PRACTICE TEST 1

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. method B. feather C. smooth D. weather
2. A. visits B. plays C. hates D. stops
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. follow B. protect C. survive D. evolve
4. A. magazine B. computer C. employee D. connection
Indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions:
5. Everybody thinks that the play last night was very successful, ______ ?
A. don’t they B. doesn’t he C. was it D. wasn’t it
6. Tim and his friends have founded ______ voluntary organisation which helps disabled people with their

D. ∅
transport needs.
A. a B. an C. the
7. In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object ______ their choice.
A. to B. for C. against D. with
8. Dana finally admitted ______ by what her father had said the day before.
A. hurt B. hurting C. being hurt D. to hurt
9. He ______ only three letters to his parents since he joined the army.
A. has written B. wrote C. would write D. had written
10. Many people in Hanoi stockpile food_______ they are afraid there will be a shortage of food during
coronavirus outbreak.
A. although B. because C. because of D. in spite of
11. I can’t understand what he sees in her! If anyone treated me like that, I ______ extremely angry!
A. would have been B. would be C. will be D. was
12. The news of the unprecedented virus_______ Corona has been reiterated for over a month and seems to be
relentless.
A. called B. calling C. which calls D. is called
13. This song has ______ been selected for the 2018 World Cup, Russia.
A. office B. officer C. officially D. official
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges.
14. Laura: "I think online shopping can be far less stressful than hitting the high street shop.”
Mitchell: '' ______ . Only from your smartphone, you can get everything you need.''
A. I don’t think it’s a good idea B. Well, that's very surprising
C. Exactly what I think D. I don’t agree with you
15. “Do you mind if I have a look at your project on community development?" – “____”
A. No, not at all. B. Yes, it's a good project.
C. Yes, you're welcome. D. As quickly as possible
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the
following questions
15. Nothing is more precious than happiness and health.
A. Happiness and health are the most precious things.
B. Happiness is more precious than health.
C. Health is more precious than happiness.
D. Happiness and health are more and more precious.
16. It’s possible that we won’t go camping this weekend.
A. We will probably go camping this weekend. B. We will not go camping this weekend.
C. We may not go camping this weekend. D. We must not go camping this weekend.
17. The Minister said: “I didn’t do anything improper”
A. The Minister denied doing anything improper.
B. The Minister denied that he would do anything improper.
C. The Minister refused to have done anything improper.
D. The Minister refused to do anything improper.
Indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions
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18. The photographs of Mars taken by satellite are much clearer than those taken from the Earth.
A. The photographs of Mars taken from the Earth are clearer than those taken by satellite.
B. The photographs of Mars taken from the Earth are not as clear as those taken by satellite.
C. The photographs of Mars taken from the Earth are fader than those taken by satellite.
D. The photographs of the earth are not as clear as those of Mars.
19. "No, I did not remove the relics from the heritage site", he said.
A.He objected to removing relics from the heritage site.
B. He denied having removed the relics from the heritage site.
C. He accepted to remove relics from the heritage site.
D. He advised against removing relics from the heritage site.
20. You are obliged to show your ID card when you enter this place.
A. You may show your ID card when you enter this place.
B. You can show your ID card when you enter this place.
C. You had better show your ID card when you enter this place.
D. You must show your ID card when you enter this place.
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.
21. The result of the studies have had a strong impact on future developments.
A B C D
22. Sleeping, resting, and to drink fruit juice are the best ways to cure for a cold.
A B C D
Indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question
23. She got up late and rushed to the bus stop.
a. came into b. went leisurely c. went quickly d. dropped by
24. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
a. help b. prepared c. be busy d. attempt
25. Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
a. .happen b. encounter c. arrive d. clean
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 following questions.
26. Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year’s harvest.
A. hungry B. poor C. rich D. full
27. Tom may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking wine.
A. get into trouble B. stay safe C. fall into disuse D. keep calm

PRACTICE TEST 2

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. interaction B. initiative C. hospitality D. activity
2. A. invites B. comes C. arrives D. loves

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. cartoon B. answer C. open D. paper
4. A. certificate B. knowledgeable C. prosperity D. development

Indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions:

5. On our trip to Spain, we crossed ______ Atlantic Ocean.
A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
6. We all seem to have a different opinion, so let's let Joey decide, ______ ?
A. will we B. do we C. shall we D. are we
7. I’m sure you’ll have no difficulty ______ the exam.

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 A. pass B. to pass C. passed D. passing
8. If he had not spent his youth not learning anything, he ______ himself for his lack of knowledge now.
A. will not blame B. would not blame C. would not have blamed D. would blame
9. Since Helen ______10 years old, she has mastered Braille as well as the manual alphabet and even learned to
use the typewriter.
A. were B. will be C. has been D. was
10. I will give you the book about artificial intelligence ______ .
A. after I have finished it B. when I was finishing it
C. as soon as I had finished it D. until I finished it
11. Australia is the greenest country in the world _____ the people are environmentally friendly.
A. because B. though C. despite D. because of
12. The solar panels ________ on the roofs of the house can get enough energy for the whole family.
A. fixing B. to fix C. fixed D. that is fixing
13. Judo players are______ to their opponents and bow to each other before and after a contest.
A. respectfully B. respectful C. respectable D. respect
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges.
14. “Haven't you done any volunteer work before, Jen?" - “____”
A. No, not now! B. Yes, I have never done it.
C. Yes, I've done it once. D. Sure, no problem.
15.“What a gorgeous make-up style you have got, Jane!” “______”
A. Thank you for your compliment. B. I am afraid not.
C. You are telling a joke. D. I don't like your sayings.
Indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
16. The vast majority of people in the bottom half of the world's population was facing a daily struggle to
survive, with 70% of them living in low-income countries.
A. majority B. was C. survive D. living
17. The examination will test your ability to understand spoken English, to read non technical language, and
writing correctly .
A. will test B. spoken C. writing D. correctly

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the
following questions
18. It is probable to rain heavily this evening.
A. It may rain heavily this evening B. It will not rain heavily this evening
C. It must rain heavily this evening D. It will be able to rain this evening
19.Going to France on holiday is exciting, but living there is even more exciting.
A.Going on holiday to France isn't as exciting as living there.
B. Living in France is less exciting than going there on holiday.
C. It is as exciting to live in France as going there on holiday.
D. Compared with living in France, going there on holiday is more exciting.
20. "Where does your family usually go on vacation, Kathy?" said John.
A. John asked Kathy whether her family usually went on vacation.
B. John asked where Kathy’s family usually went on vacation.
C. John asked Kathy that her family usually went on vacation where.
D. John wanted to know where Kathy usually goes on vacation with her family
Indicate the sentence that BEST COMBINES each pair of sentences in the following questions.
21.He was able to finish his book. It was because his wife helped him.
A. If only he had been able to finish his book.
B. If it weren't for his wife's help, he couldn't have finished his book.
C. Without his wife's help, he couldn't have finished his book.
D. But for his wife's help, he couldn't finish his book.
22.Harry had packed his luggage. After that, he loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.
A. Packing his luggage, Harry loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.
B. Only after Harry had packed his luggage did he load it into the car and set off for the airport.

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 C. No sooner had Harry packed his luggage when he loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.
D. Not until had Harry packed his luggage did he load it into the car and set off for the airport
Indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question

23. Mr. Pike held his wife's hands and talked urgently to her in a low voice, but there didn't seem to be any
response.
a. feeling b. emotion c. reply d. effect
24. Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.
a. variety b. changes c. conservation d. number
25.I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
a. correct b. right c. exact d. suitable

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.
26. If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you round the city.
A. free B. confident C. occupied D. Reluctant

27. I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.

A. became conscious B. went to sleep C. started to sleep D. stayed awake

PRACTICE TEST 3

Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following
questions.
1. A. cultures B. customs C. ideas D. migrants
2. A. shortlist B. temporary C. afford D. accordingly
Indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the
following questions.
3. A. machine B. robot C. human D. fiction
4. A. employment B. politics C. dependent D. invention
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. My brother has been playing ______ piano since he was a small child.
A. the B. a C. no article D. an
6. If we really ______to succeed, we must work hard every day.
A. want B. wants C. wanted D. had wanted
7. Ann offered ______ after our children while we were out.
A look B. to look C. looking D. looked
8. There has been little rain in this region for several months, ______?
A. has it B. has there C. hasn’t it D. hasn’t there
9. A lot of people have ignored the warning of air pollution ______ health problems.
A. seriously causing B. is seriously causing C. seriously caused D. is seriously caused
10. She has not written to me since we ______ last time.
A. met B. to meet C. will meet D. was meeting
11. We're best friends as we have a ______ interest in music.
A. passion B. passionately C. passionless D. passionate
12. ______ , I will show her around my city.
A. When she will come here B. Until she comes here
C. When she comes here D. When she came here
13. They certainly knew that their task was hard ______ two previous attempts had failed.
A. because B. because of C. in spite of D. although

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges.
14.. Kate: “How lovely your cats are!”
David: “__________.”
A. I love them, too. B. Thank you, it is nice of you to say so.
C. Can you say it again? D. Really? They are
15.“I think I will choose a new laptop rather than a smartphone.” - “____,Phong!”
A. Congratulation B. I hope so C. What a pity D. What a wise choice
Indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
16. For more than 450 years, Mexico City has been the economic, culture and political centre of Mexican
people. A B C
D
17. Billiards are considered to be an artistic sport in the field of sport .
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
18. The S10’s camera looks more natural than the Iphone’s.
A. The Iphone’s camera doesn’t look more natural than the S10’s.
B. The Iphone’s camera looks more natural than the S10’s.
C. The Iphone’s camera looks as natural as the S10’s.
D. The Iphone’s camera doesn’t look as natural as the S10’s.
19. “You're always working so hard, why don't you let your hair down?”, said he.
A. He said that I had been working so hard that I looked unkempt.
B. He said that it was time for me to relax and enjoy myself.
C. He asked me to throw a party to celebrate my achievement.
D. He told me not to just work and work but I needed to do my hair then.
20.It isn’t necessary for us to discuss this matter in great detail.
A. We shouldn’t discuss this matter in great detail. B. We mustn’t discuss this matter in great detail.
C. We needn’t discuss this matter in great detail. D. We might discuss this matter in great detail
Indicate the sentence that BEST COMBINES each pair of sentences in the following questions.
21. His friends supported and encouraged him. He did really well in the competition.
A. If his friends had given him support and encouragement, he could have done really well in the
competition.
B. No matter how much his friends supported and encouraged him, he couldn't do well in the competition.
C. Such were his friends' support and encouragement that he couldn't do really well in the competition.
D. Without his friends' support and encouragement, he couldn't have done so well in the competition.
22. Harry had packed his luggage. After that, he loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.
A. Packing his luggage, Harry loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.
B. Only after Harry had packed his luggage , did he load it into the car and set off for the airport.
C. No sooner had Harry packed his luggage when he loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.
D. Not until had Harry packed his luggage did he load it into the car and set off for the airport
Indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question
23. To prepare for your job interview, you should jot down your qualifications and experience as well as some
important information about yourself.
a. draw b. place c. put d. write
24. When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
a. be related to b. be interested in
c. pay all attention to d. express interest to
25. A nuclear station may take risk going off due to unexpected incidents.
a. demolishing b. exploding c. developing d. running
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 following questions.
26. Cutting down on energy use is the best way to help reduce global warming.
A. Shrinking B. Declining C. Decreasing D. Increasing

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 PRACTICE TEST 4
Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions.
1. A. laughed B. sacrificed C. cooked D. explained
2. A. meaning B. sweat C. C. meat D. bean
Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions.
3. A. verbal B. signal C. common D. attract
4. A. academic B. inorganic C. understanding D. uncertainty
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. Your mother has read these fairy tales for you many times, _________?
A. hasn’t she B. doesn’t she C. has she D. did she
6. Ann was very surprised to find the door unlocked. She remembered ______ it before leaving.
A. to lock B. having locked C. to have locked D. she locks
7. If he didn’t come to the party, he _____ Sarah.
A. couldn’t meet B. can’t meet C. hadn’t met D. couldn’t have met
8. His clothes are in a mess because he ______ the house all morning.
A. will be painting B. has been painting C. will have painted D. had been painting
9. ______ his physical disability, he managed to finish the course with good results.
A. although B. since C. in spite of D. because of
10.Scholars believe that there are still relics ______ under the tomb and awaiting to be excavated.
A. burying B. buried C. are burying D. are buried
11. Although David was ______ after a day’s work in the office, he tried to help his wife the household chores.
A. exhaust B. exhaustively C. exhaustion D. exhausted
12. __________ nonverbal language is________ important aspect of interpersonal communication.
A. A – the B. The – Ø C. Ø – an D. The – a
13. The boss says he wants to see your report________.
A. as soon as it has been finished B. after you finished it
C. when you will finish it D. until it has been finished
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges.
14. Lan: “Which gender do you think studies most?”
Nam: “____”
A. Studying is quite long lasting.
B. This depends more on individuals rather than genders.
C. Gender discrimination in education is a hot debate.
D. Female students should also be allowed to further their studies.
15. Tom and Mary are talking about the new resort.
Tom: “ I think the new resort will ruin the environment.” - Mary : “__________”
A. I don’t think that a good idea. B. I quite agree.
C. Don’t you think so? D. Let’s go there.
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 following questions.
16. Your coffee is not as good as mine.
A. Mine is better than yours. B. My coffee is more good than yours.
C. My coffee is better than your. D. My coffee is better than yours..
17. "Why don't you participate in the volunteer work in summer?", said Sophie.
A. Sophie asked me why not participate in the volunteer work in summer.
B. Sophie made me participate in the volunteer work in summer.
C. Sophie suggested my participating in the volunteer work in summer.
D. Sophie suggested me to participate in the volunteer work in summer.
18. Joey put all his money on the lottery, which was his big mistake.
A. Joey shouldn’t have put all his money on the lottery.
B. Joey needn’t have put all his money on the lottery.
C. Joey may not have put all his money on the lottery.
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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.
19. George graduated with a good degree. However, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
A. That George graduated with a good degree helped him join the ranks of the unemployed.
B. George joined the ranks of the unemployed because he graduated with a good degree.
C. If George graduated with a good degree, he would join the ranks of the unemployed.
D. Although George graduated with a good degree, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
20. We arrived at the airport. We realized our passports were still at home.
A. Not until we arrived at the airport did we realize that our passports were still at home.
B. We arrived at the airport and realized that our passports are still at home.
C. Not until had we arrived at the airport, we realized our passports were still at home.
D. It was until we arrived at the airport that we realize our passports were still at home.
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.

21. Bowling, one of the most popular indoor sports, are popular all over the United States and in other
countries.
A B C D
22. Fertilizers are used primarily to enrich soil and increasing yield.
A B C D

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 following questions.
23. When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his attention is
appropriate.
A. catching sight of B. pointing at C. coming nearer to D. looking up to
24.In the northern part of the Simpson Desert, the dunes are parallel.
a. mysterious b. steep c. plenty of sand d. similar in some ways
25.It is found that endangered species are often concentrated in areas that are poor and densely populated, such
as much of Asia and Africa.
a. disappeared b. increased c. threatened d. reduced

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 following questions.
26. If I take the pessimistic viewpoint, Tokyo won't be a safe place to live in.
A. negative B. optimistic C. optical D. neutral
27. “Be quick! We must speed up if we don’t want to miss the flight.”
A. turn down B. look up C. slow down D. put forward

PRACTICE TEST 5
Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions.
Question 1: A. repeats B. amuses C. attacks D. coughs
Question 2: A. academic B. grade C. behave D. examination
Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions.
Question 3: A. contain B. conquer C conserve D. conceal
Question 4: A. conical B. sacrifice C. approval D. counterpart
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. You’d better see a doctor, ______?
A. don’t you B. hadn’t you C. didn’t you D. wouldn’t you
Question 6. __________ nonverbal language is________ important aspect of interpersonal communication.
A. A – the B. The – Ø C. Ø – an D. The – a

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Question 7. Although having no serious injury after the accident yesterday, she was still incapable ______
overcoming her shock.
A. on B. in C. of D. at
Question 8. It is worthwhile ______ those old bits of string because they could be of some use later.
A. keeping B. to keep C. to have kept D. kept
Question 9. lf I ______ his advice, things would be different now.
A. took B. was taking C. have taken D. had taken
Question 10. Some experts said that by the year 2050 many people currently employed ______ their jobs.
A. will be losing B. have lost C. are losing D. will have lost
Question 11:Jane never gives her mother a hand in housework _________ she has a lot of free time.
A. although B. since C. in spite of D. because of
Question 12. We will have prepared everything ________ .
A. as soon as the meeting will begin B. as long as the meeting would begin
C. by the time the meeting begins D. after the meeting began
Question 13. Malaria is a disease ________ by anopheles.
A. transmitting B. transmit C. is transmitted D. transmitted
Question 14. There will be extra charge for any ______ passengers.
A. add B. additional C. additionallyD. addition
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 15. Today the number of people enjoying winter sports are almost double that of twenty years ago.
A B C D
Question 16. Most sedimentary rocks start forming when grains of clay, silt, or sandy settle in river valleys or
A B C D
on the bottoms of lakes and oceans.
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 following questions.
Question 17: When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his attention is appropriate.
A. catching sight of B. pointing at C. coming nearer to D. looking up to
Question 18: In England, schooling is mandatory for all children from the age of 5 to 16.
A. voluntary B. obligatory C. advisory D. compulsory
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 19. – “What a great haircut, Lucy.” – “______”
A. It’s my pleasure. B. Oh, yes. That’s right.
C. You think so? I think it a bit too short. D. Thanks. It’s very kind of you to say so.
Question 20. Two friends Nam and Lan are talking about the topic of ecotourism.
Nam: "How important is tourism to our country?"
Lan: “____”
A. More and more companies are advertising about ecotourism.
B. It really helps to create more jobs for a lot of people.
C. Tourism is also an industry.
D. It is hard to develop without learning about tourism.
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 following questions.
Question 21. Children tend to learn English better than adults.
A. Adults tend to be the best at learning English.
B. Children do not learn English as well as adults.
C. Adults tend to learn English worse than children.
D. Children tend to learn English more than adults.
Question22. "Please don't leave until I come back", Sarah said.
A. Sarah suggested not leaving until she comes back.
B. Sarah asked us to leave until she came back.
C. Sarah told us not to leave until she came back.
D. Sarah offered to leave until she came back..
Question 23. The Smiths sent their first child to a boarding school, which was not a good idea.
A. The Smiths shouldn’t have sent their first child to a boarding school.

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C. The Smiths didn’t need to have sent their first child to a boarding school.
D. The Smiths can’t have sent their first child to a boarding school.
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 24. 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 John’s 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.
Question 25. Sara's classmates said that she littered on the school yard. She denied it.
A. Sara denied having littered on the school yard.
B. Sara denied her friends' littering on the school yard.
C. Having littered on the school yard, Sara's classmates denied it.
D. As Sara denied it, her classmates said that she littered on the school yard.
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 26: The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. busy B. comfortable C. free D. relaxed
Question 27: Susan broke her promise when she failed to return the book I had lent her.
A. kept to herself B. had an appointment
C. lost her friend D. kept her word

PRACTICE TEST 6
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. architects B. cooks C. stops D. schools
Question 2. A. great B. repeat C. east D. cheat
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. arrange B. describe C. happy D. appear
Question 4. A. important B. element C. hospital D. energy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. Those cars are very expensive, _______?
A. are cars B. aren't they C. aren't cars D. are they
Question 6. Some high school students take part in _______ the handicapped.
A. helping B. to help C. help D. being help
Question 7. I wouldn’t go there at night if I _______ you.
A. am B. would be C. were D. had been
Question 8. He fell down while he _______ towards the church.
A. run B. runs C. was running D. had run
Question 9. Our visit to Japan was delayed _______my wife’s illness.
A. because B. because of C. in spite of D. although
Question 10. The scientists _______on this project try to find the solutions to air pollution.
A. working B. worked C. are working D. who working
Question 11. We are in regular _______ with each other by telephone or letter.
A. communicate B. communicative C. communication D. communicatively

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Question 12: I'm sure Yuri Gagarin was ________ first person to travel in space.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question 13. By the time I go to bed tonight, I________ my work for the day.
A. will finish B. have finished C. finish D. will have finished
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 14. - John: "How about giving me a hand?"
- Tom: "_______ "
A. Sure, I'd be glad to help. B. You're welcome!
C. Never mind. Go ahead. D. I promise.
Question 15. - Nam: "Passing a university entrance exam is not difficult."
- Tuan: "_______"
A. You must be kidding. It's not easy. B. I couldn't agree more. It is not easy at all.
C. But I don't. I failed it last year. D. I do, too. I passed it last year.
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 16: Ninety-seven percent of the world’s water are salt water found in the oceans.
A. percent B. world’s C. are D. found
Question 17: You should stop wasting your time and doing something useful instead.
A. wasting B. and doing C. something D. instead
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Question 18: “We saw a strange man in the garden,” they told their son.
A. They told their son that we had seen a strange man in the garden.
B. They told their son that they had seen a strange man in the garden.
C. They told their son that we saw a strange man in the garden.
D. They told their son that they saw a strange man in the garden.
Question 19: Nobody in my class is as outgoing as I am.
A. I am as outgoing as nobody in my class.
B. I am the more outgoing than nobody in my class.
C. I am the most outgoing person in my class.
D. I am not as outgoing as people in my class.
Question 20: It is pointless to ask me about it because I know nothing.
A. It's no use asking me about it because I know nothing.
B. It's no use to ask me about it because I know nothing.
C. It's not use asking me about it because I know nothing.
D. It's not use to ask me about it because I know nothing.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 21: Housewives do not have to spend a lot of time doing housework any more.
A. Housework will never be done by housewives any more.
B. Housewives have to spend more and more time to do housework.
C. Never have housewives spent as much time doing housework as they do now.
D. No longer do housewives have to spend a lot of time doing housework.
Question 22. It is certain the suspect committed the crime.

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 A. The suspect was certain to commit the crime.
B. The suspect might have committed the crime.
C. Certain commitment of the crime was that of the suspect.
D. The suspect must have committed the crime.

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 following questions
Question 23. Please give me some advice to buy suitable books for my ten-year-old girl.
a. recommendation b. information c. fiction d. interest

Question 24. Be careful! The tree is going to fall.

a. Look out b. Look up c. Look on d. Look after
Question 25. The organization was established in 1950 in the USA.
a. come around b. set up c. made out d. put on

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 26: There has been a congressional debate about urban development.
A. rural B. central C. natural D. cosmopolitan
Question 26: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be optimistic B. be pessimistic C. be confident D. be smart

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