Practice Test 17
Practice Test 17
Practice Test 17
PRACTICE TEST 17
I. Find the word that has underlined part pronounced differently
1. A event B. absent C. recent D. decent
2. A. begged B. diseased C. increased D. lightened
3. A. helped B. borrowed C. dismissed D. booked
4. A. the B. thus C. mother D. thumb
II. Find the word that stress pattern different
1. A. familiar (10) B. impatient (10) C. uncertain (cach phat am) D. arrogant (17)
2. A. forgettable (16+2)) B. philosophy (11) C. humanism (11) D. objectively (16)
3. A. disappear (15+2) B. arrangement (16+2) C. opponent (17) D. contractual (10)
4. A. respectable (16+2) B. affectionate (11) C. occasional (10) D. kindergarten (4)
5. A. environmental(cach phat am) B. conservatively (16)C. approximately (11) D. considerable (11)
III. Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be
correct
1. Ancient people made a clay pottery because they needed it for their survival. (liquid, food, material, abstract-
love, belief, luggage, garbage, news,
A B C D
2. Full time jobs for men are declining, while more women are finding part-time or full-time work.
A B
The result is declining social status for men so they lose their role as the sole finance provider.
C D
3. In just three months H.G. Wells wrote the famous classic The Time Machine for what
A B C
he won a Newberry Caldecot award.
D
4. Students suppose to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers to them.
A B C D
5. Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been
A B C
forced to alter their eating habits.
D
Rise(trans; noi dong tu – khong bao gio theo sau boi tan ngu) vs raise (intr-ngoai dong tu luon theo sau boi mot
tann gu)
Raise me up
Rise as a star
Go to school
Choose the best option A, B, C/or D for each gap to complete the following sentences.
1. It is necessary that the bridge ...... before the rainy season. (subjunctive)
A. were completed B. was completed C.be completed D. would be completed
2. The results of his investigations are......a large extent accepted to this day.
A. in B. by C. for D. to
3. If people go on destroying ecological structure, they will have to...... heavily for their own deeds …
A. compensate-after a long run B. suffer- in a long run
C. pay – in the long run D. make up- for the long run
4. Today we are no longer doing farming ...... our forefathers did a century ago.
A. by the way B. the way C. in such way D. in many ways
5. I couldn’t understand the book review, and.......
A. neither could Sue B. Sue couldn’t, too C. Sue couldn’t neitherD. Sue couldn’t also
6. The building......mostly undamaged after the earthquake, and only minor repairs were necessary.
A. recovered B. consisted C. lasted D. remained (linking verb; + adj)
7. If they don’t stop hunting we shall take...... against them.
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A. process B. punishment C. approaches D. measures (take measures=take
action)
8.He ... a good living out of selling used books.
A. earns B. keeps C. gains D. makes
9. The American ...... consumption of cocaine has virtually...... drug trade.
A. great - attributed to B. massive - contributed to
C. large - given a hand in D. huge - been resulted in
10. Larry was so......in his novel that he forgot all about his dinner cooking in the oven.
A. absorbedz B. attracted C. drawn D. obliged
11.If I...... in America last year, I...... for Wright Junior College.
A. lived - would be playing B. had lived - had played
C. had been living - would have been playing D.would have been living- had been, playing
12. To retain water, succulents have waxy coatings on their skin and a modified system of respiration.
A. nutrition B. breathing C. growing D. coloration
13. The calculations of ball possession are ......complicated that they......without a computer.
A.so - cannot be done B. such - can do
C. too - cannot do D. much - can be done
14.In the domain of technology, robots will have replaced people in factories.
A. area B. territory C. boundary D. range
15. Don’t be silly! That…….be Madonna!
A. mustn’t B. shouldn’t C. wont D. cant
16. determination can often ……..a lack of experience.
A. make for B. make up for C. make out D. make out at
17. We have come to a critical moment. You must take immediate........
A. action B. measurement C activity D. act
18. He succeeded in getting back without......the curiosity of the police.
A. rousing B. satisfying ' C. affecting D. displaying
19. This......village is so out of the way that...... only once a week.
A. shabby - the posts come B. obscure – the post comes
C. deserting - mails come D. remote - mail comes
20. The-sick man’s condition is grave, but with careful nursing he will still have a chance to.......
A. pull through B. pull on C. pull off D. pull up
21. The Society is......for half million pounds in aid of the flood victims.
A. demanding B. running C. appealing D. speaking
22. If we go on consuming energy so wastefully……..of our oil wells will be dried up before new energy
resources can be......to replace oil.
A. chances - found B. opportunities – detected
C. questions - discovered D. problems - exploited
23. The overcrowded living conditions......a heavy strain on the family.
A. set B. put C. made D. pressed
24. Nothing that I can see in the ...... of that animal...... what you have described.
A. painting - compares B. photo – relates
C. picture – resembles D. image- consists
25. Legend has it that when a she-wolf loses her litter, she seeks a human child to take its place.
A. heiress B. master C. offspring D. heir
26. We had to leave quietly ...... not to disturb other people ...... newspapers in the reading room.
A. so that - to read B. so - from reading C. so as - reading D. therefore - who read
27. John found it hard to answer...... question in the reading passage.
A. so complicated B. such a complicated
C. such complicated D. much complicated
28. It was in the year 1925......John Biard found a way to send pictures ....:.wireless.
A. when-to B. that -by C. in which - through D. which-from
29. People cannot close their eyes......the facts.......
A. before - much longer B. to - any longer C. with- much more D. after- for so long
30. Kangaroos, which are indigenous to Australia,
A. first B. territorial C. native D. beginning
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31. He......you when I met him yesterday.
A. called on B. asked after C. approved of D. inquired for
32. It is a matter of......that men should open the doors for ladies.
A. fame B. desire C. convention D. competition
33. Children living in old, dilapidated houses are often in bad health.
A. Poorly painted B. Unpainted C. Fallen down D. Broken down
34. In virtually every restaurant it is unacceptable to indiscriminately throw your food on the floor.
A. randomly B. angrily C. noisily D. destructively
35. This book …….many different subjects.
A. investigates B. comments C. embraces D. disputes
36. I ……….not get away any sooner although I had planned to leave earlier.
A. should B. would C. could D. might.
37.Seldom......in such a rude way.
A. should pandas treat C. have pandas been treated
B. are pandas treating D. have pandas treated
38. Every means to protect wildlife from commercial trade......but without.......
A. have been tried - no result B. has been tried - much result
C. is tried - many results D. are tried - any result
39.....most of the players felt exhausted after the match.
A. 0The day being hot B. It is hot C. it was hot D. The day was hot
40…….. the demand that we had to import......of modern sports equipment from Japan.
A. Such - a great deal B. Such great - a large number
C. So great - a good many D. So much - a great many
42. Frankly, I'd rather you _______ anything about it for the time being.
A. don't do B. hadn't done C. didn't do D. haven't done
43. Since they aren't answering their telephone, they _____
A. must have left B. should have left C. need have left D. can have left
44. He can not ________ ignorance as his excuse; he should have known what was happening in his own
department.
A. insist B. plead C. refer D. defend
45. I was angry when you saw me because I ______ with my sister.
A. have been arguing B. had been arguing C. argued D. would argue
46. Luckily, I _______ a new pair of sunglasses as I found mine at the bottom of a bag.
A. needn't have bought B. needed not to buy C. didn't need to by D. hadn't to buy
47. The book would have been perfect ________ the ending.
A. had it not been for B. it had not been for C. it hadn't been for D . hadn't it been for.
48. I'm __________ my brother is.
A. nowhere like so ambitious B. nothing near as ambitious as
C. nothing as ambitious than D. nowhere near as ambitious as
49. _________ I'd like to help you out, I'm afraid I just haven't got any spare money at the moment.
A. Even B. Despite C. Much as D. Try as
50. Hardly ________ of the paintings at the gallery were for sale
A. none B. few C. some D. any
51. Mr. Nixon refused to answer the questions on the ________ that the matter was confidential.
A. reasons B. excuses C. grounds D. foundation
52. William is an authority _______ medieval tapestries.
A. on B. with C. about D. in
53. They attempted to __________ the painting to its original condition.
A. restore B. renovate C. repair D. refurbish
54. Jane's very modest, always ________ her success.
A. playing down B. turning around C. keeping down D. pushing back
55. I feel _________ to inform the committee that a number of members are very unhappy with the decision.
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A. my duty B. it my duty C. this my duty D. that my duty
56. I'm sure when you've stopped looking for your keys, they'll _____ up somewhere.
A. take B. look C. turn D. pull
57. It's very easy to _______ over when the snow is hard.
A. slide B. skid C. skate D. slip
58. All things_________, he is the best president we are likely to get.
A. considered B. thought C. taken D. added
59. Check the bottles carefully to make sure they have not been _______
A. broken into B. taken out C. touched up D. tampered with
60 Harry:" _______" Kate: "Yes. I'd like to buy a computer."
A. Do you look for something? B. Good morning. Can I help you?
C. Excuse me. Do you want to buy it? D. Can you help me buy something?
V. Complete the passage
1 Medical science has made enormous advances in the twentieth century. Most of the great “killer”
diseases have been (1)_, and almost every day a new drug appears on the market. But the medical profession is
(2) _a crisis of confidence. Surveys (3)_that less than 40% of people really trust their family doctor. People are
(4) ________ away from conventional medicine to look for alternative (5)_of treatment. The main reason for
this is that conventional medicine has (6) ______ to satisfy the needs of the (7) __of people. In spite of the
apparent progress made by medical science, we are actually less (8)_than our parents or grandparents.
Medical students are taught that diseases are (9) _by germs, viruses anjd toxins. Therefore treatment must (10)
__on attacking these things. The mind and the emotions are not thought to play any (11)_ in the disease
process. But people who practise “natural” medicine (12) ___ with this principle, and try to treat the whole
person. They believe that personality and lifestyle are important when considering a patient’s (13)__ health.
Some conventional doctors are beginning to (14) __ that there is a lot of truth in these ideas, and believe that
natural medicine can be a valuable aid. Others (15) _____ regard it as a dangerous threat to their profession.
1. A. defeated B. won C. erased D. broken
2. A. bearing B. holding C. experiencing D. living
3. A. lead B. indicate C. describe D. point
4. A. growing B. taking C. coming D. turning
5. A. ways B. makes C. forms D. fashions
6. A. failed B. stopped C.lost D. missed
7. A. lot B. majority C. most D.largest
8. A. healthy B. nutritious C. fine D. wholesome
9. A. brought B. made C. caused D. involved
10. A. aim B. function C. try D. concentrate
11. A. game B. part C. piece D. action
12. A. reject B. dislike C. object D„ disagree
13. A. normal B. typical C. general D. common
14. A. know B. observe C. view D. recognise
15. A. still B. yet C. but D.even
2 However objective we believe ourselves to be, most of us do not judge a product solely on its merits,
considering quality, value and style before making a decision. 1___, we are easily influenced by the people
around us. There is nothing' 2_with this. It is probably a smarter way to make decisions than 3_on only our
own opinions. But it does make life hard for companies. They have 4_understood that groups of friends and
relatives tend to buy the same products, but understanding the reasons has been tricky. Is it because they arc so
similar with 5_ to how much money they make and what television ads they watch that they independently 6_at
the same decision? Or do they copy one another, perhaps 7_ envy or perhaps because they have shared
information about the products?
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Research in Finland recently found overwhelming evidence that neighbours have a big influence on buying
decisions. When one of a person’s ten nearest neighbours bought a car, the 8_that that person would buy a car
of the same brand during the next week and a half 9_by 86 per cent.
The researchers argued that it was not just a 10_of envy. Used cars seemed to attract neighbours even more than
new cars. This suggested that people were not trying to 11 _ neighbours, they were keen to learn from them.
Since used cars are less reliable, a recommendation of one can 12__influence a buying decision.
1 A What’s more B Instead C Unlike D In place
2 A wrong B silly C bad D daft
3 A basing B trusting C supposing D relying
4 A ever B far C much D long
5 A connection B regard C relation D concern
6 A reach B come C arrive D get
7 A for B as to C out of D about
8 A chances B potential C possibilities D forecast
9 A boosted B rose C enlarged D lifted
10 A thing B point C matter D fact
11 A keep B stay C hold D follow
12 A fiercely B strongly C firmly D intensely
VI. Read the passage carefully and complete it with ONE suitable word
1 BARK MEDICINE
According to an old (1)_, in the early seventeenth century a Peruvian Indian was cured of a terrible fever
(2)_eating the bark of the cinchona tree. Quinine, the drug (3)_can be extracted from cinchona bark, was
(4)_widely used as medicine until 1816.
Quinine has proved invaluable to modern medicine. It is used in (5) _ treatment of malaria, a (6) _ transmitted
by the anopheles mosquito and common in the tropical (7) __ of the world.Quinine preparations are also used to
help cure typhoid fever, rheumatic fever, and (8)_sicknesses.
The cinchona tree belongs to the evergreen family and, unlike most evergreens, (9)____ very fragrant flowers.
Cinchonas are native to South America, but are now (10) ______ in such other places as India, Sri Lanka, and
Java.
(11) _cinchona trees do not reach full size for about eight years, the bark can be taken (12)__three-year-old
trees. First the young trees are cut down. (13) ___ the bark is carefully stripped off, dried, and packed. It is sent
to a factory (14)_it is ground into a brown powder. (15)_this powder, the quinine is extracted.
2
Learning to play an instrument is something that can give a lot of pleasure. It’s also an achievement and a skill
13___stays with you for life. Music has a part to play in everyone’s life, and has een described 14_a ‘primary
language’.
Learning to play an instrument isn’t easy at the beginning 15_ determination. And while there’s nothing wrong
with aiming 16_ 17_something to take up because you think you ought 18_
A lot of adults regret not 19_learnt to play an instrument when they were younger. But it is never 20__late to
learn! And the advantages of learning an instrument are far greater than just the pleasure of producing a
marvellous sound. When you’ve progressed far 21_, there are lots of amateur groups which you can join 22_
_you want to be part of a larger group. Once you’ve reached a good enough standard to join a band or
orchestra, you add the team skills like 23_ you get from playing sport. There’s also a great social side to
playing' with others, as 24_ the chance to travel through touring.
VII. Give the correct form of the word
THE COUPLES WITH IDENTICAL LIVES
When Frank and Vera Jackson met a friendly couple on holiday in Spain also called
Frank and Vera (but with a different surname: Bentley), at first they must have
laughed at the 1_____ But when they got into 2__with their namesakes, they made 1 COINCIDE
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some surprising 3_and realized that they had much more in common. 2 CONVERSE
The two couples, both in their 4_and from the UK, had booked their trips to 3 DISCOVER
Barcelona at the same time. This was not so 5____ However, both couples had had 4 SEVENTY
their 6_at 3 p.m. on july 26th, 1951. Both couples each had two daughters, with dates 5 LIKELY
of 7_in 1952 and 1956, and six grandchildren. Mr Jackson worked in the car industry 6 WED
in Oxford; Mr Bentley did 8__the same job but in Dagenham. Their wives, who had 7 BORN
both worked for the same bank, had both lost their 9___rings and were wearing 8 EXACT
identical gold watches. 9 ENGAGE
Tm sure people everywhere lead identical lives,’ said Mr Jackson, ‘but to meet our 10 BELIEVE
doubles was 10__’
1. The company has decided to withdraw from some ............ of its . ( sponsor)
2. Over 30000 ...... will run in the New York marathon . ( compete)
3. The play group provides plenty of .... for the children (stimulate )
4. The negotiation was attended by .. of several states ( represent )
5. The scheme aims to encourage increased ....... in sporting activities ( participate)
6. The survey was based on direct ..... of over 500 schools ( observe )
7. I felt extremely ....when we lost ( appoint)
8. She finds writing poetry deeply .........( satisfy )
9. The teacher's comment are designed to help improve your ..... ( know and understand )
10. The.... of further job losses come at a bad time ( announce)
VIII. Fill in correct prepositions in each gap
1. He stuck.............his story which did not change after many repetitions.
2. The baby calmed.............as soon as he was back.............his mother’s lap.
3. He took the blind man.............the arm and led him.............the street.
4. If you are ■............doubt............the route, have another look the map.
5. He no longer seems to care.............football as he once did.
6. She was.............the point.............saying something, but, changing her mind, remained silent.
7. The car was going.............full speed.
8. Standing there, facing the big hall packed.............people, he felt;............a loss and for a moment did not
know how to start his speech.
9..............only a couple.............months in the country she got.............the language difficulty.
10. His main interest lies............. research, not.............managerial work.
IX. Complete phrasal verbs
1. The chemicals give_toxic fumes, so be extremely careful when using them.
2. The teacher reluctantly gave_to the students’ request to change the date of the exam.
3. The athlete has decided to give_amateur competition and become a professional.
4. The man was forced to give himself_to the police.
5. She unintentionally gave_the secret of the surprise party.
6. Haven’t you given_your application form yet?
7. Eventually their savings gave_and they were forced to apply to the state for assistance.
8. I can’t guess the answer. I give_!
9. On the news last night it was given_that the Prime Minister had resigned.
10. They have hyped this car_to such an extent that it should be the biggest seller of the year.
X. Think of one word only which can match with three answers
1
Most holiday makers come to this part of the world to _ in the scenery and soothing sounds of the jungle
I Know it’s Dave’s fourth whisky, but I can assure you he can hold his _
May I have a soft_, please? I’m driving today
2.
To ensure that you don’t lose your life, I recommend making a back-up _ of your documents just in case.
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Small children are extremely malleable and quickly _ behavior they see on TV
During the exam he couldn’t _ from other student’s papers as each had a separate table.
3.
A special unit was to be brought in as the man was armed to the _
You must be joking saying you believe Elizabeth. She was lying to us through her _
Decay has set in because she hasn’t taken enough care of her _ over.
4.
Soon after Lucy felt a _ pain in her chest, she got scared and called in on her GP
Entering this part of the town one instantly sees the _ contrast that exists between the poor and rich
His face covered in small cuts was a sign that his razor was not _ enough.
5.
Before we _ on to the next item on the agenda, is there anything you need me to explain in further detail?
It’s a hold up. Don’t _ a muscle and stay where you are.
Would you be so kind as to _ your heavy suitcase? It’s standing in my way.
X. Writing
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed
before it
a) Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them.
They had .......................................................................................................
b) That dress has only the slightest mark on it.
I can barely ..................................................................................................
c) He insisted on a full apology.
Nothing but ..................................................................................
d) He remembered, and so did she.
He didn't ..................................................................................................
e) My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band's decision to stop playing.
The moment ..................................................................................................
f) The doctor advised me to rest.
The doctor suggested .....................................................................................
g) They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left.
Only after a ...................................................................................................
h) Their teacher is making them study hard
They are ........................................................................................................
i) They were just as good as we had expected.
They certainly lived.......................................................................................
j) Even though 1 admire his courage, I think he is foolish.
Much ..................................................................................................
For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original
sentence, but using the words given in block letters. The words must not be altered in any way.
a) How do you explain the difference between the two witnesses stories. (ACCOUNT)
However, the mountain physically obstructs the: rain clouds that carry the water. Before it can
reach the other side of the mountain, the water usually falls as rain or snow on the mountain;
meanwhile, the leeward side of the mountain receives little to no rain. This area is called the rain
shadow.
1. Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in
paragraph 1? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential
information.
(A) The hydrologic cycle recycles the water on the Earth unless it occurs near a mountain, where it cannot
occur.
(B) The rain shadow effect reverses the processes of the hydrologic cycle by ensuring constant water
supply.
(C) The rain cycle helps provide water for the world except for rain shadow areas, which occur when the
cycle cannot be completed.
(D) The process of recycling water and providing water for the world is endangered by the rain shadow
effect.
2.Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted : sentence in
paragraph 2? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential
information.
(A) Evaporation, the first step in the hydrologic cycle, is when water droplets turn into a gas in the form
of water vapor.
(B) If water cannot evaporate on the Earth’s surface, it cannot turn into water vapor later.
(C) When water evaporates, it causes the rain cycle to begin once again by turning water to gas.
(D) Evaporation is the process in which water vapor turns into precipitation in the form of rain or snow.
3. Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in
paragraph 3? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential
information.
(A) The side of the mountain facing away from the prevailing wind usually receives the most rain because
it cannot travel to the other side.
(B) The leeward side of the mountain receives the remainder of the rain that moves over the mountain.
(C) One side of the mountain can only get water from rain that trickles down from the top of the
mountain.
(D) The mountain obstructs the passing of the precipitation, causing the leeward side to remain dry.
The Internet has opened doors for many new and different types of businesses. One type of Internet
commerce that has gained popularity in recent years is the online auction. The business model for this
type of enterprise is one that allows users to bid on and purchase items over the Internet. The most
popular of this business type does not actually place company-owned products up for bid. A website
simply provides a marketplace for users to sell and buy products. The online auction business type has
been proven extremely successful for many reasons, but the model has its limitations and
drawbacks.:
There are several benefits to the online auction business model. First, since it operates on the Internet,
there are no time or geographic constraints. This means that commerce can occur at any time of day from
any part of the world. In turn, the constant activity translates to more profits for the business. Second, the
company benefits from the nature of online bidding, which involves the aspect of “winning” an auction.
For many people, online auctions are much like gambling, and the prospect of winning an auction is
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enough to keep them coming back; therefore, online auction sites can enjoy a high level of
consumer loyalty.
Despite the success of some online auction websites, the business model also has disadvantages. First, the
anonymity offered to patrons of the sites often promotes the sale of stolen or counterfeit goods. With an
increased awareness of the frequency of stolen goods being sold in online auctions, consumers feel
less confident about bidding on products online. Second, because consumers pay for goods online, the
issue of online security is important. If a company cannot ensure that personal information such as credit
card numbers are protected, customers are wary of using the service.
1. Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in
paragraph 1? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential
information.
(A) An online auction business model is severely hindered by its limitations, which is why it hasn’t been
used often.
(B) The advantages of the online auction business model outweigh its disadvantages, as can be seen by its
success.
(C) The success of the online auction business model depends on the management of Its limitations.
(D) The online auction business model has both advantages and disadvantages.
2.| Which of the following best expresses the ' essential information in the highlighted J sentence in
paragraph 2? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential
information.
(A) Online auction sites are able to draw people in by making them feel as if every purchase is a gamble.
'(B) People who enjoy gambling typically enjoy online auction sites because they like to try to win.
(C) Online auction sites can create a strong customer base because the nature of the site makes people
want to use the service again.
(D) High consumer loyalty is achieved when the customer is made to feel like their purchase is risk-free.
3. Which of the following best expresses the essential Information in the highlighted sentence in
paragraph 3? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in Important ways or leave out essential
information.
(A) Online auctions are at a disadvantage because criminal activity makes customers less likely to buy
goods online.
(B) The increased public awareness about the sale of stolen products on Internet auctions makes people
less willing to participate in online auctions.
(C) Consumers try to make sure that the product they have bid on is not stolen before they make a
purchase.
(D) Informed consumers will not want to bid on products if they suspect that