ÔN THI 2

PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS 1-5: Choose one option A, B, C or D corresponding to the word whose
main stress is on the syllable in the position which is different from that of the
others. Identify your choice by circling letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.
1. a. superman b. synthetic c. rotate d. professor
2. a. forests b. singing c. concerning d. burning
3. a. reclaiming b. believed c. irrigate d. replace
4. a. promise b. expensive c. constructive d. original
5. a. simultaneous b. feedback c. different d. errors
QUESTIONS 6-35 are incomplete sentences. Chose A, B, C or D as your best choice
to complete each sentence and then identify your answer by circling letter A, B, C
or D on the answer sheet.
6. In addition to their homes, the Pomo Indians of California built dance houses
religious ceremonies.
a. of b. for c. in which d. were for
7. The wood of many pine species makes excellent pulp manufacture of paper.
a. in b. to c. for the d. the
8. The photos of the American civil war made by Matthew Brady and his assistants rank
finest war pictures of all time.
a. the b. in the c. between d. among the
9. Albert Einstein’s contributions to scientific theory were those of Galileo and
Newton.
a. important than b. more important c. the most important d. as important as
10. Apart from Pluto, the outer planets the inner planets and are made mainly
of lighter materials such as hydrogen and helium.
a. are larger than b. are the largest c. larger than d. are larger
11. our economic achievements, we are still a long way from being an “Asian
Dragon”.
a. In spite b. though c. despite d. although
12. When our country a full member of ASEAN, it will gain an important
status in the whole world.

a. become b. will become c. becomes d. became
13. The new work of Japanese scientists on AIDS has been as a major
breakthrough.
a. called b. saluted c. hailed d. greeted
14. They can’t their son’s rudeness any longer.
a. release b. ignore c. torment d. suffer
15. The Russians have in controlling urban growth.
a. managed b. attempted c. succeeded d. achieved
16. The fellow laughed silently to himself at the trick he has .
a. caused b. played c. performed d. made
17. The robbers the cash and escaped in a stolen car.
a. seized b. captured c. emerged d. ceased
18. She gave me some advice. I’ll certainly follow it.
a. false b. mean c. deep d. sound
19. I felt most when they made me sit at a litter table at the back.
a. confusing b. shameful c. insulted d. embarrassing
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20. Scientists have discovered a close between smoking and several serious
diseases.
a. action b. connection c. union d. combination
21. she is studying at a university and hopes to get a job soon.
a. In a moment b. at this instant c. in the present d. at present
22. The director be delighted to show the visitors round the factory.
a. ought to b. would c. might d. intend to
23. The president his intention to retire before the next election
a. told b. informed c. promised d. announced
24. The gunman the pilot of the plane to change the direction.
a. demanded b. forced c. made d. controlled
25. Do you think we’ll find a solution this problem?
a. about b. with c. at d. to

26. I will the machine to see whether it works
a. try out b. take up c. turn down d. work out
27. It was urgent that he his lawyer at once.
a. called b. calls c. will call d. would call
28. I went to my friend’s house last night and rang the door bell several times but there
was no answer. He out.
a. must go b. should go c. should have gone d. must have gone
29. Five years a long time, he might already be forgotten.
a. has been b. is c. had been d. are
30. a fire, hotel guests are asked to remain calm.
a. as a result ofb. in the event of c. by reason of d. in the time of
31. When I into the dining room next morning, the of the dinner were still on the
table.
a. remains b. results c. effects d. impacts
32. I couldn’t tell you what time it because the workman had removed the of
the clock.
a. arms b. hands c. were d. feet
33. Supposing I to agree with your request, how do you think the other students
would feel?
a. would b. am c. were d. could
34. Where all this morning? It’s nearly midday.
a. are you b. were you c. have you been d. are you being
35. I’m so tired that I can’[t take what you’re saying.
a. in b. out c. up d. down
QUESTIONS 36-45: Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best
option to fit each space. Identify your choice by circling letter A, B, C or D on the
answer sheet.
The first thing to be said about market research is that it is not an (36) to
management decision making. No form of market research, no matter how deep,
complicated and detailed, can ever be seen as a substitute for creative decision-making

by professional managers. (37) its very best, all it can do is (38) some
doubt and clarify the nature of the problem. It may even be seen as a tool which can
improve the (39) of decisions but it is not in itself a decision-making
mechanism.
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Market research, in (40) with a number of other approaches in marketing,
suffers from the frequent complaint that it is not really accurate. Market research results
can never be completely accurate because they (41) with a dynamic, ever-
changing marketplace. It is vital that this is understood by everyone with an imagination
when (42) market research results and when making any (43) to apply them
in the marketplace.
Lastly, it should always be remembered that market research is not an end in itself but
simply a (44) by which some degrees of degrees of risk can be removed from
marketplace activity. If no activity (45) from the research, then the entire
exercise has been completely pointless.
36. a. option b. alternative c. end d. opening
37. a. for b. from c. at d. with
38. a. reject b. omit c. deny d. remove
39. a. quality b. goodness c. well-being d. virtue
40. a. association b. common c. addition d. connection
41. a. work b. manage c. deal d. operate
42. a. deciding b. thinking c. proving d. considering
43. a. attemptb. venture c. choice d. try
44. a. mode b. means c. way d. progress
45. a. shows b. produces c. results d. appears
QUESTIONS 46-50: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions
that follow by circling letter A, B, C or D as the correct and then mark your choice
on the answer sheet.
The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many
communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce

electricity. Converting waste products to gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose
of waste.
Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal
tars. But to date, that process has proved expensive. Other experiments are underway to
harness power with giant windmills. Geothermal power, heat from the earth, is also
being tested.
Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from
streams and rivers. Fifty years ago, hydroelectric power provided one third of the
electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only four percent. The oceans
are another potential source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy
of ocean currents, tides and waves to electricity. Experiments are also underway to make
use3 of temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.
46. Which is the best title of the passage?
a. The Use of Water Productions Energy
b. The Search for Alternative Sources of Energy
c. Efficient way of Disposing of Waste
d. New Discoveries in Geothermal Power
47. Fifty years ago one third of the electricity in the United States was provided
by .
a. wind b. waste products c. waste d. oil
48. In the second paragraph, the phrase “synthetic fuels” could best be replaced by
which of the following?
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a. Biological fuels
b. Low burning fuels
c. Fast burning fuels
d. Artificial made fuels
49. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an alternative sources of
energy?
a. burning of garbage b. geothermal power c. synthetic fuels d. electricity

50. According to the author, the impracticability of using coal, oil shale and coal tars as
sources of energy is due to .
a. Their time consuming
b. Their money consuming
c. The scarcity of sources
d. The lack of technology
QUESTIONS 51-55: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions
that follow by circling letter A, B, C or D as the correct answer and then mark your
choice on the answer sheet.
As far back as 700 BC, men have talked about children being cared for by wolver.
Romulus and Remus, the legendary twin founders of Rome. Were supposed to have been
cared for by wolves. It is believed that a she-wolf loses her litter, she seeks a human
child to take its place
This seemingly preposterous idea not become credible until the late nineteenth century
when a French doctor actually found a naked ten-year-old boy wandering in the woods.
He did not walk erectly, could not speak intelligibly, nor could he relate to people. He
only growled and stared at tem. Finally the doctor won the boy’s confidence and began
to work with him. After many long years of devoted and patient instruction, the doctor
was able to get the boy to clothe and feed himself, recognize and utter a number of
sounds well as write letter and from words.
51. It is believed that the founders of Roma were .
a. The wolves cared for by people
b. A she-wolf and her litter
c. Two brothers looked after by wolves
d. Romulus and Remus, two legendary wolves
52. The doctor found the boy .
a. Cutting wood
b. Growling at him
c. Working in the forest
d. Wandering in the woods

53. The doctor was able to work with the boy because the boy .
a. Was very intelligent
b. Trusted him
c. Was very confident
d. Was devoted and patient
54. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
a. The French doctor succeeded in domesticating the boy.
b. The French doctor was very devoted and patient
c. The children doctor were cared for by wolves in the late nineteenth century.
d. The boy looked like a she-wolf when the doctor found him.
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55. In the passage the word PREPOSTERIOUS most nearly means .
a. Contrary to common sense
b. Based on natural things
c. More than what is expected
d. Without imagination
QUESTIONS 56-60: In these sentences, each one has four underlined words or
phrases marked A, B, C or D. choose the one word or phrase which must be
changed in order for the sentence to be correct by circling letter A, B, C, or D and
them mark your choice on the answer sheet.
56. Peanuts are close related to peas than to nuts.
A B C D
57. Most evergreens have needle-like leaves that require least water than regular leaver
A B C D
58. Insects appeared on earth before long the earliest mammals
A B C D
59. Halifax Harbor in Nova Scotia is one of the most safe harbors in the world.
A B C D
60. One of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the USA is the wildly and lovely
A B C D

Magnolia Garden near Charleston, South Carolina.
QUESTIONS 61-70: Choose one option A, B, C or D corresponding to the sentence
which has the same meaning as the original one and mark your choice on the
answer sheet.
61. She is so busy that she can’t come to the party.
a. If she was not so busy she must come to the party
b. If she was not so busy she could come to the party
c. If she was not so busy she need to come to the party
d. If she was not so busy she should come to the party
62. John asked Laura: “can I borrow some money?”
a. John asked Laura if she would lend him some money.
b. John asked Laura if she would have lent him some money
c. John asked Laura if she had lent him some money
d. John asked Laura if she has lent him some money
63. He said: “I’m sorry I didn’t reply to the letter.”
a. He apologized for not to reply to the letter.
b. He apologized for not to replying to the letter
c. He apologized for didn’t reply to the letter
d. He apologized for not replying to the letter
64. “Oh! Don’t complain all the time!”
a. I wish you won’t complain all the time!
b. I wish you don’t complain all the time!
c. I wish you wouldn’t complain all the time!
d. I wish you didn’t complain all the time!
65. He bought his car four years ago
a. He has had his car four years ago.
b. He had his car four years ago.
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