. how American sounds are different from British sounds
D. how American English is different from British English
62. Compared to the British, Americans are usually.
A. more careful about saying consonants B. less careful about saying consonants
C. easier to understand D. slower speakers
63. Some letter in English
A. always sound the same in the United Stated and England
B. dont change whether they are spoken in the United States or England
C. have different sounds in the United States and England
D. have an unusual sound in the united States and England
64. The words for clothing are..
A. an example of British English B. different in the United States and England
C. an example of modern technology D. the same in the United States and England
65. The words slacks in American English means..in British English.
A. vests B. jumpers C. trousers D. jackets
66. People in the United States and in England..
A. always use the same expressions B. often say goodbye
C. dont use expressions often D. sometimes use different expressions
67. When American ask questions, they almost always..
A. use the helping verb do B. dont use the helping verb
C. dont use any grammar D. cause confusion
68. Learners of English can get confused because
A. English never changes B. English is different in different places
C. British English is more difficult than other language
D. British English is the only kind of English
69. According to the passage, languages..
A. change over time B. are difficult to say
C. dont change much D. are the same in all places
70. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Americans do not pronounce famer the same as the British.
B. French spoken in Canada is different from French spoken in France.
C. People in the United States call some things different from people in England.
D. There is no difference in grammar between British English and American English.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is DIFFERENT in meaning to the sentence given
in each of the following questions.
71. It is said Galileo invented the telescope.
A. People say that the telescope was invented by Galileo.
B. The telescope is said to have been invented by Galileo.
C. Galileo is said to have invented the telescope.
D. Galileo said that the telescope was invented by him.
72. The new cuts are bound to worry the staff.
A. The staff must be worried about the new cuts.
B. The staff are supposed to be worried by the new cuts.
C. The new cuts are sure to worry the staff.
D. It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff.
73. He smokes too much; perhaps thats why he cant get rid if his cough.
A. If he didnt smoke so much he might get rid id his cough.
B. If he smoked less he would probably be able to get rid of his cough.
C. He cant get rid of his cough, which results in the fact that he smokes much.
D. The reason why he cant get rid of his cough may be that he smokes much.
74. It is high time someone told Jim to stop behaving like a child?
A. Why hasnt anyone told Jim that he is behaving like a child?
B. It is high time Jim were told to stop behaving like a child.
C. Jim should be told to stop behaving like a child.
D. There must be someone to tell Jim to stop behaving like a child.
75. Why dont you take extra classes in English if you want to become a tourist guide? said my friend.
A. My friend advised me to take extra classes in English if I wanted to become a tourist guide.
B. In my friends opinion, I would never become a tourist guide if I didnt take extra classes in English.
C. My friend suggested I take extra classes in English if i wanted to become a tourist guide.
D. In my friends opinion, taking extra classes in English is necessary if I want to become a tourist guide.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each
of the following questions.
76. Dont forget to phone the office, she told him.
A. She reminded him to phone the office. B. She asked him whether he phoned the office.
C. She offered to phone the office for him. D. She allowed him to phone the office.
77. My grandfather started collecting stamps when he was 65.
A. My grandfather took up collecting stamps when he was 65.
B. Collecting stamps was my grandfathers hobby when he was 65.
C. At the age of 65 my grandfather was collecting stamps.
D. My grandfather hasnt been collecting stamps until he was 65.
78. When he asked which one I wanted, I said I didnt mind.
A. He wanted me to choose for him and I agreed to do so.
B. I would have made the choice if he had asked me to.
C. He said I could choose, but I said it didnt matter to me.
D. It was up to me to choose, but I really didnt want to.
79. It is impossible to cross the road because of the traffic.
A. People usually find it difficult to cross the road in heavy traffic.
B. People cannot by any means cross the road because of the traffic.
C. People are not allowed to cross the road because of the traffic.
D. The traffic makes it possible for people to cross the road.
80. A chills is influenced as much by his schooling as by his parents.
A. Schooling doesnt influence a child as much as his parents do.
B. A childs parents have greater influence on him than his schooling.
C. A child can influence his parents as much as hic schooling.
D. A childs schooling influences him as much as his parents do.
* Topic writing
Imagine you are an American student volunteer, who stayed in Mrs. Mais house during you one-month
volunteer campaign in a remote village. Now you have just returned home. Write a letter to thank her for her
special help and care to you and your friends during the time you stayed there.