PRACTICE TEST 15.

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A. PHONETICS
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. played B. climbed C. warned D. needed
2. A. count B. touch C. down D. sound
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. correct B. loyal C. selfish D. careful
4. A. engineer B. national C. architect D. scientist
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
5. Many people still refuse to admit that smoking _________ harm to people’s health.
A. makes B. does C. creates D. experiences
6. My children are very bored ___________ staying inside and watching TV.
A. with B. of C. at D. on
7. The story was __________that I couldn’t help laughing when I read it.
A. too funny B. such funny C. very funny D. so funny
8. It was late, ____________________ I decided to go home.
A. however B. but C. although D. and
9. He doesn’t drive so ______ his father does.
A. carefully than B. the most carefully C. as carefully as D. carefully as
10. They will buy a new house when they get enough money, __________________?
A. will they B. won’t they C. do they D. don’t they
11. If you __________all of my questions, I could do anything to help you
A. answered B. answer C. had answered D. will answer
12. John never comes to class on time and _____________ .
A. neither does Peter B. so does Peter C. so doesn’t Peter D. neither doesn’t
Peter
13. The problem ______ never happened.
A. that I expected it B. who I had expected C. I had expected it D. I had expected
14. They live in _______________________.
A. a little lovely old village B. a lovely little old village
C. an old lovely little village D. a lovely old little village
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.
15. Peter: “I lost my wallet on my way to school this morning.”
Anna: “______! You must be careful next time.”
A. Take care B. Excuse me C. What a pity D. You’re welcome
16. John: “Would you like to go hiking with us?”
Mary: “______.”
A. No, I don’t like B. I hate to go hiking
C. I’d love to, but I don’t feel well today D. yes, I’d like
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. I like playing sports like badminton. It is an exciting way to exercise.
A. interesting B. regular C. normal D. boring
18. Experiences at work help women to widen their knowledge.
A. eliminate B. broaden C. restrict D. spoil
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.
19. His rude comments made other Facebookers very angry.
A. pleasant B. honest C. polite D. kind
20. We can even learn foreign languages such as English, Russian on computers.
A. known B. native C. natural D. expected
D. READING
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
There have been concerns about health problem in the area recently as the last reported to cause
the pollution. To stay from worries, we decided (21)______a health check with the local doctor. We
phoned to make an (22)________at 9 o'clock the next morning, the doctor welcomed us (23)_____
the door with a lovely smile. After (24)___ necessary forms, we were given different tests. All the
tests were done very quickly with the net of modern (25)_____ . As she did the checks, the doctor
said that a lot of people were worried about air pollution and came to help for health checks like us.
21. A. have B. to have C. having D. had
22. A. employment B. management C. appointment D. arrangement
23. A. at B. in C. of D. on
24. A. noting B. writing C. filling D. gapping
25. A. tools B. equipment C. work D. materials
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, director, producer, and a composer. He is known as the
most creative person of the silent-film era. Charlie Chaplin’s portrayal of the tramp won the hearts
of people all over the world. Charlie was born in London on the 16 th of April, 1889. He spent his
childhood in poverty and hardship. In 1910 he began to perform pantomime in the United States.
He first appeared on screen in 1914. He created his world-famous character, the Tramp, and he
played this classic role in more than 70 films during his career. He also composed background
music for most of his films. In 1972 Chaplin received an Honorary Academy Award for ‘ the
incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century’. Chaplin died
on the 25th of December, 1977, at his home in Switzerland.
26. In 1910 he began to perform pantomime in _________.
A. the US B. London C. Switzerland D. England
27. When did he start appearing in films?
A. in 1910 B. in 1914 C. in 1972 D. in 1977
28. Charlie Chaplin is very famous for ________.
A. his state performance B. his background music
C. his character “the Tramp” D. his composing background music
29. Which of the following is not true?
A. Charlie Chaplin was an English artist B. He played classical music
C. Charlie Chaplin died at the age of 88 D. He received an award in 1972.
30. The word “career” is the closest meaning to ________________
A. pantomime B. play C. life D. life-work
E.WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correcting in each of the following questions.
31. U.K (United Kingdom) consists of two parts which are Great Britain and North Ireland.
A B C D
32. We’re really looking forward to taking to the zoo this Sunday by our parents.
A B C D
33. She studied enough hard, so she passed the exam easily.
A B C D
34. My house had its roof blew off in the storm last night.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. They are going to build a swimming pool in this area next month.
A. A swimming pool is going to be built in this area next month.
B. A swimming pool is built in this area next month.
C. A swimming pool is going to build in this area next month.
D. A swimming pool they are going to build in this area next month.
36. “I can play the piano very well” said Lan
A. Lan said that I could play the piano very well.
B. Lan said that she could play the piano very well.
C. Lan said that she can play the piano very well.
D. Lan said that I can play the piano very well.
37. Put on your coat or you will freeze to death in this weather.
A. If you put on your coat, you will freeze to death in this weather.
B. If you put on your coat, you would freeze to death in this weather.
C. Unless you put on your coat, you would freeze to death in this weather.
D. Unless you put on your coat, you will freeze to death in this weather.
38. Mr. Quyen began teaching Chinese ten years ago.
A. Mr. Quyen taught Chinese for ten years.
 B. Mr. Quyen taught Chinese ten years ago.
C. Mr. Quyen has taught Chinese for ten years.
D. Mr. Quyen has taught Chinese for ten years ago.
39. Although he took a taxi, he arrived late for the concert.
A. Despite taking a taxi, he arrived late for the concert.
B. Taking a taxi, he arrived late for the concert.
C. Though taking a taxi, he arrived late for the concert.
D. In spite taking a taxi, he arrived late for the concert.
40.That is the forest. They are living and working in the forest.
A. That is the forest where they are living and working.
B. That is the forest which they are living and working.
C. That is the forest they are living and working.
D. That is the forest where they are living and working in.

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. asked B. travelled C. toured D. warmed
Question 2. A. sauce B. steam C. sugar D. stew

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.
Question 3. A. enjoyable B. convenient C. exciting D. interesting
Question 4. A. response B. website C. blender D. cycling

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 5. I had so much coffee that I couldn’t to sleep last night.
A B C D
Question 6. If anyone will phone, tell them I’ll be back at 11:00.
A B C D
Question 7. More and more foreigners like traveling to Vietnam because things are affordful here.
A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 8. Mary and Jane _______ close friends since they were very small.
A. have been B. has been C. were D. are
Question 9. She’s ______ a kind person that she can never say no to anyone.
A. so B. quite C. very D. such
Question 10. Do you have any sugar left? I need _______ to put in the lemonade.
A. some B. any C. many D. much
Question 11. He used ________ football for the local team, but he’s too old now.
A. to be playing B. to be played C. to playing D. to play
Question 12. Jeff completely ignored what I said and _____ on eating.
A. put B. tried C. went D. depended
Question 13. I suggest that we should ______ people from catching fish by using electricity.
A. let B. relate C. prohibit D. encourage
Question 14. Mr. Nam, who teaches maths here, speaks very ______ English.
A. best B. good C. well D. fluently
Question 15. Watching TV all day is a bad habit _____ we get no exercise and eat unhealthy snacks.
A. but B. though C. because D. therefore
Question 16. They never came to class late, and _______.
A. neither did I B. so did I C. I did either D. me too
Question 17. Environmental _________ is a serious problem facing mankind today.
A. pollute B. polluted C. pollution D. polluting

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 18. - Peter: “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.”
- Susan: “_____”
 A. You are welcome. B. Thanks, I will.
C. Good ideas, thanks D. It’s my pleasure.
Question 19. - Susan: “Would you mind if I used your dictionary?”
- David: “Of course not. _______”
A. Don’t do that. B. I’m sorry I can’t.
C. It’s over there. D. I have a dictionary.

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 20. Well, shopping isn't my cup of tea. I'd rather stay at home and read a book.
A. I don't usually drink tea while shopping
B. I must have regular meals while shopping
C. I enjoy shopping tremendously
D. I do not enjoy shopping at all
Question 21. I am sorry I cannot go out with you now. I have to stay at home and take care of my
younger brother.
A. care on B. look after C. see off D. watch out

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 22. In Viet Nam, there are few public transport options, so many people rely on motorbikes
to get around.
A. open B. popular C. private D. secret
Question 23. Mai drinks more fruit juice than her elder brother.
A. better B. less C. worse D. fewer

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The Flipped Classroom
The young today are facing (24) _____ world in which communication and information
revolution has led (25) _____ changes in all subjects. New demands are often placed on the schools
in addition to the existing ones, to be equipped with current (26) ______ and modern methods of
acquiring new knowledge. The most modem concept that has appeared in the schools of the U.S. is
flipped classrooms, (27) _____ students watch teachers’ lectures at home and do what is called
homework in class. Teachers record lessons which students watch on their smart phones, home
laptops or at lunch breaks in the school libraries. In class, they do projects, exercises or lab work in
small groups while the teachers are just the (28) _____. In no time will this be trend in most of the
Vietnamese schools too.
Question 24. A. the B. a C. an D. no article
Question 25. A. with B. about C. for D. to
Question 26. A. know B. well-known C. knowledge D. knowledgeable
Question 27. A. somewhere B. in what C. where D. on which
Question 28. A. facilitators B. developers C. providers D. applicants

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.
Everybody likes to feel that she or he is special. Sadly, many of us grow up believing that we're
not special at all. We wish that we could be more attractive or better at sports. We wish we had more
money or nicer clothes. Like the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, or the Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of
Oz, we think we're not good enough just as we are. In the film, the Tin Man wishes he had a heart.
The Scarecrow wishes that he had a brain, and the Lion wants courage. Eventually, each of them
realizes that he already has what he wants. Nearly all parents want us to be the best we can be. They
occasionally attempt to encourage us to do better by comparing us to others. They mean well, but the
message we usually get is that we're not good enough. We start to believe that the only way we can
be special is by being better than somebody else, but we are frequently disappointed. There will
always be somebody out there that is better than we are at something. There are a lot of people
around who may not be as intelligent as we are but who are better at sports. Or they may not be as
handsome, but they have more money. It is unthinkable for us to be better than everybody else all the
time. Like the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion, we all need what we believe will make
us better people. What we don't understand is that often we already have inside us the very things
that we look for. Our parents often forget to tell us that we are special, that we are good enough just
as we are. Perhaps no one told them when they were growing up, or maybe they just forgot. Either
way, it's up to us to remind them sometimes that each of us, in our own way, is special. What we are .
. . is enough.
Question 29. The word ‘They’ in the passage refers to ________
A. people around us B. the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion
C. teachers D. parents
Question 30. This essay was most likely written by ________
A. a teacher B. a young person C. a coach D. a parent
Question 31. What does the writer say about our parents?
A. They always tell us that we are special.
B. They always tell us that we are good enough.
C. They never forget to tell us that we are special.
D. They frequently forget to tell us that we are special.
Question 32. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. What Makes You Special? B. What Makes You Strong?
C. What Makes You Laugh? D. What Makes You Happy?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 33. No one has asked me that question before.
A. I have ever been asked that question before.
B. I have never been asked that question before.
C. That question has ever been asked me by no one before.
D. That question has never been asked me before by anyone.
Question 34. Nam got wet because he forgot to take his raincoat.
A. Nam forgot to take his raincoat, so he got wet.
B. Nam got wet; however, he forgot to take his raincoat.
C. Nam got wet because of forget taking his raincoat.
D. Nam got wet although he forgot to take his raincoat.
Question 35. “I think you’d better not come to work for a few days, Cathy!” said Tom.
A. Tom advised Cathy not to come to work for a few days.
B. Tom advised Cathy not coming to work for a few days.
C. Tom advised Cathy should stay at home for a few days.
D. Tom advised Cathy to work after a few days.
Question 36. I used to live in Santa Clara Valley.
A. I'm used to living in Santa Clara Valley.
B. I'm living in Santa Clara Valley.
C. I once lived in Santa Clara Valley but no longer live there.
D. I've always lived in Santa Clara Valley.

Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the meaningful sentence written from
the suggested words.
Question 37. Although / Mrs. Smith /tired / she / have to / finish / housework.
A. Although Mrs. Smith was tired, she had to finish the housework.
B. Although Mrs. Smith tired, she has to finish the homework.
C. Although Mrs. Smith is tired, she have to finish her housework.
D. Although Mrs. Smith was tired, she has to finish her housework.
Question 38. He / read / book / his room / when / he / hear / big explosion.
A. He was reading a book in his room when he was hearing a big explosion.
B. He was reading a book in his room when he heard a big explosion.
C. He was reading a book in his room when he heard big explosion.
D. He read a book in his room when he heard a big explosion.
Question 39. My father / suggest /I / take up / sport activities.
A. My father suggest I should take up some sport activities.
B. My father suggested that I should take up some sport activities.
C. My father suggested I taking up some sport activities.
D. My father suggested I took up some sport activities.
Question 40. Children / should have / special day / express / feeling / memories / /love / their
parents.
A. Children should have a special day express their feeling, memories and love for their parents.
B. Children should have a special day expressing their feeling, memories and love for their
parents.
C. Children should have a special day expressing their feeling, memories and love to their
parents.
D. Children should have a special day to express their feeling, memories and love for their
parents.