PRACTICE TEST

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.
1. A. entertained B. used C. finished D. preserved
2. A. behave B. facility C. face D. occasion
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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. enter B. arrange C. collect D. receive
4. A. tradition B. artistic C. Japanese D. historian
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. I’ve been feeling better since _______ .
A. the doctor came B. the doctor coming C. the doctor comes D. the doctor has come
6. Would you like _________ and visit me next summer?
A. come B. came C. coming D. to come
7. “If I were you, I would start working on the assignments well before the deadline,” she _________ me.
A. encouraged B. advised C. promised D. offered
8. He left class early because he ________ a headache.
A. had B has had C. has D. was having
9. I asked Martha ________ to enter a law school.
A. is she planning B. was she planning C. are you planning D. if she was planning
10. We spent a lot of time __________ physical activities in the fresh air.
A. to do B. to play C. playing D. doing
11. In the past, students ________ have science lessons. They mostly learned to read and to write.
A. used to B. didn’t use C. didn’t used to D. didn’t use to
12. I had no idea __________ to write my essay about.
A. what B. which C. where D. when
13. My parents sometimes don’t understand me. I wish they could put themselves in my________.
A. boots B. hands C. bags D. shoes
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
14. The two countries agreed to set up full diplomatic relations.
A. produce B. offer C. establish D. make
15. Heavily contaminated with wastes from nearby factories, the water in this river is not suitable for daily use.
A. polluted B. deadly C. pure D. cleaned
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.
16. His cousin, who is in the final year of school, has to stay up late every night to study for the university
entrance exam.
A. go out B. go to bed late C. go to bed early D. work hard
17. The exam was over, so I’m relaxed now. I wish this state of mind could last forever.
A. stressed out B. confident C. calm D. independent
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.
18. “Mom, I’ve got the first rank in class this semester!” - “_________ “
A. Let’s go! B. Well done! C. Never mind. D. Thank you.
19. “Thank you for your present on my birthday.” - “_________”
A. OK, sure B. It’s good to say that C. My pleasure. D. It’s nice.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer that best fits each
of the numbered blanks.
Travel is something which people do every day. It is very difficult to avoid the (20) ____________ to
travel. It may be a trip to school, university or to work. Travelling can often take a long time, especially when
great distances need to be covered. People often (21) ____________ travelling abroad for holidays. But for some
people, travelling is not fun at all. Some people suffer from travel sickness. This means that they will ( 22)
____________ very unwell each time they travel.
Travelling can be either affordable or costly. It often depends on (23) ____________ far you want to

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travel and the choice of transport. People who need to travel short distances may choose not to use any transport
at all. People often rely on their legs to take them to places nearby. This is often (24) ____________ as certain
modes of transport have been said to produce harmful emissions and damage the environment.
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20. A. want B. need C. must D. essential
21. A. enjoy B. benefit C. love D. care
22. A. make B. develop C. become D. happen
23. A. where B. why C. what D. how
24. A. encouraged B. encouraging C. courageous D. courage
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Although Asia has a rich cultural heritage, with written records extending back some 4,000 years,
libraries were slow to emerge in the region. Temples and centers of religious learning established most of the
earliest Asian libraries that had sizable collections. These institutions developed in the period that roughly
corresponds to the European Middle Ages, from about the 5th century to the 15th century. At the same time,
court libraries grew to coexist with religious libraries in most Asian countries. Use of these libraries was
restricted to court officials or to religious leaders. It was not until the early 20th century that Asian libraries
became accessible to a wide public, and for the most part, public library systems did not emerge until after
World War II ended in 1945.
In general, Asian libraries have been slow to automate their operations, although many libraries in China,
India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan do have computerized systems. In the late 1990s most
computer use in Asia was limited to microcomputer management of circulation. However, the public has access
to online catalogs in increasing numbers of Asian libraries, particularly in documentation centers and national
libraries. The high cost of international telephone lines and the slow delivery of documents from overseas have
inhibited more rapid growth of online searching.
(Adapted from Microsoft Encarta 2009)
25. The word "emerge" as used in the passage mostly means ____________.
A. submerge B. start to exist C. continue D. come into view
26. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Asia has a rich cultural heritage.
B. All Asian libraries had sizable collections.
C. China has computerized its libraries.
D. You can search for materials online.
27. According to the passage, the first written records of Asia date from ____________.
A. 4,000 years ago B. the 5th century C. the 15th century D. the 1990s
28. Which of the following is not mentioned to have computerized library systems?
A. India B. Japan C. North Korea D. South Korea
29. We can infer from the passage that ____________.
A. Asian libraries began about 4,000 years ago
B. all Asian libraries have automated their operations
C. religious libraries are very popular in most Asian countries
D. the cost of international telecommunication in Asia is not cheap
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.
30. Alex said that he will ask his grandparents about their old days.
A. days B. about C. grandparents D. will
31. I wish everybody has enough food to eat and a place to live in.
A. to eat B. wish C. live in D. has
32. I prefer talking face to face than talking on the phone.
A. than B. face to face C. prefer D. on
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/phrases given.
33. Take /your shoes / when / go /a Japanese house
A. Take out your shoes when you go into a Japanese house.
B. Take off your shoes when they go into a Japanese house.
C. Take off your shoes when you go into a Japanese house.
D. Take up your shoes when go into a Japanese house.

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34. astronaut/meet/last week / talk / experience / space
A. The astronaut that we meet last week talked about his experience on space.
B. The astronaut whom we met last week talking about his experience in space.
C. The astronaut whose we have met last week talks about his experience on space.
D. The astronaut who we met last week is talking about his experience in space.
35. Some students/volunteer/work/remote areas/provide education/children
A. Some students are volunteering work in remote areas provide education for children.
B. Some students volunteer working from remote areas to provide education for children.
C. Some students volunteer working in remote areas to provide education with children.
D. Some students volunteer to work in remote areas to provide education for children.
36. Thomas Edison /one/greatest inventors / world
A. Thomas Edison is one of the greatest inventors of the world.
B. Thomas Edison was one of the greatest inventors of the world.
C. Thomas Edison to be one of the greatest inventors of the world.
D. Thomas Edison was one and other greatest inventors of the world.
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
37. She started to teach French at the university 10 years ago.
A. She has taught French at the university for 10 years.
B. She was taught French at the university 10 years ago.
C. She has taught French at the university since 10 years.
D. She taught French at the university for 10 years.
38. “Why don’t you go to the library to study, Nancy?” Peter said.
A. Nancy asked Peter to go to the library to study with her.
B. Peter suggested that Nancy should go to the library to study.
C. Peter suggested going to the library to study with Nancy.
D. Peter asked Nancy to go to the library to study with him.
39. Lan's father invited Peter to the conference.
A. Peter was invited to the conference by Lan's father.
B. Peter were invited to the conference by Lan's father.
C. Peter is invited to the conference by Lan's father.
D. Peter has been invited to the conference by Lan's father.
40. I advise you not to tell him the truth.
A. You'd better tell him the truth.
B. If I were you, I wouldn’t tell him the truth.
C. It’s not worth telling him the truth.
D. I suggest telling him the truth.

HOMEWORK
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.
1. A. arranged B. wanted C. climbed D. stayed
2. A. lazy B. sticky C. supply D. baggy
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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. answer B. reply C. singer D. future
4. A . writer B. teacher C. builder D. career
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.
5. Tom has got the job. You must congratulate him for his success.
A B C D
6. The cooker who is in the kitchen doesn’t work anymore.
A B C D
7. She will pay less but she uses two energy-saving bulbs.
A B C D

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
8. He went to a seaside resort because he was __________ on water-skiing.
A. bright B. eager C. keen D. interested
9. It took him years to __________ the shock of his wife dying.
A. take on B. get over C. go off D. put off
10. He was advised that he __________ singing lessons.
A. should take B. will take C. had taken D. took
11. He will not be __________ to vote in this year's election.
A. old enough B. enough old C. as old enough D. enough old as
12. _______ extended family include several generations living together in the same house.
A. A B. An C. The D. Ø
13. The crowd at the basketball game were wild_______excitement.
A. for B. like C. in D. with
14. I've tried those tablets and they are not_______in helping me stop coughing.
A. effective B. successful C. profitable D. helpful
15. Which is_______, Mount Everest or K2 in the Himalaya?
A. higher B. the higher C. highest D. the highest
16. He couldn't reach the goal, _______surprised me.
A. who B. whom C. which D. that
17. He will take US to the town __________ we can see old temples.
A. that B. which C. when D. where
18. This is the first time I __________ the experiment on plant breeding.
A. have done B. do C. would do D. did
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.
19. Tom: "Congratulations! You've passed the exam." ~ John: "_______ "
A. No, I don't think so B. Many thanks C. Sorry, I don't D. Not at all
20. Lan: “Why don’t we go out for a picnic?” ~ Trang: “___________”
A. Congratulations! B. That’s a good idea.
C. Because I’m busy. D. You’re very kind to say so
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
21. “I will help you,” Bob said to me.
A. Bob told me he would help me. B. Bob asked me to help him.
C. Bob said that he would help you. D. Bob warned me that he would help her.
22. They had decorated the tree with colored balls.
A. Colored balls had been decorated under the tree. B. The tree had been decorated with colored balls.
C. They had decorated colored balls and the tree. D. With colored balls the tree had looked beautiful.
23. I don’t want to hear you complaining any more.
A. I’ve had enough of your complaining. B. I wish to hear you complaining more and more.
C. Why don’t you complain more? D. I’m too busy to listen to your complaining.
24. I didn't arrive in time to see her.
A. I was early enough but I didn't see her. B. She was late so I couldn’t see her.
C. I wasn't early enough to see her. D. I am so late that I can't see her.
25. He is sorry he is not able to speak English well.
A. He wishes he can speak English well.
B. He wishes he could speak English well.
C. He wishes he is able to speak English well.
D. He wishes he was able to speak English well.
26. Tom passed the test easily.
A. Tom have no difficulty passing the test.
B. Tom has no difficulty passing the test.
C. Tom had no difficulty passing the test.
D. Tom didn’t have no difficulty passing the test.