PRACTICE TEST I

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. cheese B. headache C. teacher D. choice

2. A. aparts B. accents C. affords D. bakes

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

3. A. remote B. awaken C. inspire D. imitate

4. A. happiness B. identity C. experience D. bilingual

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.

5. Before Lizzy traveled to Viet Nam to selfie at Hanbin’s hometown in Yen Bai,
A B C

she has been to Japan.

D

6. The Mathematics teacher was teaching us how to solve the geometry exercise;
A B C

however, we didn’t understood anything at all.

D

7. Mark works as an interpreter for a multinational company, so he has to be

A B

fluently in at least three languages.

C D

8. Don’t squeeze too many lemon juice into the cake mix, a little bit is enough.
A B C D

9. The Vogue is a magazine about fashion, which is famous around the world.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.

10. The Eiffel Tower _______ in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel as the entrance to the
1889 World’s Fair.

A. built B. is built C. was built D. has been built

11. The Colosseum is an ancient amphitheater _______ gladiators would fight for
their lives and entertainment of the people _______ came from all over Rome.

A. which – who B. where – who C. where – whom D. where – which

12. I telephoned the hotel to make _______ that my book was confirmed.

A. sure B. true C. real D. right

13. Malaysia is divided into two regions, _______ is known as West Malaysia and
East Malaysia.

A. where B. which C. that D. where

14. Veronica got up as soon as the alarm clock _______ to turn it off.

A. looked for B. turned up C. went off D. took off

15. Developing countries _______ enormous changes in their societies.

A. have witnessed B. have seen

C. have watched D. have got

16. Anh is going to be a(n) _______ because she likes designing and engineering.

A. physicist B. architect C. mechanic D. biologist

17. Ivan dreams of becoming a businessman, _______ ?

A. didn’t he B. does he C. doesn’t he D. hasn’t he

18. If there _______ some apples here, my brother _______ an apple pie for us.

A. was – would baked B. were – will bake

C. were – baked D. were – would bake
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following conversations.

19. Vy is talking to Mai about ways to learn a foreign language.

Vy : “How to learn English efficiently?”
Mai : “_______________.”

A. English is easy, I think. B. Why I have to tell you?

C. Listen to English radio programs. D. I study German, not English.

20. Vincent is talking to William about their future jobs.

Vincent : “_______________?”
William : “I think you should enroll in a school for studying medicine.”

A. I want to be a doctor in the future. B. I don’t know what to do next year.

C. None of your business. D. What do you want to do in the future?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to

underlined word in each of the following questions.

21. Telecommuting has become more and more popular due to the development of
online working apps.

A. Work from home B. Contact from other places

C. Have a conference online D. Study from home

22. Though we tried to convince him, he still stood his ground.

A. Say nothing B. Express interested in

C. Pay attention to our opinion D. Refuse to change his opinion

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to

underlined word in each of the following questions.

23. The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow.

A. worldwide B. national C. international D. intercontinental

24. Same-sex marriage has been legalized in thirty-four countries in the world.

A. allowed B. authorized C. illegalized D. admitted

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.

With the rise of globalization, learning a foreign language has become a necessity
for many people. Whether you want to travel, work abroad, or simply expand your
understanding of different cultures, learning a foreign language can be an enriching
experience.

Not only does it open up new opportunities and experiences, but it also helps you
to understand different cultures and customs better. It can also help you to develop
your communication skills and increase your employability in an increasingly
competitive job market.

25. The word expand in paragraph I is CLOSEST in meaning to…

A. enlarge B. open C. exotic

26. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. Learning a foreign language can expand your knowledge.

B. Learning a foreign language has become a necessity due to the globalization.

C. Learning a foreign language will help you develop your choices in life.

D. Learning a foreign language is not required if you travel or work abroad.

27. According to the passage, why does learning a foreign language become a
necessity for many people?

A. Because people want to make friends from other countries.

B. Because it helps people more confident and independent.

C. Because it meets many needs in our modern life.

D. Because people nowadays desire to learn another language.

28. The passage is mainly about ______.

A. tips to learn foreign languages effectively.

B. the advantages of learning a foreign language.

C. the disadvantages of learning a foreign language.

D. why do people around the world learn a foreign language.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
correct word or phrase that is suitable for each of the numbered blanks.

Thailand is a premier holiday (29) _________, attracting tourists from all over the
world. Consisting of 77 provinces that stretched all the way down to Malaysia in
the south, the country has a lot to offer and is a great (30) _________. A major
attraction of Thailand is its amazing (31) _________ of islands, each with long
sandy beaches and clear blue water. Visitors to the beaches can enjoy many
activities, including diving, kayaking, and (32) _________. Finding the islands is
not complicated, and there are a variety of islands to suit all tastes. Be careful,
however, not to go to popular islands during peak season, unless you want to
wrestle with other tourists! Many tourists also enjoy visiting Chiang Mai to see the
beautiful elephants, the national animal and proud (33) _________ of Thailand.
Unfortunately, elephants are (34) _________ in Thailand, but special parks have
been (35) _________ to protect their safety and freedom. Visitors can see these
amazing creatures in their natural domain, and also sponsor an elephant to preserve
its health and liberty.

29. A. place B. destination C. location

30. A. getaway B. stopover C. workplace
31. A. choice B. variety C. selection
32. A. climb rock B. rock climbing C. climbing rock
33. A. iconic B. iconical C. icon
34. A. dangerous B. endangered C. danger
35. A. closed down B. knocked down C. set up

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in

meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

36. I work in Brussels. It is the capital city of Belgium.

A. I work in Brussels which it is the capital city of Belgium.

B. I work in Brussels which is the capital city of Belgium.

C. I work in Brussels, which is the capital city of Belgium.

D. I work in Brussels, which it is the capital city of Belgium.

37. The doctor gives me herbal treatment for six months. The doctor’s son is my
boyfriend.

A. The doctor whose son is my boyfriend gives me herbal treatment for six
months.

B. The doctor who gives me herbal treatment for six months has a son whom is my
boyfriend.

C. The doctor whose son gives my herbal treatment for six months is my
boyfriend.

D. The doctor who is given herbal treatment by his son for six months is my
boyfriend.

38. This trip is organized by the students.

A. The student is organized by this trip.

B. The students organize this trip.

C. The students are organizing this trip.

D. The students organized this trip.

39. Although I enrolled in a language school, I wasn’t interested in languages.

A. In spite I enrolled in a language school, but I wasn’t interested in languages.

B. Even though enrolling in a language school, I wasn’t interested in languages.

C. Despite of enrolling in a language school, I wasn’t interested in languages.

D. I wasn’t interested in languages though I enrolled in a language school.

40. The jeans were too expensive for me to afford.

A. The jeans were more expensive than I expected.

B. The jeans broke my bank though I bought them.

C. The jeans were so expensive that I didn’t buy them.

D. The jeans were expensive enough for me to buy them.