PRACTICE TEST FOR MASTER COURSE 4-2013

PAPER 1: TRUCTURE AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION

Section 1. Questions 1-40 are incomplete sentences, Beneath each sentence you will see four words or
phrases, marked A, B, C, and D. chose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
1. It was .................... hot that I decided to stay indoors all day.
A. so B. too c. such D. very
2. He is considering ..................... on holiday this summer.
A. taking B. going c. having d. doing
3. I ..................... the students the solution to the problem.
A. said B. spoke C. told D. explained
4. Would you like a ..................... of tennis this Sunday?
A. play B. game C. part D. match
5. Nam’s father allowed him………………his car once a month.
A. to use B. using C. use D. used
6. I’m sorry, I’m not ……………….fast.
A. use to drive B. used to drive C. used to driving use to driving
7. While you ……………………out, Tom came to see you.
A. have been B. had been C. were D. are
8. I don’t want to…………….you angry, but I can’t agree with you.
A. make B. cause C. have D. let
9. In 1945 the president Ho Chi Minh ................ Vietnam to be independent.
A. said B. told C. declared D. dedicated
10. W. Shakespeare, .... works are famous all over the world, was an English playwright.
A. who B. which C. whose D. with
11.We were made .............. all the cleaning in the house.
A. to do B. do c. doing d. done
12. It was the first time that Mai flew to London. So she found the trip very ........................
A. excite B. exciting C. excited D. excitement
13. While Mary .......television last night, a man she...... the previous day suddenly ...... on the screen
A. was watching / has met / appeared B. was watching / had met / had appeared
C. was watching / had met / appeared D. were watching / had met / appeared
14. It is no use ............... to school if you ................... to work hard.
A. going / do not ready B. to go / do not ready
C. going / are not ready D. go / are not ready
15. Sally ........................ nearly two thousand pounds until now.
A. has been saving B. has saved C. had saved D. had been saving
16. Her ....................... to learn math is amazing.
A. possibility B. ability C. able D. possible
17. They will have finished the job ........... this time tomorrow.
A. till B. by C. until D. as long as
18. I want to become a space-ship pilot, so that I ................ able to travel faster than sound.
A. will been B. would have been C. would be D. will be
19 The light ................. out as they .......................... their lesson.
A went / studied B. was going / were studying
C. went / were studying D. was going / studied
20. I tried ............ the bus, but I missed it.
A. catching B. to catch C. catch D. catch up
21. The teacher……………..was ill cancelled her math class.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
22. Is it the third time in the month that you…………..your television?
A. change B. are changing C. changed D. have changed
23. I’m not quite ready to leave. I haven't finished packing my suitcase…………

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 A. already B. still C. yet D. any more
24. She hasn’t eaten anything…………………yesterday morning.
A. since B. for C. from D. last
25. We saw many cars and people ………….. were moving to the countryside.
A. who B. that C. which D. whom
26. The coffee …………. by the time I got up this morning.
A. was already made C. had already been made
B. has already been made D. would have already been made
27. We made a short ……………….around the Garden.
A. trip B. walk C. tour D. voyage
28. The magazine……………I read on the plane was interesting.
A. who B. whom C. which D. where
29. A computer is also an…........storage device which manages large collections of data.
A. electric B. electrical C. electronic D. electricity
30. He invented a new kind of wheelchair for the ………………..
A. unemployed B. unhappy C. poor D. disabled
31. Please share your fruit and cakes ………. others.
A. to B. for C. with D. among
32.. We are going to…………………..good weather with lots of sunshine.
A. like B. play C. enjoy D. delight
33. The disabled………………an association to help each other.
A. is going to found B. was founding C. have founded D. found
34. When I tell Tom something he always does the…………….on purpose.
A. opposed B. opposing C. opposition D. opposite
35. We………………….to get up early when we lived in the countryside.
A. not used B. didn't use C. were used D. hadn't used
36. He has a ……………………interest in music.
A. passion B. passionate C. passionately D. passionless
37. Poverty prevents many children……………………having proper schooling.
A. for B. with C. from D. of
38…………………were taken to the nearest hospital by ambulance.
A. Injuries C. Injured person B. The injured D. The injury
39. My brother used to……………………..all his spare time collecting stamps.
A. spend B. use C. take D. get
40 Please……………………your hand if you have any question.
A. rise B. raise C. put D. set
Section 2.
In questions 41-70 each sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the
sentence are marked A, B, C and D from left to right. Identify the one underlined word or phrase that
must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
41 (A) haven't (B) smoked (C) for (D) long time.
42. There (A) is a motel (B) at the corner (C) of this street where travelers (D) can stay there.
43.(A) Rice (B) is (C) most important plant of all (D) in Vietnam.
44. Oxygen (A) plays (B) an important (C) role in maintaining (D) live
45. After George (A) had returned (B) to his house (C) he (D)was reading a book.
46.(A) Can you please help (B) me (C) to fill (D) this applicable form?
47.If I (A)have to do (B) many homework tonight . I (C) will not be able (D) to attend the concert. ( more)
48.(A) Peter (B) is talented (C) but (D) handsome.
49.You (A) had better (B) learning (C) a foreign language before (D) applying for a job.
50.I like (A) listening to music and (B) looking (C) for my cats (D) in my free time.
5. The reason why (A) he's not feeling very well (B) is simple (C) he's ate too much (D) as usual.
52. Mary found (A) it hard (B) to concentrate on her (C) work (D) because the noise.
53.(A) Where I am living now (B) is convenient (C) for work because I don't (D) have travel far.

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54.She (a) washes her hair (B) at least six (C) time (D) a week
55.(a) I'll make (B) some sandwiches before (C) I'll leave (D) for work.
56.( A) when a (B) little boy , he (C) is used to go swimming (D) in the river with me .
57. (A) In generally, newspapers emphasize (B) current news (C) whereas
58. magazines (D) deals more with background materials.
59. Peter never (A) go to bed (B) before he (C) has finished (D) his homework
60. Hoa (A) writing (B) a letter in (C) her room (D) at the moment
61. We were (A) surprising (B) by the results (C) of the (D) test.
62. Mr. Miller (A) doesn't (B) like (C) keeping (D) waiting
63. An (A) spent (B) many money (C) on clothes (D) at the supermarket yesterday
64.There (A) is a hostel (B) at the corner (C) of this street where we (D) can stay there
65. I (A) haven't (B) smoked (C) since a (D) long time
66. I (A) don't think I can get (B) the job (C) because there are many (D) applicant for it
67. I (A) have lived near (B)the railway for (C) so long now that (D)I've used to the noise of the trains.
68. (A) If only I (B)can play (C)the guitar (D)as well as you.
69. John (A) swims very (B)well and (C)neither does (D)his brother.
70. I (A) have absolutely (B) not doubt (C)about the innocence of (D)the accused.

PAPER 2: READNG COMPREHE NSION

In this section you will read several passages. Each one is followed by a number of questions about
it. You are to choose the one best answer A, B, C, or D to each question.
Questions 71-75
There are many sources of pollution in our modern world. At present, the most serious sources are acid
rain, car exhaust fumes and oil spills. Factory chimneys give out smoke that contains sulphuric dioxide and
nitrogen oxide. These gases combine with moisture in the atmosphere to form sulphuric acid and nitric acid.
When it rains, these acids dissolve in the rain and make it acidic. Acid rain is believed to be the worst
pollution of all. It has harmed aquatic life by turning many lakes into lifeless bodies of water. Car exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide and lead which are highly poisonous. In big cities, the exhaust fumes build
up and pose a health hazard to human beings. Pollution of the sea by oil threatens marine life. Much of the
oil comes from ships that clean their fuel tanks while at sea. Offshore oil wells also discharge vast amounts
of oil into the sea. Pollution of the sea can also be caused by oil spills.
71. What are the most serious sources of pollution?
A. oil, smoke from house and water. B. acid rain, car exhaust fumes and oil spills.
C. water spills, smog and rubbish. D. all are correct.
72. Smoke from factory chimneys ..............................
A. does not harm to us B. is necessary for manufacture
C. is not harmful to our health D. causes acid rain
73. What do car exhaust fumes contain?
A. only lead B. carbon monoxide and lead C. acid rain D. useful gases
74. Acid rain is believed .................................
A. to be of no harm B. to be necessary for agriculture
C. to be the worst pollution of all D. to be pure
75. Offshore oil wells ...........................
A. do nothing with pollution B. always keep the seas clean
C. do well with the waste D. discharge vast amounts of oil into the sea

Questions 76-80
It is very important to have healthy teeth. Good teeth help us to chew our food. They also help us to look
nice. How does a tooth go bad? The decay begins in a little crack in the enamel covering of the tooth. This
happens after germs and bits of food have collected there then the decay slowly spreads inside the tooth.
Eventually, poison goes into the blood, and we may feel quite ill.
How can we keep our teeth healthy? Firstly, we ought to visit our dentist twice a year. He can fill the
small holes in our teeth before they destroy the teeth. He can examine our teeth to check that they are

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growing in the right way. Unfortunately, many people wait until they have toothache before they see a
dentist. Secondly, we should brush our teeth with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day-
once after breakfast and once before we go to bed. We can also use wooden toothpicks to clean between our
teeth after a meal. Thirdly, we should eat food that is good for our teeth and our body: milk, cheese, fish,
brown bread, potatoes, red rice, raw vegetables and fresh fruit. Chocolate, sweets, biscuits and cakes are bad,
especially when we eat them between meals. They are harmful because they stick to our teeth and cause
decay.
76. Good teeth help us to ............
A. have good eyesight B. be important C. chew our food D. have good health
77. When food and germs collect in a small crack, our teeth..............
A. send poison into the blood B. begin to decay
C. become hard D. make us feel quite ill
78. A lot of people visit a dentist only when..........
A. They have well brushed teeth B. They have holes in their teeth
C. They begin to have toothache D. Their teeth grow properly
79. We shouldn't eat a lot of ...........
A. Red rice B. Fresh fruit C. Chocolate D. Fish
80. Sweets are harmful because they may make our teeth ……………
A. crack B. decay C. painful D. black
Questions 81-85
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication.
Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a
language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters,
words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of
these symbols of the whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling,
however, cannot.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A
wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while
shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the
fingertips), signal flags. Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and
instruct people . While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques
also express human thoughts and feelings.
81.The word " these" in the first paragraph refers to ……..
A. tourists B. the deaf and the mute C. thoughts and feelings D. sign language motions
82.Which form other than oral speech would be most common used among blind people?
A. Picture signs B. Braille C. Body language D. Signal language
83.How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?
A.5 B.7 C.9 D.11
84.The word " wink " in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as ……..
A. close one eye briefly B. close two eyes briefly
C. nod the head up and down D. shake the head from side to side
85.People need to communicate in order to ……….
A. create language barriers B. keep from reading with their fingertips
C. be picturesque and exact D. express thoughts and feelings

Questions 86-90
Greetings in all languages have he same purpose: to establish contact with another person, to
recognize his or her existence and to show friendliness. The formulas for greeting are very specific and
usually do not carry any literal meaning people say " Good morning " even if it is a miserable day and may
reply to " How are you?" with " Fine, thanks" even if they aren't feeling well. Closings, like greeting s are
commonly used to exchange with no literal meaning. People who are leaving each other permanently or for

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a long time shake hands or embrace, depending on the relationship. If you are in an unfamiliar situation and
wonder what to dogwatch other people or ask.
It is interesting, and sometimes very important to learn about the standards of courtesy in different
cultural areas of the world so that we can practice them well and avoid awkwardness in case we get a chance
to visit a person or a community of unfamiliar social customs.
86. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a purpose of greetings?
A. To create contact with the person being greeted.
B. To show that you recognize his or her present
C. To show that you admire him or her.
D. To show that you are willing to be his or her friend.
87. Which of the following is a characteristic of the formulas for greeting?
A. literal B. specific C. usual D. common
88. In what way are closings similar to greeting?
A. They are common B. They are exchanges
C. They are familiar D. They have no literal meaning
89. According to the passage, what should you do when you are in an unfamiliar situation?
A. Observe what other people do B. Use formulas you know.
C. Wonder what you should do D. Ask your friends for help
90. The word permanently means ……….
A. for ever B. always C. shortly D. immediately

Questions 90-95
Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821, and immigrated to New York City when she was ten
years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman
in the middle of the nineteenth century. After writing many letters seeking admission to the medical schools,
she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. So determined was she that she taught school and gave
music lessons to earn money for her tuition.
In 1849, after graduation from medical school, she decided to further her education in Paris. She wanted to
be a surgeon, but a serious eye infection forced her to abandon the idea.
Upon returning to the United States, she found it difficult to start her own practice because she was a
woman. By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor along with another female doctor, managed to open a
new hospital, the first for women and children. Besides being the first female physician and founding her
own hospital, she also established the first medical school for women.
91. Why couldn't Elizabeth realize her dream of becoming a surgeon?
A. She couldn't get admitted to medical school. B. She decided to further her education in Paris.
C. A serious eye infection prevented her D. It was difficult for her to start practice in the U.S.

92. What main reason almost destroyed Elizabeth's chances for becoming a doctor?
A. She was a woman. B. She wrote too many letters.
C. She couldn't graduate from medical school. D. She couldn't establish her hospital.
93. How many years passed between her graduation from medical school and the opening of her hospital?
A. 8 B. 10 C. 19 D. 36
94. When Elizabeth became a doctor, she was………….
A. 21 years old B. 49 years old C. 28 years old D. 31 years old
95. All of the following are: “first" in the life of Elizabeth Blackwell, except:
A. She became the first female physician.
B. She was the first woman surgeon.
C. She and several other women founded the first hospital for women and children.
D. She established the first medical school for women.

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