Practice test 26

(Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1: A. devotion B. suggestion C. congestion D. question

Question 2: A. decided B. hatred C. sacred D. warned

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3: A. environment B. pneumonia C. publication D. equality

Question 4: A. elaborately B. mysteriously C. necessarily D. originally

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined, part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.

Question 5: The sport was became very popular in Europe and by the late 70's there was windsurfing fever

A B C

in Europe with one in every three households having a sailboard.

Question 6: The Green Garden Restaurant uses fresh produce on their dishes, much of which the owners
grow

A B C D

in their own garden.

Question 7: My sister has written, asking if we can put up her for a few days while she is in Ho Chi Minh City.

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.

Question 8: I ________ badminton before. This is the first time I _______ to play it.

A. have never played / tried B. have ever played / have tried

C. have played / have tried D. have never played / have tried

Question 9: I haven’t got any money at all. I’m completetely ______.

A. broken B. hard up C. short D. broke

Question 10:

- Peter: “You look nervous! _________”

- Janet: “This thunder scares me to death.”

A. What’s wrong? B. Why's that?

C. Come on! D. How are you?

Question 11: It is imperative that this letter ________ immediately.

A. were sent B. sent C. be sent D. send

Question 12: All his plans for starting his own business fell _________.

A. in B. through C. down D. away

Question 13:

- Peter: “How much do you earn, John?”

- John: “I’d __________ .”
A. prefer not say B. better not to say C. rather not say D. rather don’t say

Question 14: A little farther down the street _________.

A. is the inn I used to stay at

B. there is an inn where I used to stay in

C. the inn is the place where I used to stay

D. is there an inn in which I used to stay

Question 15: He came to Nairobi ________ .

A. with a view to climb Mt. Kenya B. so for climbing Mt. Kenya

C. intended to climb Mt. Kenya D. marriageable

Question 16: Sales of the Chinese toys dropped ______ sharply when the TV news reported that high levels
of toxic lead had been found in painted toys.

A. out B. down C. away D. off

Question 17: I would be very rich now ________ working long ago.
 A. if I gave up B. if I wouldn’t give up

C. were I to give up D. had I not given up

Question 18: You had better keep a box of matches ______ in case the lights go out again.

A. handy B. by hand C. in touch D. in the way

Question 19:

- Margaret: “Could you open the window, please?”

- Henry: “_______.”
A. I am, of course B. With pleasure C. l feel sorry D. Yes, I can

Question 20: Helium is not inflammable, _______ therefore safer than hydrogen.

A. that is B. and is C. but is D. and it

Question 21: _______the film director, Ben Affleck, was famously left off of the 85 th Oscar's Best Director list
of nominees surprised everyone.
A. What B. That C. Although D. Due to

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 22: They arrived at their destination alive and kicking.

A. safe and sound B. all right C. good and safe D. in good time

Question 23: We had to list the chronology of events in World War II on our test.

A. catastrophe B. time sequence C. disaster D. discrepancy

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 24: A deficiency of vitamin D can lead to permanent bone deformities.

A. irreparable B. infinite C. temporary D. occasional

Question 25: Every effort was made to reduce the budget substantially.

A. proportionately B. effectively C. in great amount D. in little amount

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 26: "Leave my house now or I'll call the police!" shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn't leave her house.

B. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn't leave her house.

C. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn't leave her house.

D. The lady informed the man that she would call me police if he didn't leave her house.

Question 27: The leader of the group came up with the best solution to the problem.

A. The leader of the group could solve the problem easily.

B. No one could solve the problem except the leader of the group.

C. The best solution to the problem was thought of by the leader of the group.

D. The best solution to the problem was carried out by the leader of the group.

Question 28: I had only just put the phone down when her boss rang back.

A. I put the phone down when the boss rang back.

B. Hardly had I put the phone down when the boss rang back.

C. No sooner had I put the phone down when the boss rang back.

D. Scarcely had I put the phone down than the boss rang back.

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 29: He didn’t want to pay such a high price. Nevertherless, he had no choice.

A. Despite having no choice, he had to pay such a high price.

B. In spite the fact that he didn’t want to pay such a high price, he had no choice.

C. Reluctant as he was to pay such a high price, he had no choice.

D. Although he was reluctant paying such a high price, he had no choice.

Question 30: The museum is in the city centre. Have you ever visited it?

A. Have you ever visited the museum located in the city centre?

B. Have you ever visited the museum is located in the city centre?

C. Have you ever visited the museum locating in the city centre?

D. Have you ever visited the museum which locating in the city centre?
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 from 31 to 35.

How men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a (31)_______. All
we really know is that men, unlike animals, (32) ______ invented certain sounds to express thought and
feelings, actions and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed upon
certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to present those sounds, and which could be written
down. These sounds, whether spoken or written in letters, are called words. Great writers are those who not
only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words that (34) _______ powerfully to our minds
and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literacy type. Above all, the real poet is a
master of words. He can (35) ________ his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their
position and association can move men to tears. We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully, or
they will make our speech silly and vulgar.

Question 31: A. secret B. legend C. mystery D. story

Question 32: A. somewhat B. whatever C. however D. somehow

Question 33: A. though B. if C. however D. whether

Question 34: A. lure B. attract C. appeal D. interest

Question 35: A. carry B. transfer C. convey D. transmit

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 36 to 42.

Water scarcity is fast becoming one of the major limiting factors in world crop production. In many
areas, poor agricultural practices have led to increasing desertification and the loss of formerly arable lands.
Consequently, those plant species that are well adapted to survival in dry climates are being looked at for an
answer in developing more efficient crops to grow on marginally arable lands.

Plants use several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert environments. Some involve purely
mechanical and physical adaptations, such as the shape of the plant's surface, smaller leaf size, and extensive
root systems. Some of the adaptations are related to chemical mechanisms. Many plants, such as cacti, have
internal gums and mucilage which give them water-retaining properties. Another chemical mechanism is that
of the epicuticular wax layer. This wax layer acts as an impervious cover to protect the plant. It prevents
excessive loss of internal moisture. It also protects the plant from external aggression, which can come from
inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents which include bacteria and plant pests.

Researchers have proposed that synthetic waxes with similar protective abilities could be prepared based
on knowledge of desert plants. If successfully developed, such a compound could be used to greatly increase
a plant's ability to maintain health in such adverse situations as inadequate water supply, limited fertilizer
availability, attack by pests, and poor storage after harvesting.

Question 36: This passage deals mainly with _________.

A. desertification

B. decreasing water supply

C. factors limiting crop production

D. developing efficient plants

Question 37: The word “arable” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.

A. fertile B. parched C. barren D. marsh

Question 38: Which of the following is a mechanical or physical mechanism that desert plants use?

A. The plant's shape B. The small root system

C. The vast leaf size D. The high water system

Question 39: Which is one of the ways in which the epicuticular wax protects the plant?

A. It helps the plant to avoid excessive moisture intake.

B. It helps the plant to attack aggressors.

C. It releases gases against plant pests.

D. It guards against bacteria.

Question 40: The word “It” in the second paragraph refers to _______.

A. Another chemical mechanism

B. The epicuticular wax layer

C. An impervious plant like cover

D. The loss of internal moisture

Question 41: What is an example of an inorganic agent that may attack plants?

A. Bacteria B. Insects C. Gas D. Pests

Question 42: All of the following are examples of an adverse situation for crops EXCEPT _________.

A. inadequate water B. insufficient fertilize

C. pest aggression D. proper storage

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 43 to 50.

My lawyer, Mr. Turner, is the only man I know who has seen a ghost. He is a quite even-tempered man
whose life is spent I dealing with facts. He is the last person in the world to give away to fantasy. He has a
wife and two children of whom he is proud, takes a modest holiday abroad every year and spends his Sundays
gardening. He is knowledgeable about art and architecture, though he doesn’t pretend to be an expert by any
means. It is, therefore, all the more surprising that he should be so insistent about the ghost. It happened, so
he says, like this:

He was traveling from London to the North of England by train. It was a misty November evening and the
train was half empty. In fact, for the first part of the journey Mr. Turner had the carriage to himself and sat
dozing over a newspaper. However, at the first stop a passenger jumped in, slamming the door behind him.
He seemed out of breath as if he had been running. He was a striking looking young man with dark, bushy
hair and bright intelligent eyes. He was dressed rather oddly in a long waistcoat with silver buttons, tight
trousers and an embroidered waistcoat. Mr. Turner did not pay much attention to this because people wear all
sorts of extravagant clothes these days and he had long grown accustomed to them.

Presently, the two men got into conversation, as people do on long journeys. Mr. Turner was interested
to discover that the young man was very knowledgeable about art – in particular portraits. His name, he said,
was Joseph Hart, and he was on his way to visit an exhibition. It seemed that he worked in a famous London
Art Gallery – a picture restorer, perhaps, thought Mr. Turner, he seemed to know a great deal about varnishes
and paints, and even more about the subjects of certain portraits. When Mr. Turner asked his opinion of the
portrait of a famous judge by an artist he admired, his companion laughed and said: “He’s only a reproduction
– a good one I agree but you can’t talk to a reproduction.” He spoke a though the person in the portrait were
still living.

After a while the carriage got hot and steamy and Mr. Turner dropped off. He woke up just as the train
was drawing up at a junction with a grinding of brakes. His companion had disappeared.

A few days later, having returned to London, Mr. Turner found himself near the Art Gallery. Moved by
some impulse, he went in and inquired for Joseph Hart. The attendant directed him to a room devoted to early
nineteenth century portraits of well-known men. There was no one in the room and Mr. Turner looked around
him. Without knowing quite how he had got there, he found himself standing in front of a full-length portrait
of a young dark man in tight trousers and embroidered waistcoat. The eyes smiled at him with a hint of
amusement. The name-plate at the foot of the picture read: Joseph Hart, Gentleman, 1800-1829.

Question 43: Although he was a lawyer, Mr. Turner_________.

A. pretended to know a lot about art

B. knew something about art

C. pretended to take interest in art

D. intended to learn more about art

Question 44: When the passenger entered Mr. Turner’s compartment ________.

A. he was panting B. he was running

C. the train was just leaving D. the carriage was half-empty

Question 45: Mr. Turner thought the young man might _______.

A. be an art dealer B. be an art expert

C. renew old pictures D. paint reproductions of old pictures

Question 46: Why wouldn’t the young man give an opinion on the portrait of the judge?

A. The judge wasn’t alive. B. The judge was still alive.

C. The picture was a copy. D. He hadn’t seen it.

Question 47: When did Mr. Turner first realize that the passenger had gone?

A. When the train started. B. After the train had stopped.

C. Just before the train stopped. D. When the train was leaving the station.

Question 48: Why did Mr. Turner go into the Art Gallery?

A. He was walking past there. B. He had never been there before.

C. He has planned to do so. D. He suddenly decided to.

Question 49: In the part of the Gallery that Mr. Turner was directed to ________.

A. there were a lot of pictures of unknown people

B. there were a lot of nineteenth century people

C. no-one else was looking at the pictures

D. he only saw one portrait.

Question 50: When Mr. Turner looked the portrait of Joseph Hart _______.

A. he smiled at it B. he thought it smiled at him

C. he didn’t recognize it D. he was amused