MOCK TEST 14

Test designers: Hoàng Phương Linh

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. months B. youths C. paths D. moths
Question 2. A. champagne B. champion C. chapter D. chuckle

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. bristle B. emerge C. swallow D. finish
Question 4. A. entertainment B. certificate C. obligation D. manufacture

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5. She is ______ taller of the two girls.
A. the B. a C. an D. no article
Question 6. I think he is a student here, ______ ?
A. isn’t he? B. was he? C. is he? D. doesn’t he?
Question 7. I often go to school ______ foot.
A. by B. on C. in D. with
Question 8. The hot weather prevent us from ______ hiking.
A. going B. go C. went D. gone
Question 9. ______ there be any emergency, call this phone number.
A. Should B. If C. In case D. Were
Question 10. Before eating dinner, she ______ a lot of ice cream.
A. has eaten B. eating C. eats D. had eaten
Question 11. It is very essential that you save your money ______ a rainy day.
A. on account of B. in case of C. now that D. in spite of
Question 12. I promise I will submit my homework ______.
A. until I finish it B. after I finished it C. as soon as I finish it D. when I finish
Question 13. The energy ______ from the sun is renewable and environmentally friendly.
A. harnessed B. harnessing C. is harnessed D. which harnessed
Question 14. It is a tradition to put ______ on a Christmas tree so the tree is very bright and beautiful.
A. presents B. decorations C. flowers D. colors
Question 15. Don’t ______ the idea that, beacause you are clever, you will necessarily pass your exam.
A. run up against B. run down C. run away with D. run out with
Question 16. The politician’s wife was able to ______ the information to the press without getting caught.
A. spread B. infiltrate C. leak D. extend
Question 17. She is under the _______ that her fiance is a multi-millionaire.
A. hallucination B. delusion C. illusion D. mirage
Question 18. The job requires excellent communication skills and an ability to think on your ______.
A. foot B. feet C. hands D. legs

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 19. The team wasn’t playing well, so the coach took the bull by the horns and sacked several senior
players.
A. make the right decision B. make a final decision
C. make the wrong decision D. make a bold decision
Question 20. We all keyed up about the big game.
A. scared B. panicking
C. nervous and excited D. astonished

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 21. After my business had gone bankrupt, he left me in the lurch.
A. put me in jail B. send me to the proctor

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 C. come to my aid D. withdrew his investment
Question 22. Hey Daisy, I think I sort of forget to thank you all foryour help in the past week. Thanks!
A. by the way B. definitely
C. not really D. in some ways

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 23. - Fiona: ‘I’m quite unsure about how she’ll react. I’ll have just play it by ear.’
- Mark: ‘______’.
A. Better if you thought of something beforehand.
B. It could be noisy to hear anything here.
C. She shouldn’t be trusted on her own.
D. You are such an incompetent judge.
Question 24. - Kate: ‘I’m looking for something that grows well without too much water.’
- Gardener: ‘______’.
A. You can’t grow anything without water
B. This might be what you’re looking for. Aren’t they pretty?
C. I have this tree for 3 years.
D. Planting trees and flowers is very entertaining.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Did a mink just give the coronavirus to a human?

Dutch authorities announced this week that they suspect a mink has transmitted the coronavirus to a
worker at a fur farm in the Netherlands. If confirmed, this would be the first (25) ______ evidence of a specific
species passing the virus to a human.
Analysis found strong similarities between the virus in the worker and in the minks, (26)
______ it plausible  that the virus jumped species. “Based on this comparison and the position of
that form of the virus in the family tree, the researchers concluded that it is likely that one staff
member at an infected farm has been infected by mink,” the Dutch government said in a statement.
Mink on at (27) ______ three farms in the southern part of the country have tested positive
for the coronavirus, according to Lisa Gaster, a (28) ______ for the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature
and Food Quality.
“The take-home message now is we are still learning a lot about COVID-19, this coronavirus, and the
animals it can infect,” says virologist Brian Bird, a veterinarian and associate director of the
University of California Davis One Health Institute. Bird, who is not involved in the Dutch response,
cautions against undue alarm. “The risk here is related to direct contact or proximity to farmed mink,
and certainly the general population has very little contact with those animals at those settings.”
Domestic  dogs, cats, tigers, and lions have also tested positive for the virus, (29) ______
there is no evidence that those animals have transmitted the disease to humans .
(Adapted from National Geographic)
Question 25. A. concrete B. firm C. true D. right
Question 26. A. what B. which C. that D. where
Question 27. A. less B. least C. much D. few
Question 28. A. speaker B. representative C. behalf D. spokesperson
Question 29. A. however B. so C. though D. and

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.
Have you ever thought about the names of the months? Why are “January” and “February” not called
“Primo” or “Secondo”? Is it because the original names were created in ancient times? Or is it because the
originators preferred odd words?
Take February, for example. Say it aloud a few minutes and you start to wonder. Most people don’t know
who developed these names. However, a little research reveals that the names of the months came mostly from a
combination of the names of Roman gods and goddesses, important festivals, and the original numbers of the
months.

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 Julius Caesar and Pope Gregory XIII change the calendar to make it more exact. Caesar developed a new
calendar of 364 and a quarter days, the time it takes the earth to orbit the sun from one spring season to the next.
The Pope’s astronomers refined the calendar regarding leap years; they determined that there should be
no leap year in years ending in 00- unless they were divisible by 400; the years 1700, 1800, 1900 and 2100 would
not be considered leap years, while the years 1600 and 2000 would be. This new Gregorian calendar was so
accurate that today, scientists need only add leap seconds every few years to the clock in order to keep the
calendar matching the Earth’s cycles.
Question 30. What is the topic of the passage?
A. how the modern calendar was named and developed
B. how the months were named
C. how the leap year system was developed
D. how accurate the modern day is calendar
Question 31. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. calendars B. days
C. astronomers D. years
Question 32. 9. The word “refined” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. studied B. invented
C. observed D. improved
Question 33. Which of the following is true of the Gregorian calendar?
A. It needs major improvements.
B. It was so well designed, it needs little adjusting today.
C. It copied the Roman calendar’s formula of leap years.
D. None of the answers
Question 34. Why is the number of 364 and a quarter important?
A. It is the length of time from the beginning of spring to the end of winter.
B. It is the length of a planetary year.
C. It is the most accurate number for calendars.
D. It was a number randomly chosen by Caesar for his calendar.

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.
Archaeological literature is rich in descriptions of pot making. Unlike modern industrial potters, prehistoric
artisans created each of their pieces individually, using the simplest technology but demonstrating remarkable skill
in making and adorning their vessels.
The clay used in prehistoric pot making was invariably selected with the utmost care; often it was traded
over considerable distances. The consistency of the clay was crucial; it was pounded meticulously and mixed
with water to make it entirely even texture. By careful kneading, the potter removed the air bubbles and made the
clay as plastic as possible, allowing it to be molded into shape as the pot was built up. When a pot is fired, it loses
its water and can crack, so the potter added a temper to the clay, a substance that helped reduce shrinkage and
cracking.
Since surface finishes provided a pleasing appearance and also improved the durability in day-to- day uses,
the potter smoothed the exterior surface of the pot with wet hands. Often a wet clay solution, known as a slip, was
applied to the smooth surface. Brightly colored slips were often used and formed painted decorations on the
vessel. In later times, glazes came into use in some areas. A glaze is a form of slip that turns to a glasslike finish
during high-temperature firing. When a slip was not applied, the vessel was allowed to dry slowly until the external
surface was almost like leather in texture. It was then rubbed with a round stone or similar object to give it a
shiny, hard surface. Some pots were adorned with incised or stamped decorations.
Most early pottery was then fired over open hearths. The vessels were covered with fast-burning wood; as
it burned, the ashes would fall around the pots and bake them evenly over a few hours. Far higher temperatures
were attained in special ovens, known as kilns, which would not only bake the clay and remove its plasticity, but
also dissolve carbons and iron compounds. Kilns were also used for glazing, when two firings were needed. Once
fired, the pots were allowed to cool slowly, and small cracks were repaired before they were ready for use.
Question 35. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Why archaeologist study prehistoric pot making B. How early pottery was made and decorated
C. The development of kilns used by early potters D. The variety of decorations on prehistoric pottery
Question 36. The word “meticulously” is closest in meaning to
A. heavily B. initially

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C. carefully D. completely
Question 37. Which of the following was a process used by prehistoric potters to improve the texture of the clay?
A. adding temper B. removing the water
C. beating on the clay D. mixing the clay with plastic substances
Question 38. The word “they” refers to
A. kilns B. firings C. pots D. cracks
Question 39. The word “incised” is closest in meaning to
A. designed B. carved C. detailed D. painted
Question 40. According to the passage, the advantage of kilns over open fires was that the kilns
A. required less wood for burning B. reached higher temperatures
C. kept ashes away from the pots D. baked vessels without cracking them
Question 41. Prehistoric potters applied slips and glazes to their vessels in order to do which of the following?
A. improve the appearance of the vessels B. prevent the vessels from leaking
C. help the vessels to dry more quickly D. give the vessels a leather like quality
Question 42. Which of the following was a method used by some potters to give vessels a glossy finish?
A. smoothing them with wet hands B. mixing the clay with colored solutions
C. baking them at a very high temperature D. rubbing them with a smooth hard object

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 43. The capital of the Confederacy was originally in Mobile, but they were moved to Richmond.
A. capital B. originally C. they were D. moved
Question 44. The type of Jazz known as ’swing’ was introduced by Duke Elington when he wrote and records “It
don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing”.
A. known B. introduced C. he D. records
Question 45. In early days, hydrochloric acid was done by heating a mixture of sodium chloride with iron sulfate.
A. In early days B. done C. heating D. with

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 46. Mrs. Watanabe is by far the richest woman I know.
A. Mrs. Watanabe is the richest woman in my country.
B. Mrs. Watanabe is one of many rich women I know.
C. Mrs. Watanabe is richer than all her friends.
D. Mrs. Watanabe is much richer than anyone else I know.
Question 47. It was only when I left home that I realized how much my father meant to me.
A. Not until after I left home did I realize how much my father meant to me.
B. Not until I left home that I realized how much my father meant to me.
C. Not until had I left home did I realize how much my father meant to me.
D. Not until I had left home did I realize how much my father meant to me.
Question 48. Francis ought to have made more effort to locate his brother.
A. It is necessary for Francis to try harder if he wants to locate his brother.
B. Francis must have worked hard in order to locate his brother.
C. Francis didn’t try as hard as he should have to find his brother.
D. Francis has to make the effort himself if he wishes to find his brother.

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 49. I might fail the test. I that case, I probably resit in next year.
A. I might fail the test in which I’d probably re-sit in next year.
B. I might fail the test which I’d probably re-sit in next year.
C. I might fail the test, in which case, I’d probably re-sit in next year.
D. I might fail the test, in which point, I’d probably re-sit in next year.
Question 50. There was a lot of rush on the body of the car. It seemed to be in good condition.
A. That there was a lot of rust on the body of the car made it seem to be in good condition.
B. The car seemed to be in good condition, though there was a lot of rust on its body.
C. But for the rust on the body of the car, it wouldn’t have been in good condition.

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D. The car seemed to be in good condition thanks to the rust on its body.

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