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PRACTICE TEST 1W
PRACTICE TEST 1W
PRACTICE TEST 1W
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. wilderness B. commitment C. compliment D. optimism
Question 4. A. require B. confide C. swallow D. reject
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each question
Question 5. “I think I can find the information on my own.” – “ _____ any help, just call me.”
A. Should you need B. Had you needed
C. Were you to need D. In case of you need
Question 6. What will happen when the world _ oil?
A. makes off with B. runs out of C. loses out on D. goes through with
Question 7. I would suggest ____ to your doctor before you diet.
A. you to speak B. that you speaking C. you speak D. to speak
Question 8. Mum was angry because I went out when I _______
A. should have been studying B. needn’t have studied
C. must study D. didn’t need to study
Question 9. We had a(n) opportunity to train with the best coach.
A. unique B. once C. only D. lone
Question 10. If you are interested in applying for the vacancy, send in your .
A. mortgage B. paperback C. notice D. résumé
Question 11. The plane left on time so we _ long.
A. didn’t need to wait B. needn’t have waited
C. mustn’t have waited D. shouldn’t have waited
Question 12. Susan will graduate in June she submits her dissertation on time.
A. otherwise B. unless C. supposing D. provided
Question 13. Jane is a sympathetic listener. She lent me a(n) ______ when I lost my job.
A. eye B. ear C. mouth D. mind
Question 14. school fees may discourage many students from attending university.
A. Raising B. Improving C. Gaining D. Receiving
Question 15. I refuse to believe a word of it, it's a cock-and- story.
A. bull B. hen C. duck D. goose
Question 16. Paul is a very character , he is never relaxed with strangers.
A. self-conscious B. self-directed C. self-satisfied D. self-confident
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 19. People nationwide have acted without hesitation to provide aids for the victims
in the disaster-stricken areas.
A. awareness. B. uncertainty. C. reluctance. D. willingness.
Question 20. Judy has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in
the country; she must be on cloud nine now.
A. obviously delighted. B. extremely panicked.
C. incredibly optimistic. D. desperately sad.
Mark the letter A. B. C. or D on your answer sheer to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 21. Kien: "Do you feel like going out for a drink this evening?" Trung: “…………”
A. That would be great. B. No, I don't. I am busy.
C. Yes. I like very much. D. Thank you very much for your kind invitation.
Question 22. Chau and Phuong bumped into each other after their graduation three years ago.
Chau: "Hi! Phuong. How have you been?” Phuong: “….. ”|
A. I've been to Beijing recently. B. Badly. And how are you?
C. Oh, I've done a lot of things D. Oh, pretty good. And you?
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 23. Physics and mental exercise has been found to be beneficial to our brains, but
scientists have now found it could also improve the learning ability of our children.
A. learning ability B. has been C. it D. Physics
Question 24. Peacocks are among the most exotic birds in nature; its long tail feathers fan out to
reveal a profusion of vivid colors.
A. fan out B. its C. most exotic D. among
Question 25. It is the job interview that you should be prepared to mention a salary range.
A. salary range B. to mention
C. should be D. the job interview
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 28. As long as you stay calm, you have nothing to fear from the interview.
A. You have remained calm for a long time in spite of your fear of the interview.
B. Even if you are afraid of the interview, it is important not to let it show.
C. Interviews are only intimidating for people who are not extremely calm.
D. Provided you do not get nervous; the interview won't go badly for you.
Question 29. Despite his early retirement, he found no peace in life.
A. He found no peace in life because he retired early.
B. Early as he retired, he found no peace in life.
C. His early retirement has brought him peace in life.
D. Although he retired early, but he found no peace in life.
Question 30. My impression of him was that he was a very capable person.
A. He struck me when I was impressed by his capability.
B. It struck me as an impression that he was a very capable person.
C. He struck me as being a very capable person.
D. I struck him with the impression that he was very capable.