PRACRICE TEST 23

SECTION 1. LISTENING
Part 1. Questions from 1 to 9. You will hear a fath er and his daughter talking about her school
report. Listen and complete the table below with one word. You will listen twice.
SCHOOL REPORT
- The daughter's English teacher is so (1) _______________ .
- The daughter gets a (2) _______________minus.
- The daughter had (3) _______________on the last Spanish test.
- The daughter is (4) _______________the algebra class.
- The daughter’s favorite class is (5) _______________.
- If knowing the answer, Mr. Jones is always passing out (6) ______________
- The daughter guesses her father (7) _______________years old.
- The daughter failed a (8) _______________and history test at the same time.
- The daughter needs to come straight home from the (9) _______________.
Part 2. Listen to Adam talking to Carol about his day. Then, choose the best answer (A, B, or C).
You will listen twice.
10. Adam went to bed late because ________.
A. he was fixing his computer B. he didn’t feel tired C. his son felt sick
11. Adam’s son returned to bed at ________.
A. four o’clock a.m B. six o ’clock a.m C. a quarter to seven a.m
12. At ten to eight________.
A. Adam left home B. Adam got up. C. Adam’s alarm clock went off.
13. In the morning, Adam didn’t have time to ________.
A. wash B. have breakfast C. buy petrol
14. Adam borrowed money to buy ________.
A. a bus ticket B. lunch. C. petrol
15. This evening, Adam will ________.
A. relax and watch TV B. spend time with his family C. be very busy
SECTION II. LEXICAL-GRAMMAR
Part 1. Choose the best answer to each question.
16. John! Pass me the ________ cups, please.
A. plastic big blue cups B. big blue plastic cups C. big plastic blue cups D. plastic cups big blue
17. The teacher told the students________ .
A. what to do that B. which to do that C. how to do that D. by how to do that
18. I told her she could stay with us. That’s what I ____________ .
A. said to her B. said her C. told to her D. told
19. The population of the world is growing at an alarming________.
A. rate B. measure C. step D. cost
20. Although he loved his country,________ most of his life abroad.
A. but spent B. but he spent C. he spent D. so he spent
21. My bag's gone. I've been ________.
A. stolen B. robbed C. kidnapped D. thieved
22. Don't go too fast! I can't_____ up with you.
A. go B. walk C. run D. keep
23. This work needs ________ on time.
A. be finished B. to finish C. finishing D. to have finished
24. ________ call the police.
A. Either you leave at once or I B. Leave at once or I’ll
C. You either leave at once or I will D. Or you leave at once, or I will
25. Tom: "How about going fishing this Sunday?" - Dave: “________.”
A. That's a good idea. B. Never mind. C. Yes, I am fishing. D. That's my pleasure.
26. - Bill: "Do you like the novel that I gave you last week?”
- Jill: “_______ the novels that I’ve read, I enjoy this one most.”
A. All of B. Of all C. For all D. From all
27. Kay: “I wouldn’t do that if I were you.” - John: “________.”
A. Wouldn’t you? Why?B. Would you, really?C. I’d rather you didn’t. D. It’s out of the question.

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28. The economic conditions today are _______ they were in the past.
A. much more good B. much better than C. much better D. the best than.
29. That isn’t Tom,________ ?
A. is it B. is he C. isn’t he D. isn’t it 30. H e 30. 30.
________ his father in many ways.
A. takes over B. takes down C. takes on D. takes after
31. The English student acts as if he ________Vietnamese perfectly.
A. knows B. knew C. had known D. will know
32. ________ his advice, I would never have got a job.
A. Except B. Apart from C. But for D. As for
33. The first village ________ around 1,000 hectares was not far from the capital.
A. that they were built B. where built C. which built D. to be built
34. It's an hour since h e ________ , so he must be at the office now.
A. is leaving B. was leaving C. has left D. left
35. Tet is a wonderful opportunity for ________ off new clothes.
A. showing B. wearing C. carrying D. putting
Part 2. Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences.
36. The weather was terrible, so we had a very …………………….……… holiday. PLEASE
37. I’m afraid you have been …………………….………. She no longer works for you. INFORM
38. Unfortunately, the film got …………………….……… reviews. FAVOR
39. James received a lot of …………………….……… from her teachers and friends. COURAGE
40. Our school has a lot of …………………….……… teacher. QUALIFY
41. Housework has been …………………….……… regarded as women’s work. TRADITION
42. Lucy got …………………….……… quickly and went for work. DRESS
43. Since its …………………….………, television has attracted millions of viewers. INVENT
44. That…………………….……… has composed a lot of beautiful songs. MUSIC
45. I really don’t think he has the …………………….……… to do this job. ABLE
Part 3. Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
46. Man used fire to fright away enemies and wild animals.
47. Could you mind telling me the way to the nearest restaurant?
48. Internet is a very fastly and convenient way for me to get information.
49. Although the cold weather, she wasn’t wearing a coat.
50. If we have times. I promise you that we'll do the best we can to call you in next time.
Part 4. Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.
51. _________ the NewP Year's days, only good comments and wishes can be expressed.
52. It's hard work looking _________ three children all day.
53. Mr. Jones is in charge _________ the planning department.
54. In the end, he succeeded_________ solving the problem.
55. Are you acquainted_________ the girl with long hair over there?
SECTION IV. WRITING (4.0 POINTS)
Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it.
86. The last time I visited Maryam was in 2012.@ I haven’t
87. London is such a crowded city that we cannot go about quickly and easily.
@ The city of London is so
88. Henry regretted buying the second-hand car.@ Henry wished
89. Paul looks very happy. His father has given him a present.@ Paul, whose
90. We have arranged to start the trip at 6 a.m tomorrow.@ We are
Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given. Do not change the word given.
91. You should choose English to learn. (better)
92. This is the best essay I have ever written. (never)

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 PRACTICE TEST 23
SECTION 1
Part 1. You will hear a fath er and his daughter talking about her school report. Listen and
complete the table below with one word. You will listen twice.
SCHOOL REPORT
- The daughter's English teacher is so (1) boring.
- The daughter gets a (2) C minus.
- The daughter had (3) problems on the last Spanish test.
- The daughter is (4) acting the algebra class.
- The daughter’s favorite class is (5) history.
- If knowing the answer, Mr. Jones is always passing out (6) candy.
- The daughter guesses her father (7) fifty-five/ 55 years old.
- The daughter failed a (8) math and history test at the same time.
- The daughter needs to come straight home from the (9) movie
Part 2. Listen to Adam talking to Carol about his day. Then, choose the best answer (A, B, or C).
You will listen twice.
10. Adam went to bed late because ________.
A. he was fixing his computer B. he didn’t feel tired C. his son felt sick
11. Adam’s son returned to bed at ________.
A. four o’clock a.m B. six o ’clock a.m C. a quarter to seven a.m
12. At ten to eight________.
A. Adam left home B. Adam got up C. Adam’s alarm clock went off
13. In the morning, Adam didn’t have time to ________.
A. wash B. have breakfast C. buy petro
14. Adam borrowed money to buy ________.
A. a bus ticket B. lunch C. petrol
15. This evening, Adam will ________.
A. relax and watch TV B. spend time with his family C. be very busy
SECTION II. LEXICAL-GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS)
Part 1. Questions from 16 to 36. (3.0 points- 0.15/each)
Choose the best answer to each question.
16. John! Pass me the ________ cups, please.
A. plastic big blue cups B. big blue plastic cupsC. big plastic blue cups D. plastic cups big blue
17. The teacher told the students________ .
A. what to do that B. which to do that C. how to do that D. by how to do that
18. I told her she could stay with us. That’s what I ____________ .
A. said to her B. said her C. told to her D. told
19. The population of the world is growing at an alarming________.
A. rate B. measure C. step D. cost
20. Although he loved his country,________ most of his life abroad.
A. but spent B. but he spent C. he spent D. so he spent
21. My bag's gone. I've been ________.
A. stolen B. robbed C. kidnapped D. thieved
22. Don't go too fast! I can't_____ up with you.
A. go B. walk C. run D. keep
23. This work needs ________ on time.
A. be finished B. to finish C. finishing D. to have finished
24. ________ call the police.
A. Either you leave at once or I B. Leave at once or I’ll
C. You either leave at once or I will D. Or you leave at once, or I will
25. Tom: "How about going fishing this Sunday?" - Dave: “________.”
A. That's a good idea. B. Never mind.C. Yes, I am fishing. D. That's my pleasure.
26. - Bill: "Do you like the novel that I gave you last week?”
- Jill: “_______ the novels that I’ve read, I enjoy this one most.”

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 A. All of B. Of all C. For all D. From all
27. Kay: “I wouldn’t do that if I were you.” - John: “________.”
A. Wouldn’t you? Why? B. Would you, really?C. I’d rather you didn’t. D. It’s out of the question.
28. The economic conditions today are _______ they were in the past.
A. much more good B. much better than C. much better D. the best than.
29. That isn’t Tom,________ ?
A. is it B. is he C. isn’t he D. isn’t it 30. H e 30. 30.
________ his father in many ways.
A. takes over B. takes down C. takes on D. takes after
31. The English student acts as if he ________Vietnamese perfectly.
A. knows B. knew C. had known D. will know
32. ________ his advice, I would never have got a job.
A. Except B. Apart from C. But for D. As for
33. The first village ________ around 1,000 hectares was not far from the capital.
A. that they were built B. where built C. which built D. to be built
34. It's an hour since he ________ , so he must be at the office now.
A. is leaving B. was leaving C. has left D. left
35. Tet is a wonderful opportunity for ________ off new clothes.
A. showing B. wearing C. carrying D. putting
Part 2. Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences.
36. The weather was terrible, so we had a very unpleasant/unpleasing holiday. PLEASE
37. I’m afraid you have been uninformed. She no longer works for you. INFORM
38. Unfortunately, the film got unfavorable reviews. FAVOR
39. James received a lot of encouragement from her teachers and friends. COURAGE
40. Our school has a lot of well-qualified teacher. QUALIFY
41. Housework has been traditionally regarded as women’s work. TRADITION
42. Lucy got dressed quickly and went for work. DRESS
43. Since its invention, television has attracted millions of viewers. INVENT
44. That musician has composed a lot of beautiful songs. MUSIC
45. I really don’t think he has the ablity to do this job. ABLE
Part 3. Questions from 46 to 50. (1 point- 0.2 /each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
46. Man used fire to fright away enemies and wild animals. à frighten
47. Could you mind telling me the way to the nearest restaurant? à Would
48. Internet is a very fastly and convenient way for me to get information. à fast
49. Although the cold weather, she wasn’t wearing a coat. à In spite of / Despite
50. If we have times. I promise you that we'll do the best we can to call you in next time. à time
Part 4. Questions from 51 to 55.(1 poin t - 0 .2 / each)
Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.
51. On the New Year's days, only good comments and wishes can be expressed.
52. It's hard work looking after three children all day.
53. Mr. Jones is in charge of the planning department.
54. In the end, he succeeded in solving the problem.
55. Are you acquainted with the girl with long hair over there?
SECTION IV. WRITING
Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it.
86. The last time I visited Maryam was in 2012.
@ I haven’t visited Maryam since 2012.
87. Lodon is such a crowded city that we cannot go about quickly and easily.
@ The city of London is so crowded that we cannot go about quickly and easily.
88. Henry regretted buying the second-hand car.
@ Henry wished he hadn’t bought the second-hand car.
@ Henry wished not to have bought the second-hand car.
89. Paul looks very happy. His father has given him a present.
@ Paul, whose father has given him a present, looks very happy.

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90. We have arranged to start the trip at 6 a.m tomorrow.
@ We are starting the trip at 6 a.m tomorrow.
@ We are going to start the trip at 6 a.m tomorrow.
@ We are about to start the trip at 6 a.m tomorrow.
@ We are making arrangement to start the trip at 6 a.m tomorrow.
Part 2Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word given. Do not change the word given.
91. You should choose English to learn. (better)
 You had better choose English to learn.
92. This is the best essay I have ever written. (never)
 I have never written such a good essay.
 I have never written any other better essay than this.
 I have never written any other essay as good as this one.
 Never have I written such a good essay.