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PRACTICE TEST 1
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. hand
B. bank
C. sand
D. band
Question 2: A. cooks
B. loves
C. joins
D. spends
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. investigate
B. aborigine
C. convenient
D. supervisor
Question 4: A. determine
B. diversity
C. occupation
D. miraculous
Question 5: A. suitable
B. eliminate
C. accent
D. cultural
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 6: Okay, I …………… the popcorn if you buy the drinks.
A. will buy
B. buy
C. would buy

D. bought
Question 7: ...................... flowers are usually made of plastic or silk.
A. Unreal
B. False
C. Artificial
D. Untrue
Question 8: Computers are said to be ……….…… for the development of mankind.
A. here today, gone tomorrow B. here and there C. here to stay
D. neither here nor there
Question 9: If only the Prime Minister ........his arts policy would lose him the election.
A. had known
B. knows
C. was knowing
D. could have knowing
Question 10: How can the boss act ……………… nothing had happened?
A. therefore
B. so
C. if
D. as though
Question 11: I don’t remember ………….. of your decision to change our vocation plan.
A. to tell
B. being told
C. telling
D. to be told
Question 12: Last year Matt earned …………. his brother, who had a better position.
A. twice as much as
B. twice more than
C. twice as more as
D. twice as many as
Question 13: Most people prefer flying ………….. going by the sea because it’s too much faster.

A. over
B. than
C. from
D. to
Question 14: We have a party tonight and Daisy is worried about ……………. .
A. what to wear
B. which wearing
C. these wearing
D. that she wearing
Question 15: Paul was .... of himself for having stolen money from his mother.
A. shy
B. ashamed
C. timid
D. embarrassed
Question 16: While studying, he was financially dependent …………….. his parents.
A. of
B. to
C. from
D. on.
Question 17: Mr. Pike …………. English at our school for 20 years before he retired last year.
A. had been teaching B. has been teaching C. was teaching
D. is teaching
Question 18: Don't worry about trying to catch last train home, as we can easily ……you up for the
night.
A. keep
B. put
C. take
D. set
Question 19: This is valuable ................ chair which dates back to the eighteeth century.
A. traditional

B. old-fashioned
C. antique
D. ancient
Question 20: Come with me. I’m seeing “The killer” tomorrow. ……………….
A. Do you?
B. Shall you?
C. Are you?
D. Will you?
Question 21: It is a ……………………… .
A. polyester sleeping blue bag
B. blue sleeping polyester bag
C. blue polyester sleeping bag
D. sleeping blue polyester bag
Question 22: It is essential that every student ………….. to learn English at university.
A. had
B. have
C. has
D. to have
Question 23: James: “How about a game of cards?” - Susan: “……………………….”
A. Good idea.
B. I’m afraid I do. C. No, it’s interesting, isn’t it? D. Sorry, I don’t like.
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Question 24: Tom: “How did you get here?” - John: “………………..”
A. The train is so crowded. B. I came here last night. C. I came here by train. D. Is it far from here?
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 25: It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger.
A. urgent

B. unavoidable
C. important
D. necessary
Question 26: Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars
according to brightness.
A. shine
B. record
C. categorize
D. diversify
Question 27: S. Mayo Hospital in New Orleans was so named in recognition of Dr.
Mayo’s outstanding humanitarianism.
A. exhaustive
B. charitable
C. remarkable
D. widespread
Question 28: The weather is horrible at the moment, isn’t it? I hope it clears up later.
A. becomes brighter
B. shines
C. is not cloudy
D. clean
Question 29:. There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago.
A. closed up
B. closed
C. closed down
D. closed into
In these sentences, each one has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Choose
the one word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
Question 30: Students suppose to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers to them.
D
A

B
C
Question 31: It was suggested that Pedro studies the material more thoroughly before attempting to pass
the exam.
A
B
C
D
Question 32: My father used to give me a good advice whenever I had a problem.
A
B
C
D
Question 33: Not until I was on my way to the airport that I realized I had left my passport at home.
A
B
C
D
Question 34: Each of the nurses report to the operating room when his or her name is called.
A
B
C
D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The latest addiction to trap thousands of people is Internet, which has been (35) ............... for broken
relationships, job losses, finacial ruin and even one suicide. Psychologists now recognize Internet
Addiction Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could (36) ................... serious problems and ruin many
lives. Special help groups have been set up to (37) .................. sufferers help and support.
IAS is similar to (38) ................... problems like gambling, smoking and drinking : addicts have

dreams about Internet; they need to use it first thing in the morning; they (39) ............... to their partners
about how much time they spend online; they (40) .................. they could cut down, but are unable to do
so . A recent study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet; (41) ....................
they felt guilty, they became depressed if they were (42) ................... to stop using it.
Almost anyone can be at risk. Some of the addicts are teenagers who are already hooked on computer
games and who (43) .................... it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet. Surprisingly,
however, psychologists (44) .................. that most victims are middle-aged housewives who have never
used a computer before.
Question 35: A. accused
B. mistaken
C. blamed
D. faulted
Question 36: A. take
B. cause
C. affect
D. lead
Question 37: A. recommend B. offer
C. suggest
D. advise
Question 38: A. others
B. another
C. the other
D. other
Question 39: A. lie
B. cheat
C. deceive
D. betray
Question 40: A. rather
B. want
C. prefer

D. wish
Question 41: A. unless
B. without
C. although
D. despite
Question 42: A. made
B. allowed
C. let
D. had
Question 43: A. have
B. find
C. feel
D. say
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Question 44: A. say
B. tell
C. object
D. promise
Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best answer to each question.
Butterflies are among the most extensively studied insects - an estimated 90 percent of the world's
species have scientific names. As a consequence, they are perhaps the best group of insects for
examining patterns of terrestrial biotic diversity and distribution. Butterflies also have a favorable
image with the general public. Hence, they are an excellent group for communicating information
on science and conservation issues such as diversity.
Perhaps the aspect of butterfly diversity that has received the most attention over the past century
is the striking difference in species richness between tropical and temperate regions.
For example, in 1875 one biologist pointed out the diversity of butterflies in the Amazon when he
mentioned that about 700 species were found within an hour's walk, whereas the total number

found on the British islands did not exceed 66, and the whole of Europe supported only 321. This
early comparison of tropical and temperate butterfly richness has been well confirmed.
A general theory of diversity would have to predict not only this difference between
temperate and tropical zones, but also patterns within each region, and how these patterns vary
among different animal and plant groups. However, for butterflies, variation of species richness
within temperate or tropical regions, rather man between them, is poorly understood. Indeed,
comparisons of numbers of species among the Amazon basin, tropical Asia, and Africa are still
mostly "personal communication" citations, even for vertebrates, In other words, unlike comparison
between temperate and tropical areas, these patterns are still in the documentation phase.
In documenting geographical variation in butterfly diversity, some arbitrary, practical decisions
are made. Diversity, number of species, and species richness are used synonymously; little is known
about the evenness of butterfly distribution. The New World butterflies make up the preponderance of
examples because they are the most familiar species. It is hoped that by focusing on them, the errors
generated by imperfect and incomplete taxonomy will be minimized.
Question 45: Which aspect of butterflies does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Their adaptation to different habitats
B. Their names
C. Their physical characteristics
D. Their variety
Question 46: The word consequence in the passage is closest in meaning to "………….".
A. explanation
B. result
C. analysis
D. requirement
Question 47: Butterflies are a good example for communicating information about conservation
issues because they …………… .
A. are found mainly in temperate climates
B. have been given scientific names
C. are simple in structure
D. are viewed positively by people

Question 48: The word striking in the passage is closest in meaning to "……………..".
A. successful
B. noticeable
C. confusing
D. physical
Question 49: The word exceed in the passage is closest in meaning to "……………".
A. come close to
B. locate
C. go beyond
D. allow
Question 50: All of the followings are mentioned as being important parts of a general theory of
diversity EXCEPT ……………….. .
A. migration among temperate and tropical zones
B. variation of patterns of distribution of species among different animals and plants
C. differences between temperate and tropical zones
D. patterns of distribution of species in each region
Question 51: The author mentions tropical Asia in the passage as an example of a location where
……….
A. butterflies are affected by human populations
B. documenting plant species is more difficult than documenting butterfly species
C. butterfly behavior varies with climate
D. a general theory of butterfly diversity has not yet been firmly established
Question 52: Which of the following is NOT well understood by biologists?
A. Differences in species richness between temperate and tropical regions
B. Comparisons of behavior patterns of butterflies and certain animal groups
C. European butterfly habitats
D. Differences in species richness within a temperate or a tropical region
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Question 53: The idea "little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution" is that ………… .
A. we know about butterfly evenness distribution to some extent
B. we don't know anything about butterfly evenness distribution
C. there are many other things that we don't know about butterfly evenness distribution
D. we know much about butterfly evenness distribution
Question 54: The word generated in the passage is closest in meaning to "……………".
A. caused
B. assisted
C. estimated
D. requested
Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best answer to each question.
During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, almost nothing was written about the
contributions of women during the colonial period and the early history of the newly formed United
States. Lacking the right to vote and absent from the seats of power, women were not considered an
important force in history. Anne Bradstreet wrote some significant poetry in the seventeenth century,
Mercy Otis Warren produced the best contemporary history of the American Revolution, and Abigail
Adams penned important letters showing she exercised great political influence over her husband, John,
the second President of the United States. But little or no notice was taken of these contributions. During
these centuries, women remained invisible in history books.
Throughout the nineteenth century, this lack of visibility continued, despite the efforts of female
authors writing about women. These writers, like most of their male counterparts, were amateur
historians. Their writings were celebratory in nature, and they were uncritical in their selection and use
of sources.
During the nineteenth century, however, certain feminists showed a keen sense of history by
keeping records of activities in which women were engaged. National, regional, and local women’s
organizations compiled accounts of their doings. Personal correspondence, newspaper clippings, and
souvenirs were saved and stored. These sources from the core of the two greatest collections of women’s
history in the United States one at the Elizabeth and Arthur Schlesinger Library at Radcliffe College, and
the other the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College. Such sources have provided valuable materials
for later Generations of historians.

Despite the gathering of more information about ordinary women during the nineteenth Century,
most of the writing about women conformed to the “great women” theory of History, just as much of
mainstream American history concentrated on “great men.” To demonstrate that women were making
significant contributions to American life, female authors singled out women leaders and wrote
biographies, or else important women produced their autobiographies. Most of these leaders were
involved in public life as reformers, activists working for women’s right to vote, or authors, and were not
representative at all of the great of ordinary woman. The lives of ordinary people continued, generally,
to be untold in the American histories being published.
Question 55: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The role of literature in early American histories
B. The place of American women in written histories
C. The keen sense of history shown by American women
D.The “great women” approach to history used by American historians
Question 56: The word “contemporary” in the 1st paragraph means that the history was
A. informative
B. thoughtful
C. written at that time
D. faultfinding
Question 57: In the first paragraph, Bradstreet, Warren, and Adams are mentioned to show that
________
A. a woman’s status was changed by marriage
B. even the contributions of outstanding women were ignored
C. only three women were able to get their writing published
D. poetry produced by women was more readily accepted than other writing by women
Question 58: The word “celebratory” in the 2nd paragraph means that the writings referred to ________
A. related to parties
B. religious
C. serious
D. full of praise
Question 59: The word “they” in the 2nd paragraph refers to________

A. efforts
B. authors
C. counterparts
D. sources
Question 60: In the 2nd paragraph, what weakness in nineteenth-century histories does the author point
out?
A. They put too much emphasis on daily activities
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B. They left out discussion of the influence of money on politics.
C. The sources of the information they were based on were not necessarily accurate.
D. They were printed on poor-quality paper.
Question 61: On the basis of information in the third paragraph, which of the following would most
likely have been collected by nineteenth-century feminist organizations?
A. Newspaper accounts of presidential election results
B. Biographies of John Adams
C. Letters from a mother to a daughter advising her how to handle a family problem
D. Books about famous graduates of the country’s first college
Question 62: What use was made of the nineteenth-century women’s history materials in the
Schlesinger Library and the Sophia Smith Collection?
A. They were combined and published in a multivolume encyclopedia
B. They formed the basis of college courses in the nineteenth century.
C. They provided valuable information for twentieth- century historical researchers.
D. They were shared among women’s colleges throughout the United States.
Question 63: In the last paragraph, the author mentions all of the following as possible roles of
nineteenth-century “great women” EXCEPT ________
A. authors
B. reformers
C. activists for women’s rights

D. politicians
Question 64: The word “representative” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _________
A. typical
B. satisfied
C. supportive
D. distinctive
WRITING
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 65: This is my first game of water-polo.
> I have ............................................................................................................................... .
Question 66: “What time does the film start, Peter?”
> I asked ............................................................................................................................... .
Question 67: Smith Ltd are supplying our company with furniture.
> Our company ............................................................................................................................... .
Question 68: I didn't have an umbrella with me and so I got wet.
> I wouldn't ............................................................................................................................... .
Question 69: It was a mistake for you to buy that car.
> You shouldn’t ............................................................................................................................... .
Part II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about one of the parties you have ever attended.
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PRACTICE TEST 2
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest
in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. attract
B. decide
C. reject
D. beauty
Question 2: A. delicate
B. promotion
C. volcanic
D. resources
Choose 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.
Question 3: A. linked
B. declared
C. finished
D. developed
Question 4: A. heavy

B. head
C. weather
D. easy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5:Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
“Please speak up a bit more, Jason. You’re hardly loud enough to be heard from the back”, the teacher
said.
A. eligible
B. visible
C. audible
D. edible
Question 6: A few animals sometimes fool their enemies _______ to be dead.
A. have been appearing B. to be appearing
C. to appear
D. by appearing
Question 7: On _______ he had won, he jumped for joy.
A. he was told
B. having told
C. being told
D. telling
Question 8: It has been raining ______ I got up.
A. when
B. since
C. until
D. as
Question 9: When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty _______ paintings were destroyed,
including two by Picasso.
A. worthless

B. priceless
C. valueless
D. worthy
Question 10: Learning English isn't so difficult once you_______ .
A. get on it
B. get off it
C. get down to it
D. get down with it
Question 11: Next week when there ______ a full moon, the ocean tide will be higher.
A. is
B. will be
C. is being
D. will have been
Question 12: _____ is the natural environment in which plants or animals live.
A. Ecology
B. Habitat
C. Extinction
D. Biodiversity
Question 13: I have told you not to do it_______ .
A. hundreds of times B. many hundred times C. hundred times
D. a hundred times
Question 14: George wouldn't have met Mary_______ to his brother's graduation party.
A. had he not gone
B. hadn't he gone
C. if he has not gone
D. if he shouldn't have
gone
Question 15: “He insisted on listening to the entire story”. “Which of the following has
the CLOSEST meaning with entire”?
A. whole

B. funny
C. interesting
D. part
Question 16: Jane’s brother doesn’t work as a worker and she doesn’t ______.
A. neither
B. so
C. too
D. either
Question 17: It is generally believed that “men build the ________ and women make it home”.
A. school
B. bridge
C. hospital
D. house
Question 18: Venice, ______ was built on water, is a city in Italy.
A. where
B. that
C. who
D. which
Question 19: It is recommended that he ___________ this course.
A. took
B. take
C. takes
D. taking
Question 20: We bought some _______.
A. German lovely old glasses
B. German old lovely glasses
C. lovely old German glasses
D. old lovely German glasses
Question 21: Tom. "I'm sorry. I won't be able to come". - Mary. “_______”.
A. Great

B. Oh, that's annoying C. Well, never mind
D. Sounds like fun
Question 22: My friend is very ______ in listening to rock music.
A. interested
B. amused
C. surprised
D. amazed
Question 23: If you had taken my advice, you _______ in such difficulties now.
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A. wouldn't have been B. hadn't been
C. wouldn't be
D. won't be
Question 24: One's fingerprints are _______ other person.
A. different from
B. different from any
C. differ from any
D. different from those of any
Question 25: I have a good job with good salary. You _________ send me any money, my lovely father.
A. mustn’t
B. mightn’t
C. mayn’t
D. needn’t
Question 26: ___ appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical
illusion.
A. The Moon
B. The Moon which
C. When the Moon
D. That the Moon

Question 27: I should very much like to have gone to that party of theirs, but _______
A. I'm not invited
B. I will not be invited
C. I have not been invited
D. I was not invited
Question 28: The last person __________ will have to turn off the lights.
A. have left
B. left
C. leaving
D. to leave
Question 29: She listened so attentively that not a word_______.
A. she had missed
B. she missed
C. she didn't miss
D. did she miss
Question 30: When I came to visit her last night, she ________ a bath.
A. is having
B. was having
C. has
D. had
Question 31: My family consist _______ five people: my parents, my two younger brothers and I.
A. on
B. of
C. over
D. up
Question 32: Staying in a hotel costs _______ renting a room in a dormitory for a week.
A. as much as twice
B. twice as much as
C. twice more than
D. twice as

Question 33: Jim painted the gate _________ than his father did 2 years ago.
A. badly
B. bad
C. worst
D. worse
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 34: The novelist Shirley Hazzard is noted for the insight, poetic style, and sensitive she
A
B
C
D
demonstrates in her works.
Question 35: My father asked me where had I gone the night before.
A
B
C
D
Question 36: The harder he tried, the worst he danced before the large audience.
A
B
C
D
Question 37: Lake Superior, that lies on the US Canadian border, is the largest lake in North America.
A
B
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the sentence which is closest in
meaning to the given one.
Question 38: He started learning English six years ago

A. He has learned English for six years
B. It was six years ago did he start learning English
C. He hasn’t learned English for six years
D. It is six years since he has learned English.
Question 39: When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.
A. The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.
B. The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.
C. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.
D. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.
Question 40: I wish you hadn't said that.
A. I wish you not to say that.
B. If only you didn't say that.
C. I hope you will not say that.
D. It would be nice if you hadn't said that.
Question 41: They will buy a new house next year.
A. A new house is bought next year.
B. A new house will been bought next year.
C. A new house has been bought next year.
D. A new house will be bought next year.
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the one that best completes each
sentence.
Question 42: Although the sun was shining, __________________
A. but it was very hot
B. it wasn’t very hot
C. yet it was very hot
D. it was very hot
Question 43: The shirt is so small _____________.

A. that I can’t wear it
B. for me to wear it
C. enough that I can’t wear
D. and I can’t wear
Question 44: ______________, he would go fishing.
A. If today is Sunday
B. If today were Sunday
C. Unless today was Sunday
D. Unless today would be Sunday
Question 45: Having been selected to represent the Association of American Engineers at
theInternational Convention, __________.
A. the members applauded him
B. a speech had to be given by him
C. the members congratulated him
D. he gave a short acceptance speech
Read the passage and choose the best answer among A, B, C, or D
When you apply for a job, one of the most important things is job interview. In order to make a
good impression during a job interview, you need to prepare yourself for the interview carefully.
Punctuation is very necessary. You should arrive in plenty of time so that you have a little of time to
relax and keep calm before the interview. You should be well—dressed. Do not wear a skirt which is too
short or jeans. You also need to plan what you are going to say. You
have to answer a lot of questions about your education and experience. You may be asked many things
about yourself and especially about the reason why you decide to apply for the job. You can ask the
interviewer about the salary you expect, the position you are applying and the duties you have to do in
the job. You also must try to find out as much as possible about the company you want to work for.
Question 46: When you apply for a job ____________
A. job interview is not important.
B. don't make any good impression.
C. preparation is not necessary.
D. interview is important for you to prepare.

Question 47: What about punctuation?
A. Being late is all right.
B. You should arrive early enough to relax.
C. Punctuation is not important.
D. If you are late the interviewer will wait.
Question 48: What about clothes?
A. You can wear whatever you like.
B. You should be well dressed.
C. Jeans are suggested.
D. short skirt makes you more attractive.
Question 49: You may be asked about_____________
A. your study
B. the reason why you are interested in the job
C. your experience
D. All are correct
Question 50: You can ask the interviewer about______________
A. the salary, position and duties
B. the salary, position and his age
C. the salary and the interviewer's education
D. the salary, the interviewer's family and his
duties
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word for each of the blanks 51 to 60.
We are using up the world’s petroleum. We use (51) _________in our cars and to heat our building
in winter. Farmers use petrochemicals to (52) _________ the soil rich. They use them to kill insects (53)
_________eat plants. These chemicals go (54) __________rivers and lakes and kill the fish there.
Thousands of pollutants also go into the air and pollute it. Winds carry this (55) _________ air to other
countries and other continents.
Poor farmers use the same land over and (56) __________ The land needs a rest so it will be better
next year. However, the farmers must have food this year. Poor people cut down forests (57) _________

firewood. In some areas when the trees are gone, the land (58) _________ desert. Poor people can’t save
the environment for the (59) ___________
This is not a problem for one country or one area of the
world. It is a problem for all- humans. The people and the nations of the world must work together to
(60) ___________ the world’s
resources.
Question 51: A. it
B. them
C. that
D. those
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Question 52: A. work
B. change
C. make
D. let
Question 53: A. what
B. who
C. whom
D. which
Question 54: A. out
B. for
C. at
D. into
Question 55: A. pollute
B. polluting
C. polluted
D. pollution
Question 56: A. over

B. again
C. repeatedly
D. repeating
Question 57: A. of
B. for
C. with
D. at
Question 58: A. gets
B. changes
C. turns
D. becomes
Question 59: A. future
B. time being
C. times
D. period
Question 60: A. recycle
B. preserve
C. keep
D. reuse
Question 61: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
That afternoon at the railway station I was surprised and made happy by the unexpected arrival of Miss
Margaret and her mother, from Oakland.
A. supposed
B. anticipated
C. presumed
D. informed
Question 62: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
The notice was declared such a long time ago that it can't be seen now.

A. is unvisible
B. is unnoticed
C. is blind
D. is invisible
Choose one option A, B, C or D corresponding to the best sentence which is made up from the
given words
Question 63: Sahara/ world/ largest/ hot/ desert.
A. The Sahara was the world’s largest hot desert.
B. The Sahara is the world’s largest hot desert.
C. The Sahara is world’s largest hot desert.
D. Sahara is the world’s largest hot desert.
Question 64: Never / history/ humanity/ there/ be/ more people/ live/ world.
A. Never in the history of humanity there are more people living in the world.
B. Never in the history of humanity are there more people to live in the world.
C. Never in the history of humanity have there been more people living in the world.
D. Never in the history of humanity has there been more people to live in the world.
WRITING
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
65. The boy ran away from the house.
Mr Pike noticed..............................................................................................................................................
66. I read the novel repeatedly, at least three times. Then I took it back to the library.
Before…………………………………………………………….............................................................
67 . Peter really wants to see Mary again. (seeing)
Peter looks…………………………………………......................................................................................
68. “I’m happy you have passed the final exams. Congratulations!” Jim said to me.
Jim congratulated……………………………...............................................................................................
69. He doesn’t have the money and he can not afford a new car.
If.....................................................................................................................................................................
Part II. Write a short paragraph (about 140 words) about your favourite subject at school.

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PRACTICE TEST 3
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. private
B. debate
C. face
D. create
Question 2: A. continent
B. property
C. lobby
D. pilot
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. respect
B. approach
C. property
D. particular
Question 4: A. necessarily B. area
C. outnumber
D. certain
Question 5: A. involved
B. Canadian
C. addressing
D. access
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.

Question 6: Under the circumstances it ____ be best to wait for a few weeks.
A. seemed
B. ought
C. might
D. should
Question 7: The Pawnee Indians regarded corn ____ sacred gift, and many of their religious ceremonies
are centered around this crop.
A. as being
B. since a
C. as a
D. like being
Question 8: Larger animals ____ than smaller animals of the same type.
A. longer live generally
B. they generally live long
C. generally live longer
D. live generally long
Question 9: ____ all my efforts, I will not have my report ready by Friday.
A. Making
B. No matter
C. Considering
D. Despite
Question 10: On Jupiter the winds have created storms ___ big that astronomers on Earth can see them
through their telescopes.
A. so
B. such
C. as
D. how
Question 11: Alexander Graham Bell worked with deaf students before __the first telephone in 1876.
A. designed
B. was designed

C. to design
D. designing
Question 12: Scientists have discovered that the jellylike material in cells ____ proteins and other
substances.
A. is actually a complex mixture
B. it is actually a complex mixture
C. actually is a complex mixture of
D. that actually are a complex mixture of
Question 13: He has been offered the job ____ to his passing a medical examination.
A. confirmatory
B. provisional
C. subject
D. dependent
Question 14: The unpleasant smell in the restaurant ____ me off my dinner.
A. set
B. put
C. sent
D. took
Question 15: A prime minister cannot expect to have much time to ____ to purely personal matters.
A. reserve
B. devote
C. concentrate
D. spare
Question 16: The situation was ____ complicated by John’s indecision.
A. more
B. extra
C. further
D. altogether
Question 17: Sport provides an ___ for a teenager’s feelings of aggression or frustration.
A. overflow

B. exit
C. outlet
D. exhaust
Question 18: An application to join this scheme places you under no obligation____.
A. indeed
B. eventually
C. apart
D. whatsoever
Question 19: Bill doesn’t fit in here; he’s like ____.
A. a bird in the hand
B. a fish out of water
C. a fly in the ointment
D. water on a duck’s back
Question 20: When Helen told me she was mad at her boss, I asked her not to do anything_____.
A. incidental
B. distorted
C. crucial
D. drastic
Question 21: John couldn’t say a word; he was ___ by the shocking news.
A. jammed
B. clamped
C. stunned
D. clenched
Question 22: “Are you starting a club?” “Yes, do you want ___?”
A. to get consider
B. to be considered C. to consider
D. be considered
Question 23: The judo exponent threw his ___ onto the floor with one swift motion.
A. repellent
B. opponent

C. component
D. proponent
Question 24: The manager told his assistant to ___ the mistake immediately.
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A. rectify
B. maltreat
C. sanction
D. banish
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 25: He studied so zealously that he graduated from college first in his class.
A. lazily
B. ardently
C. happily
D. dispassionately
Question 26: The evolution of agriculture in the early years of the twentieth century was characterized by
the partial mechanization of the sowing and reaping processes.
A. created
B. enriched
C. accelerated
D. typified
Question 27: His physical condition is no impediment to his career as a violinist.
A. help
B. impatience
C. hindrance
D. impossibility
Question 28: The banana is a gigantic herb that springs from an underground stem to form false trunks
up to 20 feet high.

A. an immense
B. a striking
C. an attractive
D. a plentiful
Question 29: The innovative use of iron and steel in construction represented an important advancement
in the building industry of the 1800s.
A. improvement
B. element
C. influence
D. occasion
Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 30: The direction which in computers are moving in education is what we learn rather than how
we learn
Question 31: As soon as they will finish the new business administration building, our offices are going
to be moved.
Question 32: The keyboard with alphabet keys is enough easy to use to give program instructions to the
computer.
Question 33: Computers are machines flexible that can adapt to a wide variety of tasks.
Question 34: In spite of their trepidation, the parents let their two oldest children driven alone to New
Mexico to ski.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. This old saying certainly applies __(35)__
diseases. It is good to know how to __(36)__ from a disease. But it is much better to know how to keep
__(37)__ getting the disease in the first place.
Most diseases __(38)__ be prevented. Scientists work together constantly to discover new and
better __(39)__ to control diseases and disease germs. Through careful __(40)__ , they have acquired a
vast knowledge of the __(41)__ and the effect of diseases. They have studied the activities of disease
germs. They __(42)__ this knowledge with their knowledge of the human body. As a result, diseases

which took thousands of lives only a few years ago are now completely __(43)__ control. Scientists and
doctors have also found that __(44)__ common sense rules go along way toward preventing diseases.
Question 35: A. for
B. to
C. with
D. of
Question 36: A. cure
B. treat
C. cover
D. recover
Question 37: A. from
B. away
C. out of
D. off
Question 38: A. can
B. should
C. may
D. must
Question 39: A. cure
B. treatment
C. tablets
D. ways
Question 40: A. experiment
B. experimentation
C. experimenting
D. experiments
Question 41: A. reason
B. cause
C. account
D. influence

Question 42: A. relate
B. combine
C. join
D. connect
Question 43: A. in
B. out of
C. under
D. beyond
Question 44: A. little
B. a little
C. few
D. a few
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54.
Since water is the basis of life, composing the greater part of the tissues of all living things, the
crucial problem of desert animals is to survive in a world where sources of flowing water are rare. And
since man's inexorable necessity is to absorb large quantities of water at frequent intervals, he can
scarcely comprehend that many creatures of the desert pass their entire lives without a single drop.
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Uncompromising as it is, the desert has not eliminated life but only those forms unable to withstand
its desiccating effects. No moist-skinned, water-loving animals can exist there. Few large animals are
found. The giants of the North American desert are the deer, the coyote, and the bobcat. Since desert
country is open, it holds more swift-footed running and leaping creatures than the tangled forest. Its
population is largely noctural, silent, filled with reticence, and ruled by stealth. Yet they are not
emaciated.
Having adapted to their austere environment, they are as heathy as animals anywhere else in the
world. The secret of their adjustment lies in the combination of behavior and physiology. Non could
survive if, like mad dogs and Englishmen, they went out in the midday sun; many would die in a matter

of minutes. So most of them pass the burning hours asleep in cool, humid burrows underneath the
ground, emerging to hunt only by night. The surface of the sun-baked desert averages around150
degrees, but 18 inches down the temperature is only 60 degrees.
Question 45: The title for this passage could be _______ .
A. Desert Plants
B. Life Underground
C. Animal Life in a Desert Environment D. Man's life in a Desert Environment
Question 46: The word "tissues" in the passage mostly means _______ .
A. the smallest units of living matter that can exist on their own
B. collections of cells that form the different parts of human, animals and plants
C. very small living things that cause infectious disease in people, animals and plants
D. the simplest forms of life that exist in air, water, living and dead creatures and plants
Question 47: Man can hardly understand why animals live their whole life in the desert, as _______ .
A. sources of flowing water are rare in a desert
B. water is an essential part of his existence
C. water composes the greater part of the tissues of living things
D. very few large animals are found in the desert
Question 48: The phrase "those forms" in the passage refers to all of the following except _______ .
A. water-loving anima
B. the coyote and the bobcat
C. moist-skinned animals
D. many large animals
Question 49: According to the passage, creatures in the desert _______ .
A. run and leap faster than those in the tangle forest
B. run and leap more slowly than those in tangled forest
C. are more active during the day than those in the tangled forest
D. are not as healthy as those anywhere else in the world
Question 50: The author mentions all the following as examples of the behavior of desert animals except
_______ .
A. they sleep during the day

B. they dig home underground
C. they are noisy and aggressive D. they are watchful and quiet
Question 51: The word "emaciated" in the passage mostly means _______ .
A. living or growing in natural conditions, not kept in a house or on a farm
B. able to get what one wants in a clever way, especially by tricking or cheating
C. large and strong, difficult to control or deal with
D. thin and weak because of lack of food and water
Question 52: According to the passage, one characteristic of animals living in the desert is that _______ .
A. they are smaller and fleeter than forest animals
B. they are less healthy than animals living in other places
C. they can hunt in temperature of 150 degrees
D. they live in an accommodating environment
Question 53: The word"burrows" in the passage mostly means_______ .
A. places where insects or other small creatures live and produce their young
B. holes or tunnels in the ground made by animals for them to live in
C. structures made of metal bars in which animals or birds are kept
D. places where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found
Question 54: We can infer from the passage that _______.
A. living things adjust to their environment B. water is the basis of desert life
C. desert life is colorful and various
D. healthy animals live longer live
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64.
Recent technological advances in manned and unmanned vehicles, along with breakthroughs in satellite
technology and computer equipment, have overcome some of the limitations of divers and diving
equipment for scientists doing research on the great oceans of the world. Without a vehicle, divers often
became sluggish, and their mental concentration was severely limited. Because undersea pressure affects

their speech organs, communication among divers has always been difficult or impossible. But today,
most oceanographers avoid the use of vulnerable human divers, preferring to reduce the risk to human
life and make direct observations by means of instruments that are lowered into the ocean, from samples
take from the water, or from photographs made by orbiting satellites. Direct observations of the ocean
floor can be made not only by divers but also by deep-diving submarines in the water and even by the
technology of sophisticated aerial photography from vantage points above the surface of more than seven
miles and cruise at depths of fifteen thousand feet. In addition, radio-equipped buoys can be operated by
remote control in order to transmit information back to land-based laboratories via satellite. Particularly
important for ocean study are data about water temperature, currents, and weather. Satellite photographs
can show the distribution of sea ice, oil slicks, and cloud formations over the ocean. Maps created from
satellite pictures can represent the temperature and the color of the ocean's surface, enabling researchers
to study the ocean currents from laboratories on dry land. Furthermore, computers help oceanographers
to collect, organize, and analyze data from submarines and satellites. By creating a model of the ocean's
movement and characteristics, scientists can predict the patterns and possible effects of the ocean on the
environment.
Recently, many oceanographers have been relying more on satellites and computers than on
research ships or even submarine vehicles because they can supply a greater range of information more
quickly and more effectively. Some of humankind's most serious problems, especially those concerning
energy and food, may be solved with the help of observations made possible by this new technology.
Question 55: With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?
A. Communication among drivers
B. Technological advances in oceanography
C. Direct observation of the ocean floor D. Undersea vehicles
Question 56: The word "sluggish" is closest in meaning to
A. nervous
B. confused
C. slow moving
D. very weak
Question 57: Drives have had problems in communicating underwater because
A. the pressure affected their speech organs

B. the vehicles they used have not been perfected
C. they did not pronounce clearly
D. the water destroyed their speech organs
Question 58: This passage suggests that the successful exploration of the ocean depends upon
A. the limitations of diving equipment
B. radios that divers use to communicate
C. controlling currents and the weather
D. vehicles as well as divers
Question 59: Undersea vehicles
A. are too small for a man to fit inside
B. are very slow to respond
C. have the same limitations that divers have
D. make direct observations of the ocean floor
Question 60: The word "cruise" could best be replaced by
A. travel at a constant speed
B. function without problems
C. stay in communication
D. remain still
Question 61: How is a radio-equipped buoy operated?
A. By operators inside the vehicle in the part underwater
B. By operators outside the vehicle on a ship
C. By operators outside the vehicle on a diving platform
D. By operators outside the vehicle in a laboratory on shore
Question 62: The word information is closest in meaning to
A. data
B. articles
C. samples
D. photographs
Question 63: Which of the following are NOT shown in satellite photographs?
A. The temperature of the ocean's surface

B. Cloud formations over the ocean
C. A model of the ocean's movements
D. The location of sea ice
Question 64: The words those refers to
A. ships
B. vehicles
C. problems
D. computers
WRITING
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Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 65: They’re going to paint the house for us at the weekend.
We’re going ___________________________________________.
Question 66: I couldn’t concentrate because it was so noisy.
There was too ___________________________________________.
Question 67: I regret not buying some tickets for the concert..
I wish ____________________________________________.
Question 68: The living room hasn’t been painted for two years.
We _______________________________________________.
Question 69: People often claim that our planet is in danger.
It is ________________________________________.
Part II. Would you like to watch or play sports ? In about 140 words , explain your reasons

PRACTICE TEST 4
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Choose the word whose underlined part is different from the others
1. A. spends
B. writes
C. stops
D. looks
2. A. habitat
B. conservation
C. personality
D. activity
Choose the word whose stressed syllable is different from that of the others
3. A. biology
B. compulsory
C. economics
D. industrial
4. A. preserve
B. threaten
C. extinct
D. survive
5. A. conserve
B. conscious
C. preserve
D. prevent
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
6. This woman has………………her whole life to helping people
A. initiated
B. appealed
C. founded
D. dedicated
7. The meeting is going to ……………..at 7 o’clock tomorrow morning

A. hold
B. to be held
C. to be holding
D. holding
8. At the 22nd SEA Games, the Vietnamese’s Women Football team…………….defended the SEA
Games title
A. success
B. succeeded
C. successful
D. successfully
9. Nowadays, it is becoming…………………to find a good job.
A. harder and harder
B. the most hardly
C. hardest and hardest
D. more and more hardly
10. Ann: “………………where the nearest post office is?”
Linda: “ Turn left and then turn right.”
a. Do you tell me
B. Will you tell me
C. Could you tell me
D. Should you show
me
11. Anna wanted to read the letter…………………I had written
A. who
B. which
C. where
D. whose
12. Your brother never knows the truth, …………………….?
A. don’t they
B. do they

C. does he
D. doesn’t he
13. She drove so……………….that she met an accident last night
A. careful
B. carefully
C. carelessly
D. careless
14. That student is learning hard……………… a place at university
A. for her to win
B. so that she could win C. so as for her to win D. in order to win
15. If I had had a credit card with me, I…………………..the coat
A. would buy
B. will buy
C. buy
D. would have
bought
16. Mary: “ I’ve passed my driving test.”
Tom: “……………………”
A. It’s nice of you to say so.
B. Congratulations!
C. That’s a good idea
D. I don’t care what you do
17. My friend did his last test very well. He …………………….hard
A. must have studied
B. should have studied C. can’t have studied
D. must study
18. Terry has never been caught by the police……………his dangerous driving
A. in spite
B. despite
C. because of

D. for
19. “…………………were the Asian Games held?” _ Every four years
A. How many
B. How long
C. How far
D. How often
20. Swimming and water skiing are both……………………sports
A. athletic
B. aquatic
C. physical
D. mental
21. The act of preventing something from being lost, damaged, wasted, or destroyed is
called……………….
A. conservation
B. extinction
C. habitat
D. biodiversity
22. Different conservation efforts have been made in order to save……………species
A. dangerous
B. endangered
C. endanger
D. danger
23. Jane: “You look great in that skirt, Mary”
Mary: “……………”
A. No, I don’t
B. Oh, you don’t like it, do you?
C. I bought it at Nem’s
D. Thanks, it’s my mum’s present on my birthday
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24. By the end of next June, these students ……………..their school
A. had finished
B. will have finished
C. have finished
D. will be finishing
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
25. Their flight was delayed because of the bad weather
A. held up
B. gone off
C. taken after
D. got over
26. Those companies were closed due to some seriously financial problems.
A. taken off
B. put away
C. wiped out
D. gone over
27. It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.
A. approximately
B. generally
C. frankly
D. simply
28. When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his attention is appropriate.
A. coming nearer to
B. catching sight of
C. pointing at
D. looking up to
29. A nuclear station may take risk going off due to unexpected incidents.
A. demolishing

B. exploding
C. developing
D. running
Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
30. My mother said me to sit down at the table and do my homework.
A. sit down
B. said
C. do
D. the
31. The more populated the area becomes, the more noisy one has to face with
A. populated
B. has to
C. more noisy
D. becomes
32. My father prefers watching films at home than going to the cinema
A. than
B. to
C. watching
D. at home
33. There were such many books in the library that I didn’t know which one to choose
A. to choose
B. were
C. such
D. in the library
34. If he learns hardly, his parents will be proud of him
A. hardly
B. of
C. learns
D. be

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
One evening Dr. Peterson was at a party. A woman came up to him and began to talk about her
back. "Its very painful (35)_______ I've worked for a long time in my garden", the woman said. "You've
hurt it by bending for too long", Dr. Peterson replied. He than showed her (36)_______ to do some
exercises. However, (37)_______ the woman left he felt very angry. He went up to a friend of his who
was a lawyer. He told him about (38)_______ the woman and asked him for his advice. "Do you think I
(39)_______ to send her a bill?" he asked. The lawyer thought for a moment and nodded. "How much
should I charge (40)_______ giving all that advice?" Dr. Peterson asked. "Change her your usual fee"
they lawyer said. The next day Dr. Peterson sent the woman a bill. (41)_______ a few days later he was
surprised (42)_______ letter from the lawyer. (43)_______ he opened the letter, he saw the following
brief note: "Please find a bill for $50 for the advice (44)_______".
35. A. because
B. for
C. by
D. as soon as
36. A. what
B. why
C. when
D. how
37. A. when
B. because
C. if
D. for
38.A. meet
B. meeting
C. to meet
D. he met
39.A. should
B. had better

C. ought
D. must
40.A. by
B. because of
C. owing to
D. for
41.A. However
B. In addition
C. Therefore
D. Alternatively
42.A. by receiving
B. to receive
C. for receiving
D. receive
43.A. Because
B. When
C. Until
D. For
44.A. gave you
B. What I gave you
C. when I gave you
D. I gave you
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54.
Canadian English is a regional variety of North American English that spans almost the entire continent.
Canadian English became a separate variety of North American English after the American Revolution,
when thousands of Loyalists, people who had supported the British, left the United States and fled north
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to Canada. Many Loyalists settled in southern Ontario in the 1780s, and their speech became the basis
for what is called General Canadian, a definition based on the norms of urban middle-class speech.
Modern Canadian English is usually defined by the ways in which it resembles and differs from
American or British English. Canadian English has a great deal in common with the English spoken in
the United States, yet many Americans identify a Canadian accent as British. Many American visitors to
Canada think the Canadian vocabulary sounds British – for example, they notice the British “tap” and
“braces” instead of the American “faucet” and “suspenders”. On the other hand, many British people
identify a Canadian accent as American, and British visitors think the Canadians have become
Americanized, saying “gas” and “truck” for “petrol” and “lorry”.
People who live outside North America often find it difficult to hear the differences between Canadian
and American English. There are many similarities between the two varieties, yet they are far from
identical. Canadian English is instantly recognizable to other Canadians, and one Canadian in a crowded
room will easily spot the other Canadian among the North Americans.
There is no distinctive Canadian grammar. The differences are mainly in pronunciation, vocabulary, and
idioms. Canadian pronunciation reflects the experience of a people struggling for national identity
against two strong influences. About 75 per cent of Canadians use the English “zed” rather than the
American “zee” for the name of the last letter of the alphabet. On the other hand, 75 per cent of
Canadians use the American pronunciation of “schedule”, “tomato”, and “missile”. The most obvious
and distinctive feature of Canadian speech is probably its vowel sound, the diphthong “/ou/”. In Canada,
“out” is pronounced like “oat” in nearby U.S. accents. There are other identifying features of Canadian
vowels: for example, “cot” is pronounced the same as “caught” and “collar” the same as “caller”.
An important characteristic of the vocabulary of Canadian English is the use of many words and phrases
originating in Canada itself, such as “kerosene” and “chesterfield” (“sofa”). Several words are borrowed
from North American Indian languages, for example, “kayak”, “caribou”, “parka”, and “skookum”
(“strong”). The name of the country itself has an Indian origin; the Iroquois word “kanata” originally
meant “village”. A number of terms for ice hockey – “face-off”, “blue-line”, and “puck” – have become
part of World Standard English.
Some features of Canadian English seem to be unique and are often deliberately identified with
Canadian speakers in such contexts as dramatic and literary characterizations. Among the original
Canadian idioms, perhaps the most famous is the almost universal use of “eh?” as a tag question, as in

“That’s a good movie, eh?” “Eh” is also used as a filler during a narrative, as in “I’m walking home from
work, eh, and I’m thinking about dinner. I finally get home, eh, and the refrigerator is empty.”
The traditional view holds that there are no dialects in Canadian English and that Canadians cannot tell
where other Canadians are from just by listening to them. The linguists of today disagree with this view.
While there is a greater degree of homogeneity in Canadian English compared with American English,
several dialect areas do exist across Canada. Linguists have identified distinct dialects for the Maritime
Provinces, Newfoundland, the Ottawa Valley, southern Ontario, the Prairie Provinces, the Arctic North,
and the West.
Question 45: According to the passage, how did Canadian English become a distinct variety of North
American English?
A. Canadians declared their language to be different from U.S. English.
B. Growth of the middle class led to a standard school curriculum.
C. A large group of Loyalists settled in one region at the same time.
D. Linguists noticed that Canadians spoke a unique dialect.
Question 46: The word “norms” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “_____”.
A. words
B. history
C. ideas
D. patterns
Question 47: The phrase “a great deal in common with” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “_____”.
A. the same problems as
B. easier pronunciation than
C. many similarities to
D. different words for
Question 48: In paragraph 2, what point does the author make about Canadian English?
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A. American and British visitors define Canadian English by their own norms.
B. Canadians speak English with an accent that Americans cannot understand.

C. Canadian English is more similar to American than to British English.
D. Canadian English has many words that are not in other varieties of English.
Question 49: The phrase “the two varieties” in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
A. Canadian English and American English B. general Canadian and North American
C. British English and Canadian English
D. people who live outside North American
Question 50: The word “spot” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. prefer
B. find
C. describe
D. ignore
Question 51: Which sentence below best expresses the essential information in the underlined sentence
in paragraph 4?
A. Canadian English has been strongly influenced by both British and American English.
B. Canadians have tried to distinguished themselves as a nation, and this effort is shown in their
pronunciation.
C. Canada is the only nation where people can deliberately choose which pronunciation they prefer.
D. Many newcomers to Canada must work hard to master the national style of pronouncing English.
Question 52: All of the following words originated in North American Indian languages EXCEPT
_____.
A.. parka
B kerosene
C. Canada
D. kayak
Question 53: Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 5 about vocabulary?
A. Much of the vocabulary for ice hockey originated in Canada.
B. Vocabulary is the most distinctive feature of Canadian English.
C. Canadians use more North American Indian words than Americans do.
D. World Standard English has a very large vocabulary.
Question 54: The author discusses the expression “eh” in paragraph 6 as an example of _____.

A. an expression that few people outside Canada have heard
B. a style of Canadian drama and literature
C. a word that cannot be translated into other languages
D. an idiom that uniquely characterizes Canadian speech
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64.
The White House, the official home of the United States president, was not built in time for George
Washington to live in it. It was begun in 1792 and was ready for its first inhabitants. President and Mrs.
John Adams, who moved in on November 1, 1800. When the Adamses moved in, the White House was
not yet complete, and the Adamses suffered many inconveniences; for example, the main staircase was
incomplete, which hindered movement from floor to floor, and the future laundry yard was merely a
pool of mud, so wet laundry was hung in the unfinished East Room to dry. Thomas Jefferson, the third
president, improved the comfort of the White House in many respects and added new architectural
features such as the terraces on the east and west ends.
When the British forces burned the White House on August 24, 1814, President Madison was forced to
leave. All the remained after the fire was the exterior walls, the interior was completely destroyed. It was
not until December of 1817 that the following president, James Monroe, was able to move into a rebuilt
residence. Since then, the White House has continued to be modified but has been continuously occupied
by each succeeding U.S president.
Question 55: Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this text?
A. George Washington’s life in the White House.
B. The Early History of the White House.
C. The burning of the White House.
D. Presidential Policies of Early U.S. Presidents.
Question 56: Why did George Washington not love in the White House?
A. It had been burned by the British.
B. He did not like the architectural features.
C. He did not want to suffer the inconveniences that the Adamses had suffered.
D. Construction had not yet been completed.
Question 57: The word “inhabitant” in line 2 is closest meaning to____.

A. modifications
B. moves
C. celebrations
D. residents
Question 58: It can be inferred from the passage that John Adams was_____.
A. the first president of the United States.
B. the second president of the United States.
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C. the third president of the United States.
D. the fourth president of the United States.
Question 59: What of the White House was not yet complete when the Adamses moved in?
A. main staircase
B. laundry yard
C. pool
D. A and B
Question 60: The author most likely discusses the “staircase” in line 5 in order to____.
A. show the elegance of the new White House
B. explain the architectural features added
by Jefferson.
C. provide an example of an inconvenience in the White House. D. demonstrate what had to be rebuilt
after the fire.
Question 61: The word “forces” in line 9 could best be replaced by:
A. military
B. effort
C. power
D. energy
Question 62: According to the passage, which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson’s tenure
in the White House?

A. He worked to improve the appearance and convenience of the White House.
B. He had to flee the White House because of the war with the British.
C. He removed the terraces that had been added by Adams. D. He was accepting of the many
inconveniences.
Question 63: According to the passage, when James Monroe came to the White House, it had been____.
A. repressed
B. reconstructed
C. relocated
D. reserved
Question 64: The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses____.
A. the details of the destruction of the White House by the British.
B. James Monroe’s policies as presidents.
C. modifications by presidents who followed.
D. other presidents who were unable to occupy the White House.
WRITING
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 1: People say that Jenny lived in Texas, America for 8 years.
Jenny .......................................................................................................................................
Question 2: “ You are wearing a beautiful dress today!” , Susan said to Mary.
Susan paid .................................................................................................................................
Question 3: It was such a boring documentary film that she fell asleep.
The documentary film ................................................................................................................
Question 4: “I am sorry for coming late”, said Alice to her teacher.
Alice apologized .........................................................................................................................
Question 5: What the politician was saying fell on deaf ears last night.
No one ........................................................................................................................................
Part II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the free time activity you like best
Part II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the book you like best

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PRACTICE TEST 5
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. legal
B. legible
C. legacy
D. legislature
Question 2: A. absolutely
B. abrupt
C. absorbed
D. obscure
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. involve
B. product
C. career
D. deniable
Question 4: A. surgeon
B. intimate
C. favourite
D. perceiving
Question 5: A. apologize
B. industrial
C. ability
D. application
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.

Question 6. Everyone was ____ the threat of military intervention in that area.
A. frightened for
B. frightened
C. frightened to
D. frightened by
Question 7. These seats are reserved for _____.
A. those on the executive committee
B. they on the executive committee
C. them on the executive committee D. those who find themselves in the position of being on the
executive committee
Question 8. Among sea horses, ___ carries and hatches the eggs in a special breeding pouch.
A. it is the male which
B. the male it
C. it is the male
D. the male who
Question 9. Let’s put a new ____ on the window sill.
A. flower’s box
B. flowers’ box
C. flower box
D. flowers box
Question 10. The doctor ____.
A. adviced that Jim lie down every afternoon
B. adviced that Jim lay down every afternoon.
C. advised that Jim lie down every afternoon.
D. advised that Jim lay down every afternoon
Question 11. Foods of animal origin generally supply greater amounts of iron to the diet than ____.
A. are foods plant origin
B. foods of plant origin
C. do foods of plant origin
D. plant origin foods

Question 12. John will most likely ____, but Kathy will probably stay home.
A. coming
B. be come
C. come
D. had come
Question 13. It was essential that we ___ the lease before the end of the month.
A. sign
B. signed
C. had signed
D. were signing
Question 14. When travelling in a foreign country, one should be careful to carry ____ at all times.
A. their passport
B. your passport
C. one’s passport
D. hers passport
Question 15. The discovery that electricity could produce magnetism ___ in 1820 by the Danish
physicist, Hans Christian Oersted.
A. by accident
B. was an accident C. was made by accident
D. by accident was
Question 16. Don’t use that airline. Its safety record is _____.
A. brazen
B. appalling
C. terminal
D. existential
Question 17. I’m just as ____ as you are to make this company successful.
A. dedicated
B. serious
C. willful
D. determined

Question 18. He claimed ____ from military service because he was a foreign national.
A. liability
B. exception
C. demobilisation
D. exemption
Question 19. Jane was ____ that an unqualified person got the job.
A. infected
B. beset
C. bold
D. resentful
Question 20. The children’s bad behaviour in class ___ their teacher beyond endurance.
A. disturbed
B. exasperated
C. distracted
D. aroused
Question 21. They didn’t believe the candidate’s _____.
A. apertures
B. assertions
C. imperatives
D. resumptions
Question 22. He bought that house, ____ that he would inherit money under his uncle’s will.
A. considering
B. assuming
C. estimating
D. accounting
Question 23. The old man’s health was improving, but then some ___ developed.
A. complications
B. implications
C. terminations
D. conclusions

Question 24. The postal services were ___ for several weeks by the strike.
A. disrupted
B. perturbed
C. disarrayed
D. deranged
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 25. At first, the managing director insisted that he was right and everyone else was mistaken,
but in the end he was forced to climb down.
A. apologise
B. admit that he was wrong
C. join in the discussion
D. resign as managing director
Question 26. “What did he say to you?” “He told me to clear off.”
A. go away
B. tidy the place up
C. finish my work
D. push the boat into the water
Question 27. You ought to read the directions carefully before you begin the problems.
A. may
B. might
C. should
D. can
Question 28. The London-to-Sydney flight touched down in Bombay.
A. made a stop
B. crashed
C. flew low

D. was forced to land
Question 29. An author in the throes of creation hates to be interrupted.
A. struggle
B. study
C. wake
D. theater
Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 30. If Tom would have sent in his papers sooner, he would have been accepted for this
semester.
A
B
C
D
Question 31. Great quantities of the seaweed are found in the Sargasso Sea.
A
B
C
D
Question 32. Professor Clayton was equally fond of his two children, but he had to admit that he
A
B
found the youngest an easier child to handle.
C
D
Question 33. Our nervous system has over ten billions nerve cells in a network covering every inch of
our skin and organs.
A
B
C

D
Question 34. By the beginning of next year, much of the people who live in that area may have
A
B
C
difficult finding employment.
D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Brave William Baldock, who is six years old, is a hero after helping his mother when she fell
downstairs. William quickly (35) _______ an ambulance when he discovered his mother had broken her
leg. In spite of being frightened, he (36) _______ the emergency services what had happened and
answered all the questions they asked him. He also telephoned his father (37) ______ work, and then his
grandmother, to explain what he had (38) _____. While waiting for (39) _____ people to come, William
looked after his 18-month-old sister.
When ambulance man Steve Lyn went to the house, he was amazed: “It’s (40) ____ that a young boy of
six knew the right number to (41) _____, and was able to give us the correct information. (42) _____ of
William’s quick thinking, we were able to (43) _____ there immediately.’
Mrs Baldock left hospital yesterday, very (44) _____ to both William and the ambulance service.
Question 35. A. to
B. off
C. for
D. with
Question 36. A. said
B. talked
C. spoke
D. told
Question 37. A. in
B. at
C. on

D. by
Question 38. A. done
B. made
C. acted
D. worked
Question 39. A. these
B. every
C. each
D. this
Question 40. A. pleased
B. fine
C. clever
D. great
Question 41. A. put
B. set
C. dial
D. hit
Question 42. A. Since
B. Because
C. As
D. Although
Question 43. A. manage
B. find
C. get
D. reach
Question 44. A. agreeable
B. happy
C. grateful
D. approving
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54.
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My lawyer, Mr Turner, is the only man I know who has seen a ghost. He is a quiet even-tempered
man whose life is spent in dealing with facts. He is the last person in the world to give way to fantasy.
He has a wife and two children of whom he is proud, takes a modest holiday abroad every year and
spends his Sundays gardening. He is knowledgeable about art and architecture, though he doesn't pretend
to be an expert by any means. It is, therefore, all the more surprising that he should so insistent about the
ghost. It happened, so he says, like this:
He was travelling from London to the North of England by train. It was a misty November evening
and the train was half empty. In fact for the first part of the journey Mr Turner had the carriage to
himself and sat dozing over a newspaper. However at the first stop a passenger jumped in, slamming the
door behind him. He seemed out of breath as if he had been running. He was a striking looking young
man with dark, bushy hair and bright intelligent eyes. He was dressed rather oddly in a long waisted coat
with silver buttons, tight trousers and an embroidered waistcoat. Mr Turner did not pay much attention to
this because people wear all sorts of extravagant clothes these days and he had long grown accustomed
to them.
Presently, the two men got into conversation, as people do on long journeys. Mr Turner was
interested to cover that the young man was very knowledgeable about Art - in particular portraits. His
name, he said, was Joseph Hart, and he was on his way to visit an exhibition. It seemed that he worked in
a famous London Art Gallery - a picture restorer, perhaps, thought Mr Turner, for he seemed to know a
great deal about varnishes and paints, and even more about the subjects of certain portraits. When Mr
Turner asked his opinion of the portrait of a famous judge by an artist he admired, his companion
laughed and said, “He’s only a reproduction - a good one I agree but you can't talk to a reproduction.” He
spoke as though the person in the portrait were still living.
After a while the carriage got hot and steamy and Mr Turner dropped off. He woke up just as the
train was drawing up at a junction with a grinding of brakes. His companion had disappeared.
A few days later, having returned to London, Mr Turner found himself near the Art Gallery.
Moved by some impulse, he went in and enquired for Joseph Hart. The attendant directed him to a room

devoted to early nineteenth century portraits of well-known men. There was no-one in the room and Mr
Turner looked about him. Without knowing quite how he had got there, he found himself standing in
front of a full-length portrait of a dark young man in tight trousers and an embroidered waistcoat. The
eyes smiled at him with a hint of amusement. The name-plate at the foot of the picture read: Joseph
Hart, Gentleman, 1800-1835.
Question 45. What kind of person was Mr Turner?
A. imaginative
B. fantastic
C. sensible
D. insensitive
Question 46 Although he was a lawyer, Mr Turner
A. pretended to know a lot about Art
B. knew something about Art.
C. pretended to take an interest in Art.
D. intended to learn more about Art.
Question 47. When the passenger entered Mr Turner’s compartment.
A. he was painting.
B. he was running.
C. the train was just leaving
D. the carriage was half-empty.
Question 48 The passenger’s clothes didn’t seem strange to Mr Turner because
A. he was used to wearing strange clothes.
B. he liked people who wore strange clothes
C. everyone he knew wore strange clothes.
D. he had seen a lot of people in strange clothes.
Question 49. Mr Turner thought the young man might
A. be an Art Dealer.
B. be an Art Expert.
C. renew old pictures.
D. paint reproductions of old pictures.

Question 50. Why wouldn’t the passenger give an opinion on the portrait of the judge?
A. the judge wasn’t alive.
B. the judge was still alive.
C. the picture was a copy.
D. he hadn’t seen it.
Question 51. When did Mr Turner first realize that the passenger had gone?
A. When the train started.
B. After the train had stopped.
C. Just before the train stopped.
D. When the train was leaving the station.
Question 52. Why did Mr Turner go into the Art Gallery?
A. He was walking past there.
B. He had never been there before.
C. He had planned to do so.
D. He suddenly decided to.
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Question 53. In the past of the gallery that Mr Turner was directed to
A. there were a lot of pictures by unknown people.
B. there were a lot of nineteenth century people
C. no-one else was looking at the pictures.
D. he only saw one portrait
Question 54. When Mr Turner looked at the portrait of Joseph Hart
A. he smiled at it.
B. he thought it smiled at him.
C. he didn’t recognize it.
D. he was amused.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64.

In order to learn to be one’s true self, it is necessary to obtain a wide and extensive knowledge of
what has been said and done in the world : critically to inquire into it,nearly to sift it, and earnestly to
carry it out .It matters not what you learn ,but when you once learn a thing , you must never give it up
until you have mastered it.It matters not what you inquire into, but when you inquire into a thing, you
must never give it up until you have completely understood it .It matters not what you try to think out,
but when you once try to think out a thing , you must never give it up until you have got what you want .
It matters not what you try to sift out ,but you once try to sift out a thing, you must never give it up until
you have sifted it out clearly and distinctly .It matters not what you try to carry out , but when you once
try to carry out a thing , you must never give it up till you have done it completely and well . If another
man succeeds by one effort, you will use a hundred efforts.If another man succeeds by ten efforts, you
will use a thousand efforts.
Question 55: According to the author the ultimate purpose of study is to learn to ________ .
A. be one’s true self
B. be a specialist
C. succeed in a profession
D. become weathy
Question 56: First of all, one must ________ .
A. inquire
B. analyse
C. act
D. obtain knowlegde
Question 57: A consequence of man’s study should be _______ .
A. prayer
B. action
C. fame
D. inaction
Question 58: According to the author,_________ .
A. it doesn’t matter what we learn
B. knowledge is unnecessary
C. learning is unimportant

D. thinking is one of the least importance
Question 59: The end of learning should be _________ .
A. inquiry
B. mastery
C. thought
D. analysis
Question 60: The end of inquiry should be ______ .
A. understanding B. action
C. analysis D. thought
Question 61: A word that means almost the same as “ sift out” is _______ .
A. inquire
B. carry out
C. ponder
D. analyse
Question 62: To successfully carry out the author’s program a person would have to be , most of all,
_______ .
A. extremely intelligent
B. very weathy
C. very persistent
D. A and B
Question 63: According to the article, another man’s success should ______ .
A. spur us on to greater efforts
B. make us envious
C. not be taken into consideration
D. cause one to stop trying
Question 64: Implied but not stated __________ .
A. Success in one’s profession is least important in one’s life
B. Success depends not so much on natural ability as it does on effort
C. The way to knowledge is through specialization
D. It is necessary to obtain a wide knowledge of what has been said and done in the world.

WRITING
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 65: My brother lives near here.
My brother lives not___________________________________________.
Question 66: That is the man I lent my car to.
I lent my car ___________________________________________.
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Question 67: During the course of his studies , he became ill..
While ____________________________________________.
Question 68: I didn’t know you were coming , so I didn’ t wait for you.
If _______________________________________________.
Question 69: It was exciting to listen to the story of his adventures.
How ________________________________________.
Part II. In about 140 words, write about what you think necessary for a long lasting friendship.

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PRACTICE TEST 6
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. established
B. wanted
C. liked
D. poached
Question 2. A. chocolate
B. chemistry

C. character D. Christmas
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the words that differ from the other three in
the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions
Question 3: A. disaster
B. prisoner
C. agency
D. family
Question 4: A. energy
B. organize
C. athletics
D. marathon
Question 5: A. accelerate
B. Buddhism C. stability
D. philosopher
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
sentences.
Question 6: When we met John last year, he ……… from Harvard already.
A. graduated
B. has graduated
C. had graduated
D. will have graduated
Question 7. Wild animals are ……… threatened almost everywhere.
A. serious
B. seriousness C. series
D. seriously
Question 8. The Red Cross is an international aid ……… .
A. association
B. institution
C. corporation
D. organization

Question 9. It was such a great book that I couldn’t put it ………. .
A. down
B. out
C. on
D. of
Question 10. The Asian vision 2020 is aimed at forging closer ………. integration within the region.
A. economy
B. economic
C. economical
D. economically
Question 11. Your ……… is the one you are playing or fighting against in a game.
A. player
B. enemy
C. opponent
D. teammate
Question 12. Her eyes are red and puffy. She ……… a lot last night.
A. must cry
B. must have cried
C. might cry
D. can have cried
Question 13. – Ann: “What do you usually do on Sundays?” – Mary: “……….”
A. I used to drive to work.
B. I’d be sleeping all day.
C. I’m not doing anything.
D. I usually watch TV until noon.
Question 14. His daughter often says that she won‘t get married until she ……… 25 years old.
A. is
B. will be
C. will have been
D. has been

Question 15. We’ve got plenty of time. We …….. hurry.
A. must
B. have to
C. should
D. needn’t
Question 16. – John: “I’ve passed the driving test.” – Ann: “………..”
A. It’s nice of you to say so.
B. Do you?
C. That’s a good idea.
D. Congratulations!
Question 17. The …… I read about history, the …….. it makes me realize how relevant history is for us
today.
A. more / more B. more / best C. better / better
D. better / more
Question 18. He got up early to catch the first morning train. ………, the train was delayed and he was late
for work.
A. Due to
B. Therefore
C. However
D. Although
Question 19. – Anna: “Could I get you a drink?” – David: “………..”
A. No, I don’t.
B. No, you couldn’t. C. No, I couldn’t.
D. No, thanks.
Question 20. In Latin America, women ……… 70 per cent of the workforce in service industries.
A. take after
B. make up
C. delay
D. get over
Question 21. Tom: “I think married women should not go to work.”

Cindy: “__________ It’s too boring to be housewives all their lives”.
A.
That’s right
B. I can’t agree with you more
C. I don’t agree
D. Perhaps, I’m not sure
Question 22. Don’t you believe in __________ between men and women?
A. equality
B. equalize
C. equal
D. equalizer
Question 23. Mary: “I’ve got an interview for a job today.”
Peter: “__________.”
A. Good luck
B. Thank you
C. See you
D. The same to you
Question 24. The bomb went _________with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town.
A. down
B. over
C. off D. on

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