English Test

TEST 23
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. decided B. installed C. visited D. appointed
Question 2: A. put B. nut C. shut D. cut
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. explore B. design C. require D. threaten
Question 4: A. entertain B. solution C. referee D. afternoon
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: She’s your sister-in-law, _______ ?
A. won’t she B. didn’t she C. doesn’t she D. isn’t she
Question 6: This issue _______ up by the employees during the meeting.
A. brought B. was bring C. bring D. was brought
Question 7: Marie Curie is famous _______ her contribute to science.
A. with B. for C. at D. on
Question 8: _______ he traveled, the more he learned.
A. Far B. Farthest C. The farthest D. The farther
Question 9: Jane really loves the _______ jewelry box that her parents gave her as a birthday present.
A. nice brown wooden B. nice wooden brown C. wooden brown nice D. brown wooden nice
Question 10: He saw a terrible accident yesterday while he _______ along Ben Luc Bridge.
A. was walking B. is walking C. walked D. walks
Question 11: _______ the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
A. Although B. Because C. In spite of D. Because of
Question 12: Hung will have finished his project on sustainable development _______.
A. when he came back B. after he had come back
C. as soon as he had come back D. by the time he comes back
Question 13: _______ on the topic of the presentation, he started finding relevant information for it.
A. Having decided B. Decided C. To decide D. Being decided
Question 14: He was offered the job thanks to his _______ performance during his job interview.
A. impress B. impression C. impressively D. impressive
Question 15: If you want to be healthy, you should _______ your bad habits in your lifestyles.
A. give up B. call off C. break down D. get over
Question 16: Your store needs a bold sign that will catch the _______ of anyone walking down the street. That may help
to sell more products.
A. eye B. peek C. flash D. glimpse
Question 17: After a good night’s sleep he woke up feeling as fresh as a _______ and eager to start work again.
A. daisy B. fruit C. kitten D. maiden
Question 18: Students can _______ a lot of information just by attending class and taking good notes of the lectures.
A. absorb B. provide C. transmit D. read
Question 19: Make sure you _______ us a visit when you are in town again.
A. give B. do C. pay D. have
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: I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
A. reasonable B. acceptable C. wonderful D. decisive
Question 21: The African rhino is an endangered species and needs protecting.
A. unstable B. dangerous C. insecure D. independent
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
Question 22: Smart robots have replaced humans in stressful and hazardous jobs and in assembly lines.
A. dangerous B. risky C. safe D. perilous
Question 23: I was going to have a go at parachuting but lost my nerve at the last minute.
A. was determined to go ahead C. lost my temper
B. was discouraged from trying D. began to dislike it
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 24: Two friends, Peter and Linda are talking about family.
- Peter: “I think it is a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof.”
- Linda: “________ They can help each other a lot.”
A. I totally agree. B. It’s not true. C. That’s wrong. D. I don’t agree.
Question 25: Marry is talking to Linda over the phone.
Mary: “Thank you for helping me prepare for the party.” - Linda: “_______”
A. The meal was out of this word B. My pleasure
C. Never mention the incident again D. Of course not
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 invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate and influenced
every aspect of our lives. The issue is whether this technological innovation has (26) _______ more harm than good. In
order to answer the question, we must first turn to the types of consumers. Presumably, most parents (27) _______ are
always worrying about their children’s safety buy mobile phones for them to track their whereabouts. We can also assume
that (28) _______ teenagers want mobile phones to avoid missing out on social contact. In this context, the advantages are
clear. (29) _______, we cannot deny the fact that text messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students.
There is also (30) _______ evidence that texting has affected literacy skills.
Question 26: A. done B. played C. made D. brought
Question 27: A. which B. whom C. who D. what
Question 28: A. each B. much C. every D. most
Question 29: A. Moreover B. However C. Therefore D. So that
Question 30: A. indisputable B. arguable C. doubtful D. hesitated
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.
Body language is a vital form of communication. In fact, it is believed that the various forms of body language
contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension. It is important to note, however, that body language varies in different
cultures. Take for example, eye movement. In the USA a child is expected to look directly at a parent or teacher who is
scolding him/her. In other cultures the opposite is true. Looking directly at a teacher or parent in such a situation is
considered a sign of disrespect.
Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is distance. In North America
people don't generally stand as close to each other as in South America. Two North Americans who don't know each other
well will keep a distance of four feet between them, whereas South Americans in the same situation will stand two to
three feet apart. North Americans will stand closer than two feet apart only if they are having a confidential conversation
or if there is intimacy between them.
Gestures are often used to communicate. We point a finger, raise an eyebrow, wave an arm – or move any other part
of the body – to show what we want to say. However, this does not mean that people all over the world use the same
gestures to express the same meanings. Very often we find that the same gestures can communicate different meanings,
depending on the country. An example of a gesture that could be misinterpreted is sticking out the tongue. In many
cultures it is a sign of making a mistake, but in some places it communicates ridicule.
The dangers of misunderstanding one another are great. Obviously, it is not enough to learn the language of another
culture. You must also learn its non-verbal signals if you want to communicate successfully.
(Adapted from “Reading Academic English” by Judy Rapoport, Ronit Broder and Sarah Feingold)
Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Misunderstandings in communication B. Interpretations of gestures in different cultures
C. The significance of non-verbal signals in American D. Non-verbal communication across cultures
Question 32: The word “misinterpreted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. mispronounced B. misbehaved C. misspelled D. misunderstood
Question 33: The word “it” in paragraph e refers to _______ .
A. the country B. an example
C. sticking out the tongue D. making a mistake
Question 34: As stated in the last paragraph, in order to communicate successfully with people from another culture, it is
advisable for a person _______ .
A. to use the body language of the people from that culture
B. to learn both the language and non-verbal signals of that culture
C. to learn only non-verbal signals of that culture
D. to travel to as many countries as possible
Question 35: Which form of body language is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. distance B. posture C. gesture D. eye movement
each of the questions.
What picture do you have of the future? Will life in the future be better, worse or the same as now? What do you
hope about the future?
Futurologists predict that life will probably be very different in 2050 in all the fields, from entertainment to
technology. First of all, it seems that TV channels will have disappeared. Instead, people will choose a program from a
'menu' and a computer will send the program directly to the television. Today, we can use the World Wide Web to read
newspaper stories and see pictures on a computer thousands of kilometers away. By 2050, music, films, programs,
newspapers and books will come to us by computer.
In what concerns the environment, water will have become one of our most serious problems. In many places,
agriculture is changing and farmers are growing fruit and vegetables to export. This uses a lot of water. Demand for water
will increase ten times between now and 2050 and there could be serious shortages. Some futurologists predict that water
could be the cause of war if we don't act now.
In transport, cars running on new, clean fuels will have computers to control the speed and there won't be any
accidents. Today, many cars have computers that tell drivers exactly where they are. By 2050, the computer will control
the car and drive it to your destination. On the other hand, space planes will take people halfway around the world in two
hours. Nowadays, the United States Shuttle can go into space and land on Earth again. By 2050, space planes will fly all
over the world and people will fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo in just two hours.
In the domain of technology, robots will have replaced people in factories. Many factories already use robots. Big
companies prefer robots - they do not ask for pay rises or go on strike, and they work 24 hours a day. By 2050, we will see
robots everywhere - in factories, schools, offices, hospitals, shops and homes.
Last but not least, medicine technology will have conquered many diseases. Today, there are electronic devices that
connect directly to the brain to help people hear. By 2050, we will be able to help blind and deaf people see and hear
again. Scientists have discovered how to control genes. They have already produced clones of animals. By 2050, scientists
will be able to produce clones of people and decide how they look, how they behave and how much intelligence they
have.
(Source: Cambridge English for Schools by Andrew Littlejohn, Diana Hicks)
Question 36: The word “This” in paragraph 3 refers to _______ .
A. the possible war. B. the cash crop planting.
C. the serious shortage. D. the demand for water.
Question 37: The word “domain” in the fifth paragraph is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. way of life B. interest C. field of expertise D. challenge
Question 38: The word “conquered” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. controlled B. diagnosed C. transmitted D. caused
Question 39: What way NOT be true about life in 2050?
A. Many forms of entertainment will come to us thanks to computer.
B. Blind and deaf people will be helped by scientists to see and hear again.
C. Scientists will be able to produce clones of people and decide how intelligent they are.
D. Our sources of water for agriculture will increase ten times.
Question 40: The passage mainly discusses _______ .
A. The effect of the futurologists’ prediction on our lives.
B. The effect of telecommunication on our future life.
C. The changes in our future life compared with our life today.
D. The importance of cloning in the future.
Question 41: We can conclude from the passage that in 2050 _______ .
A. People will be used to travel around the world in two hours.
B. Fewer cars will be used to keep the environment green and clean.
C. No one will be injured or die because of accidents.
D. Space planes will take the place of cars as a means of transport.
Question 42: What can be inferred about the life in 2050 according to the passage?
A. Life in 2050 will be much better than that of today.
B. TV will be an indispensable means of communication and business.
C. People will not suffer from the shortage of water due to the polar melting.
D. The deaf will not have to depend any longer on the electronic hearing devices.
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 43: At 8 o’clock last night, she is reading an interesting detective story.
A. at B. interesting C. is D. story
Question 44: Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance her beauty and make them look younger.
A. prefer B. cosmetics C. and D. her
Question 45: Germany, in companion with France, has now lifted the ban on the export of live animals to Europe.
A. has B. in companion C. lifted the ban D. to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
Question 46: He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.
A. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then. B. He had tested his eyes ten months before.
C. He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months. D. he didn’t have any test on his eyes in ten months.
Question 47: “Would you like to have dinner with me?” , Miss Hoa said to me
A. Miss Hoa told me to have dinner with her. B. Miss Hoa invited me to have dinner with her.
C. Miss Hoa asked me if she liked to have dinner with me.
D. Miss Hoa suggested me if I would like to have dinner with her or not.
Question 48: Every student is required to write an essay on the topic.
A. Every student might write an essay on the topic. B. Every student should write an essay on the topic.
C. They require every student can write an essay on the topic. D. Every student must write an essay on the topic.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in
the following questions.
Question 49: Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café. She now regrets it.
A. Susan wishes that she had applied for the summer job in the café.
B. Susan wishes that she applied for the summer job in the café.
C. Susan feels regret because she applied for the summer job in the café.
D. If only Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café.
Question 50: They finished one project. They started working on the next.
A. Only if they had they finished one project did they start working on the next.
B. Hardly had they finished one project when they started working on the next.
C. Had they finished one project, they would have started working on the next.
D. Not until they started working on the next project did they finish the previous one.
THE END
TEST 24
Question 1. A. mobile B. idle C. gripping D. alike
Question 2. A. clutches B. extracts C. slips D. barks
Question 3. A. youngster B. decade C. decline D. showcase
Question 4. A. identity B. mechanical C. characterize D. political
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. John is very _______ . He never remembers where his things are.
A. forgetful B. forgettable C. forgotten D. unforgettable
Question 6. I’m afraid our funding has been cut and they’re pulling the _______ on the research project.
A. wire B. net C. plug D. socket
Question 7. The level of air pollution announced by the government is often _______ by ecological groups.
A. contradicted B. facilitated C. overseen D. disputed
Question 8. _______ people cut down trees, the hotter the Earth will become.
A. The more frequently B. More and more frequently
C. The more frequent D. The most frequent
Question 9. I _______ 10% of my pay each week for when Tommy attends university.
A. drag on B. keep back C. set on D. put off
Question 10. _______ he worked a full-time job while getting his diploma, Sam managed to keep up with his studies.
A. Because B. In case C. Even though D. Until
Question 11. She was so excited when receiving a _______ handbag from her mother.
A. leather trendy rectangular B. trendy leather rectangular
C. rectangular trendy leather D. trendy rectangular leather
Question 12. My growing anxiety was assuaged by a wise fellow mother remarking that my _______ child was busily
engaged in things, like pretend games and drawing.
A. secreted B. voracious C. exuberant D. extravagant
Question 13. Early reading is considered so good that children are coaxed, pressed and if _______ ,bribed into
submission.
A. requiring B. required C. which require D. to require
Question 14. The most interesting film I _______ in a long time is the one about the artist who went to live in France.
A. saw B. had seen C. see D. have seen
Question 15. This is a song which will be very popular _______ teenagers enjoying rock music.
A. for B. in C. with D. of
Question 16. Many educationists feel that continuous _______ is fairer than formal examinations.
A. judgment B. cramming C. assignment D. assessment
Question 17. _______ , we will go out shopping.
A. Whenever you finished work B. Once you have finished work
C. As soon as you are finishing work D. After you had finished work
Question 18. You had to drive to work, _______ ?
A. don’t you B. didn’t you C. couldn’t you D. hadn’t you
Question 19. Next month, the inventor _______ a medal for his contributions to technology.
A. will have given B. is to give B. is to be given D. has been given
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20. If you register as a member of a number of the various university societies, you’ll rapidly extend your circle
of friends, encompassing people from all social classes.
A. experiencing B. meeting C. including D. pampering
Question 21. We made changes to the robot to rectify several problems with its performance.
A. revise B. correct C. integrate D. enable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
Question 22. Now Johnny, if you’re coming to see your sister in the school play, you’re to be quiet and mind your p’s
and q’s.
A. unkind B. discourteous C. professional D. polite
Question 23. John’s excuse for not doing his homework was that he had been too tired, but the teacher dismissed this as
nonsense.
A. refused B. ignored C. accepted D. misunderstood
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
Question 24. Melanie and Dan are talking about the research into how bugs are used as drugs.
Melanie: “There’s growing evidence that natural compounds can be used to produce effective drugs.”
Dan: “ _______ . In fact, a compound from the venom of the wasp Polybia Paulista has potential in cancer treatment.”
A. You’re wrong B. Not necessarily C. You have a point there D. I can’t agree with you
Question 25. Sam is inviting Lucy to his birthday party.
Sam: “My 21st birthday is on Friday. Are you free there?” Lucy: “ _______ ”
A. You’re welcome B. I would love to go but I’ve been quite busy
C. Are you deaf? D. Sorry but I’m afraid I can make it
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
DREAM JOBS
During our teens, all the pupils at my school had to have a meeting with a ‘careers advisor’ who only seemed to
know about jobs at the local ship-building works. That was fine for (26) _______, but many of us would have liked to
hear about a wider range of opportunities at that time. If only she had known about the jobs I’ve been researching for this
article! It seems there are positions out there that are almost too good to be true.
Take, for example, the job with the title ‘Ice cream flavour advisor’ for ice cream manufacturer Frederick’s. Imagine
making and tasting ice cream for a living! From the Fredrick’s website I learned that the people (27) _______ do this job
are all chefs and food scientists, and often go on what they call ‘taste hunts’ where they travel to other countries, trying
new foods to get (28) _______ for new products. The website’s home page also states that ‘every ingredient deserves
consideration’, meaning anything from peanuts to potatoes could make it into the next flavour advisor’s invention. I guess
the one (29) _______ of this job could be tasting failed creations.
Another job that seems impossibly wonderful is one for those who dream of living on a remote island. As the
caretaker of a private island in the Maldives, Simon Grainger gets to enjoy fabulous weather, fishing and boating as part
of his job. (30) _______ , he says that while it may sound more like an extended holiday than work, the responsibilities of
the job can be very demanding.
Question 26. A. any B. none C. some D. little
Question 27. A. whom B. who C. whose D. which
Question 28. A. experience B. income C. inspiration D. advise
Question 29. A. merit B. point C. downside D. purpose
Question 30. A. However B. Moreover C. For instance D. Therefore
each of the questions from 31 to 35
No animal species can survive indefinitely on Earth. Centuries ago, species went extinct from natural causes, for
example, they were unable to adapt to bad weather and other difficult conditions. However, animals are now dying out
faster than ever because of human activity. It is estimated that, until the 18th century, one species disappeared from the
Earth every four years. By the 19th century, this had increased to one species per year. By 1975, it was 1,000 species per
year, and today animals are disappearing at the alarming rate of more than 40,000 species per year.
There are many factors that can cause an animal or plant species to become endangered, and one big factor is the
destruction of their habitats. Deforestation and soil, air, and water pollution are usually the main culprits. For example,
the population of critically endangered Sumatran orangutans is now less than 10,000 on their home island of Sumatra,
Indonesia, due to deforestation and farming.
Another cause of endangerment is from humans exploiting wild animals. Uncontrolled hunting of whales in the last
century, for example, resulted in many whale species becoming critically endangered. The high demand for animal parts
stems from their use in certain foods or medicines or their value as decorative objects. For example, the ivory tusks of
elephants are used to make jewelry, and the price is high enough that people risk being arrested and jailed to go after these
animals.
Introducing a non-native species to an environment can also cause species endangerment. A native species is one that
develops naturally in a particular area and has done so for a long time. A non-native species might be introduced into a
new environment by humans, either intentionally or by accident.
Organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund and the IUCN try to raise awareness of threatened animals and plants.
These organizations collaborate with government agencies to save threatened or endangered species and to make new
laws that will protect them. But to really protect plant and animal species now and in the future, the public needs to be
educated on the value of keeping these species alive.
Question 31. Which is the best title for this passage?
A. WWF’s effort to curb humans exploiting animals B. Different causes of endangered animals
C. Reasons why previous generations of animals went extinct
D. Human activity on jeopardizing species: Is that all bad?
Question 32. According to the passage, which of the following is mentioned as a cause of animal extinction in the past?
A. natural disasters B. habitat destruction
C. polluted water D. poaching
Question 33. The word “culprits” in paragraph 2 mostly means _______
A. causes B. outcomes C. conditions D. finances
Question 34. The word “their” in paragraph 3 refers to
A. animal parts B. foods C. medicines D. humans
Question 35. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. Water pollution has led to the diminishing number of Sumatran orangutans
B. Bringing exotic species to an environment can be detrimental to humans
C. Animals are disappearing at an unprecedented rate of more than 4,000 species per year.
D. It is hard to overstate the importance of keeping wild species alive
each of the questions from 36 to 42
For centuries, Beijing has been the promised land of China. Originally a walled bastion for emperors and officials, it
remains a majestic political and architectural marvel. Today, people from the countryside still flock to the city in search of
the elusive pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. The government encourages them to go home, but the lure of the capital
proves too enticing. Meanwhile, down the road by the Friendship Store, smartly dressed customers clutching mobile
phones head for the nearest banquet or disco.
Perhaps nowhere else in China more than in Beijing is the generation gap more visible. Appalled by the current drive
to “modernize”, many older people still wax euphoric about Chairman Mao and the year of sacrifice for the socialist
revolution. But most youngsters disdain socialist sacrifice and are more interested – like youngsters everywhere – in
money, motorbikes, fashion, video games and rock music (though not necessarily in that order).
Foreigners seem to enjoy Beijing since the city offers so much to see and do. Things have changed drastically in the
last ten years or so. The Beijing of today is a forest of construction cranes, bulldozers and 24-hour work crews scrambling
to build the new China. Plush shopping malls and five-star hotels rise from the rubble. A good number of road signs and
advertising billboards are now in English. Whatever one says about Beijing today, it probably won’t be true tomorrow.
The city is changing so rapidly it makes you dizzy. Travellers of the 1980s remember Beijing as a city of narrow lanes
with single story- homes built around courtyards. These have given way to the high-rise housing estates of the 1990s. TV
sets and washing machines – unimaginable luxuries in the 1980s – are now commonplace. Whereas bicycles and ox carts
were the main form of transport a decade ago, both are prohibited on the new freeways and toll roads that now encompass
the city. Whereas not so long ago everyone wore a Chairman Mao suit, now jeans and T-shirts, leather jackets and suits
are the norm.
Whatever impression you come away with, Beijing is one of the most fascinating places in China. It may be
something of a showcase, but what capital city isn’t? Within its environs, you will find some of China’s most stunning
sights – the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and the Great Wall, to name just a few. The city itself offers so many
interests that the main complaint of most visitors is that they simply run out of time before seeing it all.
(Adapted from Cutting Edge Advanced by Sarah Cunningham, Peter Moor and Janes Comyns Carr)
Question 36. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. A changing city B. Beijing’s spectacular landscapes
C. A tour to different parts of a melting pot D. Beijing: A promising land for gold-seekers
Question 37. The word “lure” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______
A. sensation B. hindrance C. appeal D. advantage
Question 38. According to the passage, rural dwellers move to Beijing to ________
A. search for gold B. pursue their dreams
C. go to the nearest disco D. find peace and happiness
Question 39. The phrase “wax euphoric” in paragraph 2 mostly means _________
A. write in a formal way B. speak with excitement C. have a disturbing dream D. talk with regrets
Question 40. The word “its” in paragraph 4 refers to ________
A. showcase B. government C. capital city D. sight
Question 41. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. The differences between old and young people’s attitudes are very obvious in Beijing
B. Older people are no longer enthusiastic about the Communist past
C. Traditional homes in Beijing have been replaced by big blocks of apartments
D. Bicycles cannot be used on some roads in Beijing now
Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. It’s waste of time to explore tiny and unimpressive things in Beijing
B. Many young people show their respect for Communist ideals
C. It had been expected that TV sets or washing machines would become common in modern days
D. Near Beijing there are some extremely impressive things to see
Question 43. Some years ago, people have doubts about the potential of the Internet.
A. years B. have C. about D. potential
Question 44. That reference book was published over 20 years ago so some of the information its contains is probably
rather dated.
A. was published B. some C. its D. dated
Question 45. The head girl’s words were very moveable and several of her fellow classmates were in tears before she had
concluded her remarks on past events.
A. head B. moveable C. fellow D. remarks
Question 46. Perhaps they introduced stricter regulation of the vitamin supplement industry.
A. They can’t have introduced stricter regulation of the vitamin supplement industry.
B. They should have introduced stricter regulation of the vitamin supplement industry.
C. They must have introduced stricter regulation of the vitamin supplement industry.
D. They might have introduced stricter regulation of the vitamin supplement industry.
Question 47. “I didn’t move boxes containing confidential documents.” said Daisy
A. Daisy promised not to move boxes containing confidential documents.
B. Daisy denied having moved boxes containing confidential documents.
C. Daisy was told not to move boxes containing confidential documents.
D. Daisy was warned against moving boxes containing confidential documents.
Question 48. It's a pity that you didn’t remember to send me this message.
A. If only you remembered to send me this message.
B. I wish you will remember to send me this message.
C. If only you had remembered to send me this message.
D. I wish for you to have remembered to send me this message.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
Question 49. Cheng was not experienced. He successfully dealt with unhappy clients on the phone.
A. Had Cheng been experienced, he would have never successfully dealt with unhappy clients on the phone.
B. No matter how inexperienced Cheng was, he successfully dealt with unhappy clients on the phone.
C. Although Cheng was a seasoned employee, he failed to deal with unhappy clients on the phone.
D. Until Cheng was not experienced, he successfully dealt with unhappy clients on the phone.
Question 50. Local habitants were notified of the coming storm. They made an effort to evacuate all people and
belongings.
A. Not only were local habitants notified of the coming storm but they also made an effort to evacuate all people and
belongings.
B. Without being notified of the coming storm, local habitants would have made an effort to evacuate all people and
belongings.
C. Hardly had local habitants been notified of the coming storm when they made an effort to evacuate all people and
belongings.
D. Not until were local inhabitants notified of the coming storm did they make an effort to evacuate all people and
belongings.
TEST 25
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
Question 1. A. complained B. roared C. existed D. decayed
Question 2. A. creature B. creamy C. creative D. crease
Question 3. A. struggle B. answer C. confide D. comfort
Question 4. A. inflation B. maximum C. applicant D. character
Question 5. Tom invited us to come to his party, ?
A.couldn't he B.wasn't he C. hadn't he D. didn't he
Question 6. The injured ———————- to the hospital in an ambulance.
A. were taking B. was taking C. were taken D. have taken
Question 7. Sometimes she does not agree her husband about child rearing but they soon find the
solutions.
A. with B. for C. on D. of
Question 8. The greater the demand, the price.
A. the highest B. the high C. higher D. the higher
Question 9. Indiana University, one of the largest in the nation, is located in a town.
A. small beautiful MidwesternB. beautiful Midwestern small
C. Midwestern beautiful smallD. beautiful small Midwestern
Question 10: Câu 7: I broke my teeth when I dinner.
A. had B. was having
C. am having D. am having
Question 11: _______ I’d like to help you out, I’m afraid I just haven’t got any spare money at the moment.
A. Although B. However C. Despite D. In spite of
Question 12: John will look for a job __________.
A. after he had passed his exams B. as soon as he passes his exams
C. while he was passing his D. before he passed his exams
exams
Question 13: ________ a scholarship, I entered one of the most privileged universities of the United Kingdom.
A. To award B. Being awarded
C. Having awarded D. Having been awarded
Question 14: Euthanasia, also a mercy killing, is the practice of ending a life so as to release an individual from an
incurable disease or _________ suffering.
A. tolerated B. tolerant C. tolerate D. intolerable
Question 15:There are other problems of city life which I don't propose to ____ at the moment.
A. go into B. go around C. go for D. go up
Question 16: The government should take some measures to that tourism develops in harmony with the environment.
A. promote B. ensure C. facilitate D. improve
Question 17: With a good _________ of both Vietnamese and English, Miss Loan was assigned the task of oral
interpretation for the visiting American delegation.
A. insight B. knowledge C. command D. proficiency
Question 18: Jimmy always takes the ________ by the horns at every chance in order to become a famous pop star,
which is why he is so successful now.
A. bull B. horse C. cow D. buffalo
Question 19: Tourism is changing rapidly as nature, heritage, and recreational destinations become more important, and
as conventional tourism is forced to _______ tougher environmental requirements.
A. meet B. impose C. lay D. set
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
Question 20: The protesters were angry with the council’s plan to do away with a lovely old building and put a car park
there instead.
A. destroy B. replace C. remain D. keep
Question 21: There are many TV commercials which distracting viewers from watching their favorite films.
A. economics B. businesses C. contests D. advertisements
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
Question 22: Many people perished in the Kobe earthquake because they were not prepared for it.
A. survived B. departed C. lost their lives D. declined
Question 23: The writer was really hot under the collar when his novel was mistaken for another.
A. angry B. worried C. calm D. curious
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges
Question 24: Mai and Lan are friends.Lan asks Mai about Mai's plan. Select the most suitable response to fill in the
blank.
Lan: “Are you going to see the live show by Son Tung today?”
Mai: “__________”.
A. Yes, I enjoyed it very much B. Maybe I'll be out
C. Yes, I'm going to stay in D. I think so
Question 25: Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted. Choose the most
suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
Mary: “Shall we eat out tonight?” - Sarah: “___________.”
A. It's kind of you to invite B. You are very welcome
C. That's a great idea D. That's acceptable
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 from 25 to 29.
In such a costly and competitive society and world, no one of us can live without money. We need money to fulfill
our basic needs of the life such as buying food, and (26) ________ many basic necessities of life which are almost
impossible to buy without money. People in the society (27)______are rich and have property are looked as honourable
and respectful person of the society however a poor person is seen as hatred without any good impression.
Money increases the position of the person in the society and (28)______a good impression to him. All of us want to
be rich by earning more money through good job or business in order to fulfil all the increasing demands of the modern
age. (29)______, only few people get this chance of completing their dreams of being a millionaire.
So, money is the thing of great importance all through the life. Money is required by everyone whether he/she is rich
or poor and living in urban areas or rural areas. People in the urban areas are earning more money than the people living
in backward or rural areas as the people of the urban areas have more (30)______to the technologies and get more
opportunity because of the easy sources.
(Adapted from https://www.indiacelebrating.com)
Question 26: A. other B. some C. many D. few
Question 27: A. where B. what C. who D. which
Question 28: A. gives B. does C. takes D. draws
Question 29: A. Besides B.Therefore C. Moreover D. However
Question 30: A. way B. exit C. access D. order
each of the questions from 31 to 35.
In 2007, at a heavily hyped press event in San Francisco, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs stood on stage and unveiled
a revolutionary product that not only broke the mould but also set an entirely new paradigm for computer-based phones.
The look, interface and core functionality of nearly every smartphone to come along since is, in some form or another,
derived from the original iPhone’s innovative touchscreen-centric design.
Among some of the ground-breaking features was an expansive and responsive display from which to check email,
stream video, play audio, and browse the internet with a mobile browser that loaded full websites, much like what is
experienced on personal computers. Apple’s unique iOS operating system allowed for a wide range of intuitive gesture-
based commands and eventually, a rapidly growing warehouse of downloadable third-party applications.
Most importantly, the iPhone reoriented people’s relationship with smartphones. Up to then, they were generally
geared toward businesspeople and enthusiasts who saw them as an invaluable tool for staying organized, corresponding
over email, and boosting their productivity. Apple’s version took it to a whole other level as a full-blown multimedia
powerhouse, enabling users to play games, watch movies, chat, share content, and stay connected to all the possibilities
that we are all still constantly rediscovering.
(Adapted from https://www.thoughtco.com/)
Question 31: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Apple co-founder Steve Jobs B. press event in San Francisco
C. Apple’s unique iOS operating system D. Apple’s iPhone
Question 32: The word “paradigm” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. media B. pattern C. role D. area
Question 33: Which is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as a characteristic of the new iPhone?
A. new look B. interface C. excellent sound D. core functionality
Question 34: The word “that” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. mobile browser B. internet C. email D. audio
Question 35: The iPhone reoriented people’s relationship with smartphones and geared toward ______.
A. businesspeople B. organizers C. producers D. gamers
Today, Snyder is seeing the fruits of the collaboration. In a recent issue of the Journal of Comparative Psychology
(Vol. 117, No. 3), the research group published the first study of giant panda cub-rearing and separation. The study is the
first step in examining the impact of a common breeding practice in China: separating captive cubs before they are six
months old so that the mothers will be able to reproduce again sooner. Cubs in the wild stay with their mothers for 1.5 to
2.5 years.
Snyder and her co-authors, including Maple and psychologist Mollie Bloomsmith, PhD, theorize that separating
cubs from their mothers too early may harm their social development, and could underlie why so many captive pandas
fail to breed. Captive males often show little sexual interest in females or are too aggressive.
The research team has also conducted urinary and behavioral analyses of female giant pandas during the breeding
season, which is generally in the spring, and is examining the behavior of giant panda mothers. Graduate student Megan
Wilson, who also has worked in Chengdu, is investigating sequences of play-fighting for her dissertation. And former
graduate student and Chengdu researcher Loraine Tarou, PhD, examined giant panda cognition.
Tarou, now an assistant professor at Grand Valley State University in Michigan, is the first to examine how captive
pandas forage for food and learn to adapt to changes in their environment. She compared her findings with the cognition
of the spectacled bear and found that while both use spatial memory to find food, the spectacled bears used visual cues the
pandas did not pick up on.
The finding indicates that giant pandas' reliance on spatial memory alone may cause them to have difficulty when
their food sources are abruptly changed or moved--a big problem for an animal that consumes nearly 30 pounds of
bamboo a day.
While such basic research may not have immediate application, says Tarou, it is contributing to scientists' growing
knowledge of the species.
(Adapted from https://www.apa.org/)
Question 36: Which of the following best serves as the title for the article?
A. Learning about pandas B. Understanding breeding practice of pandas
C. Snyder and her co-authors’ theory D. How captive pandas forage for food
Question 37: Naturally, panda cubs stay with their mothers for ______.
A. 1 to 1.5 years B. 1.5 to 2.5 years C. 2.5 to 3 years D. 3 to 4 years
Question 38: The word “underlie” in paragraph 2 most probably means ______.
A. obtain B. generate C. explain D. develop
Question 39: What analyses has been done on female giant pandas during the breeding season?
A. spatial memory analyses B. environment interaction analyses
C. food analyses D. urinary and behavioral analyses
Question 40: The word “conducted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. look for B. carry out C. get on D. set off
Question 41: Which of the following is infered according to the article?
A. Captive panda cubs in China are often separated from mothers before they are six months.
B. Separating cubs from their mothers early may be beneficial to their social development.
C. Megan Wilson and Loraine Tarou examined panda breeding season.
D. A panda consumes nearly 300 pounds of bamboo a day.
Question 42: The word “them” in paragraph 5 refers to ______.
A. difficulties B. memories C. food sources D. giant pandas
Question 43: Many students took part in the entrance examination at university highly every year
A B C D
Question 44: Many successful film directors are former actors who desire to expand his
A B C D
experience in the film industry.
Question 45: I don’t think it would be political to ask for loan just now
A B C D
following questions
Question 46: It has been a long time since they met.
A. They haven’t met since a long time. B. They haven’t met for a long time.
C. They didn’t meet for a long time. D. They didn’t meet a long time ago.
Question 47: “I will pay back the money, Gloria.” Said Ivan.
A. Ivan apologized to Gloria for borrowing her money.
B. Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back.
C. Ivan promised to pay back Gloria’s money.
D. Ivan suggested paying back the money to Gloria.
Question 48: My children are possibly in the living room.
A. My children will be playing in the living room.
B. My children cannot be in the kitchen.
C. I do not know whether my children are in the living room.
D. My children might be in the living room.
in the following questions
Question 49: I regret not booking the seats in advance.
A. I wish I book the seats in advance.
C. If only I booked the seats in advance.
B. I wish I have booked the seats in advance.
D. If only I had booked the seats in advance
Question 50: We arrived at the cinema. Then we realized our tickets were still at home.
A. No sooner had we realized that our tickets were still at home than we arrived at the cinema.
B. Not until we arrived at the cinema that we realized that our tickets were still at home
C. Only after we arrived at the cinema did we realize that our tickets were at home.
D. Hardly had we arrived at the cinema than we realized that our tickets were still at home.
TEST 26
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. tried B. obeyed C. cleaned D. asked
Question 2: A. advice B. price C. nice D. police
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. oblige B. marry C. survive D. destroy
Question 4: A. professor B. emotion C. tobacco D. measurement
Question 5: The weather is really bad today in your country, ______?
A. isn’t it B. wasn’t it C. doesn’t it D. didn’t it
Question 6: Audiences all over the world ______ by this band.
A. thrilled B. were thrilled C. have thrilled D. thrill
Question 7: He doesn't seem to be aware ______ the coldness of their attitude towards his appeal.
A. of B. at C. in D. on
Question 8: He spent a year in India and loves spicy food. _______ the food is, the more he likes it.
A. The hotter B. The hottest C. The hotter and hotter D. The hot
Question 9: They gave the boy a _____________ car on his birthday.
A. modern Vietnamese racing B. Vietnamese modern racing
C. racing Vietnamese modern D. modern racing Vietnamese
Question 10: My father ______ at 70 km/h when a policeman stopped him.
A. drove B. drives C. is driving D. was driving
Question 11: We decided to buy the house ______ we didn’t really have enough money.
A. although B. in spite of C. because D. because of
Question 12: ______________, he will have had a full day and will be ready for sleep.
A. By the time Bill goes to bed tomorrow B. After Bill had gone to bed tomorrow
C. As soon as Bill went to bed tomorrow D. Until Bill will go to bed tomorrow
Question 13: ______ thousands of pitures , Vincent Van Gogh became one of the world’s most famous painters.
A. Painted B. Being painted C. Having painted D. To paint
Question 14: We didn't recognize him at first. His _____ has changed a lot.
A. appear B. appeared C. appearance D. appearances
Question 15: In the Soviet Union, Serbia, Austria and Hungary, there has always been a habit of ______ shoes and
wearing slippers when they have come home.
A. taking off B. taking up C. putting on D. putting with
Question 16: Tourism is changing rapidly as nature, heritage, and recreational destinations become more important,
and as conventional tourism is forced to _____ tougher environmental requirements.
A. meet B. impose C. lay D. set
Question 17: The advantages of the new method really _____ the disadvantages.
A. outperform B. outdo C. outweigh D. outgrow
Question 18: He was ejected after committing five personal _________ in water sport game yesterday.
A. mistakes B. faults C. fouls D. errors
Question 19: Jimmy always takes the _____ by the horns at every chance in order to become a famous pop star, which
is why he is so successful now.
A. bull B. horse C. cow D. buffalo
Question 20: Her courage not only inspired her followers but moved her rivals as well.
A. depressed B. motivated C. overlooked D. rejected
Question 21: I only applied for this business with a view to accumulating first-hand experience.
A. attaining B. gaining C. penetrating D. accomplishing
Question 22: Most of the school-leavers are sanguine about the idea of going to work and earning money.
A. pessimistic B. expected C. fearsome D. excited
Question 23: A lot of adults pay lip service to the idea that it is important to listen to teenagers' ideas, but they tend to
listen and then forget.
A. empty promise B. solemn promise C. broken promise D. early promise
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 24: Alice and Peter are talking with each other about a sport competition.
Alice: “I won the high jump yesterday. ”
Peter: “______. ”
A. It’s a small thing B. That’s all
C. Congratulations to you D. I hope so
Question 25: Two friends Peter and Linda are talking about pets.
- Peter: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house. "
- Linda: “_________. There is no mouse in my house when we have a cat. ”
A. Nothing more to say. B. You can say that again.
C. Yes, I hope so. D. No, dogs are very good, too.
Amparo Lasén, the Spanish sociologist who conducted the study found that Londoners use their cell phones the least in
public. If they are with (26)______, they prefer to let calls be answered by voice mail (a recorded message)and then
they check for messages later. If the English do answer a call on the street, they seem to dislike talking with others
around. They tend to move away from a crowded sidewalk and seek out a place (27)_____ they cannot be heard, such
as the far side of a subway entrance or even the edge of a street. They seem to feel that the danger of the traffic is
preference to the risk of having their conversation be overheard. This has led to a behavior that Laser has called
"clustering. "
In Paris, (28)______, there are stricter rules about how and when to use cell phones. It is not (29)______ polite to use a
phone in a restaurant, for instance, though it might be acceptable in the more informal setting of a café. One special
(30)______ that has developed in cafés seems unique to Paris. Young women often place their cell phones on the table
beside them to signal that they are expecting someone. When the friend arrives, the phone is put away. In fact, the
French are generally very disapproving of phone use in public and are quick to express that disapproval, even to
strangers.
(Adapted from “Advanced Reading Power” by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries)
Question 26. A. ones B. others C. every D. another
Question 27. A. which B. when C. where D. what
Question 28. A. however B. moreover C. although D. otherwise
Question 29. A. considered B. determined C. acknowledged D. believed
Question 30. A. thought B. belief C. custom D. hobby
Twenty-five students from Walling School are currently living in France. They are there for three months as part of a
living-abroad project. The 16- and 17-year-old students are living with French families and attending a French school.
Most of the students have taken French language classes for 3 or 4 years and are finally getting an opportunity to use
their French.
Not only are students learning a new language, but they are learning about a new culture, too. Students have been
particularly surprised about the French attitude towards food. "They won't leave anything on their plate, " says Vanessa
Athol. “They aren't wasteful at all. ” Vanessa has vowed to be more careful with waste when returning to the United
States.
The group's chaperone, Mrs. Smith, has been pleased with the students' acquisition of language. "Even the most timid
are trying their best to speak. The students are learning a lot. I'm very impressed, " she said. Mrs. Smith added that she
thinks living with a French family makes a difference because students are forced to speak French. “We are all very
grateful to the French families who are hosting us. ”
The French families are happy to have the students, as they are getting to learn about American culture. Both groups
will be celebrating the exchange at a large potluck dinner at the end of the stay. There will be a slide show of memories
and the students will speak about their experiences. Currently, the American students are periodically posting pictures
and student essays on the Walling School website. "Living in France is an experience I'll never forget, " writes student
Tina Davis. "I know I'll want to eat these croissants and this Camembert for the rest of my life!"
Question 31. Which title would be the most suitable for this article?
A. French Families Love America
B. Student Tina Davis Lives in France
C. Walling School Website Posts Student Essays
D. Walling School Students Stay Abroad in France
Question 32. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Students from Walling School are now staying in the USA.
B. These students are immigrants from the USA.
C. Walling School students are now staying with French families.
D. Walling School students are applying for jobs in France.
Question 33. What can be implied about the culture in France?
A. It scares the students. B. It requires fluency in French.
C. It can be learned from a book. D. It's different from the culture in America.
Question 34. In paragraph 2, the word vowed is closest in meaning to ____.
A. promised B. saved C. received D. changed
Question 35. The word they in the last paragraph refers to ____.
A. American students B. French families C. groups D. experiences
Scientists have identified two ways in which species disappear. The first is through ordinary or “background”
extinctions, where species that fail to adapt are slowly replaced by more adaptable life forms. The second is when large
numbers of species go to the wall in relatively short periods of biological time. There have been five such extinctions,
each provoked by cataclysmic evolutionary events caused by some geological eruption, climate shift, or space junk
slamming into the Earth. Scientists now believe that another mass extinction of species is currently under way – and
this time human fingerprints are on the trigger.
How are we are doing it? Simply by demanding more and more space for ourselves. In our assaulton the ecosystems
around us we have used a number of tools, from spear and gun to bulldozer and chainsaw. Certain especially rich
ecosystems have proved the most vulnerable. In Hawaii more than half of the native birds are now gone – some 50
species. Such carnage has taken place all across the island communities of the Pacific and Indian oceans. While many
species were hunted to extinction, others simply succumbed to the „introduced predators’ that humans brought with
them: the cat, the dog, the pig, and the rat.
Today the tempo of extinction is picking up speed. Hunting is no longer the major culprit, although rare birds and
animals continue to be butchered for their skin, feathers, tusks, and internal organs, or taken as savage pets. Today the
main threat comes from the destruction of the habitat of wild plants, animals, and insects need to survive. The draining
and damming of wetland and river courses threatens the aquatic food chain and our own seafood industry. Overfishing
and the destruction of fragile coral reefs destroy ocean biodiversity. Deforestation is taking a staggering toll,
particularly in the tropics where the most global biodiversity is at risk. The shinking rainforest cover of the Congo and
Amazon river basins and such place as Borneo and Madagascar have a wealth of species per hectare existing nowhere
else. As those precious hectares are drowned or turned into arid pasture and cropland, such species disappear forever.
(Source: Final Countdown Practice Tests by DF Piniaris, Heinle Cengage Learning, 2010 )
Question 36. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Human activity and its impact on a mass extinction of species
B. The two ways in which species disappear
C. The tempo of extinction of species today
D. Deforestation as a major cause of mass extinctions of species
Question 37. The word assault in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. development B. attack C. effort D. influence
Question 38. All of the following are mentioned as a form of habitat destruction EXCEPT ________.
A. destroying coral reefs B. cutting down forests
C. damming wetlands and rivers D. hunting rare birds and animals
Question 39. What was the main threat to biodiversity in Hawaii and other islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans
until recently?
A. tools used by human beings B. human assault on ecosystems
C. vulnerable rich ecosystems D. hunters and introduced predators
Question 40. The word “them”in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. species B. oceans C. predators D. humans
Question 41. The word butchered in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. raised B. traded C. cooked D. killed
Question 42. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A. the current mass extinction is different from the other five in that it is caused by humans
B. hunting is the major contributing factor that speeds up the extinction of species
C. habitat destruction makes a minor contribution to the current mass extinction of species
D. it’s impossible for scientists to identify the causes of mass extinctions of species
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
Question 43: Last year, the story of The Three Little Pigs is adapted from different sources to print
A B C
in books for children.
D
Question 44: The examination will test your ability to understand spoken English and his knowledge
A B C
of English speaking cultures.
D
Question 45: It is said that these good life skills will make young people become more confidential.
A B C D
Question 46: The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.
A. I have not been to the museum for a year. B. A year ago, I often went to the museum.
C. My going to the museum lasted a year. D. At last I went to the museum after a year.
Question 47. Tom said: "I have already had breakfast, so I can work for long hours. "
A. Tom refused to work for long hours B. Tom agreed to work for long hours
C. Tom was required to work for long hours D. Tom was asked to work for long hours
Question 48. Maybe my parents will shout at me when I come home late.
A. I must be shouted by my parents when I come home late.
B. I shouldn’t be shouted by my parents when I come home late.
C. I may be shouted by my parents when I come home late.
D. I can’t be shouted by my parents when I come home late.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: The children are noisy. She can’t concentrate on working.
A. She wishes the children are not noisy and she can concentrate on working.
B. In case the children are not noisy, she can concentrate on working.
C. If the children were not noisy, she can concentrate on working.
D. If only the children were not noisy and she could concentrate on working.
Question 50: She went to live in France. She realized how much she loved England.
A. Only when she went to live in France, did she realize how much she loved England.
B. Were she to go to live in France, she would realize how much she loved England.
C. Had she gone to live in France, she would have realized how much she loved England.
D. Not until she had realized how much she loved England did she go to live in France.
TEST 27
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. cooked B. danced C. laughed D. informed
Question 2: A. cat B. hat C. man D. cake
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. correct B. provide C. produce D. finish
Question 4: A. beautiful B. creative C. national D. politic
Question 5: You knew his name and his address, ______?
A. haven’t you B. didn’t you C. wasn’t you D. aren’t you
Question 6: The staff ______by the company to watch a safety video every year.
A. are required B. require C. are requiring D. required
Question 7: Toxic chemicals in air, water and land have also driven many species ______the verge of extinction.
A. of B. about C. at D. to
Question 8: ______ you plan, the better the result will be.
A. The most carefully B. The carefully C. The more carefully D. Carefully
Question 9: Julia looks nice with ______ hair.
A. beautiful long blonde B. beautiful blonde long
C. long beautiful blonde D. blonde long beautiful
Question 10: George ______ a shower when someone suddenly knocked at the door.
A. takes B. is taking C. took D. was taking
Question 11: People should wear facial mask_______ it helps to protect ourselves from harmful viruses.
A. though B. because C. despite D. because of
Question 12: I will call you and we will go out for dinner _______.
A. as soon as I have finishedmy report B. when I finished my report
C. after I had finished my report D. while I was finishing my report
Question 13: ______ together on the project for years, the team members become close with each other.
A. Being worked B. To work C. Having worked D. Worked
Question 14: Everyone helped during the flood sent many ______ to a charity group.
A. thanks B. thankful C. thankfully D. thanking
Question 15: The child really ________his father even the smallest actions.
A. takes after B. looks after C. goes off D. sits for
Question 16: They ______ends meet when they were young even they had to work hard.
A. came B. made C. did D. had
Question 17: The criminal was sentenced to death because of the _______ of his crime.
A. severity B. complexity C. punishment D. importance
Question 18: New technology is seen as a_____ issue for the next five years and every school will benefit in some
way.
A. marginal B. central C. peripheral D. crucial
Question 19: English is an obligatory subject from sixth grade across Vietnam, but in large cities, many primary
schools demand high _________.
A. capacity B. competency C. experience D. ability
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)or phrase(s)CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 20: When I was going shopping yesterday, I accidentally met one of my old friends in high school.
A. repeatedly B. regularly C. unexpectedly D. rarely
Question 21: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects B. hints C. demonstrations D. symptoms
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: On Saturday wearing uniforms is optional so I often choose T-shirt and shorts.
A. compulsory B. voluntary C. uncomfortable D. acceptable
Question 23: I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.
A. successful B. hopeful C. hopeless D. unsuccessful
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
Question 24: "Where's Loan?"
- " ______ "
A. She is in her room studying B. She finds it difficult
C. It’s her pleasure D. She has studied hard recently
Question 25: Sue and Mira are talking about the use of mobile phones in class.
- Sue: “Students should not be allowed to use mobile phones in class. ”
- Mira: “______. This distracts them from studying. ”
A. Not really B. No way! It’s useful
C. I’m of the opposite opinion D. I quite agree
Global Warming and You

How is global warming affecting you? Many people in the world would not know how to answer this question as they
do not see any sort of change in climate. The people ___(26)____ do not notice it tend to live in cities where the
climates are already controlled; in essence, they mostly live indoors. If it is raining, they stay inside. If it is too cold or
too hot, they turn on the heat or their air conditioning ___(27)___.
For farmers and others who live closer to the land; ____(28)___, global warming is not something they are separated
from. Although they cannot prove on any given day that the weather, extreme or mild, has anything to do with climate
change, they can say over time that things are beginning to seem different. They notice that flowers and ___(29)___
plants are blooming earlier in northern regions of the world’s continents. This ___(30)___ them to change planting
times for crops in some cases. Meanwhile, farmers are facing more floods and droughts in our country and elsewhere.
Question 26: A. when B. who C. where D. which
Question 27: A. respectively B. relatively C. independently D. successively
Question 28: A. therefore B. moreover C. however D. because
Question 29: A. every B. other C. another D. one
Question 30: A. does B. makes C. causes D. takes
People have defined ‘skyscraper’ in a number of ways over the years: an ornament on the top of a building, a high-
flying bird, a very tall man and a sail at the top of a mast.At the end of the nineteenth century, the word was used to
refer to buildings of ten storeys or more.Later, a lift was used to take people up to the higher floors, as in the most
famous skyscraper, the Empire State Building.During the middle ages, the people living in the cities of northern
Europe began to build great cathedrals.Tall spires were added to make these churches higher and bring them closer to
heaven.
In the nineteenth century, as cities grew more crowded with people looking for work, the value of land rocketed.New
businesses were starting and in order to make room for offices on a small plot of land, it was necessary to build
higher.But the problem was that to put up a stone building of such height, the walls on the ground floor would have to
be more than two metres thick to hold the weight of the building.So another material was required to make skyscrapers
possible.
About this time, three buildings were put up that used iron or steel to support great weight with safety.They were the
Crystal Palace in London, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Brooklyn Bridge in New York.From then on, architects
started to experiment with buildings that had steel frames and they have made huge progress.Today, the tallest
skyscrapers are a hundred storeys or more, compared to the first ten storeys skyscrapers, which seem tiny.
Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Why skyscrapers were needed.
B. The most famous skyscrapers in the world today.
C. The people who designed skyscrapers.
D. Problems during construction of skyscrapers.
Question 32: In the middle ages, people built tall churches because ________ .
A. they were more beautiful B. they felt like approaching God
C. they took in more people D. they started to build great cathedrals
Question 33: The word "rocketed" in paragraph 2 mostly means ________ .
A. rose B. dropped C. fluctuated D. drew
Question 34: The word "they" in the last paragraph refers to ________ .
A. buildings B. architects C. frames D. skyscrapers
Question 35: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Taller buildings were necessary because land was expensive.
B. The problem with making a tall building with stone was its weight.
C. Skyscrapers were needed as houses for the poor.
D. In the past, the word ‘skyscraper’ had different meanings.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
Scientists have identified two ways in which species disappear. The first is through ordinary or “background”
extinctions, where species that fail to adapt are slowly replaced by more adaptable life forms. The second is when large
numbers of species go to the wall in relatively short periods of biological time. There have been five such extinctions,
each provoked by cataclysmic evolutionary events caused by some geological eruption, climate shift, or space junk
slamming into the Earth. Scientists now believe that another mass extinction of species is currently under way – and
this time human fingerprints are on the trigger.
How are we are doing it? Simply by demanding more and more space for ourselves. In our assault on the ecosystems
around us we have used a number of tools, from spear and gun to bulldozer and chainsaw. Certain especially rich
ecosystems have proved the most vulnerable. In Hawaii more than half of the native birds are now gone – some 50
species. Such carnage has taken place all across the island communities of the Pacific and Indian oceans. While many
species were hunted to extinction, others simply succumbed to the „introduced predators’ that humans brought with
them: the cat, the dog, the pig, and the rat.
Today the tempo of extinction is picking up speed. Hunting is no longer the major culprit, although rare birds and
animals continue to be butchered for their skin, feathers, tusks, and internal organs, or taken as savage pets. Today the
main threat comes from the destruction of the habitat of wild plants, animals, and insects need to survive. The draining
and damming of wetland and river courses threatens the aquatic food chain and our own seafood industry. Overfishing
and the destruction of fragile coral reefs destroy ocean biodiversity. Deforestation is taking a staggering toll,
particularly in the tropics where the most global biodiversity is at risk. The shinking rainforest cover of the Congo and
Amazon river basins and such place as Borneo and Madagascar have a wealth of species per hectare existing nowhere
else. As those precious hectares are drowned or turned into arid pasture and cropland, such species disappear forever.
(Source: Final Countdown Practice Tests by D.F Piniaris, Heinle Cengage Learning, 2010 )
Question 36.What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Human activity and its impact on a mass extinction of species
B. The two ways in which species disappear
C. The tempo of extinction of species today
D. Deforestation as a major cause of mass extinctions of species
Question 37.The word assault in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. development B. attack C. effort D. influence
Question 38.All of the following are mentioned as a form of habitat destruction EXCEPT ________.
A. destroying coral reefs B. cutting down forests
C. damming wetlands and rivers D. hunting rare birds and animals
Question 39.What was the main threat to biodiversity in Hawaii and other islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans
until recently?
A. tools used by human beings B. human assault on ecosystems
C. vulnerable rich ecosystems D. hunters and introduced predators
Question 40.The word “them”in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. species B. oceans C. predators D. humans
Question 41.The word butchered in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. raised B. traded C. cooked D. killed
Question 42.It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A. the current mass extinction is different from the other five in that it is caused by humans
B. hunting is the major contributing factor that speeds up the extinction of species
C. habitat destruction makes a minor contribution to the current mass extinction of species
D. it’s impossible for scientists to identify the causes of mass extinctions of species
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
Question 43: When we were in Canada, we play basketball almost every day.
A B C D
Question 44: If Jane calls, ask for their number so I can call her back.
A B C D
Question 45: The selling manager is an absolutely unforgetful man with a nice smile and
A B C
attractive white teeth always on his face.
D
Question 46: The last time she had a swim was five years ago.
A. She had had a swim five years ago. B. She has had a swim for five years.
C. She hasn’t had a swim for five years. D. She was having a swim five years ago.
Question 47: "Don't cross the road there" she said to the children.
A. She allowed the children not to cross the road there.
B. She threatened the children not to cross the road there.
C. She warned the children not to cross the road there.
D. She advised the children to cross the road there.
Question 48: You are not permitted to use your mobile phone during the test.
A. You should use your mobile phones during the test.
B. You may use your mobile phone during the test.
C. You mustn’t your use mobile phones during the test.
D. You needn’t your use mobile phones during the test.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: My laptop is broken. I need it for my online learning.
A. If my laptop is not broken, I could use it for my online learning.
B. In case my laptop was not broken, I could use it for my online learning.
C. If only my laptop had not been broken, I could have used it for my online learning.
D. I wish my laptop were not broken, I could use it for my online learning.
Question 50.Peter arrived at the fashion show. He then realized that she had left the ticket at home.
A. Not until Peter arrived at the fashion show did he realize that she had left the ticket at home.
B. Having realized that he had left the ticket at home, Peter arrived at the fashion show
C. Had Peter realized that he had left the ticket at home, he wouldn’t arrive at the fashion show.
D. Only after Peter realized that she had left the ticket at home did he arrive at the fashion show.
TEST 28
Mark the letter A B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
1. A. swear B. jeans C. heat D. bean
2. A. missed B. wanted C. hoped D. washed
3. A. provide B. reduce C. publish D. express
4. A. benefit B. argument C. vacancy D. apartment
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. The film is interesting, ________?
A. doesn’t it B. does it C. is it D. isn’t it
6. The longest fish in the contest was eighteen inches long. It______by Thelma Rivers.
A. was catching B. caught C. was caught D. catch
7. While studying, he was financially dependent________ his parents.
A. to B. of C. on D. from
8. ______ time you spend on prepare for the test, the higher scores you may get.
A. The more B. The most C. More D. Most
9. She is a ________ supermodel.
A. beautiful slim Brazilian B. slim Brazilian beautiful
C. Brazilian beautiful slim D. slim beautiful Brazilian
10. We _______ to school when it started to rain.
A. walk B. walked C. have walked D. were walking
11. Solar energy is not widely used ________ it is friendly to the environment.
A. despite B. because C. since D. although
12.________________, he will have had a full day and will be ready for sleep.
A. By the time Bill goes to bed tomorrow B. After Bill had gone to bed tomorrow
C. As soon as Bill went to bed tomorrow D. Until Bill will go to bed tomorrow
13. ______ in the UK, the book will definitely win a number of awards in regional book fairs.
A. Publishing B. Having been published
C. Have published D. Was publishing
14. An only child often creates an ____________friend to play with.
A. imaginarily B. imagine C. imaginary D. imagination
15. The students got high marks in the test but Mary _______.
A. stood out B. got up C. broke out D. grew up
16. Make sure you __________________ us a visit when you are in town again.
17. They were among the first companies to exploit the________of the Internet.
A. potential B. prospect C. possibility D. ability
18. When he went to Egypt, he knew _________ no Arabic, but within 6 months he had become extremely fluent.
A. entirely B. barely C. scarcely D. virtually
19. ___________________ are that stock price will go up in the coming months.
A. Conditions B. Opportunities C. Possibilities D. Chances
20. The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied. You will become lazy and boring when you have much free
time.
A. relaxed B. comfortable C. possessive D. busy
21. My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. skillful B. perfect C. modest D. famous
22. In the United States, elementary education is mandatory nationwide, with state governments having no say on the
issue.
A. compulsory B. desirable C. optional D. satisfactory
23. She was too wet behind the ears to be in charge of such demanding tasks.
A. lack of responsibility B. full of experience
C. without money D. full of sincerity
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
24. - Mary: “Would you like some more chicken?”
- John: “______. I’m full. ”
A. Yes, please B. No, thanks
C. Yes, I would D. No, I wouldn’t
25. Jennifer and Katherine are having a discussion about supermarkets or traditional markets.
-Jennifer: “I believe that supermarkets are much better than traditional markets.”
-Katherine: “______. Each has its own features.”
A. I couldn’t agree with you more B. That’s completely true
C. I disagree with you D. I can’t help thinking the same
Many British families buy a national or local newspaper every day. Some have it delivered to their home by a paper
boy or paper girl; _____(26)____ buy it from a newsagent (a shop that sells newspapers, magazines, sweets, etc.) or
a bookstall. Some people read a newspaper online. National dailies are published each morning ___(27)___ Sunday.
Competition between them is fierce. Local daily papers, ___(28)____ are written for people in a particular city or region,
are sometimes published in the morning but more often in the early evening.
The US has only one national newspaper, USA Today. The ___(29)___ are local. A few newspapers from large cities,
such as the New York Times and the Washington Post, are read all over the country. The International Herald-Tribune is
published outside the US and is read by Americans ___(30)____. Many Americans subscribe to a newspaper which is
delivered to their house. This costs less than buying it in a shop. Papers can also be bought in bookshops and supermarkets
and most newspapers have online versions.
26. A. the other B. others C. another D. the others
27. A. except B. except for C. apart D. apart from
28. A. that B. what C. which D. who
29. A. remainders B. left C. leftovers D. rest
30. A. along B. away C. abroad D. afar
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
from 31 to 35.
Bitcoins are a form of virtual currency. In other words, they are a type of money that does not exist in the actual
world. However, they can be used to purchase actual products and services from real companies. The bitcoin system was
created in 2009 by an enigmatic person named Satoshi Nakamoto. In fact, no one is sure if Satoshi Nakamoto is an actual
person or a group of people. Bitcoins are designed to serve as an alternative to national currencies, such as dollars and
euros, They can be used to pay for things instead of cash or credit cards. When bitcoins are transferred from a buyer to a
seller, the transaction is recorded in a public database. Governments are concerned that bitcoins can easily be stolen by
hackers. It has dawned on them that they might be used for illegal purposes. For example, stolen goods could be
purchased without the government's knowledge. Although more and more companies are beginning to accept bitcoins, the
percentage of purchases made using bitcoins is minuscule compared to other online payment methods, such as credit
cards. Instead, many bitcoin owners simply keep them as an investment since more valuable in the future. This may or
may not be a wise approach. Currently, the value of bitcoins is fluctuating wildly, especially when compared to highly
stable national currencies, Bitcoin Investors are gambling on the hope that as this high-tech money becomes more widely
accepted, its value will soar.
(Adapted from. https. //www. digitalcommerce360. com/)
31. What is the passage mainly about?
A. A new kind of currency in the virtual world
B. A way of doing business in the virtual world
C. An alternative to bitcoins created by Nakamoto
D. The future of bitcoins in the real world.
32. The word “they” in the passage refers to ______.
A. dollars B. euros C. things D. bitcoins
33. The word “minuscule” is closest in meaning to
A. considerable B. small C. minimal D. increasing
34. Why are bitcoins of great concern to governments?
A. Because the value of bitcoins is fluctuating wildly.
B. Because bitcoins will eventually replace national currencies.
C. Because bitcoins may be used in illegal transactions.
D. Because most of bitcoin owners are hackers.
35. Which of the following is defined in the passage?
A. Bitcoins B. Transactions
C. Credit cards D. Public Database
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
Despite widespread assumptions to the contrary, there is no prescribed pathway for the development of a society,
no single model on which development strategies should be based. The Western model of development, conceived linear
process involving largely economic factors, is often incompatible with the complex social, cultural and political
dimensions of societies pursuing different goals, reflecting their own values. The ideology of development has all too
often tended to damage the social fabric and foundations- often rooted in traditions of communal solidarity- of the
communities that have received “development aid”
Just as no development strategy can be said to be culturally neutral, a culturally sensitive approach to development is
the key to addressing the interlinked social, economic and environmental problems confronting the planet as a whole.
Cultural diversity - which emphasizes the dynamic interactions between cultures and sensitivity to cultural contexts - thus
becomes a key lever for ensuring sustainable, holistic development strategies. While the international community, in its
attempts to operationalize the concept of sustainable development over the last two decades, has begun
to acknowledge the role of culture in the development process, the cultural factor has yet to be fully integrated into the
development equation.
The 1987 Bruntland Report of the UN Commission on Environment and Development (UNCED), entitled our
Common Future, was seminal in its assertion that genuine development must be sustainable - denoting a form of growth
“that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". At
the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, sustainability was conceived in terms of the three pillars of economic viability,
social responsiveness and respect for the environment. These pillars have since served as the basis for important standard-
setting instruments,
Including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Nations Framework Convention on
Climate on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg went
further by recognizing cultural diversity as a significant cross-cutting factor in sustainable development. Cultural diversity
must be seen as a cross-cutting (rather than as a separate, fourth pillar of sustainability), with an important role to play in
all development projects, from poverty eradication and the safeguarding of biodiversity to resource management and
climate change.
(Source. http. //unesdoc. unesco. org)
36. It is stated in the first paragraph that ______
A. There is no single model on which development strategies should be based
B. The Western model of development has nothing to do the complex societie
C. Complex societies are equally concerned with traditions and communal solidarity
D. The development of a society is dependent on its social, cultural and political dimensions
37. The word "rooted" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to______.
A. derived B. came C. originated D. established
38. Which of the following is true about cultural factor according to paragraph 2?
A. It has nothing to do with sustainably economic development.
B. It is the key to ensuring holistic development strategies.
C. It has not been considered with respect to development at all
D. It has not been fully taken into account in development programs
39. The word "acknowledge" in paragraph 2 mostly means______.
A. to be aware of the significance of B. to regonize the participation of
C. to increase the value of D. to have understanding of
40. The word "its" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. development strategies B. international community’s
C. cultural contexts’ D. key lever’s
41. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. It was not until 2002 that cultural diversity was fully regonized
B. Cultural diversity has been regonized for its significant role in sustainability
C. A development strategy should be always designed basing on cultural diversity.
D. Cultural diversity helps ensure the success of development strategies and projects.
42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Cultural diversity has been a hindrance to sustainable development.
B. Cultural diversity should serve as the key dimension of sustainable development.
C. Cultural diversity sometimes gives strong foundation for sustainable development.
D. Cultural diversity serves as abroad base dimension for sustainable development.
Mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction ỉn each of the
43. I go to the stadium yesterday to see the football match.
A B C D
44. My son is playing happily in the park with their friends.
A B C D
45. Our new products are being sold very well due to favourite condition in the market.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
46. They last talked to each other three months ago.
A. They didn’t talk to each other for three months.
B. They haven’t talked to each other for three months.
C. They talked to each other for three months.
D. They have taked to each other for three months.
47. “I’m afraid I can’t go with you,” said Tom.
A. Tom promised to go with me. B. Tom denied going with me.
C. Tom refused to go with me. D. Tom insisted on going with me.
48. You had better keep a box of matches in case the lights go out again
A. You should keep a box of matches in case the lights go out again
B. You must keep a box of matches in case the lights go out again
C. You may not better keep a box of matches in case the lights go out again
D. You cannot keep a box of matches in case the lights go out again
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in
49. The children are noisy. She can’t concentrate on working.
A. She wishes the children are not noisy and she can concentrate on working.
B. In case the children are not noisy, she can concentrate on working.
C. If the children were not noisy, she can concentrate on working.
D. If only the children were not noisy and she could concentrate on working.
50. The conflict between parents and children is serious. They still should talk and share things with each other.
A. Serious as the conflict between parents and children is, they still should talk and share things with each other.
B. Were the conflict between parents and children serious, they wouldn’t talk and share things with each other.
C. So many things should parents and children talk and share with each other that the conflict between them is
serious.
D. As long as the conflict between parents and children is serious, they still should talk and share things with each
other.
TEST 29
1. A. decided B. appeared C. threatened D. engaged
2. A. shown B. flown C. grown D. crown
3. A. struggle B. certain C. action D. police
4. A. considerate B. continental C. territorial D. economic
5. He'd finished doing his homework when you arrived,____________?
A. didn't he B. had he C. would he D. hadn’t he
6. Something funny ____________in class yesterday
A. happened B. was happened C. happens D. is happened
7. Americans account ____________12% of the US population.
A. for B. with C. of D. 0
8. The more you study during this semester, ____________the week before the exam.
A. you have to study the less B. the less you have to study
C. the least you have to study D. the study less you have
9. John lost the ____________bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him.
A. new beautiful blue Japanese B. beautiful blue Japanese new
C. beautiful new blue Japanese D. Japanese beautiful new blue
10. We____________TV when it started to rain.
A. are watching B. have watched C. had watched D. were watching
11. The building work is still on schedule ____________a problem in digging the foundation.
A. due to B. despite C. so as D. only if
12. He will take the dog out for a walk____________dinner.
A. as soon as he finishes B. as soon as he finish
C. While he will finish D. before he shall have finished
13. ____________, Joe was annoyed to find that he had left his key at the coffee shop.
A. After returned to his office B. To have just returned to his office
C. Upon returning to his office D. Having been returned to his office
14. Email and instant messaging services have____________global communication.
A. revolutionised B. revolutionary C. revolution D. revolutionarily
15. My mother often complains, “You’re so messy. I always have to ____________ after you.”
A. put on B. go up C. clean up D. keep on
16. Make sure you ____________us a visit when you are in town again.
17. I gave the waiter a $50 note and waited for my ____________.
A. supply B. change C. cost D. cash
18. Unluckily, David's dangerous and incredible journey in search of the Blue Fairy is in____________.
A. advance B. danger C. end D. vain
19. Jenny has an ____________command of Japanese cuisine.
A. intensive B. utter C. impressive D. extreme
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the un derlined
20. The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. busy B. comfortable C. free D. relaxed
21. It is our case that he was reckless and negligent in the way he drove.
A. inharmonious B. ingenious C. intangible D. incautious
22. With the final examinations coming very soon his anxiety was rising to almost unbearable limits.
A. joy B. confidence C. boredom D. apprehension
23. The captain ordered the soldiers to gather on the double even though they were sleeping.
A. willingly B. immediately C. slowly D. intensively
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
24. Customer: “Can I try this jumper on?” - Salesgirl: “______”
A. No, the shop is closed in half an hour. B. Sorry, only cash is accepted here.
C. Yes, it costs one hundred and fifty dollars. D. Sure, the changing rooms are over there.
25. Tom and Linda are talking about jobs they would like to choose.
- Tom: “I think working as a doctor is a challenging job.”
- Linda: “______”
A. It’s a good idea. B. Not at all.
C. I’m sorry, but I agree with you. D. That’s exactly what I think.
The United States of America, due to its immense size and diverse heritage, has one of the most complex cultural
identities in the world. Millions of immigrants from all over the globe have journeyed to America (26) ______ the
Europeans discovered and colonised the land back in the 17th and 18th centuries. The blending of cultural (27) ______
and ethnicities in America led to the country becoming known as a “melting pot.” As the third largest country in both area
and population, America’s size has enabled the formation of subcultures within the country. These subcultures are often
geographical as a result of settlement (28) ______ by non-natives as well as regional weather and landscape differences.
While there are countless ways to divide the U.S. into regions, here we have referenced the four regions that are West,
Midwest, North East and South. People from (29) ______ region may have different lifestyles, cultural values, business
practices and dialects. While there are qualities and values (30) ______ most Americans commonly share, it is important
not to generalise or assume that all Americans think or act the same way.
(Adapted from https://www.londonschool.com/)
26. A. because B. as C. for D. since
27. A. backgrounds B. reference C. expression D. importance
28. A. chapter B. revenue C. patterns D. unions
29. A. each B. other C. all D. another
30. A. when B. that C. why D. who
GIRLS' EDUCATION
Improving girls' educational levels has been demonstrated to have clear impacts on the health and economic future of
young women, which in turn improves the prospect of their entire community. Research shows that every extra year of
school for girls increases their lifetime income by 15%. Improving female education, and thus the earning potential of
women improves the standard of living for their own children.
Yet, many barriers to education for girls remain. In some African countries, such as Burkina Faso, girls are unlikely
to attend school for such basic reasons as a lack of private toilet facilities for girls. Higher attendance rates of high schools
and university education among women, particularly in developing countries, have helped them make inroads into
professional careers with better-paying salaries and wages.
Education increases a woman's (and her partner's and the family's) level of health and health awareness. Furthering
women's levels of education and advanced training also tends to lead to later ages of initiation of sexual activity, later ages
at first marriage, and later ages at first childbirth, as well as an increased likelihood to remain single, have no children, or
have no formal marriage and alternatively, have increasing levels of long-term partnerships. It can lead to higher rates of
barrier and chemical contraceptive use (and a lower level of sexually transmitted infections among women and their
partners and children), and can increase the level of resources available to women who divorce or are in a situation of
domestic violence. It has been shown, in addition, to increase women's communication with their partners and their
employers, and to improve rates of civic participation such as voting or the holding of office.
31. What can be the best title for the reading passage?
A. Education and Violence Against Women B. Women's Rights to Lifelong Education
C. Female Education and its Social Benefits D. Education and Women's Empowerment
32. It is stated in the first paragraph that
A. women's educational levels have an influence on the prospect of their community
B. it is the children's schooling that helps their mothers increase their lifetime income
C. women who have little schooling often have no idea of raising their children
D. earning their own living, women take the responsibility of running the household
33. The word "barriers" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. strains B. challenges C. stresses D. obstacles
34. The phrase “make inroads into” in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by______.
A. celebrate achievement in B. succeed in taking
C. make progress in D. take the chance in
35. The word "It" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. higher attendance rates of high schools and university education
B. increasing levels of long-term partnerships
C. a woman's level of health and health awareness
D. furthering women's levels of education and advanced training
In science, a theory is a reasonable explanation of observed events that are related. A theory often involves an
imaginary model that helps scientists picture the way an observed event could be produced. A good example of this is
found in the kinetic molecular theory, in which gases are pictured as being made up of many small particles that are in
constant motion.
A useful theory, in addition to explaining past observations, helps to predict events that have not as yet been observed.
After a theory has been publicized, scientists design experiments to test the theory. If observations confirm the scientists'
predictions, the theory is supported. If observations do not confirm the predictions, the scientists must search further.
There may be a fault in the experiment, or the theory may have to be revised or rejected.
Science involves imagination and creative thinking as well as collecting information and performing experiments.
Facts by themselves are not science. As the mathematician Jules Henri Poincare said: "Science is built with facts just as a
house is built with bricks, but a collection of facts cannot be called science any more than a pile of bricks can be called a
house."
Most scientists start an investigation by finding out what other scientists have learned about a particular problem.
After known facts have been gathered, the scientist comes to the part of the investigation that requires considerable
imagination. Possible solutions to the problem are formulated. These possible solutions are called hypotheses. In a way,
any hypothesis is a leap into the unknown. It extends the scientist's thinking beyond the known facts. The scientist plans
experiments, performs calculations and makes observations to test hypotheses. For without hypotheses, further
investigation lacks purpose and direction. When hypotheses are confirmed, they are incorporated into theories.
36. In the fourth paragraph, the author implies that imagination is most important to scientists when they ________
A. gather known facts. B. formulate possible solutions to a problem.
C. evaluate previous work on a problem. D. close an investigation.
37. The word "this" in line 3 refers to ______.
A. the kinetic molecular theory B. an observed event
C. an imaginary model D. a good example
38. According to the second paragraph, a useful theory is one that helps scientists to ______
A. find errors in past experiments. B. publicize new findings.
C. observe events. D. make predictions.
39. The word "related" in line 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. completed B. identified C. described D. connected
40. The word "supported" is closest in meaning to _______.
A. upheld B. investigated C. finished D. adjusted
41. In the last paragraph, what does the author imply a major function of hypotheses?
A. Communicating a scientist's thoughts to others. B. Sifting through known facts.
C. Linking together different theories. D. Providing direction for scientific research.
42. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?
A. A good scientist needs to be creative.
B. It is better to revise a hypothesis than to reject it.
C. Theories are simply imaginary models of past events.
D. A scientist's most difficult task is testing hypotheses.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
43.The man is invited to the Clambake by Mary last night.
A B C D
44. Opening the letter from his boyfriend, she felt extremely excited.
A B C D
45.They have carried out exhausting research into the effects of smartphones on schoolchildren’s
A B
behaviour and their academic performance.
C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
46. We last went to that cinema 2 months ago.
A.We have been to the cinema for 2 months.
B.We haven't been to the cinema for 2 months.
C.We didn't want to go to the cinema anymore.
D.We didn't go to the cinema for 2 months.
47.“Would you like to go to the show with me?” Anna said to Bella.
A. Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with her.
B. Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her.
C. Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her.
D. Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her.
48. You shouldn't have allowed them to watch too much TV.
A. You were wrong to let them watch too much TV.
B. You allowed them to watch too much TV which is wrong.
C. It was not necessary to allow them to watch too much TV.
D. Watching too much TV is not good for them.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following
questions.
49. Nam was so rude to them last night. Now he feels regretful.
A. Nam regrets to have been so rude to them last night.
B. Nam regrets having so rude to them last night.
C. Nam wishes he hadn’t been so rude to them last night.
D. Nam wishes he weren’t so rude to them last night.
50. We arrived at the cinema. Then we realized our tickets were still at home.
A. No sooner had we realized that our tickets were still at home than we arrived at the cinema.
B. Not until we arrived at the cinema that we realized that our tickets were still at home
C. Only after we had arrived at the cinema did we realize that our tickets were at home.
D. Hardly had we arrived at the cinema than we realized that our tickets were still at home.
TEST 30
1. A. kite B. bite C. favorite D. quite
2. A. coached B. needed C. wanted D. beloved
3. A. lemon B. physics C. decay D. decade
4. A. satisfactory B. alternative C. evaluate D. continue
5. “Never say that again,______________?”
A. don’t you B. will you C. do you D. won’t you
6. Gold______________in California in the 19th century
A. was discovered B. has been discovered C. was discover D. they discover
7. Vietnam is______________the top exporters of rice.
A. in B. of C. between D. among
8. It gets ______________when the winter is coming.
A. more and more cold B. colder and colder
C. cold and colder D. cold and less cold
9. Charles was wearing ______________at the party.
A. a tie yellow silk funny B. very funny wide yellow silk tie
C. a yellow silk funny tie D. a funny wide yellow silk tie
10. She was cooking while I______________my homework.
A.was done B.was doing C. am doing D.have done
11. ______________I heard the phone ring, I didn’t answer it.
A. Because B. Only if C. Even though D. Provided that
12. ______________she often wears in red.
A. After I met her B. Whenever I meet her C. By the time I met her D. Until I will meet her
13. ______________ high school, Nam attended a university in the city centre.
A. Having finished B. To have finished C. Having been finished D. To finish
14. Judo players are______________to their opponents and bow to each other before and after a contest.
A. respectfully B.respectful C. respectable D. respect
15. I ______________ love with him because of his kind nature.
A. Fell down B. fell to C. fell about D. fell in
16. They have been______________some measures to control traffic jam at rush hours.
A. imagined B. taken C. done D. carried
17. After a momentary ______________of concentration, Simon managed to regain his focus and completed the test.
A. failure. B. lapse. C. fault. D. error
18. Mr Nam knows Hanoi City like the back of his______________.He used to be a taxi driver there
for 10 years.
A. head B. mind C. hand D. life
19. Some people have the opinion that more developing countries should be given the______________ light to
become hosts of such international sporting events as Olympics and World Cup.
A. red B. blue C. green D. yellow
20. Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness.
A. record B. shine C. categorize D. diversify
21. Before the advent of the railways, communications were slow and difficult.
A. import B. disappearance C. introduction D. arrival
22. Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honour the check.
A. genuine B. different C. fake D. similar
23. She’s a bit down in the dumps because she’s got to take her exam again.
A. sad B. embarrassed C. confident D. happy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the fol lowing
exchanges.
24. A: “Would you like me to send this package for you?” - B: “______”
A. That would be nice. Any problems? B. Yes, please, if you don’t mind.
C. I’m sorry, but here you are. D. No, thanks. I’m really busy.
25. Roger: “Wow! You look terrific in that new dress!” - Tina: “______”
A. Oh, what a pity! B. I’m afraid so!
C. Thank you. I’m glad you think so. D. Why dare you say so?
Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by Polish-French sculptor
Paul Landowski and built by the Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, in collaboration with the French engineer
Albert Caquot. The face was created by the Romanian (26) ______ Gheorghe Leonida. The statue is 30 metres tall, not
including its 8-metre pedestal, and its arms stretch 28 metres wide. By (27) ______ , it is approximately two-thirds the
height of the Statue of Liberty’s height from base to torch.
The statue weighs 635 metric tons (625 long, 700 short tons), and is (28) ______ at the peak of the 700-metre Corcovado
mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city of Rio. A symbol of Christianity across the world, the
statue has also become a cultural icon of both Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, and is listed as (29) ______ of the New Seven
Wonders of the World. The statue, (30) ______ was constructed between 1922 and 1931, is made of reinforced concrete
and soapstone.
(Adapted from https://world.new7wonders.com/)
26. A. artist B. guitarist C. stylist D. scientist
27. A. package B. comparison C. pleasure D. occasion
28. A. connected B. scratched C. located D. pointed
29. A. other B. each C. another D. one
30. A. why B. which C. who D. that
Culture is the lens with which we evaluate everything around us; we evaluate what is proper or improper, normal or
abnormal, through our culture. If we are immersed in a culture that is unlike our own, we may experience culture shock
and become disoriented when we come into contact with a fundamentally different culture. People naturally use their own
culture as the standard to judge other cultures; however, passing judgment could reach a level where people begin to
discriminate against others whose “ways of being” are different than their own—essentially, we tend to fear that which
we do not understand.
Cultural diversity is important because our country, workplaces, and schools increasingly consist of various cultural,
racial, and ethnic groups. We can learn from one another, but first we must have a level of understanding about each other
in order to facilitate collaboration and cooperation. Learning about other cultures helps us understand different
perspectives within the world in which we live and helps dispel negative stereotypes and personal biases about different
groups.
In addition, cultural diversity helps us recognize and respect “ways of being” that are not necessarily our own, so that as
we interact with others, we can build bridges to trust, respect, and understanding across cultures. Furthermore, this
diversity makes our country a more interesting place to live, as people from diverse cultures contribute language skills,
new ways of thinking, new knowledge, and different experiences.
(Adapted from https://www.purdueglobal.edu/)
31. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. What is the function of culture?
B.How do people use own culture?
C.Why is cultural diversity a “good thing”?
D.How can we learn from one another?
32. The word “their” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. evels B. people C. others D. ways of being
33. What is mentioned in paragraph 1 as the main reason for discrimination?
A. valuating everything B. immersing in a culture
C. ontacting with a different culture D. making judgment
34. The word “dispel” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. liminate B. contain C. realize D. discuss
35. Before we can learn from people from other cultures, we need to ______.
A. understand one anotherB. facilitate collaboration
C. have different perspectives D. form personal biases
There are several ways to measure how often men and women appear in news photos. One way is to think about all the
photos together as making up one big crowd of people and estimating what share are women versus men. Women made
up 33% of all the 53,067 individuals identified in news post images, while men made up the other 67%.
Another way to look at the data is to examine the mix of people who appear in each image. Across the 22,342 posts with
photos containing identifiable human faces, more than half of them exclusively showed men, while less than a quarter
showed exclusively women. The remaining images show at least one man and one woman.
All 17 news outlets included in the study showed more men than women in news images on Facebook during the study
period. The share of individuals who were identified as women by the model ranges from 25% to 46%, by outlet.
While these findings are striking, there is no perfect benchmark or “true ratio” for how often men and women should be
portrayed in news images on social media. Yes, the U.S. population is divided nearly in half, male versus female. But, for
example, all the representational coverage of professional football teams would return results overwhelmingly dominated
by male faces. Coverage of the U.S. Senate – currently 25% female – might do the same. In addition, the analysis did not
address whether the content of the news stories that accompanied the images was more focused on men or women.
The analysis also reveals other ways that men are more prominent in news images on Facebook. In photos that showed
two or more people, men tend to outnumber women. And men’s faces take up more space when shown, with the average
male face being 10% larger than the average female face across all photos with people.
(Adapted from https://www.pewresearch.org/)
36. Which of the following best serves as the title for the article?
A. Big Crowd of People and the Share of Women and Men
B. Men and Women in News Images by Outlet
C. Men Appear Twice as Often as Women in News Photos on Facebook
D. The analysis of news images on Facebook
37. How many of the 22,342 posts with photos containing identifiable human faces showed only women?
A. 25% B. 33% C. 75% D. 46%
38. The word “exclusively” in paragraph 2 most probably means ______.
A. perfectly B. uniquely C. honestly D. naturally
39. The word “striking” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. impressive B. impartial C. creative D. inactive
40. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the article?
A. Women accounted for 67% of all the 53,067 individuals identified in news post images.
B. More than half of the 22,342 posts with photos show at least one man and one woman.
C. Currently 25% of the U.S. Senate are female.
D. Women’s faces take up more space when shown.
41. The word “that” in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A. the analysis B. the content C. the images D. the news stories
42. What may be the reason why men are more prominent in news images?
A. Women are whiter than men. B. Men’s face was bigger than women’s.
C. Women didn’t like taking photos. D. Men didn’t make up.
43. My mother and her friends always went out together every weekend
A B C D
44. He is a handsome, intelligent and friendly student in her school.
A B C D
45. They have carried exhausting research into the effects of smartphone on schoolchildren’s
A B
behaviour and their academic performce
C D
following questions
46. I have never listened to jazz music before.
A. This is the first jazz music I listen to.
B. This is the first time I listen to jazz music.
C. This is the first time I have listened to jazz music.
D. This is the first time I listened to jazz music.
47. “Please, let my child go!” she begged the kidnapper.
A. She begged the kidnapper to let her child to go.
B. She pleaded with the kidnapper to release her child.
C. She solemnly ordered the kidnapper to set her child free.
D. She pleaded the kidnapper to let her child go.
48. It is necessary to do your homework everyday.
A.You needn’t do your homework everyday.
B. You must do your homework everyday.
C. You shouldn’t do your homework everyday.
D. You are able to do your homework everyday.
49. Marie didn’t turn up at John’s birthday party. I feel so sorry for that.
A. If only Marie turn up at John’s birthday party.
B. I wish Marie had turned up at Johns birthday party.
C. I wished Marie wouldn’t turn up at John’s birthday party.
D. It’s a shame Marie had turned up at John’s birthday party.
50. John didn’t understand what the story was about until he saw the film based on it.
A. He doesn't understand what the story is about.
B. Not until Jonh saw the film based on the story did he understand what it was about.
C. It was until he saw the film based on it that John understood what the story was about.
D. John went to see the film before she read the story.
TEST 31
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
1. A. flooded B. learned C. implanted D. improved
2. A. brought B. ought C. thought D. though
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the
main stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. develop B. adjective C. generous D. popular
4. A. ferocious B. adventure C. history D. achievement
5. Lady Gaga is an American singer, songwriter and actress,_______?
A. doesn't she B. hasn't she C. won't she D. isn't she
6. The 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) ________ in Hanoi, our beautiful and
peaceful capital city, from January 18th to 21st, 2018.
A. was held B. is held C. is being held D. will be held
7. Today, women are increasingly involved ________ the politics.
A. of B. in C. with D. from
8. The faster we walk,_______we will get there.
A. the soonest B. the soon C. the more soon D. the sooner
9. When my parents traveled to Singapore, they bought me a______piano on my birthday.
A. precious grand ancient wooden B. wooden grand ancient precious
C. precious grand wooden ancient D. ancient grand precious wooden
10. By the time you finish cooking they ________ their homework.
A. will have finished B. will finish C. had finished D. have finished
11. _________ they do not have much experience, their applications have been approved.
A. So that B. Although C. Because D. As soon as
12. The supermarket had closed ______.
A. before Sandra came to buy some sugar
B. when Sandra was coming buy some sugar
C. as soon as Sandra will come to buy some sugar
D. so that Sandra came to buy some sugar
13. _________ the desalination plant, the company could offer an effective solution to the problem of water scarcity.
A. Being built B. Having been built C. To build D. Having built
14. Good students aren't_______ intelligent students.
A. necessity B. unnecessary C. necessary D. necessarily
15. Although he is my friend, I find it hard to________his selfishness
A. catch up with B. put up with C. keep up with D. come down with
16. Paul is a very__________character, he is never relaxed with strangers.
A. self-conscious B. self-satisfied C. self-directed D. self-confident
17.His poor standard of play fully justifies his __________from the team for the next match.
A. expulsion B. dismissal C. rejection D. exclusion
18. Like everyone else, Sue has her ________ of course but on the whole, she's quite satisfied with life.
A. ups and downs B. ins and outs C. safe and sound D. odds and ends
19. The accused__________guilty to all charges
A. confessed B. pleaded C. said D. admitted
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
20.I can’t get on well with my boss because of his authoritative manner that at times is almost arrogant.
A. struck up B. stuck up C. drunk up D. sprung up
21.Her passport seemed legitimate, but on closer inspection, it was found to have been altered.
A. invalid B. illegal C. improper D. lawful
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
22.The schoolboy’s excuse wasn’t credible at all. Nobody in the classroom believed in the far-fetched story he told.
A. reliable B. predictable C. knowledgeable D. unbelievable
23.We have to work against the clock so as to meet the deadline of the clients tomorrow.
A. work in a haste B. work slowly C. work as fast as possible D. work strenuously
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes following exchanges.
24.Two students, Joe and James are chatting about time.
- Joe: "The weekend goes so quickly." - James: "I know. _______________”
A. I love watching TV all Saturdays and Sundays.
B. I can't believe that it's Monday tomorrow.
C. I have English lessons on Tuesdays and Fridays.
D. How about going out for a meal this weekend?
25.Claudia is being interviewed by the manager of the company she's applied for
- Manager: “_________________”
- Claudia: "I work hard and I enjoy working with other people."
A. Can you do jobs on your own? B. Would you describe yourself as ambitious?
C. What are some of your main strengths? D. Why have you applied for this position?
In the year 1900, the world was in the midst of a machine revolution. (26) _____ electrical power became more
ubiquitous, tasks once done by hand were now completed quickly and efficiently by machine. Sewing machines replaced
needle and thread. Tractors replaced hoes. Typewriters replaced pens. Automobiles replaced horse-drawn carriages.
A hundred years later, in the year 2000, machines were again pushing the boundaries of (27) _____ was possible.
Humans could now work in space, thanks to the International Space Station. We were finding out the composition of life
thanks to the DNA sequencer. Computers and the world wide web changed the way we learn, read, communicate, or start
political revolutions.
So what will be the game-changing machines in the year 2100? How will they (28) _____ our lives better, cleaner,
safer, more efficient, and (29) _____ exciting?
We asked over three dozen experts, scientists, engineers, futurists, and organizations in five different disciplines,
including climate change, military, infrastructure, transportation, and space exploration, about how the machines of 2100
will change humanity. The (30) _____ we got back were thought-provoking, hopeful and, at times, apocalyptic.
(Adapted from https://www.popularmechanics.com/)
26. A. Despite B. However C. Although D. As
27. A. what B. that C. who D. which
28. A. notice B. taste C. make D. hope
29. A. much B. more C. little D. less
30. A. answers B. programs C. contacts D. services
CDC strives to safeguard the health and improve the quality of life of all people with diabetes. Central to that effort is
helping them prevent or reduce the severity of diabetes complications, including heart disease (the leading cause of early
death among people with diabetes), kidney disease, blindness, and nerve damage that can lead to lower-limb amputations.
Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) programs help people meet the challenges of self-care by
providing them with the knowledge and skills to deal with daily diabetes management: eating healthy food, being active,
checking their blood sugar, and managing stress. These programs have been shown to reduce A1C levels (average blood
sugar over the last 2 to 3 months), reduce the onset and severity of diabetes complications, improve quality of life, and
lower health care costs.
Diabetes is about 17% more prevalent in rural areas than urban ones, but 62% of rural counties do not have a DSMES
program. The use of telehealth (delivery of the program by phone, Internet, or videoconference) may allow more patients
in rural areas to benefit from DSMES and the National DPP lifestyle change program. CDC funds state and local health
departments to improve access to, participation in, and health benefit coverage for DSMES, with emphasis on programs
that achieve American Association of Diabetes Educators accreditation or American Diabetes Association recognition.
These programs meet national quality standards and may be more sustainable because of reimbursement eligibility.
(Adapted from https://www.cdc.gov/)
31. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Diabetes Complications and CDC’s Response
B. Diabetes self-management education and support programs
C. Knowledge of A1C levels
D. American Association of Diabetes Educators
32. The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. programs B. people C. challenges D. skills
33. Which is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2 as a skill to deal with daily diabetes management?
A. eating healthy food B. checking blood sugar
C. working effectively D. managing stress
34. The word “lower” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. borrow B. prepare C. approach D. reduce
35. According to paragraph 3, money that state and local health departments use to improve the effectiveness of DSMES
is funded by ______.
A. A1C B. DSMES C. National DPP D. CDC
A two-time winner of People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" title (1995 and 2000), Pitt began dating Jennifer
Aniston, star of the TV sitcom Friends, in 1998. Pitt and Aniston married on July 29, 2000, in Malibu, California. The
couple announced their separation in January 2005, divorcing in October of that year.
Soon after their separation, Brad Pitt began dating Angelina Jolie, with the actress later revealing that the two
developed feelings for each other on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. In May 2006, the couple had a baby girl, Shiloh
Nouvel Jolie-Pitt. In July 2008, Pitt and Jolie had twins: a boy, Knox Leon, and a girl, Vivienne Marcheline. They also
have three adopted children: Maddox, Pax Thien and Zahara.
The couple became engaged in 2012 and tied the knot in a private ceremony on August 23, 2014, in France. However,
Jolie filed for divorce in September 2016, requesting sole physical custody of their six children.
The drama surrounding their contentious split played out the media, with Jolie in June 2018 reported to be in danger
of losing custody due to her insistence on keeping the children from seeing their father. In August, Jolie filed court
documents that claimed her estranged husband had "paid no meaningful child support since separation." Pitt's legal team
followed with their own filing in which they asserted that the actor had paid more than $1.3 million in bills for the family
and helped his wife buy her current home through an $8 million loan.
The actor faced more legal problems that month when an attorney announced plans to sue Pitt's Make It Right
Foundation on behalf of residents of an area of New Orleans that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The foundation
built more than 100 "green" houses in 2008, and allegedly promised to return to make necessary fixes. The lawyer
claimed his clients endured infrastructural issues and illnesses at their homes.
(Adapted from https://www.biography.com/)
36. Which of the following best serves as the title for the article?
A. Pitt’s personal life B. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
C. Brad Pitt and his current home D. Pitt's Make It Right Foundation
37. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had a baby girl, Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt in ______.
A. 1995 B. 2000 C. 2012 D. 2006
38. The word “They” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. Mr. and Mrs. Smith B. Mrs. Smith and Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt
C. Pitt and Jolie D. Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline
39. The word “custody” in paragraph 3 most probably means ______.
A. management B. combination C. insurance D. guardianship
40. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the article?
A. Pitt won People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" title in 1995 and 1998.
B. Brad Pitt began dating Angelina Jolie after separation with Jennifer Aniston.
C. Jolie wanted to divorce in September 2016.
D. Brad Pitt paid much money to support his children.
41. The word “contentious” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. adventurous B. controversial C. emotional D. glamorous
42. Why was Jolie in danger of losing custody of her children in 2018?
A. She played too much out the media.
B. She asked for too much of money from Pitt.
C. She didn’t let the children see their father.
D. She helped her friend with an $8 million loan.
43. It was not easy to make Amy swallow the medicine, although I sweated it with two spoons of honey.
A. easy B. the medicine C . although D. sweated
44. He dropped our wallet when he was traveling with his friends.
A. our B. when C . was traveling D. with his friends
45. A public spending programme is out ofthe question in the current economical climate.
A.spending programme B.out of
C.the question D.economical climate
following questions
46. The last time I saw David was when I ran into him at the station on my way to New York.
A. I haven’t seen David since a chance meeting with him at the station when I was setting off for New York.
B. When I last went to New York, I happened to meet David at the station.
C. When I last saw David at the station in New York, I ran after him.
D. I finally saw David at the station when I was on my way to New York.
47. “Why didn't you attend the meeting, Mary?” Tom asked.
A. Tom asked Mary why she wasn't attending the meeting.
B. Tom asked Mary why she hadn't attended the meeting.
C. Tom asked Mary why hadn'tsheattended the meeting.
D. Tom asked Mary why didn't she attend the meeting.
48. Her daughter is able to play the piano very well.
A.Her daughter can play the piano very well.
B. Her daughter needn’t play the piano very well.
C. Her daughter must play the piano very well.
D. Her daughter couldn’t play the piano very well.
49. They didn’t have breakfast this morning.That’s why they are hungry now.
A. They wish they had had breakfast this morning
B. They wish they had breakfast this morning
C. They wish they have breakfast this morning
D. They wish they would have breakfast this morning
50.He was very surprised to be addressed by the Queen. He didn’t answer at once.
A. Not until he was so surprised to answer did the Queen address him.
B. Only when he was addressed by the Queen could he answer the surprising questions at once.
C. So surprised was he to be addressed by the Queen that he didn’t answer at once.
D. But for such a nice surprise, he would have been addressed by the Queen.
TEST 32
1. A. cleaned B. played C. snowed D. brushed
2. A. spoon B. flood C.food D. soon
3. A. culture B. nature C. mature D. vulture
4. A. fortunate B. genuine C. accelerate D. genocide
5. I’m getting better at this job,_______________?
A. am I B. am not I C. isn’t I D. aren’t I
6. We can’t go along here because the road._____________
A. is repairing B. is repaired C. is being repaired D. repairs
7. When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say that they are in favor
_____________science fiction.
A. for B. of C. in D. with
8. Air pollution is getting _____________serious in big cities in the world.
A. more and more B. the more and the more C. the most and the most D. most and most
9. On my birthday, my mother gave me a _____________.
A.new blue German car C. new German blue car
B.blue German new car D. German new blue car
10. He fell down when he _____________towards the church.
A. run B. runs C. was running D. had run
11. He always did well at school_____________having his early education disrupted by illness.
A. Because of B. because C. though D. in spite of
12. _____________to my country, I will have been away from home for more than three years.
A. By the time I returned B. By the time I return
C. When I return D. Only when I return
13. _____________for 4 hours, they decided to stop to have lunch at a cheap restaurant.
A. Having been walked B. Having walked
C. Walking D. Walked
14. Her family and friends have given her lots of _____________
A. supports B. support C. supporters D. supportive
15. The trouble with James is that he never _____________on time for a meeting.
A. turns up B. takes off C. takes up D. turns down
16. The course was so difficult that I didn’t _____________any progress at all.
A. do B. make C. produce D. create
17. Peter has a separate room for his musical _____________.
A. instruments B. equipment C. tools D. facilities
18. The human criterion for perfect vision is 20/20 for reading the standard lines on a Snellen eye chart without
_____________
A. a hitch B. glasses C. little D. method
19. You’re putting the cart before the _____________of you work on Project B before Project A because the former is a
sequel to the latter.
A. horse B. dog C. buffalo D. ox
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the un derlined
20. Her style of dress accentuated her extreme slenderness.
A. betrayed B. emphasized C. revealed D. disfigured
21. Shopping on the internet can be safe if you follow a few simple rules.
A. uncomplicated B. unimportant C. unlucky D. unsociable
22. She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A. divorced B. separated C. single D. married
23. Driver are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the highway.
A. unlikely to happen B. difficult to access
C. easy to find D. impossible to reach
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
24. “Would you like some more chicken?” - “______ I’m full”.
A. Yes, please. B. No, thanks. C. Yes, I would. D. No, I wouldn’t.
25. “Do you think they will fail in the examination?” - “No, ______”
A. I hope they will. B. I don’t think so. C. I don’t hope. D. I don’t think.
Those who work at home may find that the solitude can be a double-edged sword. It is, of course, easier to (26) ______
when you're in your own home with no co-workers coming by your desk to chat at random times. But while this solitude
can feel blissful at times, when we have no mandate for social interaction during the workday—when we don't
automatically run across people outside of those we live with—we can become lonely before we realize it.
Social media can feel like a lifeline to others, but this type of (27) ______ can sometimes feel isolating as well, as these
interactions can feel less personal than face-to-face encounters and conversations. (28) ______ we may not need to resort
to painting a face on a volleyball and talking to it, the feelings of isolation can sneak up and we can feel (29) ______ alone
than we expect. And given the research on loneliness, this doesn't always feel good. Social isolation was a factor
mentioned in the UN study (30) ______ was related to increased stress of home-based workers.
(Adapted from https://www.verywellmind.com/)
26. A. relax B. focus C. protect D. continue
27. A. introduction B. marketing C. community D. interaction
28. A. While B. Unless C. Because D. Despite
29. A.most B. less C. a few D. more
30. A. where B. whom C. that D. who
Who talk more men or women? Most people believe that women talk more. However, linguist Deborah Tannen, who
has studied the communication style of men and women, says that this is a stereotype. According to Tannen, women are
more verbal - talk more in private situations, where they use conversation as the “glue” to hold relationships together.
But, she says, men talk more in public situations, where they use conversation to exchange information and gain status.
Tannen points out that we can see these differences even in children. Little girls often play with one "best friend", their
play includes a lot of conversation. Little boys often play games in groups; their play usually involves more doing than
talking. In school, girls are often better at verbal skills, boys are often better at mathematics.
A recent study at Emory University helps to shed light on the roots of this difference. Researchers
studied conversations between children aged 3-6 and their parents. They found evidence that parents talk very differently
to their sons than they do to their daughters. The startling conclusion was that parents use more language with their girls.
Specifically, when parents talk with their daughters, they use more descriptive language and more details. There is also far
more talk about emotions, especially with daughters than with sons.
31. Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Little girls and little boys have different ways of playing.
B. Women talk more than men on the whole.
C. It's a stereotype that women talk more than men.
D. Women talk more in private, and men talk more in public.
32. The word "they" in the first paragraph refers to ___________.
A. situations B. men and women C. men D. women
33. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Parents use more language to talk with their daughters.
B. Parents give more love to their daughters than their sons.
C. Boys don't like showing their emotions.
D. Boy's play usually involves more talking than doing.
34. Which word could best replace "startling" in the second paragraph?
A. beginning B. annoying C. interesting D. surprising
35. Which of the following statements is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Women use conversation as the "glue" to hold relationships together.
B. One little girl often plays with many of her best friends.
C. Parents talk to their sons and their daughters very differently.
D. Men use conversation to exchange information and gain status.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for
each of the blanks.
Scientists believe they now have scientific evidence to prove that ecosystems work better when there is a greater
variety of species within them. This biodiversity is being lost destroying natural mechanisms that could repair the damage
caused by man.
Findings show that losing plants and animals is not only reducing our quality of life but actually endangering our
very existence. We cut down rich rainforests and replace them with one species plantations, such as pine and eucalyptus.
We plough up meadows rich in different grasses and herbs and replace them with one grass, for instance rye or wheat.
When a natural ecosystem is simplified the basic processes in the ecosystem are altered and even damaged. Without
their biodiversity, they are not able to serve as the natural cleaners of our planet. No longer are they able to absorb the
carbon dioxide that is being produced in excess. The result is global warming, caused by the increase in the 'greenhouse
effect', and ultimately, or even sooner, there will be a change in the world's climate.
36. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. How Ecosystems Work Better B. The Loss of Biodiversity
C. The Variety of Species D. Natural Mechanisms
37. Which of the following is not a species used to replace a rich ecosystem?
A. Herbs B. Pine C. Eucalyptus D. Rye
38. What is the purpose of paragraph 2?
A. To show natural mechanisms at work. B. To give examples of the loss of biodiversity
C. To give example of variety of species. D. To show how ecosystems can work better.
39. What, according to the passage, might be the final result of the simplification of natural ecosystems?
A. The basic processes are altered B. There is a loss of biodiversity
C. There is global warming D. There is a change in the climate.
40. The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
A. Animals B. Plants C. rain forests D. species
41. The word "Findings" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. Expressions B. Information C. Inventions D. Excavation
42. As used in paragraph 3, the word “absorb” could be beat replaced which of the following?
A. take in B. draw back C. get rid of D. pay back
43. Caroline has worn her new yellow dress only once since she buys it.
A B C D
44.The puppy stood up slowly, wagged their tail, blinked its eyes, and barked.
A B C D
45.Many successful film directions are former actors who desire to expand their experience in the
A B C D
film industry.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
46. The last time I saw her was three years ago.
A. I have not seen her for three years.
B. About three years ago, I used to meet her.
C. I have often seen her for the last three years.
D. I saw her three years ago and will never meet her
47.“Would you like to come out to dinner with me tonight, Jenny?” Paul said.
A. Paul suggested that Jenny go out to dinner with him that night.
B. Paul insisted on Jenny going out to dinner with him that night.
C. Paul invited Jenny to go out to dinner with him that night.
D. Pau offered Jenny to go out to dinner with him that night
48. I’m sure that they had practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
A. They couldn’t have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals
B. They must have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals
C. They shouldn’t have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals
D. They might have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following
questions.
49. I really regret that you haven't told me about her family.
A. If only you would tell me about her family.
B. If only I didn't regret that you hadn't told me about her family.
C If only you had told me about her family.
D. If only you hadn't told me about her family.
50. John didn’t understand what the story was about until he saw the film based on it.
A. He doesn't understand what the story is about.
B. Not until Jonh saw the film based on the story did he understand what it was about.
C. It was until he saw the film based on it that John understood what the story was about.
D. John went to see the film before she read the story.

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