Key Test 161719

TEST 16
Part 2. Listen to the recording twice. Complete the table below. Write no more than three words.
SECTION II: LEXICO – 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. Tom. "I'm sorry. I won't be able to come". - Mary. “_______”.
A. Great B. Oh, that's annoying C. Well, never mindD. Sounds
like fun
17. _______ air essential is to man, so is water to fish.
A. As B. Just C. Since D. Like
18. If you had taken my advice, you _______ in such difficulties now.
A. wouldn't have been B. hadn't been
C. wouldn't be D. won't be
19. One's fingerprints are _______ other person.
A. different from B. different from any
C. differ from any D. different from those of any
20. Jane wasn't in when I arrived. I suppose she _______ I was coming.
A. must have forgotten B. must forget
C. may forget D. can't have forgotten
21. _______ appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical
illusion.
A. The Moon B. The Moon which C. When the Moon D. That the Moon
22. I should very much like to have gone to that party of theirs, but _______.
A. I'm not invited B. I will not be invited
C. I have not been invited D. I was not invited
23. Jane. “It's going to rain”. Mary. “_______”.
A. I hope not so B. I don't hope either C. I don't hope so D. I hope not
24. A good friend is _______ will stand by you when you are in trouble.
A. the one who B. a person that C. people who D. who
25. _______, we tried our best to complete it.
A. Difficult as the homework was B. Thanks to the difficult homework
C. As though the homework was difficult D. Despite the homework was difficult
26. The ______ will be chaired by Mr. Sheldon, one of the most innovative directors in the company.
A. category B. qualification C. committee D. productivity
27. The customer returned his order saying its switch was defective, and the online store agreed to
______ the full amount to his account.
A. magnify B. credit C. discontinue D. charge
28. His neighbors found his ______ manner bossy and irritating, and they stopped inviting him to
backyard barbeques.
A. insentient B. magisterial C. preparatory D. restorative
29. Steven is always ______ about showing up for work because he feels that tardiness is a sign of
irresponsibility.
A. legible B. tolerable C. punctual D. literal
30. Candace would ______ her little sister into an argument by teasing her and calling her names.
A. advocate B. provoke C. perforate D. expunge
31. The dress Arid wore _______ with small, glassy beads, creating a shimmering effect.
A. titillated B. reiterated C. scintillated D. enthralled
32. Being able to afford this luxury car will ______ getting a better- paying job.
A. maximize B. recombinant C. reiterate D. necessitate
33. Levina unknowingly ______ the thief by holding open the elevator doors and ensuring his
escape.
A. coerced B. proclaimed C. abetted D. sanctioned
34. Shakespeare, a(n) ______writer, entertained audiences by writing many tragic and comic plays.
A. numeric B. obstinate C. generic D. prolific
35. I had the ________ experience of sitting next to an over-talkative passenger on my flight home
from Brussels.
A. satisfactory B. commendable C. galling D. acceptable
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences.
36. They all show great commitment to their singing and go to choir practice twice a COMMIT
week.
37. In the last NY fashion week, there was a huge lack of originality. All the designers ORIGINAL
used the same patterns for their clothes.
38. The coach's lack of leadership affected the relationship between the players of the LEADER
team.
39. There were lots of kids in my neighbourhood when I was growing up. NEIGHBOUR
40. They had known each other since they were kids so they never had problems with PARTNER
their partnership.
41. Her persistence was finally rewarded by her chance to meet her favourite actor off- PERSIST
stage.
42. Fatherhood is a lifelong responsibility. FATHER
43. People in Spain legally reach adulthood at 18. ADULT
44. Her kindness and sense of humour helped maintain companionship with her COMPANION
classmates.
45. In my absence there will be a substitute teacher. ABSENT
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. He was one of the first inventor to apply the principles to the process of invention.  inventors
47. Sometimes it is difficult to avoid to drink when we enjoy an informal party.  drinking
48. Had it not was his father's help, Bill couldn't have repaired the roof. been
49. At no time could she understood what he really wanted to say. understand
50. As soon as they were seated, the man began to whisper among themselves. men
Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.
51. Any new video system that is compatible with existing ones has a little chance of success.
52. He is impervious to criticism to and rational argument.
53. I confided in her because I thought I could trust her.
54. Jen checked out of the hotel and took a taxi to the airport.
55. We'll have to set off very early to avoid the rush-hour traffic.
SECTION III: READING (6.0 points)
Part 1. Questions 56 – 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
56. A. was B. swelled C. reacted D. arose
57. A. one B. every C. such D. that
58. A. enjoying B. making C. recording D. stating
59. A. move B. pass C. hand D. happen
60. A. disabled B. inactive C. incapable D. disordered
61. A. facts B. knowledge C. memory D. information
62. A. form B. scheme C. examination D. test
63. A. supported B. given C. marked D. remembered
64. A. held B. brought C. stood D. set
65. A. badness B. hurt C. illness D. pain
Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question
66. The passage is mainly about the
A. history of silent movies B. disadvantages of synchronized sound
C. development of sound with movies D. research into sound reproduction
67. According to the passage, films using sound effects were screened
A. before 1896 B. as early as 1896 C. as early as 1922 D. in 1927
68. The word 'screenings' in is closest in meaning to
A. projections B. revelations C. demonstrations D. diversions
69. Which of the following is not mentioned as a producer o! sound to accompany movies?
A. a jazz singer B. single pianist C. a small band D. a gramophone
70. It can be inferred that
A. most movie theaters had a pianist
B. sound-effects machines were not common because they were expensive
C. orchestras couldn't synchronize sound with the pictures
D. gramophones were developed about the same time as moving pictures.
71. According to the passage, gramophones were ineffective because they
A. got out of synchronization with the picture.
B. were too large for most movie theaters.
C. were newly invented and still had imperfections
D. changed speeds when the needle jumped.
72. The word 'sequence' is closest in meaning to
A. interpretation B. progression C. distribution D. organization
73. The phrase 'these signals' refers to
A. sounds B. series C. marks D. sensors
74. According to the passage, sound-on-film guaranteed synchronization because the recording was
A. made during the film of the picture. B. read by an optical sensor
C. inserted beside the image on the film D. marked on the gramophone
75. Short feature films produced as early as 1922 _______
A. were recorded by optical sensors B. put musicians out of work
C. were only effective for dialogue sequences D. preceding talking pictures
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the text and fill in one word which best fits each gap.
SECTION IV: WRITING (4.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 86 to 90.(2 point- 0.4/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
86. We had to wait for so long that we got fed up and left.
 We had to wait for such a long time that we got fed up and left.
87. I’m really sorry I didn’t invite her to the party.
 I really wish I had invited her to the party.
88. I shut the door, but right after that I realized I’d left the key inside.
 No sooner had/did I shut the door than I realized I’d left the key inside.
89. It isn’t necessary to finish your work today.
 You don’t have/need to finish your work today.
90. The car belongs to Mrs. Edwards.
 Mrs. Edwards is the owner of that car.
Part 2: Questions from 91 to 92.(2 points - 0.4/ each)
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 wash your shirt right now before that stain dries. needs
 Your shirt needs washing right now before that stain dries.
92. I haven't been to Oxford for at least ten years. went
 It was ten years since I last went to Oxford.
93. Some old people are finding it difficult to adjust to a digital technology. used
 Some old people are not used to adjusting to a digital technology.
94. When the minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment. being
 On being asked about the strike, the minister declined to comment.
95. It's possible that someone stole your purse when we were in the restaurant. might
 Someone might have stolen your purse when we were in the restaurant
TEST 17
16. I could not turn in my paper on time because my word processor _______.
A. fell down B. turned down C. tore down D. broke down
17. “You must always _______ us the truth” the judge said to the man.
A. tell B. confess C. speak D. say
18. Her father is a _______ drinker. He is always drinking.
A. strong B. heavy C. addictive D. capable
19. Don’t set off fireworks too closely to your house, _______?
A. do you B. don’t you C. will you D. won’t you
20. Trains stop here in order to _______ passengers only.
A. pick up B. get off C. pull up D. pull in
21. In recent years, more and more people _______ for things with credit cards.
A. pay B. are paid C. are paying D. have been paying
22. He was the first person _______ the fire.
A. discover B. to discover C. discovering D. discovered
23. “Who was the man with you yesterday?” - “He was _______.”
A. the next door man B. the man next to the door
C. the man next by the door D. the man next door
24. John: “I didn’t pass my driving test.” -Anna: “_______!”
A. Better luck next time B. So poor
C. Congratulations D. That was nice of them
25. You can _______ your sister to our party tonight.
A. bring B. carry C. take D. get
26. You need more exercise, so you should _______ golf.
A. carry out B. take in C. turn up D. take up
27. I like that photo very much. Could you make an _______ for me?
A. increase B. enlargement C. expansion D. extension
28. His roses won the first ________in the local flower competition.
A. prize B. award C. cup D. reward
29. I got impatient waiting for my turn to _________.
A. go out B. set out C. come out D. work out
come out lộ ra, lộ diện, đến lượt
30. “This is not a good essay”, said the lecturer. “I find your arguments ________.”
A. convincing B. convincingly C. unconvincing D. unconvincingly
unconvincing (a) không thuyết phục
31. We try to help our mother _______ household chores.
A. make B. take C. build D. do
do chores (v) làm việc nhà
32. It’s high time we _______ something about the pollution.
A. did B. had done C. made D. had made
do something (v) làm một việc gì đó chung chung
33. I _______ my hand to draw her attention but she took no _______ of me.
A. waved/ notice B. shook/ noticed C. waved/ attention D. shook/ attention
take notice of (v) để ý đến
34. There are many ways________to Rome
A. is leading B. are leading C. leading D. led
35. What chemical is this ? It is ________a horrible smell.
A. giving down B. giving off C. giving up D. giving out
give off (v) tỏa ra (mùi thơm, mùi hôi)
36. Selfishness is her biggest flaw, and it has made her lose lots of friends. SELF
37. There's no evidence that he's the actual murderer. EVIDENT
38. His yawning in class was a clear sign of his tiredness; he never slept more than 5 TIRED
hours.
39. My mum asked me to give her an explanation for my poor behaviour. EXPLAIN
40. His parents' carelessness made him feel really unloved. CARE
41. There's another interpretation of the story. INTERPRET
42. You would frighten too many people off with that speech. FRIGHT
43. There is already enough pressure without that, you know. PRESS
44. I feel hesitant about including the last sentence. HESITATE
45. Now surely our discredited government must go. CREDIT
46. Ginger is three times so hot as cumin, but not as hot as chili powder. as
47. Some of the people were standing in the street watched the parade, while others were singing songs.
 watching
48. It is the writing English that causes difficulties to foreigners.
49. I would have to walk for miles to take that package were you not to bring them here now.
50. She is too beautiful that I cannot stop looking at her.
51. We all dream of a salary that is commensurate with our skills and experience.
52. She was conscious of the fact that everone was staring at her.
53. A diet deficient in witamin D may cause the disease rickets.
54. A good teacher is always attentive to their student's needs.
55. A suspect has been detained by the police for questioning.
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
56. A. usage B. use C. utility D. employment
57. A. speech B. claims C. utterance D. address
58. A. separation B. obstacles C. divisions D. barrier
59. A. imply B. signify C. stand D. point
60. A. resort B. rotate C. revolve D. refer
61. A. progresses B. transmits C. remits D. emits
62. A. presents B. signs C. registers D. signifies
63. A. predicates B. indicates C. abdicates D. implicates
64. A. found B. trailed C. explored D. traced
65. A. Until B. Because C. While D. As
66. It is a waste when customers buy low-quality products because _______.
A. they will soon throw them away B. they have to be repaired many times
C. customers always change their idea D. they are very cheap
67. The word “motto” is closest in meaning to _______.
A. meaning B. belief C. value D. reference
68. People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT _______.
A. buy high-quality products B. buy simply-wrapped things
C. buy more hamburgers D. reuse cups
69. What is the topic of the passage?
A. How to reduce garbage disposal. B. How to live sensitively to the environment.
C. What is involved in the recycling movement. D. What people understand the term “recycle”.
70. Which area is considered one of the most industrialized?
A. South America B. Europe C. Middle East D. Asia
71. The word “practice” is closest in meaning to _______.
A. training B. exercise C. belief D. deed
72. What does the word “sensitive” means?
A. friendly B. cautious C. logical D. responding
73. What best describe the process of reuse?
A. The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again.
B. The bottles are washed, returned filled again and collected.
C. The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.
D. The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.
74. What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling?
A. Aluminum cans and spent motor oil. B. Hamburger wrappings and spent motor oil.
C. Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings. D. TV sets and aluminum cans.
75. Garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because _______.
A. people are ordered to return bottles B. returned bottles are few
C. few bottles are made of glass or plastic D. each returned bottle is paid
LOOKING FOR A JOB
I finished university six month (76) ago, I’ve got a degree in business administration. I enjoyed
the course very much although I realize I should have studied a lot harder! A few of my friends have
(77) already got full-time jobs but most of us are still waiting (78) for something suitable to turn up.
Meanwhile, I make sure that I keep myself busy. I look through the job advertisements (79) in the
newspapers every day and I also ask all the people I know to tell me if they hear of any vacancies
(80) where they work . What I am looking for is something challenging and I would certainly be
happy to move to another city or even work abroad for a while. The (81) salary is not so important
at this stage, provided I earn enough to live on, (82) because / as / since I don’t want to continue
having to depend on my parents , although they are (83) very generous to me. At the moment, I’m
working in a nearby restaurant two evenings (84) a / per week, washing up and generally helping
out, which brings a little money. The other people working there are very friendly, and many of
them are in the same (85) situation as me, so we have lots of to talk about.
printed before it.
86. I was so tired that I don’t feel like eating.
 So tired was I that I don’t feel like eating.
87. I will not come if his friend does not invite me.
 Unless his friend invites me, I will not come.
88. You have to pay a lot for this motorbike.
 This motorbike is very expensive/costly.
89. You remembered to post the letter, didn’t you?
 You didn’t forget to post the letter, did you?
90. Laurence hasn’t seen his sister since she left for Japan.
 Laurence last saw his sister when she left for Japan.
91. Peter was the first person I asked for advice. whose
 Peter was the person whose advice I asked for.
92. If you are not satisfied with the hotel service, you should say so. make
 You should make complaint about the hotel service if you are not satisfied with it.
93. As long as I know you'll support me, I won't worry about money. count
 Provided I can count on you to support me, I won't worry about money.
94. Driving a car without insurance is illegal. law
 It is against the law to drive a car without insurance.
95. They've postponed the meeting until January. off
 The meeting has been put off until January.
TEST 19

16. You will have to ________ your holiday if you are too ill to travel.
A. put off B. cut down C. put out D. put up
17. ________, after trying three times, he passed the examination.
A. Lastly B. Last of all C. Last D. At last
18. This is the oldest building ________ the village.
A. of B. by C. in D. to
19. ________ scientists have observed increased pollution in the water supply.
A. late B. later C. Latter D. Lately
20. four o’clock Mr Hutchinson still had some ________ to do in the garden.
A. work B. job C. effort D. task
21. Very few scientists ________ with completely new answers to the world’s problems.
A. come to B. come around C. come up D. come in
22. If you want to telephone him you will have to ________ the number in the book.
A. look at B. look to C. look through D. look up
23. She began to feel nervous when the train pulled up at the ________ between Austria and
Yugoslavia.
A. limit B. edge C. bar D. border
24. Students are expected to ________ their classes regularly.
A. assist B. frequent C. attend D. follow
25. He was pleased to have the ________ to hear such a fine musician play hit favorite piece of
music.
A. occasion B. possibility C. fate D. opportunity
26. We had a marvelous holiday: only the last two days were slightly ________ by the weather.
A. damaged B. hurt C. ruined D. spoiled
27. Ann is so ________ to succeed that I am sure nothing will stop her.
A. determined B. willing C. strong D. patient
28. On Sundays the business center of the city was usually quite ________.
A. left B. deserted C. unpopular D. unattended
29. Before you sign anything important, pay careful _____ to all the conditions.
A. notice B. attention C. regards D. reference
30. When I came through the customs at the airport I had to pay ________ on a clock I had bought.
A. taxes B. duty C. fines D. rates
31. It was after dark when the two children were both ________ on the safety-crossing by a lorry.
A. knocked down B. knocked out C. run across D. run out
32. Will you _______ my essay, please, to find out whether I made any mistakes?
A. see through B. look through C. look up D. look into
33. At the moment my car is at the garage being made ready for a ________ across Europe.
A. journey B. route C. travel D. progress
34. He asked an artist to ________ some drawings to illustrate what he had written.
A. show B. make C. paint D. describe
35. The rising _____ of living is as hard on country families as on city families.
A. amount B. cost C. expense D. increase
36. My library card is up for renewal next year. It expires in December. NEW
37. Oh, hello Mr. Mader! It's a pleasure to have you here. PLEBASE
38. Her scruffy appearance didnd't reflect her personality. APPEAR
39. The rehearsal helped to improve the students' performance in the school play. REHEARSE
40. The efficiency of the education system in Finland is famous all around Europe. EFFICIENT
41. The experts predicted prosperity for the company in 2015. PROSPER
42. The coach's lack of leadership affected the relationship between the players of the team. LEADER
43. The government is noted for its uncompromising drugs policy. COMPROMISE
44. Critics say he has been weak and indecisive. DECIDE
45. The economies of Western Europe and Japan experienced unprecedented growth. PRECEDE
46. The duties of a policeman are more dangerous than that of a teacher. those
47. Emmy was determined to succeed and final achieved what she wanted. finally
48. I would rather she is staying at home at the moment. were
49. All of the mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly among the friendly to human. Of all
50. Mrs. Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivities. is
51. Mary found it hard to concentrate on/ upon her work because of the noise.
52. It is better to try to work with rather than against the boss.
53. Detectives are hunting for thieves who broke into a warehouse yesterday.
54. These paintings have been in possession of my family for generations.
55. Why is the media so preocupied with the love lives of politicians?
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
PENICILIN BEFORE PENTIUMS FOR THE POOR
56. A. computer B. telephone C. modem D. internet
57. A. stationery B. software C. hardware D. equipment
58. A. far B. uninhabited C. remote D. secluded
59. A. programmed B. broadcast C. recorded D. online
60. A. global B. technical C. village D. shrinking
61. A. physical B. digital C. electrical D. economical
62. A. supply B. give C. donate D. administer
63. A. plug B. video C. mobile phone D. modem
64. A. the real world B. cyberspace C. virtual reality D. outer space
65. A. priority B. advantage C. importance D. criteria
66. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To trace the influence of Swedish and British settlers on American styles of buildings.
B. To stress the importance of wood as a building material.
C. To compare methods of constructing wooden houses in various parts of the country.
D. To describe a revolutionary technique for constructing wooden houses.
67. According to the passage, where did the inventor of the balloon - frame house originally come
from?
A. Connecticut B. Chicago C. Sweden D. Delaware
68. Which of the following questions about the balloon-frame house is NOT answered in the passage?
A. Where was it invented?
B. What was its inventor’s name?
C. What size was most of the lumber used in its framework?
D. In what year was it invented?
69. The author implies that which of the following types of houses required the most skill to produce?
A. The log cabin built by Swedish settlers.
B. Saltbox houses.
C. Standard wooden houses of the early 19th century.
D. Balloon – frame houses.
70. All of the following are factors in the development of the balloon - frame house EXCEPT ______.
A. the invention of sophisticated tools B. the production of cheap nails
C. improvements in sawmills D. the falling price of lumber
71. According to the passage, why was the term balloon -frame applied to certain houses?
A. They could be moved from place to place.
B. They could be easily expanded.
C. They had rounded frames that slightly resembled balloons.
D. They were made of lightweight materials.
72. The word derision is closest in meaning to _______.
A. affection B. ignorance C. ridicule D. regret
73. Skeptics thought that the balloon – frame house would be _________.
A. expanded B. blown away C. demolished D. raised
74. The standard method of construction in the early 19th century was described as _________.
A. revolutionary B. basic C. innovative D. time – consuming
75. Most of the wooden houses of Colonial times were _________.
A. difficult to build B. easy to build C. demanding D. challenging
Most people know that cigarette smoking is (76) harmful to their health.Scientific research
shows that it can (77) cause many kinds of diseases. In fact, many people (78) who/that smoke get
lung cancer. Doctors believe that it may also cause lung cancer in people who (79) do not smoke.
Nonsmokers often breathe in the smoke from (80) other people’s cigarette. This is secondhand
smoking. People are becoming very (81) aware of the danger of secondhand smoke, As a result, they
(82) have passed laws that prohibit people from smoking in many public places. Besides, many
government tend to (83) take put taxes on cigarette so as to discourage people from smoking. With
all the concerted effort (84) made of the authority and non-smokers, we can look forward to the
world (85) without smoking.
printed before it.
86. If I were Peter, I’d look for another job.
=> I would look for another job if I were Peter.
=> I suggest that Peter should look for another job.
87. The teacher started to write the lesson plan right after he returned home
=> Hardly had he returned home when the teacher started to write the lesson plan.
88. We couldn’t get nearer because of the police
=> The police prevented us from getting nearer.
=> the police wouldn't let us get nearer.
89. They say that Nam is the brightest student in our school
=> No one in our school is said to be as bright as Nam.
=> No other student in our school are as bright as Nam.
90. I only recognizes him when he came into the room
=> It was only when he came into the room that I recognized him.
91. People generally think of tennis as a safe sport. considered
 Tennis is generally considered to be a safe sport.
92. It is advisable not to climb mountains after a heavy snowfall. avoid
 You should avoid climbing mountains after a heavy snowfall.
93. Sarah cried her eyes out immediately she was told she failed the exam. tears
 Sarah broke down in tears as she had failed the exam.
94. Delia will no longer tolerate her colleagues being rude. put
 Delia will not put up with rudeness from her colleagues any longer.
95. I find driving on the left in England very strange. used
 I am not used to driving on the left in England.

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SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points)

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