PRACTICE TEST 1
Time: 60 min.
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
1. A. ghost
B. locate
C. joke
D. modern
2. A. primary
B. hike
C. linguistics
D. divide
3. A. further
B. ethnic
C. sunbathing
D. therefore
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
4. A. climate
B. comprise
C. notice
D. casual
5. A. edition
B. deposit
C. separate
D. collection
6. A. benefit
B. commercial
C. encourage
D. embroider
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
7. The bus__________before I reached the bus-stop.
A. left
B. had left
C. was leaving
D. will leave
8. The hotter the weather is, __________.
A. more tired we feel
B. we will feel more tired
C. more and more we feel tired
D. the more tired we feel
9. The teacher needs to__________the class into two to play the game.
A. decrease
B. shorten
C. reduce
D. divide
10. I’ve tried those tablets and they are not__________in helping me stop coughing.
A. effective
B. successful
C. profitable
D. helpful
11. Which is__________, an elephant or a blue whale?
A. bigger
B. the bigger
C. biggest
D. the biggest
12. He couldn’t reach the goal, __________surprised me.
A. who
B. whom
C. which
D. that
13. The school__________all the student to take an interest in arts.
A. noticed
B. encouraged
C. supposed
D. managed
14. I like sitting on the beach watching the__________in the evenings.
A. sunshine
B. sunrise
C. sunlight
D. sunset
15. There is__________food left but not enough for everyone.
A. few
B. a few
C. little
D. a little
16. I bought these magazines__________have something to read on the trip.
A. for
B. so that
C. so as to
D. in order
17. They suggested__________the archaeological site the next weekend.
A. to visit
B. visiting
C. should visit
D. would visit
18. If I were in your shoes, __________.
A. I will say sorry to them
B. they would buy them for me
C. I would apologize to them
D. they can have them
19. I plan to__________around the world after I graduate from university.
A. travel
B. voyage
C. trip
D. journey
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
20. The humming-birds is one of the most smallest birds we know of.
A B C D
21. She is singing and dancing merrily when the doctor called to see her.
A B C D
22. You need your shoes to repair, don’t you?
A B C D
23. I borrowed some milk from a neighbor of us as we didn’t have enough for breakfast.
A B C D
24. When they lived in Jakarta, they used to eating Indonesian food.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
25. Jim: “What about collecting used paper, bottles and plastic bags every day?”
Ha and Mai: “_________”
A. Because they can pollute the environment.
B. How come? Who can do that?
C. That’s a very good idea. Let’s do that.
D. What about this weekend?
26. Phuong: “I’m taking my TOEFL test tomorrow.”
Daisy: “_________”
A. Good fortune
B. Good luck.
C. Good outcome.
D. Good success.
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.
27. Don’t worry, you can count on me. I’ll try my best to help you.
A. look after
B. live on
C. rely on
D. stand for
28. We had a discussion in class today about requiring students to wear school uniforms.
A. ban
B. arrangement
C. reduction
D. debate
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.
29. A small fish needs camouflage to hide itself so that its enemies cannot find it.
A. cover
B. beautify
C. show
D. locate
30. Solar energy doesn’t cause pollution, but it is not cheap.
A. expensive
B. effective
C. commercial
D. possible
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
It is estimated that about three billion people use the Internet computer network around the world. Most people use the Internet to (31)_________information or for entertainment. A new study, however, shows us that almost 10% of Internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study (32)_________that these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop (33)_________activity. According to a psychologist in the field, 30% of Internet users claim that they use the Internet to escape from (34)_________or emotions. The study also shows that having a chat or discussion with strangers on the Internet is one of the most (35)_________activities.
31. A. take
B. get
C. make
D. catch
32. A. says
B. speaks
C. converses
D. tells
33. A. the
B. a
C. an
D. no article
34. A. trouble
B. nuisance
C. dangers
D. problems
35. A. liking
B. desired
C. addictive
D. hunted
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world”. That is because the television program can be seen in so many parts of the world.
That program became one of America’s exports soon after it was shown in New York in 1969.
In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. Although some people do not agree to some parts of the program, parents praise it highly.
Tests have shown that children have learned much from watching “Sesame Street”. The children who watch it five times a week learn more than those who watch it less. In the United States the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly.
The program uses songs, stories, jokes and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships.
Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested, such as the educational theories of its producers, the support from both the government and businessmen, and the full use of various kinds television skills. Perhaps another important reason is that mothers watch “Sesame Street” together with their children. This is partly because famous film stars often appear on “Sesame Street”. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.
36. The “Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world” becaue it is_________.
A. the longest street in the United States.
B. shown in many countries
C. the longest television program in the world.
D. watched regularly by six million children
37. The underlined word “praise” in the passage probably means________.
A. use to teach children
B. watch and study
C. produce and sell
D. approve and admire
38. In the United States many children can watch the program regularly because_________.
A. they needn’t go to school
B. it is shown many hours a day
C. it is shown in the evening
D. it is shown many times during the week
39. Which of the following are used in the program “Sesame Street”?
A. songs, stories, jokes and numbers
B. pictures, letters and relationships
C. songs, stories, jokes and pictures
D. numbers and human relationships
40. One of the important reasons for the success of the program is that________.
A. not only children but also their mothers like to watch it
B. many famous film stars enjoy watching it
C. it teaches educational theories
D. it is produced by the government
II. WRITING (2.0 points)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
41. The teacher was too tired to teach us how to swim.
The teacher was not___________________________________________________________________
42. The mother made the little girl go to bed in time.
The little girl________________________________________________________________________
43. She can’t go to school today because she is ill.
If she______________________________________________________________________________
44. My sister began to learn English when she was six years old.
My sister has________________________________________________________________________
45. The car was so expensive that my dad didn’t buy it.
The car was too______________________________________________________________________
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.
46. She stayed at home. She did not go to see him. (instead of)
___________________________________________________________________________________
47. The exercise was very long. Jimmy couldn’t do it in thirty minutes. (too)
___________________________________________________________________________________
48. He tried hard. He couldn’t set up a new world record. (although)
___________________________________________________________________________________
49. He went on holiday. I went on holiday. (both....and)
___________________________________________________________________________________
50. Mary’s room is dirty. It is messy too. (not only.....but)
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PRACTICE TEST 2
Time: 60 min.
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
1. A. exchanges
B. admires
C. encourages
D. notices
2. A. champagne
B. character
C. aching
D. mechanic
3. A. ancient
B. replace
C. shame
D. abrupt
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
4. A. minority
B. communicate
C. celebration
D. efficiency
5. A. design
B. equal
C. comfort
D. symbol
6. A. departure
B. festival
C. appliance
D. material
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
7. Many foreign tourists enjoy festivals in Viet Nam__________they don’t understand Vietnamese very much.
A. since
B. though
C. if
D. so
8. My favourite__________is fall because I love it to be cool.
A. weather
B. season
C. climate
D. temperature
9. You need to keep milk cold. Put it in the__________.
A. cupboard
B. basin
C. fridge
D. freezer
10. My brother is eleven. He is still a/an__________.
A. child
B. teenager
C. adult
D. infant
11. On a clear night, the moon__________so brightly that you can see your shadow.
A. shines
B. is
C. seems
D. pours
12. Tom __________a lot of presents on his birthday.
A. gave
B. was giving
C. was given
D. was been given
13. You look terrific today! That color really__________!
A. wears
B. matches
C. fits
D. suits
14. The__________of the experiments proved to be very informative.
A. consequences
B. solutions
C. effects
D. results
15. Mr. Smiths has someone__________his car every Sunday.
A. wash
B. to wash
C. washing
D. washed
16. Look! He__________from a large whisky-bottle.
A. drinks
B. is drinking
C. will drink
D. drank
17. If you feel hot, you can__________ your jacket.
A. put on
B. take off
C. throw away
D. get off
18. If I were a superman, I __________everywhere I like.
A. flew
B. will fly
C. could fly
D. fly
19. The food was so hot__________.
A. that it burned my tongue
B. for it to burn my tongue
C. and then it burned my tongue
D. to have burned my tongue
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
20. His doctor advised him to stop to smoke.
A B C D
21. At first life was difficult for me because of I didn’t understand English.
A B C D
22. Copper comes from seven types of ores that also contain the other materials.
A B C D
23. Silicon chips contain thousands of circuits in an area as smaller than a fingernail.
A B C D
24. Although Connecticut occupies a small area, its weather can vary from one area to others.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
25. “Well done! That’s a very nice picture!”
“_________”
A. Thanks. It’s nice of you to say so.
B. Wow. What’s a nice compliment!
C. Yes. I think so too.
D. Right. I’ve painted a nice picture.
26. “Must I finish my homework now?”
“_________”
A. Yes, you may.
B. Yes, you need.
C. No, you can’t.
D. No, you needn’t.
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.
27. The graduation is sad, because the time we studied together has come to an end.
A. succeeded
B. begun
C. finished
D. changed
28. Under the major’s able leadership, the soldiers found safety.
A. guidance
B. intensity
C. flagship
D. ability
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.
29. If you follow these simple rules, not only will you save money, but also the environment will be cleaner.
A. earn
B. count
C. waste
D. replace
30. Animal communication is not a straightforward subject. It’s complicated because animals communicate differently with each other.
A. impossible to express
B. difficult to understand
C. easy to interpret
D. interesting to study
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Interestingly, despite the fact that Chaplin came from Britain, he was much more popular in other countries than in his own mother country. The truth is that most English people (31)_________The Tramp a little crude. It was generally thought by them that he had too much of an eye for the ladies, and that his clothes gave him an appearance more (32)_________an Italian waiter than anything else. All in all the image was not gentleman-like according to many English people. However, the silent movies helped Chaplin to conceal his true nationality (33)_________American audiences. He put off making a talking movie until 1936 when he made up a nonsense (34)_________which sounded like no known nationality. He once said he thought of the Tramp as an educated man who had fallen on hard times. The truth is, however, that he was probably popular because he (35)_________as a character who revolted against the privileged classes.
31. A. considered
B. treated
C. agrreed
D. approved
32. A. alike
B. like
C. liking
D. unlike
33. A. to
B. with
C. for
D. from
34. A. language
B. speech
C. talking
D. sentence
35. A. saw
B. was seeing
C. was seen
D. is seen
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
The bee, like the ant, is a social insect. Bees live in groups in a hive, and every bee does certain work that helps the other members of the group. In a beehive there are three kinds of bees: the queen bee, the drones, and the workers. The worker bees go from flower to flower collecting nectar, or juice, which is composed mostly of sugar mixed with water. Bees draw this nectar into the honey sacks of their bodies, and enzymes in their bodies turn the nectar into honey. This newly made honey flows slowly from the underside of the bees and is stored in cells in the hive to be used as food during the winter months. Some people are in the honey business and keep hundreds of hives. Beekeepers remove honey from the hives and pack it in bottles or jars. Honey usually appears as a clear golden-colored liquid, but this depends on the kind of flower from which the bees have taken the nectar.
36. Bees are called social insects because they_________.
A. live in groups.
B. live near people
C. need beekeepers.
D. work hard
37. What do bees do with nectar?
A. Change it into sugar
B. Convert it into honey
C. Give it to the queen bee
D. Use it to build their hives
38. From the passage, we know that honey is sold in_________.
A. beehives
B. golden-colored packs
C. honey sacks
D. bottles or jars
39. The underlined word “which” in the last sentence refers to_________.
A. honey
B. golden-colored liquid
C. kind of flower
D. nectar
40. The color of honey in its final stage depends on the________.
A. type of flower from which the nectar was taken
B. amount of sugar the beekeepers give the bees
C. quantity of water available to the bees
D. season in which the nectar was collected
II. WRITING (2.0 points)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
41. My written English is better than my spoken English.
I am_______________________________________________________________________________
42. You won’t get into university without passing your exam.
Unless_____________________________________________________________________________
43. Because of his hard work, he made a success of his business.
He worked so_______________________________________________________________________
44. I found the film rather boring.
I was______________________________________________________________________________
45. The wind was cold this morning but we went for a walk.
Despite____________________________________________________________________________
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.
46. In the city there are more places to go. They stay open later. (and….too)
___________________________________________________________________________________
47. Uncle Tom used to smoke. He seems to be in good health. (although)
___________________________________________________________________________________
48. Working in a coal mine is a hard job. It can be dangerous. (and…..as well)
___________________________________________________________________________________
49. Teachers don’t like it when you talk. They are trying to teach. (while)
___________________________________________________________________________________
50. The old house burned down last week. No one lived there. (where)
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