Practice Tests - 12 CB Phần I

UNIT ONE - HOME LIFE
PRACTICE TEST 1
A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. parents B. enjoys C. boys D. speeds
2. A. nurses B. watches C. chores D. dishes
3. A. photographs B. speaks C. soups D. sometimes
4. A. weekends B. works C. always D. feelings
5. A. hours B. students C. brothers D. hospitals
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6. A. family B. father C. brother D. believe
7. A. generally B. biologist C. mischievous D. secondary
8. A. obedient B. hospital C. possible D. confidence
9. A. together B. relationship C. responsibility D. whenever
10. A. suitable B. solution C. confidence D. interest
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11. I was born in Huế but I in Nha Trang.
A. grew up B. raised C. brought up D. rose
12. When Henry arrived home after a hard day at work,
A. his wife was sleeping B. his wife has slept
C. his wife slept D. his wife has been sleeping
13. Edward was named after one of his father's distant
A. family B. brothers C. members D. relations
14. You can't tell what someone is like just from their …
A. character B. appearance C. personality D. looking
15. I here for hours and I feel so tired.
A. am standing B. was standing C. have been standing D. stood
16. Julie had a terrible with her parents last night.
A. row B. discussion C. argue D. dispute
17. I got to Steve well last year when we worked together.

A. introduce B. know C. meet D. sympathize
18. Last week I ……my scarf, and now I … my gloves.
A. lost - just lost B. lost - have just lost
C. had lost - just lost D. lost - am just losing
19. Parents have to try hard to understand the younger …
A. generation B. people C. adolescents D. teenagers
20. Helen never does the housework. She is rather
A. lazy B. reliable C. gentle D. hard-working
21. have long hair when you were younger?
A. Used you to B. Did you use to C. Have you used to D. Are you used to
22. Teresa never gets angry with the children. She is very
A. brave B. pleasant C. patient D. generous
23. I went out into the garden to fetch my bike, but someone …… it.
A. found - had stolen B. was finding - stole
C. found - stole D. was finding - had stolen
24. My mother takes the for running the household.
A. task B. duty C. responsibility D. ability
25. She described her boss a very unpleasant person.
A. like. B. as if C. such as D. as
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26. (A) The food (B) that Mark (C) is cooking in the kitchen (D) is smelling delicious.
27. (A) After George (B) had returned (C) to his house, he (D) was reading a book;
28. (A) Certain bats used their own (B) sound to (C) locate food and to avoid obstacles (D) as they fly at night.
29. I (A) live in the same town (B) all my life and I do not want to (C) move to another (D) one.
30. Although it (A) raining (B) heavily, he (C) went out (D) without a raincoat.
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III. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
31. Michael took a deep breath and dived into the water.
A. After Michael had taken a deep breath, he dived into the water.
B. Having taken a deep breath, Michael dived into the water.

C. After Michael took a deep breath, he had dived into the water.
D. A & B are correct.
32. We started working here three years ago.
A. We worked here for three years. B. We have no longer worked here for three years.
C. We have worked here for three years. D. We will work here in three years.
33. It's a long time since we last went to the cinema.
A. We have been to the cinema for a long time. B. We haven't been to the cinema for a long time.
C. We don't go to the cinema as we used to. D. We wish we went to the cinema now.
34. I haven't finished reading this book yet.
A. I'm still reading this book. B. I have read this book before.
C. The book I'm reading hasn't finished. D. I will read this book some day
35. I predict a victory for our team.
A. I think our team will win. B. The victory is definitely in our hands.
C. I'm sure our team is going to win. D. I have no doubt that our team will win the victory.
C. READING
I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
BRINGING UP A FAMILY
“It can be so difficult to support a family and bring up children,” says Mjchael Wilson, father of two teenage
girls. “It's something that (36) can ever prepare you for because every family (37) of different people
and personalities.”
Firstly, you have to make sure that everyone has what they (38) . Children require so many things these
days, from school uniforms and books, pens and pencils to games, toys, computers, and, of course, clothes.
Secondly, there is always the concern that they might be in danger. I (39) so many terrible things on the
news everyday that I always wonder whether my own children are safe or (40) and sometimes I get very
concerned, even if they are only a little late (41) home. That's what they don't (42) when I tell them
off.
Of course, there are wonderful aspects to (43) a family. It is a great pleasure to (44) them grow and
develop their own personalities, not to mention the love and warmth that exists in a family. My wife and
children are the most precious things in my life and, (45) the difficulties, I can honestly say that I couldn't
change a thing!

36. A. nobody B. somebody C. one D. they
37. A. includes B. consists C. has D. contains
38. A. need B. ask C. wish D. request
39. A. listen B. look C. watch D. see
40. A. so B. no C. not D. what
41. A. reaching B. going C. coming D. making
42. A. think B. imagine C. wonder D. understand
43. A. having B. growing C. bringing D. rising
44. A. look B. watch C. glimpse D. stare
45. A. however B. in spite C. despite D. although
II. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
When I was younger, I hated being the eldest child and the only girl in my family. But now I am older, I realize
that being 'Big Sister' actually has its advantages. First of all, I get special treatment from my parents and
brothers. I get my own room, and brothers have to do all the heavy work around the house. Another benefit is
that, being the eldest, I have learned to be responsible and dependable. For example, my parents often leave my
brothers in my care when they go out. I also try my best in whatever I do in order to be a good example for my
brothers. The experience I've had in taking care of my brothers has prepared me for my own family in the future.
So, even though I didn't choose to be the eldest child and the only girl in my family, I have succeeded in making
this situation work to my best advantage.
46. The writer disliked when she was younger.
A. having too many brothers in her family
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B. being the eldest child and the only girl in her family
C. being the only child in her family
D. getting special treatment from her parents and brothers
47. ‘Big Sister' means
A. the only child B. the biggest sister C. the eldest sister D. the oldest person
48. She has to when her parents go out.
A. look after her brothers B. cook every meal
C. do heavy work around the house D. lay the table for dinners

49. She has in making the situation work to her best advantage.
A. liked B. failed C. chosen D. succeeded
50. When the writer grows up, she finds jt is to be a big sister.
A. boring B. enjoyable C. unacceptable D. miserable
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PRACTICE TEST 2
A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. tasks B. sisters C. books D. biologists
2. A. houses B. rushes C. goes D. watches
3. A. nights B. markets C. talks D. things
4. A. solutions B. hands C. schools D. knits
5. A. hurries B. nurses C. dishes D. washes
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6. A. household B. behave C. daughter D. children
7. A. attempt B. secure C. member D. collect
8. A. decision B. important C. another D. personal
9. A. football B. support C. happy D. member
10. A. supportive B. different C. motorbike D. anyway
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11. Emily off the bus, and , into the bank.
A. got - walked B. was getting - was walking
C. got - was walking D. was getting - walked
12. Penny never does anything silly. She's very
A. sensible B. sensitive C. logical D. senseless
13. All Sue's friends and came to her party.
A. relations B. relatives C. relationship D. A or B
14. When you over the cliff, what next?
A. fell - happened B. were falling - happened

C. fell - was happening D. fell - had happened
15. In an ideal marriage, husband and wife each other's problems.
A. have B. divide C. share D. take
16. the fighting stopped, travel across country has been quite safe.
A. When B. After which C. Since D. Unless
17. ……that men make house and women make home.
B. It is generally believed A. To believe generally
C. Believing generally D. The general belief
18. That can't be right! I …. it!
A. am not believing B. won't be believing
C. don't believe it! D. am not going to believe
18. most men, my father enjoys cooking very much.
A. Unlike B. Not like C. Dislike D. Likewise
20. She is the first student in the assignment.
A. handing B. to hand C. who hand D. hands
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21. She was a devoted nurse, always very to the needs of her elderly patients.
A. careful B. observant C. earnest D. attentive
22. The passengers are tired because they all night.
A. don't sleep B. haven't slept C. wasn't sleeping D. not sleep
23. I very well with my father now; we never have any arguments.
A. go on B. carry on C. get on D. put on
24. Mrs Carter her son for getting dirty.
A. told off B. put down C. brought up D. took on
25. David he her somewhere before.
A. knew - had seen B. had known - had seen
C. had known - saw D. knew - saw
II. Choose the anderlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26. (A) When I (B) was a child, I (C) was riding a tricycle (D) to school.
27. I (A) can't (B) come out because (C) I didn't finish (D) my homework yet.

28. (A) We'd (B) better wait here (C) until the rain (D) will stop.
29. (A) When the film (B) started, I (C) already arrived ten minutes (D) before.
30. (A) While Mary (B) washed (C) up, she (D) broke a cup.
III. Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence that is made up from the sets
of words and phrases given.
31. Terry / intend/ finish / paint / kitchen /this evening
A. Terry intends to finish painting the kitchen this evening.
B. Terry is intending to finish painting the kitchen this evening.
C. Terry intends to finish to paint the kitchen this evening.
D. Terry is intending to finish to paint the kitchen this evening.
32. Luis / live / city centre / since 1996
A. Luis lived in the city centre since' 1996.
B. Luis has lived in the city centre since 1996.
C. Luis was living in the city centre since 1996.
D. Luis is living in the city centre since 1996.
33. This / be / first time / I / be / a plane
A. This is the first time I am on a plane. B. This is the first time I will be on a plane.
C. This is the first time I have been on a plane. D. This is the first time I was on a plane.
34. I / see / a friend / you / moments / ago
A. I see a friend of yours a few moments ago. B. I saw a friend of yours a few moments ago.
C. I have seen a friend of yours a few moments ago. D. I saw a friend of you a few moments ago.
35. What /you / do / when /1 /phone you / last night
A. What are you doing when I phone you last night?
B. What did you do when I had phoned you last night?
C. What did you do when I phoned you last night?
D. What were you doing when I phoned you last night?
C. READING
I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
GROWING FAMILY
My mother and father (36) divorced about ten years ago. Six years later, my mother met a kind and

(37) man called Tom and she (38) He had two sons from his previous marriage, Michael and Harry,
who are now my (39) brothers. They (40) to live with their mother, but now we live together in an
enormous house that Tom bought and we are quite a (41) family. It's nice having brothers to play with
because otherwise I would have been an / a (42) child. My father lives with a woman called Sarah, She is a
very (43) and friendly person and I really like her. She and my father are thinking of (44) a child. The
problem is that Sarah works for an airline so she is always flying around the world and sometimes she is away
from home for a whole week. She says that she is not very (45) and that she might stop working to look after
a baby.
36. A. made B. had C. got D. went
37. A. arrogant B. pessimistic C. considerate D. impolite
38. A. united B. remarried C. related D. married
39. A. step B. half C. only D. second
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40. A. would B. use C. used D. should
41. A. generous B. arrogant C. loving D. sensitive
42. A. only B. single C. one D. step
43. A. cold B. hot C. icy D. warm
44. A. taking B. adopting C. assuming D. accepting
45. A. generous B. optimistic C. ambitious D. selfish
II. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
SIBLINGS
When, we are children, our sibling - that is, our brothers and sisters - are our first friends and first enemies. At
the end of life, they are often our oldest friends and oldest enemies. The effect of sibling relationships in
childhood can last a lifetime. Many experts say that the relationship among brothers and sisters explains a great
deal about family life, especially today when brothers and sisters often spend more time with one another than
with their parents. Studies have shown that sibling relationships between sister-sister pairs and brother-brother
pairs are different. Sister pairs are the closest. Brothers are the most competitive. Sisters are usually more
supportive of each other. They are more talkative, frank, and better at expressing themselves and sharing their
feelings. On the other hand, brothers are usually more competitive with each other. Experts agree that tfe
relationship among siblings is influenced by many factors. For example, studies have shown that both brothers

and sisters become more competitive and aggressive when their parents treat them even a little bit differently
from one another. But parental treatment is not the only factor. Genetics, gender, life events, people, and
experiences outside the family all shape the lives of siblings. Recently, one researcher demonstrated another
factor in sibling relationships. It was discovered that children dislike watching their siblings fight. In fact, they
respond to arguments by taking sides -supporting one sibling and punishing the other.
46. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Siblings are our oldest friends in life.
B. Siblings are our oldest enemies in life.
C. Sibling relationships are among the most important relationships in life.
D. Some siblings have good relationships, but other siblings have bad relationships.
47. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. Sisters get along better with their sisters than with their brothers.
B. Females and males generally have different sibling relationships.
C. Siblings spend a lot of time together because they have to.
D. Brothers usually tend to be competitive with sisters.
48. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
A.There are many causes of good and bad sibling relationships.
B. Research has shown that siblings hate to fight.
C. Siblings often support or punish one of their brothers or sisters in an argument.
D. Siblings are often indifferent to their parental treatment.
49. Which of the following is NOT true about siblings?
A. Sibling relationships between sister-sister pairs and brother-brother pairs are different.
B. Brother-brother pairs are the most competitive.
C. Sister-sister pairs are the closest.
D. Brothers are more talkative than sisters.
50. Which of the following is true about siblings?
A. Children avoid arguments that their siblings have.
B. The relationship among brothers and sisters explains a lot about family life.
C. Parental treatment is the only factor that influences the relationships among siblings:
D. Genetics and gender don't impact on the lives of siblings.

UNIT TWO - CULTURAL DIVERSITY
PRACTICE TEST 1
A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. believed B. decided C. supposed D. concerned
2. A. determined B. shared C. agreed D. trusted
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3. A. watched B. loved C. obliged D. valued
4. A. discussed B. liked C. stopped D. preceded
5. A. arrested B. helped C. started D. decided
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6. A. toward B. response C. Chinese D. certain
7. A. student B. husband C. suppose D. value
8. A. determine B. equality C. celebrate D. discussion
9. A. polite B. parent C. idea D. express
10. A. correspond B. confidence C. difference D. similar
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11. There's no to concern yourself with this matter.
A. use B. good C. need D. necessity
12. As soon as she came in I knew I her before.
A. have seen B. saw C. had seen D. would see
13. In some Asian countries, love is ,. to follow marriage.
A. considered B. supposed C. made D. forced
14. You are not to answer these questions, hut it would help if you did.
A. required B. ordered C. suggested D. obliged
15. I knew him I was a child.
A. until B. when C. while D. during
16. Brenda learning her part for the play.
A. has already been finishing B. has already finished

C. have already finished D. already finishes
17. You really can't a thing that woman says!
A. believe B. rely C. count D. imagine
18. It was difficult to a date which was convenient for everyone.
A. elect B. organise C. arrange D. provide
19. You'll be able to return to your homes when the fire under control.
A. will be B. is C. has been D. was
20. I have no that the'divorce rate was so high in this country.
A. knowledge B. understanding C. doubt D. idea
21. I am very in the information you have given me.
A. concerned B. surprised C. interesting D. interested
22. After the research , they presented their findings at a conference.
A. had completed B. had been completed
C. completed D. had been completing
23. It was impossible for her to tell the truth so she had to a story.
A. invent B. combine C. manage D. lie
24. By the time we to the camp, it will be dark.
A. get B. will get C. got D. had got
25. The only feature to these two flowers is their preference for sandy soil.
A. similar B. same C. shared D. common
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26. Her (A) latest documentary is (B) primarily concerned (C) in youth (D) unemployment.
27. We (A) don't need (B) to queue (C) because I've already (D) buy the tickets.
28. She (A) told the doctor that she (B) has suffered (C) from asthma [suyễn] (D) for many years.
29. (A) Last weekend Tom (B) rided a horse (C) for the first (D) time.
30. Ann (A) didn't used to (B) eat fish, (C) but she (D) does now.
III. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
31. He used to jog every morning.
A. He enjoys jogging every morning. B. He never fails to jog every morning.
C. He doesn't now jog every morning. D. He intenusd to jog every morning. .

32. I have never felt happier than I do now.
A. I felt happier before. B. I feel happy now.
C. I have never felt happy. D. I have always felt happy.
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33. He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.
A. He hasn't had his eyes tested for ten months. B. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then.
C. He had tested his eyes ten months before. D. He didn't have any test on his eyes in ten months.
34. It's unlikely to rain this afternoon.
A. The afternoon looks like being dry. B. There's not chance of rain this afternoon.
C. The afternoon will probably be wet. D. It will rain this afternoon.
35. Someone knocked on the door during my lunchtime.
A. I had lunch when someone knocked on the door.
B. When I had had lunch, someone knocked on the door.
C. I was having lunch when someone was knocking on the door.
D. 1 was having lunch when someone knocked on the door.
C. READING
I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
Many people think that they can (36) a lot about the culture of a foreign country simply by living in that
culture. (37) , this? is not necessarily true. Often the (38) we stay in a foreign country, the more we
realize how little, we actually know about the culture of that country. Books and talks about other people's
culture can (39): be dangerous because they concentrate (40) culture differences and exaggerate
national characteristics; sometimes a lot of the information they (41) is untrue.
In a survey (42) carried out'in Britain, people were asked to (43) a list of anything that they thought was
(44) of Britain and would interest foreign visitors there. Most of them (45) Shakespeare, the Queen,
village inns, English folk dancing, football hooligans, umbrellas, English castles, cricket, and fish and chips
wrapped in newspaper.
36. A. learn B. understand C. master D. be aware
37. A. But B. However C. While D. Whereas
38. A. more B. farther C. longer D. less
39. A.oniy B. just C. more D. even

40. A. at B. on C. in D. of
41. A. contain B. consist C. include D. get
42. A. late B. recent C. recently D. afterwards
43. A. have B.take C. put on D. make
44. A. important B. typical C. aware D. featured
45. A. mentioned B. talked C. focused D. reminded
II. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
The Hopi are part of the Pueblo Indian culture. Today they live mostly in northeastern Arizona, at the edge of
The Painted Desert. Something that sets the Hopi off from other cultures is that it is in some senses a maternal
rather than a paternal culture.
The Hopi are divided into clans, or families, along maternal lines, and, as a result, a child becomes a member of
the mother's clan rather than the father's. In addition, ownership of property, such as land and houses, passes
from mother to daughter instead of from father to son, as it does in other Native American cultures. However,
women do not have all the power in this culture. Societal authority still rests in the hands of men, but that
authority does pass to men from their mothers.
46. The main idea of the passage is that
A. the Hopi are one type of Pueblo Indian B. the Hopi have a maternal culture
C. no Indian cultures, are paternal D. today the Hopi live in northeastern Arizona
47. The passage states that
A. the Hopi's property passes from mother to daughter
B. the Hopi's property passes from father to son
C. the Hopi live inside the Painted Desert ,
D. the Hopi do not own property
48. In line 3, Something that is 'maternal' is related to …
A. the culture B. the clan C. the Hopi D. the mother
49. A clan in line 5 is a
A. mother B. father C. family D. child
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50. Which of the following is true about Hopi passage?
A. The Hopi are divided into clans.

B. Hopi's property passes from father to son.
C. Property ownership in the Hopi culture is similar to property ownership in most other cultures.
D. Hopi do not own property.
PRACTICE TEST 2
A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. walked B. helped C. arrested D. missed
2. A. involved B.conducted C. managed D. followed
3. A. attracted B.supposed C. maintained D. arrived
4. A. demanded B. mended C. conducted D. hoped
5. A. washed B. fixed C. married D. laughed
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6. A. American B. tradition C. different D. romantic
7. A. develop B. attraction C.attitude D. appearance
8. A. partnership B. particular C. significant D. activity
9. A. example B. sacrifice C. oblige D. maintain
10. A. survey B. follow C. marriage D. precede
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11. It is a good idea to be dressed when you go for an interview.
A. finely B. boldly C. smartly D. clearly
12. As far as I'm - it's quite all right for you to leave early.
A. concerned B. regarded C. consulted D. bothered
13. Laura …… the party because no one her about it.
A. missed - had told B. had missed - had told
C. had missed - told D. missed - told
14. ……… of all of us who are here tonight, I would like to thank Mr Jones for his talk.
A. On account B. On behalf C. In person D. Instead
15. Jenny and her sister are so that they could almost be twins.
A. likeness B. alike C. same D. the same

16. Nick down on the grass for a while, next to some tourists who the ducks.
A. lay - were feeding B. had lain - were feeding
C. was lying - fed D. was lying - were feeding
17. Please stop looking at me like that! It's very to stare.
A. courteous B. polite C. rude D. inconvenient
18. Sue said she me but I a call yet.
A. phoned me - haven't received B. phoned me - didn't receive
C. had phoned - wouldn't receive D. would phone - haven't received
19. Learning a language means being in another culture.
A. interested B. concerned C. engaged D. studying
20. Please note that the next programme is for children.
A. unusual B. unsuitable C. unmistaken D. unreasonable
21. Tom in the house at the end of the street.
A. used to live B. would live C. did use to live D. is used to live
22. Thanks for bringing us a present. It was very of you.
A. adorable B. grateful C. thoughtful D. careful
23. I think I'll stay here on my own. I'm not feeling very today.
A. lonely B. brave C. sympathetic D. sociable
24. Someone all the cakes. I to buy some more.
A. ate - buy B. has eaten – buy
C. has eaten - will buy D. had eaten - will buy
25. By the time we home, the rain
A. reach - will have stopped B. had reached - had stopped
C. reached - stopped D. reach – stops
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II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26. I (A) was always (B) attracted (C) with the idea of working (D) overseas.
27. Young (A) Asians are (B) not so romantic (C) like their American (D) counterparts.
28. We (A) left home early (B) on Saturday morning and (C) driving, without (D) stopping, to the Scottish
border.

29. You (A) wear your (B) overcoat. (C) Are you going (D) out ?
30. (A) I’ve gone (B) to the dentist. My tooth (C) doesn't hurt (D) now.
III. Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence that is made up from the sets
of words and phrases given.
31. Jack / recovered / quickly / his serious illness
A. Jack was recovered very quickly from his serious illness.
B. Jack has recovered quite quickly from his serious illness.
C. Jack will recover quite quickly after his serious illness.
D. Jack recovered more quickly over his serious illness.
32. Sue / win / tennis competition / this year
A. Does Sue win any tennis competitions this year?
B. Has Sue won any tennis competitions this year?
C. Sue has won many tennis competitions this year, has she?
D. Sue wins many tennis competitions this years, doesn't she?
33. I / finish / exams / I have / party tomorrow
A. I finished my exams so I have a party tomorrow.
B. I have finished my exams so I have a party tomorrow.
C. 1 have finished my exams so I have had a party tomorrow.
D. I have finished my exams so I am having a party tomorrow.
34. When / we / arrive home / Jane / sit / outside / door
A. When we arrived home Jane sat outside the door.
B. When we had arrived home Jan sat outside the door.
C. When we arrived home Jane was sitting outside the door.
D. When we arrived home Jane would sit outside the door.
35. I / come / town / more than / years ago
A. I last came to this town more than ten years ago.
B. I had come to this town more than ten years ago.
C. I was coming to this town more than ten years ago.
D. I came last to this town more than ten years ago.
C. READING

I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.

Beating Culture Shock
You have a chance to live and work overseas, to (36) to know another culture from the inside. It's a
wonderful opportunity, but don't be surprised if you (37) at least some culture shock. 'When you're
(38) a new culture, even simple things can throw you. You become like a child again, (39) to handle
everyday life on your own,' says one expert (40) culture shock. (41) a course in anthropology or
intercultural studies is one effective way to (42) the effects of culture shock.
If you can, talk to an expatriate (43) has lived in the country for at least (44) years. Someone who has
been there can alert you to some of the things you'll need to learn. (45) , prepare yourself by learning about
culture shock itself.
36. A. get B. take C. have D. need
37. A. met B. experience C. go into D. suffer
38. A. left behind B. laid in C. put into D. fallen in
39. A. impossible B. can't C. unable D. incapable
40. A. of B. on C. for D. about
41. A. Getting B. Sitting C. Having D. Taking
42. A. reduce B. drop C. go down D. fall down
43. A. he B. which C. who D. whom
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44. A. a lot B. a few C. few D. many of
45. A. Finally B. At the end C. Afterwards D. Last
II. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
If you are invited to someone's house in America for dinner, you should bring a gift, such as a bunch of flowers
or a box of chocolates. If you give your host a] wrapped gift, he / she may open it in front of you. Opening a gift
in front of the gift-giver is considered polite. It shows that the host is excited about receiving the gift and wants
to show his / her appreciation to you immediately. Even if the host doesn't like it, he / she will tell a white lie'
and say how much they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad.
If your host asks you to arrive at the particular time, you should not arrive exactly on time or earlier than
expected time, because this is considered to be inconvenient and therefore rude, as the host may not be ready.

46. In America, if you are invited for dinner, you should bring as a gift.
A. a bunch of flowers B. a box of chocolates
C. nothing D. A or B
47. Opening a gift in front of the gift-giver is considered
A. courteous B. rude C. appreciative D. hospitable
48. Why does the host open the gift in front of you?
A. To show his feelings of the gift. B. To show his gratitude to you.
C. To show his wish for a gift. D. To show his understanding.
49. In America, if you don't like the gift somebody gives you, you should tell "a white lie" so as to
A. make him or her uncomfortable B. avoid hurting him or her
C. make him or her feel bad D. avoid expressing your real emotion
50. When invited for dinner, you shouldn't arrive exactly on time because
A. it may be inconvenient for you C. the host may not be ready
B. it may take you a lot of time D. the host may be rude to you
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UNIT THREE - WAYS OF SOCIALISING
PRACTICE TEST 1
A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. attracted B. waved C. excited D. demanded
2. A. situations B. forms C. tables D. students
3. A. speak B. either C. leisure D. even
4. A. walking B. party C. warm D. towards
5. A. here B. where C. share D. there
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6. A. attract B. person C. common D. verbal
7. A. instance B. polite C. accept D. approach
8. A. noisy B. signal C. across D. whistle
9. A. suppose B. social C. excite D. begin
10. A. towards B. slightly C. teacher D. schoolyard

B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11. No one knows exactly………
A. how did speech begin B. how speech began
C. how the beginning of speech D. of how beginning speech
12. Don't bother Tom. He…… on the phone right now.
A. talks B. is talking C. has talked D. talked
13. I…….you that you had to be on time. Why are you late?
A. asked B. said C. told D. wondered
14. The teacher…….them the answer to the question.
A. explained B. told C. said D. discussed
15. I have never…… any experience of living in the country.
A. had B. wished C. done D. made
16. He…… me to buy an air ticket immediately or it would be too late.
A. convinced B. insisted C. advised D. suggested
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17. He asked me… the film called 'Star Wars'.
A. have I seen B. if I had seen C. have you seen D. if had I seen
18. Don't tell her about the job until you know for sure - we don't want to………her hopes.
A. rise B. raise C. elevate D. lift
19. ~ Are you going to party? ~ I'm not sure. I go.
A. might B. mustn't C. have to D. don't have to
20. You can leave the money with him; he's totally
A. trusting B. trusty C. trustful D. trustworthy
21. She isn't well with the new manager.
A. getting on B. going on C. keeping on D. taking on
22. Do you think you could tell me what time ……
A. the next boat leaves C. does the next boat leave
B. the next boat feave D. did the next boat leave
23. Helen asked me old buildings.

A. I liked visiting B. you liked visiting
C. if I liked visiting D. if you liked visiting
24. Jean stealing the money.
A. refused B. denied C. confessed D. recognised
25. Vanessa doubted ……
A. whether Liverpool would win C. whether Liverpool will win
B. Liverpool will win D. whether would Liverpool win
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26. Thomas promised going to the cinema but he didn't turn up.
27. Mom asked me where had I gone the night before.
28. Lan says she is leaving here for Hanoi the next day.
29. They said that we had finished writing their reports.
30. Mary asked there was anything interesting on TV to see that night.
III. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which,has the same meaning as the given one.
31. I regret not booking the seats in advance.
A. I wish I booked the seats in advance.
B. I wish I have booked the seats in advance.
C. If only I booked the seats in advance.
D. If only I had booked the seats in advance.
32. "John left here an hour ago," said Jane.
A. Jane told me that John had left there an hour before.
B. Jane said John left here an hour before.
C. Jane told John to have left there an hour before.
D. Jane told me that John to leave there an uour before.
33. "Why didn 't you follow my advice?" he said.
A. He asked me to follow his advice.
B. He asked me not to follow his advice.
C. He asked me why I did follow his advice.
D. He asked me why 1 hadn't followed his advice.
34. "If I were you, I would take the job," said my room-mate.

A. My room-mate was thinking about taking the job.
B. My room-mate advised me to take the job.
C. My room-mate introduced the idea of taking the job to me.
D. My room-mate insisted on taking the job for me.
35. "I will pay back the money, Gloria," said Ivan.
A. Ivan apologised 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.
C. READING
I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF EATING TOGETHER
Food is (36) an important part of our everyday lives, not just because we must eal to (37) alive,-but
also because it is a central part of our culture and the (38) we live. Going out to dinner to a restaurant
(39) an important part of our social life, especially as we get older. Many discussions have (40) and
many opinions have been shared over dinner.
We also associate romance with food. How many people in the world have asked somebody to marry them
(41) a restaurant at a candlelit table?
Dinner time is also the most important part of the day for.families. With parents working and children being at
school all day, dinner time is very often the only time of day (42) the whole family can sit together and
have a discussion. In many families even this can't (43) every day, especially as the children get married
and (44) away from home. This is when Sunday lunch becomes the time when loved ones can get together
and two, three or sometimes even four generations of the (45) family may be found around a table.
36. A. very B. such C. so D. much
37. A. keep B. live C. stay D. become
38. A. way B. method C. means D. measure
39. A. makes B. is C. forms D. causes
40. A. arisen B. broken out C. taken place D. emerged
41. A. during B. within C. when D. while in

42. A. that B. when C. while D. which
43. A.happen B. exist C. last D. go ahead
44. A. move B. keep C. take D. put
45. A. similar B. wholly C. complete D. same
II. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Most young couples have meals regularly in their parents' home with little or no pay, and give their children to
the care of old couple free of charge. Investigations have shown that parents of many young couples don't mini
providing meals and caring for their children. However, this practice should not become an accepted social
custom.
The old couples' expense on food has already increased while young couple spend more on clothing and
furnishing and less on food. If this trend continues, many young couples might take these privileges for granted
and become more dependent.
It is not the right for young couple to make use of the old couples' love, not only because our nation is well-
known for its special respect paid to the elderly but also because the young must become independent.
What young people should do is to become more considerate towards their old parents. After long years of hard
work, they are worthy of such consideration
46. Most married young couples
A. live with their parents
B. have meals regularly in their parents' home for they have little or no fees
C. have not become independent completely
D. pay no respect to the elderly
47. The writer thinks it is, for old couples to provide meals or care for their married children.
A. wrong B. understandable C. right D. an accepted social custom
48. According to the passage, young couples should …
A. be less demanding and more caring towards their old parents
B. look after their children themselves
C. spend less on clothing or furnishing and more an food
D. pay for the meals they have in their parents' home.
49. Which of the following is TRUE according to'the passage?
A. What troubles young people most is that no one will look after their children except their own parents.

B. The reason why young couples depend on their parents to different degrees is that their income is smaller.
C. Old couples should give money to their children instead of providing meals or caring for them.
D. It would be natural that if young couples went on depending on their oil parents they would have to provide
meals and care for their children when1 they get married.
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50. This article is particularly written for
A. old couples B. young couples
C. both young and old couples D. young couples' children
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PRACTICE TEST 2
A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. passed B. walked C. accepted D. laughed
2. A. signals B. restaurants C. doors D. eyes
3. A. considers B. jumps C. attracts D. likes
4. A. person B. verbal C. perfect D. teacher
5. A. obvious B. social C. appropriate D. hold
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from the others.
6. A. either B. someone C. metre D. suppose
7. A. social B. assist C. formal D. friendly
8. A. perfect B. discuss C. culture D. busy
9. A. respond B. guitar C. hairstyle D. enjoy
10. A. handle B. dancer C. colour D. between
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11. I said I you, so here I am.
A. will help B. would help C. help D. helped
12. Can you tell me Victoria Station?
A. how do I get to B. how I get to C. how did I get to D. how I got to
13. She was trying to the waiter's attention.

A. attract B. pay C. remind D. seize
14. I whether the truth will ever be known.
A. know B. fear C. doubt D. hope
15. When she ……her mistake, she apologised.
A. was realising B. did realise C. realised D. has realised
16. If I the chance, I would have trained to be a doctor.
A. would have had B. would have C. had had D. have had
37. John asked
A. how much that bike cost B. how much.this bike cost
C. how much this bike costs D. how much that bike costs
18. After the floods, there were many schemes to …… money to help the homeless.
A. raise B. rise C. arise D. raze
19. It was difficult to guess what her to the news would be.
A. feelings B. reaction C. capital D. opinion
20. Geometry is the branch of mathematics the properties of lines, curves, shapes, and surfaces.
A. that concerned with B. it is concerned with C. its concerns are D. concerned with
21. Paul Sue to buy some butter.
A. reminded B. suggested C. offered D. said
22. Oh no! I dont believe it! My purse !
A. is stolen B. is being stolen C. was stolen D. has been stolen
23. Do you know ?
A. what wrong was it with B. what wrong was with it
C. what's wrong with it D. what wrong is it with
24. Hair colour is one of characteristics to be used in identifying people.
A. the most obviously B. most obvious C. obviously the most D. the most obvious
25. William Chris to see a doctor.
A. advised B. convinced C. insisted D. suggested
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26. There (A) were a time that (B) I used to swim five (C) laps everyday, but now I do not (D) have enough
time.

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27. The manager (A) has finished (B) working on the report last night, and now she will begin (D) to write the
other proposal.
28. Tom (A) said he (B) has done (C) his homework (D) since 7 o'clock.
29. John (A) wondered (B) whom (D) had put salt in (D) his coffee.
30. Susan (A) wanted to know (B) if (C) had I finished (D) the project.
III. Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence that is made up from the sets
of words and phrases given.
31. opinion /election /fair
A. My opinion was fair about the election. B. In my opinion, the election was fair.
C. According to my opinion, the election was fair. D. In my opinion, I think the election was fair.
32. John / invite / Jerry / come / birthday party
A. John invited Jerry to come to his birthday party. B. John invited Jerry coming to his birthday party.
C. John invited Jerry to his birtliday party coming. D. John invited Jerry's coming to his birthday party.
33. lady /say /call /police /man /not leave /house
A. The lady said she would call the police not to leave the man's house.
B. The lady said she will call the police if the man doesn't leave her house.
C. The lady said she would call the police if the man didn't leave her house.
D. The lady told that she would call the police if the man didn't leave her house.
34. teacher /know /we /finish /assignment
A. The teacher wanted to know we had finished the assignment.
B. The teacher wanted to know if had we finished the assignment.
C. The teacher wanted to know if we finished the assignment.
D. The teacher wanted to know if we had finished the assignment.
35. nobody /see/Peter /since /day /party
A. Nobody has seen Peter since the day of the party.
B. Nobody hasn't seen Peter since the day of the party.
C. Nobody saw Peter since the day of the party.
D. Nobody have seen Peter since the day of the party.
C. READING

I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, 6, C or D) best fits each space.
When you go to a party in Atlantica, don't (36) a gift. (37) you do so, your hosts will believe that
you think they are poor. Never (38) on time in Atlantica. Come one or two hours late (39) your hosts
will not be ready on time themselves. In Atlantica, all schedules (even airline schedules) (40) 'elastic time'.
At dinner time, eat only (41) the hosts serve you. If you ask for (42) special, the hosts try to get what
you (43) , even if they have to go out to the store that evening. And never look at the other guests (44)
you eat. Instead, look down at your food. Use a spoon for all foods, even hard foods (45) fried meat.
36. A. bring B. take C. give D. offer
37. A. If B. When C. Though D. While
38. A. get B. arrive C. go D. reach
39. A. due to B. though C. because D. so
40. A. lengthen B. run on C. expand D. widen
41. A. what B. thing C. dish D. all
42. A. anything B. something C. nothing D. what
43. A. do B. ask C. want D. require
44. A. when B. while C. during D. if
45. A. just as B. such C. as D. like
II. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Sometimes you know things about people the first time you see them, for example, that you want to be friends
with them or that you don't trust them. But perhaps this kind of intuition isn't as hard to explain as it may seem.
For instance, people give out body language signals all the time. The way you hold your body, head and arms
tells people about your mood. If you hold your arm tightly at your sides, or fold them across your chest, people
will generally feel that you are being defensive. Holding your head to one side shows interest in the other, while
an essay, open posture indicates that you are self-confident. All this affects the way you feel about someone.
Also, a stranger may remind you of a meeting with someone. This may be because of something as simple as the
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fact that he or she is physically similar to someone who treated you well or badly. Your feelings about a stranger
could be influenced by a smell in the air that brings to mind a place where you were happy as a child. Since
even a single word can bring back a memory such as that, you may never realize it is happening.
46. What does the word 'open' in the passage most closely mean?

A. Unrestrained B. Relaxed C. Confined D. Unlimited
47. What influences your impression of a person you meet in the first time?
A. Intuition. B. Familiarity. C. Knowledge. D. feeling.
48. What one feels about a stranger may be influenced by something that ….
A. strengthens one's past behaviour B. reminds one of one's past treatment
C. revises one's past memories D. points to one's childhood
49. What does the second paragraph discuss?
A. Meanings of signals one implies towards a stranger.
B. Factors that may influence one's feelings about a stranger.
C. How people usually behave to a stranger.
D. Factors that cause people to act differently.
50. Intuition described in the passage can be explained by means of .
A. styles B. languages C. patterns D. behaviours
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UNIT FOUR - SCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEM
PRACTICE TEST 1
A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. listened B. called C. divided D. followed
2. A. begins B.ends C. consists D.saves
3. A. school B. two C. soon D. would
4. A. optional B. consist C. compulsory D. category
5. A. each B. break C. peak D. teach
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6. A. September B. general C. division D. dependent
7. A. usually B. separate C. tuition D. educate
8. A. national B. difficult C. primary D. effective
% A. disruptive B. similar C. different D. carefully
10. A. introduce B. easily C. cinema D. physical
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE

I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11.Mary was the last applicant
A. to be interviewed B. to be interviewing C. to interview D. to have interviewed
12. The equipment in, our office needs
A. modernize B. modernizing C. modernized D. modernization
13. If you require any more about the holiday, please telephone us.
A. description B. information C. news D. fact
14. ……the time you get to the theatre, the play will have finished.
A. Until B. In C. By D. On
15. Cellulose, which for making paper, can be found in all plants.
A. is used B. are used C. uses D. is using
16. Java Man, who lived before the first Ice Age, …… is the first manlike animal.
A. It is generally believed that C. Believed generally is
B. Generally believed it is D. That is generally believed
17. We had a French architect our villa.
A. to design B. designing C. designed D. design
18. Geography is my favourite at school.
A. material B. matter C. class D. subject
19. I'll show you around the city when you to visit me.
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A. are coming B. will come C. come D. will be coming
20. They great difficulty studying English.
A. found B. got C. had D. achieved
21. In some courses, students can build up over several years.
A. modules B. credits C. marks D. grades
22. People have different ways of preparing ………
A. their exams B. to exams C. in exams D. for exams
23. You can learn as much theory as you like, but you only master a skill by it a lot.
A. training B. practising C. exercising D. doing
24. The teacher gave an talk to his students.

A. encouraged B. encouragement C. encouraging D. encouragingly
25. He will only pass the examination if there is a (an) in his class-work.
A. rise B. increase C. improvement D. progress
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26. Mr Harris (A) will be divided the biology class (B) into two (C) sections to prevent (D) overcrowding in his
classroom.
27. It (A) said that (B) prevention is (C) better (D) than cure.
28. (A) The capital of Yemen is (B) situating 2,190 metres (C) above sea (D) level.
29. Starches (A) provide people (B) with important (C) nutrients which they (D) are needed .
30. (A) The oceans contain many (B) forms of life that (C) has not yet been (D)discovered.
III. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
31. My classmate gave this book to me.
A. My classmate was given this book by me.
B. This book was given to me by my classmate.
C. This book was given my classmate by me.
D. This book was given to my classmate by me.
32. I started Working here in 2000.
A. I have started work here since 2000. B. I haven't worked here since 2000.
C. I have started working here since 2000. D. I have worked here since 2000.
33. I often get up early.
A. I used to get up early. B. I can get up early.
C. I am used to getting up early. D. I like to get up early.
34. No one has opened this box for a hundred years.
A. This box hasn't been opened for a hundred years.
B. This box lias been opened for a hundred years.
C. This box has belonged to nobody for a long time.
D. Sorvone opened this box a hundred years ago.
35. They made David work hard.
A. David was made to work hard. B. Dayid was made work hard.
C. David worked as hard as they did. D. David was made working hard.

C. READING
I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
EDUCATION IN AUSTRALIA
In Australia most children (36) … primary school from the age of five. Only two percent of children of
primary school age are (37) at home. Some children who go to school always take (38) extra activities
such as playing a musical instrument'or dancing, and they go to private classes for these and for school subjects
they (39) difficult or particularly interesting. Ninety per cent of population go on to secondary school, but
a much smaller percentage (40) the final year of secondary school examinations and complete a university
(41)……. . At the moment university students and graduates (42) less than a third of the total population.
Australian universities are modern and well-equipped. Most teaching is by a (43) of lectures, tutorials and
practical classes. The humanities courses like History and Philosophy, usually (44) a lot of extra reading in
the library. To become a primary or secondary school (45) , it is usually necessary to study at university for
three years or more.
36. A. attend B. go C. come D. take
37. A. trained B. educated C. raised D. nourished
38. A. after B. over C. up D. in
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39. A. regard B. recognise C. consider D. find
40. A. take B. pass C. surpass D. get
41. A. degree B. certificate C. permit D. license
42. A. make up B. shape C. set D. consist
43. A. compound B. mingling C. connection D. combination
44. A. have B. are C. involve D. make use
45. A. professor B. lecturer C. teacher D. trainer
II. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Instructors at American colleges and universities use many different teaching methods. Some instructors give
assignments every day. They grade homework. Students in their classes have to take many quizzes, a midterm
exam, and a final exam. Other instructors give only writing assignments. Some teachers always follow a course
outline and usually use the textbook. Others send students to the library for assignments.
The atmosphere in some classrooms is very formal. Students call their instructors 'Professor Smith', 'Mrs

Jones', and so on. Some teachers wear, business clothes and give lectures. Other classrooms have an informal
atmosphere. Students and teachers discuss their ideas. Instructors dress informally, and students call them by
their first names. American teachers are not alike in their teaching styles.
At most American colleges and universities, facilities for learning and recreation are available for students.
Students can often use typewriters, tape recorders, video machines, and computers at libraries and learning
«centers. They can buy books, notebooks, and other things at campus stores. They can get advice on their
problems from counselors and individual help with their classes from tutors. Students can relax and have fun on
campus, too. Some schools have swimming pools and tennis courts. Most have snack bars or cafeterias.
46. According to the passage, instructors at American colleges and universities ………
A. do not grade 'homework B. do not give students quizzes and exams
C. never follow a course outline D. use different teaching methods
47. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The atmosphere in all American classrooms is always formal.
B. The atmosphere in ajl American classrooms is always informal.
C. American students can call their teachers by their first names.
D. American teachers are never allowed to dress'informally.
48. At American colleges and universities, …….
A. students only write down their teachers' explanations
B. students discuss their ideas with their teachers
C. students don't like their teachers' teaching styles
D. students can freely talk in class.
49. 'Business clothes' in the third sentence of paragraph two can be understood as ………
A. formal clothes B. informal clothes
C. clothes that only business people wear D. casual clothes
50. At most American colleges and universities, ………
A. students can not only use computers at libraries but also buy books and other things at campus stores
B. students can ask their counselors and tutors for advice
C. students can relax and have fun on campus
D. All of them
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PRACTICE TEST 2
A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. certain B. term C. modern D. concern
2. A. separated B. faced C. educated D. needed
3. A. schools B. certificates C. hopes D. books
4. A. lower B. now C. show D. know
5. A. school B. chemistry C. character D. charming
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
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6. A. computer B. politics C. listening D. paragraph
7. A. government B.Vietnamese C. typical D. favourite
8. A. develop B. beginning C. magazine D. awarded
9. A. nursery B. currency C. chemistry D. suggestion
10. A. statistics B. certainty C. normally D. physical
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11. The bicycle you lent me badly needed
A. to clean B. cleaning C. clean D. to be cleaning
12. Hong Kong acts as a gateway into and out of the People's Republic of China.
A. Where strategically located B. It is located strategically
C. Strategically located D. Because located strategically
13. all citrus fruit originated with the Chjnese orange.
A. That the belief B. It is believed that
C. To believe that D. The belief that
14. I've been advised not to say anything.
A. cautiously B. greatly C. strongly D. significantly
15. We need information before we can decide.
A. further B. farther C. far D. furthest
16. Nutritionists do not agree on how much in a person's diet every day.

A. is protein required B. protein is required
C. that is required protein D. of the protein required
17. I want you to these instructions exactly.
A. take up B. put out C. carry out D. turn up
18. A battery is a device ……… electricity by chemical means.
A. it produces B. which produces C. produces D. by which production of
19. In 1850, Yale University established Sheffield Scientific School,
A. engineers were educated there B. in which were engineers educated
C. where engineers were educated D. where were engineers educated
20. A meeting of the society will be on Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock.
A. held B. placed C. taken D. made
21. After seeing a movie based on a novel,
A. many people want to read the book B. the book made many people want to read it
C. the book was read by many people D. the reading of the book interests many people
22. The teacher read a story to the pupils to time until the end of the lesson.
A. kill B. mark C. make D. waste
23. They the- training sessions as necessary but unpleasant.
A. believed B. remarked C. noticed D. regarded
24. The children are divided small groups.
A. from B. to C. up D. into
25. Can you tell me some information about the school system in England?
A. educate B. educational C. educative D. education
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26. The members of (A) both the House of Representatives and (B) all the Senate (C) are elect by the citizens of
(D) the United States.
27. Many (A) opinion have been (B) voiced (C) on the likely (D) effects of the computer.
28. It (A) should not be (B) assume that the lower (C) the price, the happier (D) the buyer.
29.The rings of (A) Saturn are (B) top distant to see from (C) Earth (D) without a telescope.
30. (A) It was (B) not until 1937 that the southern (C) source of the Nile River (D) is discovered.
III. Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence that is made up from the sets

of words and phrases given.
31. It /be difficult / we /get /painting /do/ end
A. It was difficult but we got the painting done in the end.
B. It was difficult but we got the painting to do in the end.
C. It was difficult but we got the painting done at the end.
D. It was difficult but we got the painting to do at the end;
32. John Wilson / say / live / New York
A. John Wilson is said living in New York. B. People say John Wilson live in New York.
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C. John Wilson is said to live in New York. D. John Wilson says to have live in New York.
33. be /clear /what /expect /you
A. Are you clear about your expectation? B. Are you clear what is expected of you to do?
C. Are your expectations clear? D. Are you clear what is expected of you?
34. drink / not / take / theatre
A. Drinks may not take into the theatre. B. Drinks may not be taken into the theatre.
C. Drink outside; don't take into the theatre. D. Not to take any drinks into the theatre.
35. man / sentence /15 years /prison / he /prove /guilty
A. The man will get a sentence for himself to 15 years in prison if he proves himself guilty.
B. The man was sentenced about 15 years in prison and proved himself guilty.
C. The man was sentenced to 15 years in prison because he had been proved guilty.
D. The man should make his final sentence after 15 years in prison as he proved himself guilty.
C. READING
I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
CHOOSING BOARDING SCHOOL
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live away from home while you attend school? Would you
like to have the (3.6) of living and studying with students from different countries around the world?
Cranbrook Kingswood School-is one of the few schools that can offer you this kind of remarkable opportunity!
Cranbrook's green, wooded campus is a beautiful and safe living and learning (37) A freshwater lake'and
(38) sculptures by the famous artist Carl Milles awaken the imagination! The many buildings of Cranbrook
were designed by world-renowned architect Aliel Sarineen and are both beautiful and (39) , In fact, all of

the furniture, woodwork, window glass and tapestries at the school were specially designed for the school and
made by hand. Each room and building was created to please and (40) The students of Cranbrook
Kingswood are very (41) Their studies are (42) and prepare them for some of the best universities
around the world. But it's not all hard work at Cranbrook! Students (43) in a rich programme of athletics,
music and art courses. Clubs and other activities keep the students happy and busy during the year. If you are
(44) boarding school, consider Cranbrook. Call now to arrange a visit and we'll be happy to show you
(45) the school.
36. A. need B. experience C. subject D. exploration
37. A. expression B. environment C. attitude D. surround
38. A. few B. lots C. very D. several
39. A. unique B. unfit C. united D. usual
40. A. inquire B. intend C. invest D. inspire
41. A. jealous B. selfish C. compefftive D. mean
42. A. impressive B. challenging C. depressing D. hard-working
43. A. attend B. study C. follow D. participate
44. A. thinking B. wondering C. considering D. going
45. A. around B. to C. at D. off
II. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Education was of primary importance to the English colonists and was conducted at home as well as in
established schools. Regardless of geographic location or finances, most Americans learned to read and
computer numbers. For many, the Bible and other religious tracts were their only books; however, the excellent
language contained in such works usually made them good primers. Mam families owned one or more of
Shakespeare's works, a copy of John Banyan's classic 'A Pilgrim's Progress’, and sometimes collections of
English literary essays, poems, or historical speeches.
In 1647 the Massachusetts School Law required every town of at least 50 households to maintain a grammar
school. The law was the first to mandate public education in America, in the middle colonies at the time, schools
were^ often dependent on religious societies, such as the Quakers and other private organizations. In the South,
families employed private tutors or relied on the clergy to conduct education. At the outset, most elementary
schools were for boys, but schools for girls were established in the eighteenth century in most j cities and large
towns. In spite of the informal atmosphere of most American schools, the literary rate in the colonies of mid-

eighteenth-century America was equal to or higher than in most European countries.
Before the American Revolution, nine colleges had been founded, including Harvard, William and Mary, Yale,
the College of New Jersey (now Princeton), Brown, Rutgers, Dartmouth, and Kings College (later Columbia
University). By1720 the natural sciences and modern languages were being taught, as well: as courses in
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practical subjects such as mechanics and agriculture. At the end of the eighteenth century, medical schools were
established at the College of Philadelphia and at King's College.
46. Which of the following words best describes the English colonists' attitude towards education?
A. Indifferent B. Distrustful C. Enthusiastic D. Casual
47. According to the passage, most Americans learned how to a foreign language
A. write B. read C. farm D. speak
48. According to the passage, the middle colonies often depended upon whicM group to provide education?
A. Private organizations B. Colleges C. Established primary schools D. Businesses
49. According to the passage, who often conducted education in the South?
A. Public school teachers B. Doctors C. Clergy D. Politicians
50. How well educated were Americans in comparison to most European countries?
A. Much worse B. The same or better C. Far better D. Less or equal
UNIT FIVE - HIGHER EDUCATION
PRACTICE TEST 1
A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced different from that of the others.
1. A. finished B. applied C. required D. replied
2.A. required B. consisted C. studied D. achieved
3. A. receives B. considers C. accepts D. offers
4. A. grade B. manage C. average D. applicant
5. A. optional B. offer C. follow D. computer
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6. A.secondary B. requirement C. certificate D. admission
7. A. university B. information C. veterinary D. institution
8. A. believe B. finish C. receive D. behalf

9. A. application B. education C. academic D. examination
10. A. preference B. however C. applicant D. candidate
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11. If you a headache, you should take an aspirin.
A. will have B. have C. had D. are having
12. No child below the age of sixteen will be to this film.
A. accepted B. admitted C. agreed D. allowed
13. I am not sure, but I know he has decided to accept the new job in London.
A. as far as B. on the whole C. according D. as long as
14. If I you were sick, I would have come to visit you sooner.
A. had known B. have known C. would have known D. know
15. The accused man to give the police any more information.
A. objected B. denied C. refused D. disliked
16. you do better work than this, you won't pass the exam.
A. Although B. If C. Unless D. When
17. May I use your phone? Mine is out of
A. work B. order C. practice D. control
18. I'm not tired enough to go to bed yet. I wouldn't sleep if I to bed now.
A. go B. went C. had gone D. would go
19. My wife and I have much pleasure in the invitation to your daughter's wedding.
A. accepting B. taking C. thanking D. welcoming
20. The student has to a place at the university while doing the A-level.
A. keep B. ask C. take D. apply for
21. I would like to thank you my colleagues, for the welcome you have given us.
A. on account of B. instead of C. because of D. on behalf of
22. , he would have been able to pass the exam.
A. If he studied more B. If he was studying more
C. Studying more D. Had he studied more
23. We have received 400 for the job up to now.

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A. applications B. permits C. allowances D. admissions
24. I've known him I left college.
A. when B. during C. until D. since
25. If I you, I that car.
A. were-would sell B. were – sold C. were - will sell D. am - would sell
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26. Unless you (A) need to keep fit, (B) then (C) why not to take (D) on a sport such as badminton or tennis?
27. I (A) haven't (B) heard (C) from him (D) since a longtime.
28. If I (A) have to do (B) much homework tonight, I (C) wouldn't be able to (D) attend the concert.
29. You (A) had better (B) learning a foreign language (C) before applying (D) for a job.
30. If she (A) had taken the (B) doctor's (C) advice, she (D) would have been better now.
III. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
31. I regret not attending Mr Smith's lecture.
A. I wish I attended Mr Smith's lecture.
B. I wish I have attended Mr Smith's lecture.
C. If only I attended Mr Smith's lecture.
D. If only I had attended Mr Smith's lecture.
32. I haven't got money, so I'm not going on holiday.
A. Having no money made me go on holiday.
B. Not having money on my holiday got me down.
C. If I have money, I'll go on holiday.
D. If I had money, I would go on holiday.
33. "Cigarette?" he asked. "No, thanks,." I said.
A. He offered me a cigarette, but I promptly declined.
B. He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him.
C. He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once.
D. He asked for a cigarette, and I immediately refused.
34. If the red light shows, your drink is unavailable - please make another choice.
A. The red light goes onif the machine is out of order.

B. If the red light shows, you must wait before you decide on a drink.
C. If the red light is on, you must choose a different drink.
D. If the red light is on, you should move toanother machine.
35. Smoking is permitted if all agree.
A. You may smoke only if everybody agrees. B. Everyone has agreed not to smoke.
C. Go outside if you want to smoke. D. Nobody minds if you smoke.
C. READING
I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
FURTHER EDUCATION
At the age of sixteen you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Do I stay on at school and
hopefully go on to university (36) ? Do I leave and start work or begin a training (37) ? The decision is
yours, but it may be (38) remembering two things: there's more unemployment (39) people who
haven't been to university, and people who have the right (40) will have a big advantage in the competition
for jobs.
If you decide to go (41) into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will
(42) you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (43) you earn.
Starting work and taking a break to study when you're older is (44) possibility. This way, you can save up
money for your student days, as well as (45) practical work experience.
36. A. after B. later C. then D. past
37. A. school B. class C. course D. term
38. A. worth B. necessary C. important D. useful
39. A. between B. among C. with D. through
40. A. notes B. papers C. arts D. skills
41. A. straight B.just C. direct D. rather
42. A. make B. help C. let D. give
43. A. where B. while C. when D. what
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44. A. also , B. again C. another D. always
45. A. getting B. making . C. taking D doing
II. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.

Many people now think that teachers give pupils too much homework. They' say that it is unnecessary' for
children to work at home in their free time.) Moreover, they argue that most teachers do not properly plan the
homewortl tasks they give to pupils. The result is that pupils have.to repeat tasks which they have already done
at school. Recently in Greece many parents said that most of the homework was a waste of time, and they
wanted to stop it. Spain and Turkey are two countries which stopped homework recently. In Denmark, Germany
and several countries in Europe, teachers cannot set homework ijfl weekends. In Holland, teachers allow pupils
to stay at school to do their homework. The children are free to help one another, Similar arrangements also
exist in some British schools.
46. What is the writer's main aim in the passage?
A. to complain about the difficult homework
B. to explain why the homework is difficult
C. to suggest that homework should be stopped
D. to avoid the problems of homework
47. By 'most teachers do not properly plan the homework tasks they give to pupils,'^ jlhe writer means that .
A. most teachers do not prepare very well and carefully the homework tasks .
B. most teachers do not give the homework tasks to individual pupils
C. most teachers do not choose the suitable time to give the homework tasks
D. most teachers do not give the proper plan to pupils at home
48. Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. In some countries, children^are free to choose proper homework at weekends.
B. Homework may be done at .school.
C. parents are free to help their children to do their homework at school.
D. Homework was a waste of time to parents, not to children.
49. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Homework is still necessary if the teachers properly plan its tasks.
B. Pupils can help their friends to do homework.
C. Homework should not be done at weekends.
D. Homework helps pupils to improve their memory.
50. The best title for the passage is
A. Homework, a Waste of Time

B. Homework, an Unnecessary Task
C. Different Solutions to Homework
D. Different Measurements to Plan Homework Tasks
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PRACTICE TEST 2
A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A.takes B. hopes C. achieves D. laughs
2. A. hated B. installed C. called D. allowed
3. A. alarm B. warn C. hard D. card
4. A. course B. four C. inform D. information
5. A. institution B. question C. application D. education
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6. A. indicate B, candidate C. currently D. decisive
7. A. performance B. agriculture C. acceptable D. appointment
8. A. proportion B. available C. thoroughly D. tutorial
-9. A, international B. psychology C. university D. conversation
10. A. examination B. engineering C. archeology D. mathematics
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
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11. Their washing 1 machine was out of ……, so they couldn't wash any clothes.
A. activity B. work C. order D. condition
12. He filled in the necessary forms and for the job.
A. appealed B. asked C. requested D. applied
13. Give Peter my letter! ~ If I …… him, I …… it to him.
A. see - will give B. saw - gave
C. have seen - will have given D. had seen - would have given
14. Her excellent in exams helped her to find a job.
A. notes B. reports C. grades D. degrees

15. Excuse me! I ……if you can help me.
A. expect B. hope C. believe D. wonder
16. …….of the committee, I'd like to thank you for your generous donation.
A. According B. On behalf C. Together D. In addition
17. The teachers said that the smaller classes would more individual attention and better marks.
A. restrict on B restrict in C. result in D. result of
18. The A-level course of three or four subjects either in Arts or Sciences.
A. consists B. contains C. includes. D. is made
19. I'd have told you if I . the book.
A. had seen B. should have seen C. saw D. would have seen
20. What influenced you most in your of car?
A. decision B. choice C. selection D. interest
21. You can use my bicycle you bring it back tomorrow.
A. as long as B. although C. nevertheless D. in spite of
22. I'm tail enough to be a policeman, but 1 don't have enough
A. diplomas B. certificates C. degrees D. qualifications
23 you hurry, you won't catch the train.
A. As B. Though C. Except D. Unless
24. If he phones, him to buy some potatoes on the way home.
A. remember B. recall C. remind D. recollect
25. Each university considers the application before a decision on the offer of a place.
A. making B. getting C. coming D. drawing
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26. Tomorrow (A) I'm getting my car (B) serviced from the mechanic (C) that Jake (D) uses.
27. (A) If you (B) had been here (C) yesterday, you would have (D) see Jane.
28. (A) Unless you (B) work harder, we (C) will finish (D) on time.
29. Mike (A) usually drives (B) to school, (C) but today he (D) walks.
30. What (A) would you do (B) if you (C) would win the (D) lottery?
III. Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence that is made up from the sets
of words and phrases given.

31. She / going / car / repair / tomorrow
A. She is going to have her car repaired tomorrow.
B. She is going to have her car repair tomorrow.
C. She is going to have her car to repair tomorrow.
D. She is going to have her car repairing tomorrow.
32. You /do /it/now /never
A. You must do it now, or never.
B. If you don't do it now, you'll never do it.
C. If you don't do it now, you can do it later or never.
D. A & B are correct.
33. provide /your handwriting / legible /your answer / accept / test scorer
A. Providing your handwriting is legible, the test scorer does not accept your answer.
B. Provided for your legible handwriting, the test scorer has to accept your answer.
C. Provided that your handwriting is legible, your answer will be accepted by any test scorer.
D. Providing with your legible handwriting, every test scorer must accept your answer.
34. I / be / you / take / job
A. If I am you, I'll take the job. B. If I were you, I'd take the job.
C. If I were you, I'll take the job. D. If I weren't you, I didn't take the job.
35. 3 years / last / hear / him
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A. We didn't hear from him in the last three years. B. It's 3 years since I heard from him last.
C. It's 3 years since I last heard from him: D. It's 3 years since I heard last from him.
C. READING
I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES WITH AN OPEN UNIVERSITY DEGREE
Like any other university, the Open University can give you a degree. However, you don't have to
(36) working to study. It can also open up a whole variety (37) interests. If you have (38) studied
before, you will enjoy the special, new pleasure of (39) your knowledge. You will make friends of (40)
kinds. You may also (41) that your qualification provides new career opportunities.
You don't actually (42) to the Open University for lectures, but study at home, using television, radio and

computer software. You can (43) one class a month if you wish at an Open University centre. Of course,
there are . exams to take, as in (44) university.
If you (45) like to know more, all you have to do is complete the form below. It could be the start of a
wonderful new period in your life.
36. A. stop B. end C. break D. leave
37. A. from B.of C.in D.for
38. A. ever B. never C. often D. always
39. A. growing B. changing C.adding D. increasing
40. A. all B. each C. both D. every
41. A. suggest B. find C. wish D. want
42. A. join B. enter C. arrive D. go
43. A. give B. attend C. learn D. study
44. A. any B. some C. many D. most
45. A. did B. will C. would D. can
II.Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A,' B, C or D) to each question.
What is life like for today's students? As the university and college terms began, I talked to a few students
about their lives. Sarah James is a second year biology student. "Money is a big problem," said Sarah. "I can eat
quite cheaply at the university, but I spend quite a lot on transport. I also spend quite a lot on clothes, as 1 like to
wear things that are in fashion."
Colin Peters, who is studying engineering, disagrees. "I don't spend anything on clothes," he said, /'unless you
count climbing boots. I'm very keen on climbing, and you do need special equipment, some of which is very
expensive. Luckily, my parents gave me money for my birthday in November. Not much of my money goes on
transport, because 1 have a bicycle." Diana Bell is a first year fashion student. "I make all my own clothes. This
should save me money, but in fact, the materials are very expensive. I don't know how I would manage if I
didn't sell some of the dresses and hats I make to the other students. Everything is expensive," she said. "That
includes the rent, food, transport and heating for the flat in winter." Jack is a science student in his final year.
"What do I spend my money on?" Well, not on clothes, and not a lot on going out in the evening. My rent is
expensive, and I suppose I spend quite a lot on books.
46. This is from …
A. a student's notebook C. a magazine article

B. a letter to a friend D. an advertisement
47. The aim of the writer is to
A. show how students live C. explain that students work hard
B. give advice to students D. complain about students' way of life
48. The students' main problem is
A. deciding what to wear C. finding enough time to study
B. living on the money they receive D. cooking their own food
49. Colin is different from Sarah because
A. he has generous parents who help him B. he doesn't need to study very hard -
C. he is not a second year student ' D. his clothes and transport cost less
50. Which of the following is TRUE for Diana?
A. "I haven't bought any clothes this year but I will have to next year when 1 start work."
B. "I'm going to buy a new pair of boots this winter, after my birthday."
C. "I bought a new jacket and trousers yesterday, so I haven't any money."
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D. "A friend is going to pay me to make a jacket for her, so 1 will have enough money after all."
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UNIT SIX - FUTURE JOBS
PRACTICE TEST 1
A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. prepared B. called C expressed D. employed
2. A. employers B. forgets C. asks D. stops
3. A. advice B. find C. interview D. tjme
4. A. possible B. company C. job D. responsible
5. A. should B.young C. couple D.rough
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6. A. prepare B. stressful C. pressure D. early
7. Ä.reduce B. advice C. aspect D. create
8. A. interview B. impression C. addition D. remember

9. A. experience B. concentrate C. enthusiasm D. certificate
10. A. candidate B. interest C. company D. employment
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11. I expect it will rain again when we're on holiday this year, but at least we are properly prepared it this
time.
A. about B. at C. with D. for
12 Could you be more-specific about what is in this particular job?
A. enclosed B. concentrated C. represented D. involved
13. If it fine, I ll go out.
A. was B. is C. were D. will be
14. What's the name of the man ?
A. you borrowed his car B. whose car you borrowed
C. which car you borrowed D. his car you borrowed
15. The expansion of the factory will mean the of sixty extra workers.
A. employ B. employment C. unemployment D. employed
16. traveller's checks, you may not need to carry money.
A. If you carry B. To carry C. If he had carried D. For carrying
17. The movie has been highly by critics.
A. recommended B. recommendation C. recommend D. recommending
18. A hotel room is being for their arrival.
A. served B. equipped C. prepared D. given
19. A lot of people for the job.
A. intended B. requested C. applied D. referred
20. I don't like stories have unhappy endings.
A. where B. which C. they D. who
21. Don't forget goodbye,to the interviewer before leaving the office.
A. saying B. to say C. telling D. to tell
22. They tell me he is a lot of money in his new job.
A. having B. profiting C. gaining D. earning

23. Colin told me about his new job, very much.
A. that he's enjoying B. he's enjoying
C. which he's enjoying D. he's enjoying it
24. The shop assistant was quite helpful; but she felt he could have given her advice.
A. a B. an C. more D. many
25. Workers who do not obey the safety regulations will be immediately.
A. dismissed B. rejected C. disapproved D. refused
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
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