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PRACTICE TEST 1
Time allotted: 60 min.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following question.
Question 1:
A. creates
B. faces
C. strikes
D. cigarettes
Question 2:
A. heir
B. handle
C. hold
D. humane
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary
stress in each of the following question.
Question 3:
A. effect
B. effort
C. deafness
D. cancer
Question 4:
A. decoration
B. economy
C. expectation
D. universal
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
Question 5: - “Why don’t you ask Tom to do it?”
- “I don’t know whether he is______to. He sometimes makes things worse.”
A. possible

B. afraid
C. easy
D. able
Question 6: Although Anne is happy with her success she wonders_____will happen to her private life.
A. which
B. what
C. when
D. that
Question 7: You can_____what is happening on the other side of the word by telephone.
A. see
B. make
C. hear
D. learn
Question 8: It is our_____ policy that we will achieve unity through peaceful means.
A. consistent
B. continuous
C. considerate
D. continual
Question 9: I really want to become a pilot when I_____.
A. grow up
B. talk about
C. agree with
D. get up
Question10: We are aware that,_____,situation will get worse.
A. unless dealing with carefully
B. if dealt not carefully with
C. if not carefully dealt with
D. if not carefully dealing with
Question11: Never before_______more foreign tourists to Viet Nam.
A. have there been

B. there have been
C. were there
D. there were
Question12: Justin is writing a book about his adventure in Tibet. I hope he can find a good publisher when
he_________
A. finished
B. has finished
C. will finish
D. is finishing
Question13: I found it very stressful living in the centre of town, so I was pleased when we moved to a
quiet residential area in the_________
A. edge
B. suburbs
C. estate
D. outskirts
Question14: A recent survey identified the UK as_________.place in Euroup to buy a car.
A. an expensive as
B. the more expensive
C. the expensive
D. the most expensive
Question15: Philip dressed in strange clothes and wore a mask on his face for a party. He was
completely_________ No one knew who he was.
A. recognizing
B. recognizable
C. unrecognizable
C. unrecognizing
Question16: _________ studies have found that while the learning process may be slower, healthy older
people can ususlly learn new things well.

A. To repeat
B. Repeated
C. Repeating
D. Repeat
Question17: The government_________ major changes to the education system recently.
A. warned
B. declared
C. announced
D. expressed
Question18: The packages just mailed at the post office will arrive on Monday_________?
A. won’t they
B. will they
C. did they
D. didn’t they
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following question.
Question19: I unexpectedly met a very old friend yesterday. In fact, we hadn’t seen each other for several
years.
A. looked into
B. ran into
C. ran over
D. looked for
Question 20: Trudy felt ill at eaes when she had to speak in public for the first time.
A. felt uncomfortable and embarrassed
B. lost confidence and got angry
C. felt challenged and inopportune
D. felt nausea and dizzy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following question.
Question 21: It was quite a rocky relationship as we used to argue with each other all the time and we

sometimes went days without speaking to each other.
A. stable
B. appalling
C. unsteady
D. better
Question 22: I need to catch up on world events. I haven’t seen the news in ages.
A. go ahead with
B. catch sight
C. become outdated
D. watch the news
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following question.
Question 23: - “Do you read novels or detective stories?”
- “_________”
A. I enjoy detective stories a lot more.
B. Why novels? No more of them.
C. Yes, novels or detective stories.
D. No, I don’t have any.
Question 24: - “_________”
- “ He’s very outgoing.”
A. What does your new roommate like?
B. What does your new roommate look like?
C. Are you and your new roommate alike?
D. What’s your new roommate like?
Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of
the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
When you first arrive in a foreign country, your initial reaction is often completely positive. Everything
seems exciting, different and fascinating. It’s (25)_________adventure. If you’re just on the short holiday, you’ll
probably never leave this place, but if you stay longer, your attitude towards your (26)_________environment
can start to change.
As soon as you start to realize how little you understand the new culture, life can get frustrating. People

misunderstand (27)_________ you’re trying to stay, or they may even laugh at you for saying some thing
incorrectly. Even simple things, like posting a letter, can seem impossibly difficult, and you are likely to
(28)_________ by getting angry or upset when things go wrong.


With time, however, you start to adjust to become more comfortable with the differences and better able to
handle frustrating and embarrassing (29)_________ Your sense of humour reappears. Finally, you reach the
stage of feeling able to be enthusiastic about the culture once again, enjoy living in it, and maybe even prefer
certain aspects of the culture to your own.
Question 25:
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. ϕ
Question 26:
A. new
B. original
C. old
D. natural
Question 27:
A. how
B. when
C. which
D. what
Question 28:
A. outdo
B. overcome
C. overreact
D. overflow
Question 29:

A. conditions
B. lacations
C. situations
D. circumstances
Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 30 to 34.
Many people believe the glare from snow cause snow-blindness. Yet, dark glasses or not, they find
themselves suffering from headaches and watering eyes, and even snow-blindness, when exposed to several
hours of “snow light”.
The United States Army has now determined that the glare from snow does not cause snow-blindness in
troops in a snow-covered country. Rather, a man’s eyes frequently find nothing to focus on in a broad expanse of
a snow-covered area. So his gaze continually shifts and jumps back and forth over the entire landscape in search
of something to look at. Finding nothing, hour after hour, the eyes never stop searching and the eyeballs become
sore and the eye muscles ache. Nature balances this annoyance by producing more and more liquid which
covers the eyeballs. The liquid covers the eyeballs in increasing quantity until vision blurs. And the result is
total, even though temporary, snow-blindness.
Experiments led the Army to a simple method of overcoming this problem. Scouts ahead of a main body of
troops are trained to shake snow from evergreen bushes, creating a dotted line as they cross completely snowcovered landscape. Even the scouts themselves throw lightweight, dark-colored objects ahead on which they too
can focus. The men following can then see something. Their gaze is arrested. Their eyes focus on the bush and
having found something to see, stop searching through the snow-blanketed landscape. By focusing their
attention on one object at a time, the men can cross the snow without becoming hopelessly snow-blind or lost:
In this way the problem of crossing a solid white area is overcome.
Question 30: To prevent headaches, watering eyes and blindness caused by the glare from snow, dark
glasses are_________..
A. indispensible
B. useful
C. ineffective
D. available
Question 31: The eyeballs become sore and the eye muscles ache because_________
A. tears cover the eyeballs

B. the eyes are annoyed by blinding sunlight
C. the eyes are annoyed by blinding snow
D. there is nothing to focus on
Question 32: According to the passage, snow-blindness may be avoided by_________
A. concentrating on the solid white terrain
B. searching for something to look at in snow-covered terrain
C. providing the eyes with something to focus on
D. covering the eyeballs with fluid
Question 33: The underlined word “they” in the third paragraph refers to_________
A. experiments
B. scouts
C. main troops
D. bushes
Question 34: A suitable title for this passage would be _____.
A. Snow-blindness and How to Overcome It
B. Nature’s Cure for Snow-blindness


C. Soldiers Marching in the Snow
D. Snow Vision and Its Effect on Eyesight
Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 35 to 42.
Some cities are located by chance. A wagon breaks down, the driver spends some time in repairs, finds that
he is in a congenial spot, anf settles down. Later another person builds a house near his, and later someone adds
an inn. Someone else starts selling farm produce there. Soon there is a little market, which grows to a town, and
later to a city.
Other places were destined by nature to become cities. London, for example, is on what is called the head of
navigation – the point where it become too difficult for ocean-going ships to continue upriver, and must transfer
their cargoes. As with London, the head of navigation is also the point where the river can be conveniently
bridged, In fact, the location of a bridge is often the reason for the birth of the town – as Cambridge or

Weybridge in England show. Again, a good habour will generally lead to a city growing up about it. New York
and San Francisco began life as port, as did Cape Town in South Africa.
Some places were created mainly for military purposes, such as Milan, and the host of English cities
finishing with – cester, whichis derived from castra which means camp in Latin. Chester itself, created to guard
the Welsh broder, is a very good example. Other such military bases are Manchester, Doncaster, and os course,
Newcastle.
A few cities are not created by accident, but by intention. This was the case with Milton Keynes in England,
but the most famous examples of such cities are capitals. Brasilia, Canberra and Washington are capitals created
in modern times, but even there greatest admirers will admit that they lack a certain character. It is no coincidence that there are famous pop songs about New York, (“New York, New York”) Chicago (“My kind of
Town”) San Francisco (“Going to San Francisco”) and many other US cities, but one about the nation’s capital.
On the other hand any Londoner can give you at least three songs about place.
Question 35: This reading passage is mainly about_________.
A. why capital cities are created
B. places where cities might begin
C. famous cities and urban life
D. why some city sites are chosen
Question 36: The word “congenial” in the first paragraph probably means_________
A. pleasing
B. noisy
C. ralated
D. favourable
Question 37: According to the passage, London owes its origin to_________
A. a river
B. a bridge
C. an army camp
D. a countryside ship
Question 38: The passage suggests that a large harbour______.
A. may lead to the development of a big city
B. is important for import/export
C. is a place where wars start

D. is always located in capital cities
Question 39: The passage suggests that English cities of military origin_______.
A. can be found from their locations
B. can be found from their names
C. are more common than other cities
D. always end with –cester
Question 40: It can be inferred from the passage that the word “Chester” has ______roots.
A. Italian
B. Roman
C. Latin
D. Latin American
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT given as a reason for a new city?
A. Random events
B. Wars
C. Trade
D. Politics
Question 42: There are no songs about Washington because______.
A. it is the national capital
B. it is too modern
C. the city has little character
D. songwriters don’t like politics


Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 43: Though its mouth is big, but a crocodile can swallow only small animals.
A
B
C
D

Question 44: More schools have built recently to make it convenient for children to receive education.
A
B
C
D
Question 45: When an Arab wants to know if his camel can make a long journey in the
A
B
desert, he looks for at its hump to see how large and firm it is.
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each pf the following questions.
Question 46: Because he came to class late, the teacher punished him.
A. The teacher punished him if he came to class late.
B. He came to class late, but the teacher punished him.
C. The teacher threatened to punish him if he came to class late.
D. The teacher wouldn’t have punished him if he hadn’t came to class late.
Question 47: “Why don’t you ask the Council for help?” my neighbour said:
A. My neighbour advised me to ask the Council for help.
B. My neighbour recommended asking the Council for help.
C. My neighbour told me not to ask the Council for help.
D. My neighbour wants to know why I don’t ask the Council for help.
Question 48: After many long and tough hours of practice, Rita finally became an accomplished pianist.
A. Rita accomplished many long, tough hours of practice and became a pianist.
B. Rita’s long and tough hours of practice helped her become an accomplished pianist.
C. After becoming an accomplished pianist, Rita spent many long, tough hours of practice.
D. Rita spent many long, tough hours accomplishing her piano practice.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following
questions.
Question 49: She chose to study accounting. Accounting has good employment prospects.

A. She chose to study accounting because of its good employment prospects.
B. Choosing to study accounting, she has good employment prospects.
C. She chose to study accounting so that it has good employment prospects.
D. Having good employment prospects, accounting is good for her to study.
Question 50: It isn’t just that the level of education of this school is high. It’s that it’s also been consistent
for years.
A. The level of education in this school, which is usually quite high, shows only slight variations from year to
year.
B. The standard of education is not high in this school, but at least all the students are at the same level.
C. Not only are the standards of education good in this school, but is has maintained those standards over the
years.
D. It isn’t fair to deny that this successful, as it has had the same high standards for many years now.

PRACTICE TEST 2


Time allotted: 60 min.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following question.
Question 1:
A. raised
B. needed
C. sacred
D. naked
Question 1:
A. gorgeous
B. cordial
C. accord
D. crossword
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary

stress in each of the following question.
Question 3:
A. special
B. princess
C. sentence
D. question
Question 4:
A. accompany
B. electrify
C. characterize
D. inhabitant
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
Question 5: The government must_______strong measures against crime.
A. be seen be taking
B. see to be taking
C. be seen to be taking
D. seen to take
Question 6: Although she would have preferred to carry on working, my mum______ her career in order
to have children.
A. devoted
B. abolished
C. repealed
D. sacrificed
Question 7: Dubbing is used in film-making_______ a new sound track to a motion picture.
A. add
B. to add
C. adding
D. added
Question 8: I’ve just taken______ sailing, and I’m going to do a special course next month.
A. to

B. over
C. up
D. after
Question 9: I______ on the news that the price of petrol is going up again.
A. looked
B. listened
C. heard
D. watched
Question10: I’m so sorry! I didn’t break that necklace______.
A. in order
B. at a loss
C. for a change
D. on purpose
Question11: Although many people use the word “milk” to_______ to cows’ milk, it also applies to milk
from any animal, including human milk and goat’s milk.
A. refer
B. prefer
C. mention
D. address
Question12: John found it hard to answer______.
A. so complicated a question
B. so complicated question
C. such complicated a question
D. such complicated question
Question13: She was a perfectly dressed woman with an air of chic that was _______ French.
A. mistaken
B. mistakenly
C. unmistakable
D. unmistakably
Question14: It was not ______ the next morning that Mike began to think about where he was to go.

A. after
B. until
C. before
D. when
Question15: Although both political parties wanted Dwight D. Eisenhower as their presidential nominee
in 1952, he became a Republican candidate and was _______ President.
A. elected
B. chosen
C. selected
D. decided
Question16: Please, _______with your presentation. I didn’t mean to interrupt you.
A. carry out
B. carry on
C. come on
D. get off
Question17: “My suitcase seemed to get ______ as I carried it along”.
A. heavier and heavier
B. more and more heavy
C. heavier and heaviest
D. more and more heavier
Question18: Beethoven, ______ music you have just been listening to, is one of my favourite composers.
A. who
B. whose
C. whom
D. which


Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following question.
Question19: When I was a child I always looked up to my father. He was a real role model for me.

A. admired
B. liked
C. understood
D. trusted
Question 20: I think one reason we get on so well is that we really speak the same language as each
other. There’s almost nothing we disagree about.
A. tell the truth
B. know English well
C. have similar ideas and thoughts
D. share the same accommodation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following question.
Question 21: - “What’s the matter? You don’t look very well.”
- “I feel a little under the weather today.”
A. normal
B. proper
C. sick
D. fine
Question 22: His intelligence and experience will enable him to cope with the complicated situation.
A. too difficult to solve
B. easy to be controlled
C. quite manageable
D. urgent and hard to overcome
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following question.
Question 23: - “Would you like to order now?”
- “________”
A. Yes, of course.
B. Yes, a regular pizza, please.
C. No, no. Spaghetti is better.
D. No, we wouldn’t.

Question 24: - “What do you think about the new play?”
- “__________”
A. It’s about a romance
B. I don’t think very much.
C. Not at all.
D. It’s just so so.
Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of
the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always expected to be successful? Having
someone around (25)_______always fears the worst isn’t really a lot of fun – we all know someone who sees a
single cloud on a sunny day and says, “It look like rain”. But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it’s
important to do something about it.
You can change your view of life, according to psychologists. It only takes a little (26)_______, and
you’ll fine life more rewarding as a result. Optiminsm, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence but
it’s also a more (27)_______ way of looking at life and all it has to result offer. Optimists are more likely to start
new projects and generally more prepared to take risks.
Upbringing is obviously very important (28)_______ forming your attitude to the world. Some people
are brought up to depend too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything goes
wrong. Most optimists, on the other hand, have been brought up not to regard failure as the and of the word –
they just (29)_______ with their lives.
Question 25:
A. which
B. what
C. who
D. whom
Question 26:
A. energy
B. effort
C. work
D. effect

Question 27:
A. positive
B. new
C. respective
D. winning
Question 28:
A. of
B. in
C. with
D.from
Question 29:
A. go over
B.make up
C. take off
D. get on


Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 30 to 34.
How fit are your teeth? Are you lazy about brushing them? Never fear: An inventor is on the case. An
electric toothbrush senses how long and how well you brush, and it lets you track your performance on your
phone.
The Kolibree toothbrush was exhibited at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this
week. It senses how it is moved and can send the information to an Android phone or iPhone via a Bluetooth
wireless connection.
The toothbrush will be able to teach you to brush right ( don’t forget the insides of the teeth!) and make
sure you’re brushing long enough. “It’s kinf of... like having a dentist actually watch your brushing on a day-today basis”, says Thomas Serval, the French inventor.
The toothbrush will also be able to talk to other applications on your phone, so developers could, for
instance, create a game controlled by your toothbrush. You could score points for beating monsters among your
teeth. “We try to make it smart but also fun.” Serval says he was inspired buy his experience as a father. He

would come home from work and ask his kids if they had brushed their teeth. They said “yes,” but Serval would
find their toothbrush heads dry. He decided he needed a brush that really told him how well his children
brushed.
The company says the Kolibree will go on the sale this summer, for $99 to$199, developing on features.
The U.S. is the first target market.
Serval says that one day, it’ll be possible to replace the brush on the handle with a brushing unit that also
has a camera. The camera can even examine holes in your teeth while you brush.
Question 30: Which is one of the features of the Kolibree toothbrush?
A. It can sense how users brush their teeth.
B. It can track users’ school performance.
C. It never has fear about anything.
D. It can help users find their phones.
Question 31: Which of the following might make the Kolibree toothbrush fun?
A. It can be used to update mobile phones.
B. It can be used to play mobile phone games.
C. It can send messages to other users.
D. It can talk to its develops.
Question 32: The underlined word “They” in the passage refers to_______.
A. monsters
B. teeth
C. Serval’s kids
D. toothbrush heads
Question 33: what can we infer about Serval’s children?
A. They were unwilling to brush their teeth.
B. They often failed to clean their toothbrushes.
C. They perferred to clean their toothbrush with a dry head.
D. They liked brushing their teeth after Serval came home.
Question 34: What can we learn about the future development of the Kolibree?
A. The brush handle will be removed.
B. A mobile phone will be built into it.

C. It will be used to fill holes in teeth.
D. It will be able to check users’ teeth.
Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 35 to 42.
Rogue waves are extremely large waves that are more than double the average height of most waves.
According to mathematical calculation and various personal accounts, rogue waves can reach remarkable
heights. They appear unexpectedly in calm waters and can do major damage, even to large ships. Unlike
tsunamis, which are practically undetectable in deep water, rogue waves only occur far out at sea. Stories about


rogue waves have circulated amongst sailors for centuries, but not was not untill recently that scientists
confirmed they actually exist. What they still are not sure of, however, is what causes them.
Some instances of rogue waves have been explained by the interactions of normal waves patterns with
ocean currents. Scientists believe that it is possible for waves to reach the heights described when they come
into contact with strong ocean currents. The wave heights increase significantly when a normal wave reaches a
current head on. In other words, the wave is built up by the power of the current. This explanation was first
proposed after scientists observed a high incidence of rogue waves in the ocean surrounding the southern tip of
Africa. In fact, since 1990, at least twenty ships have encountered the waves, which reportedly reached up to
190 feet. The waves are thought to be caused by wave interactions with the strong Agulhas Current, which runs
southbound along the east coast of the continent.
Ocean currents may be responsible for rogue waves in some parts of the word, but scientists have confirmed
their existence even in areas that are not affected by strong currents. In those cases, scientists think that the
waves are caused by wave reinforcement. Wave reinforcement is when two or more waves join together to form
one massive wave. When the wave are joined, each height is added to the others. For example, if a ten-foot
wave comes into contact with a fifteen-foot wave, it is possible that many waves can join together, which would
create rogue waves. Scientists still do not understand which circumstances cause wave reinforcement, but many
propose that the reason rogue waves appear suddenly is because they are formed by multiple smaller waves
randomly.
Question 35: The passage mainly discusses______.
A. the theories of how rogue waves are formed B. instances of rogue waves that have been explained

C. the increasingly high waves
D. the circumstances causing wave reinforcement
Question 36: Why does the author mention tsunamis?
A. To explain why rogue waves cannot be predicted
B. To describe the similar mechanism that cause rogue waves
C.To note that rogue waves and tsunamis are unrelated
D. To show that rogue waves are comparable to tsunamis
Question 37: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Rogue waves can appear unexpectedly in calm waters.
B. Scientists confirmed that rogue waves actually exist only recently.
C. Rogue waves and tsunamis are mostly undetectable in deep water.
D. Rogue waves can reach remarkable heights.
Question 38: The author used the Agulhas Current as an example of ______.
A. how currents become stronger through their contract with ocean waves
B. how multiple waves are built up by ocean currents
C. a current that flows in the northern region of Africa
D. a current that does not affect the wave height in the region
Question 39: The phrase “come into contract with” in the second paragraph mostly mean______.
A. come in
B. enter
C. meet
D. make up
Question 40: 40. The author discusses wave reinforcement in order to ______.
A. propose another theory for what causes rogue waves
B. suggest that ocean currents cannot be responsible for rogue waves
C. demonstrate how rogue waves are created closer to land
D. explain how multiple waves are able to interact at sea
Question 41: 41. The word which in the thrid paragraph refers to_____.
A. some evidence
B. many waves joining together

C. creating rogue waves
D. wave reinforcement


Question 42: 42. Which of the following is given definition in the passage?
A. Rogue waves
B. Personal accounts
C. Wave patterns
D. Ocean currents
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 43: Cancer researchers have done great progress; still, many aspests of this disease
A
B
C
need further study.
D
Question 44: That the patient's condition had worsened so quickly surprising the doctor.
A
B
C
D
Question 45: 45. With the incorporation of jazz history into current academic curricula,
A
B
leading jazz musicians are now fouding on the faculties of several universities.
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each pf the following questions.
Question 46:. "I don't trust you anymore," said Eric to his friend.

A. Eric's friend told him not to trust her anymore. B. Eric advised his friend to trust her from then on.
C. Eric's friend told him that she didn't trust her anymore. D. Eric told his friend that he didn't trust her anymore.
Question 47: It's such a pity my mother can't attend my birthday party.
A. If only my mother could attend my birthday party.
B. If only my mother had attend my birthday party.
C. I am very sorry that my mother didn't attend my birthday party.
D. I wonder why my mother can't attend my birthday party.
Question 48: My friend works very hard so that he can make a success of his new business.
A. My friend works very hard so at to avoid mistake in his new business.
B. With a view ti becoming successful in his new job, my friend works very hard.
C. My friend is very hard-working so he has made a success of his new business.
D. My friend works very hard, so he can make a success of his new business.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following
questions.
Question 49: A nail has pierced the tyre. It has become flattened.
A. A nail has become flattened because it has pierced the tyre.
B. The tyre has become flattened as a nail has pierced it.
C. Although a nail has pierced the tyre, it has become flattened.
D. A nail has pierced the tyre, but it hasn't become flattened.
Question 50: Genghis Khan was very interested in art and literature. This is not what many people think.
A. No people knows Genghis Khan thought that art and literature were very interesting.
B. It is thought that Genghis Khan was very interested in art and literature.
C. Contrary to what many people think, Genghis Khan was very interested in art and literature.
D. Genghis Khan was very interested in art and literature, as many people think.

PRACTICE TEST 3
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following question.

Question 1:
A. envelopes
B. communicates
C. headaches
D. judges
Question 2:
A. anthem
B. method
C. throne
D. thus
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary
stress in each of the following question.
Question 3:
A. satisfy
B. continue
C. quality
D. marvelous
Question 4:
A. secretary
B. official
C. adventure
D. investment
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
Question 5: Geomorphology is the study of the changes______ take place on.
A. that
B. these
C. what
D. whose
Question 6: To come______ somebody means to meet him/ her by chance.
A. into

B. across
C. between
D. up
Question 7: We moved to the front row_____ we could hear and see better.
A. so as
B. so that
C. such
D. such that
Question 8: I am considering _______ my job. Can you recommend a good company?
A. moving
B. shifting
C. making
D. changing
Question 9: What you wear for the interview is always important because it creates the first _______.
A. appearance
B. performance
C. expression
D. impression
Question10: To avoid unnecessary injury, the coach insisted that the players' tackling drills _______ on the
proper way to fall down.
A. focus
B. were focused
C. be focused
D. focused
Question11:________to rent a flat, we set about contacting all the accommodation agencies in the city.
A. Deciding
B. Having decided
C. To decide
D. Decided
Question12: They appeared _______ pessimistic about their chances of winning.

A. surprisingly
B. advisedly
C. firmly
D. repeatedly
Question13: We are considering _______ for the coming festival.
A. having redecorated our flat
B. to redecorate our flat
C. having our flat redecorated
D. our flat to be
Question14: There is a lot of traffic so we are trying to find an ______ route.
A. alternate
B. alternative
C. alternation
D. alternated
Question15: According to tradition, the first American Thanksgiving ________ in1621 by the English
Pilgrims who had founded the Plymouth Colony.
A. celebrated
B. was celebrating
C. was celebrated
D. had been celebrate
Question15: Interest in the project________when they realized it wouldn't be profitable.
A. got off
B. broke down
Question 17: - “It has been very cold lately.”

C. rose up

D. fell off

- “Yes, but luckily the weather is changing for.”

A. the better
B. the best
C. the worse
D. the worst
Question 18: It's usually the case that people seldom behave in a ______ way when in a furious state.
A. stable
B. rational
C. legal
D. credible
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following question.
Question 19: The small white flowers are my favorite. They give off a wonderful honey smell that scents
the entire garden.
A. release
B. stop
C. reduce
D. melt
Question 20: The building had originally been a manor house and must have looked beautiful in its heyday.
A. the beginning stage

B. period of trial


C. a phase of depression
D. a time of great success
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following question.
Question 21: A mediocre student who gets low grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy League college.
A. average
B. excellent

C. medical
Question 22: I think I need to take my car to the mechanic because it’s acting up again.

D. diligent

A. operating in a strange way
B. working awkwardly
C. functioning properly
D. running at an unruly apeed
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following question.
Question 23: - “Must we open the windows every day?”
- “________”
A. No, we mustn’t.
B. Yes, we need.
C. No, we haven't to.
D. No, we needn’t.
Question 24: - “Michael and 1 want to do something more creative this term.”
- “________”
A. What’s it like?
B. What sort of writing?
C. Like what, exactly?
D. That kind of work? No way.
Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of
the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
Imagine that you have an opportunity to move into one of a number of open positions in your organization.
Perhaps you are (25)_____ two different positions and you have to decide which one you want. So how do you
choose the right one for you?
Having options is great: What a wonderful confidence booster! However, there’s also a lot of pressure
(26)_______ to decide which option is best.
To make the right choice, you have to decide what factors are most important to you in a new job, and then

you have to choose the option that best addresses these factors. (27)______, this operates on two levels - on a
rational level and on an emotional level. You'll only truly be (28) _____ with your decision if these are
aligned. You should analyze your options on both levels. First, you have to look at things rationally, looking at
the job on offer, and also at the things that matter to you. Then, once you've understood your options on a
rational (29) ______, look at things on an emotional level and think about what your emotions are telling you.
Question 25:
Question 26:
Question 27:
Question 28:
Question 29:

A. awarded
A. try
A. However
A. pleasant
A. rank

B. offered
B. tried
B. But
B. cheerful
B. singe

C. insisted
C. trying
C. Since
C. happy
C. point

D. provided

D. to try
D. Whichever
D. miserable
D. level

Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 30 to 34.
The walnut tree produces wood that is used for countless purposes, and is considered the finest wood in
the world. The wood is easy to work wilh, yet it is very hard and durable - and when it is polished, it produces a
rich, dark luster. It also shrinks and swells less than any other wood, which makes it especially desirable for fine
furniture, flooring, and even gun stocks.
In fact, just about every part of the walnut is unusually hard and strong. The nut of the tree is encased
inside a very hard shell, which itself is enclosed in a leathery outer covering called a husk. It requires real effort
to break through those layers to gel at the tasty meat inside.
Yet every part of the walnut is useful to people. The outer husk produces a dark reddish stain that is hard
to remove from the hands of the person who opens the nut, and this pigment is widely used in dyes and wood
stains. The inner shell is used as an abrasive to clean jet engines. And the meat of the nut is extensively used in
cooking, ice cream, flavourings - and just eaten raw.


Walnut trees exude a chemical into the soil near their roots which can be poisonous to some trees and
shrubs. Fruit trees, for example, will not survive if planted too close to a walnut. Many other plants, such as
maple trees or ivy, are not affected by the walnut's presence, and are well-suited to grow in its vicinity.
Question 30: The underlined word “It” in the first paragraph refers to ______.
A. walnut tree
B. walnut wood
C. furniture
D. flooring
Question 31: The walnut tree is believed to produce ______.
A. the best wood in the world

B. the most delicious meat for cooking
C. poisonous roots for people
D. some plants such as maple trees or ivy
Question 32: As used in the passage, the underlined word “pigment” most nearly means ______.
A. colour
B. meat
C. fruit
D. fragrance
Question 33: The author of the passage probably believes that ______.
A. walnut trees are endangered
B. people should recycle more
C. people should grow walnut trees if possible
D. maple trees are not good for furniture making
Question 34: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Trees are used for many things.
B. Maple trees grow well with walnuts.
C. Walnuts can kill other trees.
D. Walnut trees are valuable when planted correctly.
Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 35 to 42.
In the early decades of the United States, the agrarian movement promoted the farmer as society’s hero.
In the minds of agrarian thinkers and writers, the farmer was a person on whose well-being the health of the new
country depended. The period between the Revolution, which ended in 1783, and the Civil War, which ended in
1865, was the age of the farmer in the United States. Agrarian philosophers, represented most eloquently by
Thomas Jefferson, celebrated farmers extravagantly for their supposed centrality in a good society, their political
virtue, and their Superior morality. And virtually all policy makers, whether they subscribed to the tenets of the
philosophy held by Jefferson or not, recognized agriculture as the key component of the American economy.
Consequently, government at all levels worked to encourage farmers as a social group and agriculture as
economic enterprise.
Both the national and state governments developed transportation infrastructure, building canals, roads,

bridges, and railroads, deepening harbors, and removing obstructions from navigable streams. The national
government imported plant and animal varieties and launched exploring expeditions into prospective farmlands
in the West. In addition, government trade policies facilitated the exporting of agricultural products.
For then- part, farmers seemed to meet the social expectations agrarian philosophers had fo, them, as
their broader horizons and greater self-respect, both products of the Revolution, were reflected to some degree
in their behavior. Farmers seemed to become more scientific, joining agricultural societies and reading the farm
newspapers that sprang up throughout the country. They began using improved implements, tried new crops and
pure an.mal breeds, and became more receptive to modem theories of soil improvement.
They also responded to inducements by national and state governments. Farmers streamed to the West,
filling frontier lands with stunning rapidity. But farmers responded less to the expectations of agrarians and
government inducements than to growing market opportunities. European demand for food from the United
States seemed insatiable. War, industrialization, and urbanization all kept demand high in Europe. United States
cities and industries grew as well; even industries not directly related to farming thrived because of the market,
money, and labor that agriculture provided.
Question 35: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The agrarian philosophy of Thomas Jefferson
B. The role of the national government in the development of agriculture
C. Improvements in farming techniques
D. The impact of the increased importance of the farmer
Question 36: The author mentions Thomas Jefferson in the first paragraph as an example of _______.
A. a leader during the Revolution
B. an inventor of new farming techniques
C. a philosopher who believed farmers were essential to the creation of a good society


D. a farmer who guided the agrarian movement toward an emphasis on economic development
Question 37: The word “they” in the first paragraph refers to ______ .
A. Agrarian philosophers
B. farmers
C. policy makers

D. tenets
Question 38: Which of the following statements is supported by the information of the passage?
A. All government policy makers accepted Jefferson’s views of agriculture and farmers.
B. Agricultural production declined between 1783 and 1861.
C. The majority of farmers worked tor the government.
D. Agriculture was a vital part of the nation’s economy.
Question 39: According to the passage, the national and state governments did all of the following
EXCEPT ______.
A. give farmers money for their crops
B. import new plant varieties
C. build roads
D. develop policies that helped farmers export their products
Question 40: All of the following are mentioned as examples of farmers’ meeting the expectations of
agrarian philosophers EXCEPT______.
A. obtaining information from farm newspapers
B. accumulating personal wealth
C. planting new crops
D. becoming more scientific
Question 41: The word “stunning” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. predictable
B. impressive
C. famous
D. gradual
Question 42: Which of the following statements is best supported by the last paragraph?
A. Agricultural development contributed to development in other parts of the economy.
B. European agricultural products were better than those produced in the United States.
C. The growing settlement of the West led to a decrease in agricultural production.
D. Farmers were influenced more by government policies than by market opportunities.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.

Question 43: Eye avoid can signal unfriendliness to a person and disinterest in a
A
B
C
conversation or some visual stimulus.
D
Since
rats
are
destructive and may carry disease, therefore many
Question 44:
A
B
C
cities try to exterminate them.
D
Question 45: Fertilizers are used primarily to enrich soil and increasing yield.
A
B
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each pf the following questions.
Question 46: What I found surprising was his lack of confidence.
A. It was his lack of confidence that surprised me. B. He was overconfident, so I was very surprised.
C. His lack of confidence was what I finally found. D. To my surprise, he found himself lacking in confidence.
Question 47: No matter how hard he tried he couldn’t persuade her to accept his invitation.
A. Although he tries, he can't persuade her to accept his invitation.
B. Try as hard as he might, he couldn't persuade her to accept his invitation.
C. t is difficult for him to persuade her to accept his invitation.
D. She could only accept his invitation with difficulty.

Question 48: My brother quickly adapted to his new job at the bank.
A. My brother was used to adapting to new jobs at the bank quickly.
B. My brother's new job at the bank was easy for him to adapt to.
C. My brother quickly got used to his new job at the bank.


D. My brother was able to do his new job at the bank easily.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following
questions.
Question 49: The Moon doesn't have the atmosphere. The planet Mars doesn't either.
A. Both the Moon and the planet Mars have the atmosphere.
B. Either the Moon or the planet Mars has the atmosphere.
C. The Moon has the atmosphere, but the planet Mars doesn't.
D. Neither the Moon nor the planet Mars has the atmosphere.
Question 50: The company director decided to raise the workers' wages. He did not want them to leave.
A. The company director decided to raise the workers’ wages, so they did not leave.
B. The company director decided to raise the workers' wages though he wanted them to leave.
C. The workers did not want to leave since the company director decided to raise their wages.
D. Not wanting the workers to leave, the company director decided to raise their wages.

PRACTICE TEST 4
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following question.
Question 1:
A. salmon
B. dissolve
C. guideline
D. oblige
Question 2:
A. inform

B. situation
C. dialogue
D. signal
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary
stress in each of the following question.
Question 3:
A. precise
B. wheelchair
C. firewood
D. simple
Question 4:
A. volunteer
B. referee
C. recommend
D. spiritual
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to eachof the following question.
Question 5: One of the leading schools of psychological thought in the 20th centuiy was behaviourism,
_____________________?
A. wasn’t it
B. was it
C. weren’t they
D. did they
Question 6: I think in the future there will be too many people in the world and not ______ for everyone.
A. enough food
B. so many foods
C. too much food
D. food enough
Question 7: Gravity is the cause of the earth’s spherical shape. In other______, it results in the earth’s
spherical shape.
A. ways

B. words
C. choices
D. letters
Question 8: We could call the TV stations and the opening of our
new store.
A. inform
B. announce
C. publicize
D. publish
Question 9: Over the last century, there________ many significant changes in the way we live.
A. are
B. were
C. had been
D. have been
Question10: Opening a conversation and bringing it to an end are essential parts of our_____
A. every day language
B. everyday language
C. language everyday
D. language of every day
Question11: It'll take you over an hour to get to the city centre in the hour.
A. rush
B. busy
C. run
D. crowded
Question12: There is a rumor that The National Bank will______the company I am working for.
A. take over
B. get off
C. throw away
D. make up
Question13: The responsibility of the ______is to know how to discover,cure, rehabilitate the health both of

the individuals and the community.


A. physics
B. physicist
C. physicality
D. physician
Question14: Most children are______ of responding to positive communication, and of developing to
their full potential.__________________
A. capable
B. possible
C. feasible
D. likely
Question15: It was very hot in Egypt, so we set_____ at dawn to visit the Pyramids.
A. in
B. about
C. off
D. back
Question16: Mrs. Kim is planning to attend the regional seminar,________ it is not absolutely
necessary' that she be there.
A. whether
B. so that
C. because
D. although
Question17: I’d sooner you_______
the completed form back as soon as possible.
A. send
B. sent
C. had sent
D. would send

Question18: ____________eating less fat curbs disease, a new study suggests that this may not be true.
A. Even though believing
B. Although many people believe
C. As believed by many people
D. Since it is believed by so many
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following question.
Question19: My brother is definitely a smart cookie - one of the most intelligent people I know.
A. clever person
B. cookie lover
C. handsome man
D. good cook
Question 20: We used to get on pretty well but then we fell out with each other when we went to university.
A. fell down together
B. had disagreements
C. got on well
D. disliked the same things
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following question.
Question 21: Many new medicines today eradicate diseases before they become too widespread.
A. wipe out
B. get rid of
C. speed up
D. find out
Question 22: Language changes from decade to decade. Many expressions that were fashionable in the
1950s were out of style in the 1960s.
A. up to date
B. trendy
C. changeable
D. out of date

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of thefollowing question.
Question 23: - “Must they clean the classroom every day?”
- “_________”
A. No, they don’t have to.
B. No, they mustn't.
C. Yes, they can.
D. Yes, they may.
Question 24: - “Could you help me to get some water?”
- “ _________”
A. It doesn’t matter.
B. With pleasure.
C. It’s a pleasure.
D. Never mind.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
Researchers have found out that the size of an animal is important when it comes to extinction. Scientists
have determined that the biggest and the smallest animals are more (25)_______risk of dying out than mediumsized animals.
Heavy animals are mostly endangered by hunting and poaching while the smallest creatures may die out
(26)______ their living area is being polluted. Among the most endangered animals are elephants, lions and
rhinos. Public awareness is large and campaigns to save such animals have been around lor a long time. It is the
smallest (27)______ that get the least attention. I specially fish and frogs are in danger of dying out.
The species that are most at risk have a weight of over I kilogram. I hey are in danger of being (28)______


because we need food, skin and other items.
According to the study, animals that are (29)_______ extinct affect large ecosystems, like forests, deserts
and oceans.
Question 25:
Question 26:
Question 27:

Question 28:
Question 29:

A. in
A. because
A. variety
A. raised
A. running

B. of
B. although
B. species
B. arested
B. reaching

C. from
C. therefore
C. groups
C. killed
C. becoming

D. at
D. but
D. classes
D. purchased
D. involving

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B. C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 30 to 34.
Cycling in the countryside

Have you ever been cycling? This spring my elder brother and I left the busy city and spent a long weekend
cycling in the countryside. Our average speed was only around 14 kph, but that didn't matter. We hadn't come to
break any speed records, or to get fit and healthy. All we wanted was some fresh air and a break from
schoolwork. My bike only once went more than 30 kph. and that was when I raced my brother down the only
hill on our route.
We really enjoyed cycling along flat, traffic-free country paths There was plenty of spring sunshine, but it
was quite cold, especially in the morning. We didn't mind, though - and we soon warmed up as we rode along.
Our only problem w'as when my brakes started making a terrible noise. But I didnt mind as it gave us an excuse
to visit a cafe while a helpful bike mechanic had a look at it
That was one of the best things about our route: every few kilometres there was a village where we could
find everything we needed All the local people were really friendly, too. However, most places we stopped at
served chips with the meals, which soon got fairly boring.
One night we were woken at 4 a.m. by a group ol rugby fans singing loudly in the hotel corridor. We were
tired and bad-tempered when we set off the next morning and very nearly got lost, but soon felt more cheerful
when the sun came out. That's what I like about cycling - it’s simple and it's fun. If you're looking lor a short
break that's active and cheap, then cycling is a great choice!
Question 30: What is Chris Hones doing in this text?
A. Describing the different places lie saw while cycling
B. Comparing cycling to other forms of exercise
C. Suggesting places to stay on a cycling holiday
D. Recommending cycling as a good type of holiday
Question 31: What do we find out about Chris's bike?
A. It wasn't as good as his brother's.
B. It was too old to go fast.
C. It had trouble going up hills.
D. It needed attention at one point.
Question 32: Chris was pleased because ______.
A. he and his brother had chosen a good route.
B. he felt much healthier than before he began his trip.
C. he met other people who are keen on cycling.

D. he went away at the best time of year for cycling.
Question 33: What did Chris dislike about his trip?
A. breaking down
B. the food
C. the weather
D. getting lost
Question 34: What might Chris say in a postcard to a friend?
A. “I'm having a great holiday, spending lots of lime in friendly cafes and enjoying being by myself for
once!”
B. “I'm having really fit cycling so fast up and down the hills in this part of the countryside.”
C. “I'm pleased to be away from cars and lorries for a change. Having a good time, despite some problems.”


D. “ I'm enjoying cycling with my brother this weekend, and staying at a very quiet hotel in this
countryside.”
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 42.
There is a new type of advertisement becoming increasingly common in newspaper classified columns. It is
sometimes placed among “situations vacant”, although it does not offer anyone a job, and sometimes it appears
“situations wanted”, although it is not placed by someone looking for a job, either. What it does is to offer help
in applying for a job.
“Contact us before writing your application”, or “Make use of our long experience in preparing your
curriculum vitae or job history”, is how it is usually expressed. The growth and apparent success of such a
specialized service is, of course, a reflection on the current high levels of unemployment. It is also an indication
of the growing importance of the curriculum vitae (or job history), with the suggestion that it may now qualify
as an art form in its own right.
There was a time when job seekers simply wrote letters of application. “Just put down your name, address,
age and whether you have passed any exams”, was about the average level of advice offered to young people
applying for their first jobs when I left school. The letter was really just for openers, it was explained,
everything else could and should be saved for the interview. And in those days of full employment, the

technique worked. The letter proved that you could write and were available for work. Your eager face and
intelligent replies did the rest.
Later, as you moved up the ladder, something slightly more sophisticated was called for. The advice then
was to put something in the letter which would distinguish you from the rest. It might be the aggressive
approach. “Your search is over. I am the person you are looking for,” was a widely used trick that occasionally
succeeded. Or it might be some special feature specially designed for the job in view.
There is no doubt, however, that it is the increasing number of applicants with university education at all
points in the process of engaging staff that has led to the greater importance of the curriculum vitae.
Question 35: What does the phrase “Make use of” in the second paragraph Probably mean?
A. Make a day of
B. Benefit from
C. Get on with
D. Put up with
Question 36: The new type of advertisement, which is appearing in newspaper columns,_______.
A. informs job hunters of the opportunities available
B. promises useful advice to those looking for employment
C. divides available jobs into various types
D. informs employers that people are available for work
Question 37: Nowadays a demand for this specialized type of service has been created because______.
A. here is a lack of jobs available for artistic people
B. there are so may top-level jobs available
C. there are so many people out of work
D. the job history is considered to be a work of art
Question 38: In the past it was expected that first-job hunters would ______.
A. write an initial letter giving their life history
B. pass some exams before applying for a job
C. have no qualifications other than being able to read and write
D. keep any detailed information until they obtained an interview
Question 39: Later, as one went on to apply for more important jobs, one was advised to include in the
letter_______.

A. something that would distinguish one from other applicants
B. hinted information about the personality' of the applicant
C. one’s advantages over others in applying for the job
D. an occasional trick with the progressive approach
Question 40: The word “worked” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. earned money
B. was used
C. was effective
D. functioned
Question 41: What does the word “which” in the fourth paragraph refer to?


A. the advice
B. the letter
C. the rest
D. approach
Question 42: The curriculum vitae has become such an important document because_______.
A. there has been an increase in the number of applicants with degrees
B. there has been an increase in the number of jobs advertised
C. jobs arc becoming much more complicated nowadays
D. the other processes ot applying for jobs are more complicated
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions
Question 43: The first time that Gertrude went skiing, she bruised one of her legs and
A
B
C
broke another.
D
Question 44: Humus, a substance found in soil, is soft and spongy and enables

A
B
C
plant roots to send out tiny hairs through them they absorb water and food.
D
Question 45: Faced with petroleum shortages in the 1970’s, scientists and engineers in the
A
B
U.S. stepped up its efforts to develop more efficient heating systems and better insulation.
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Question 46: “I’m very pleased at how things have turned out,” she said to her employees.
A. She asked her employees how things had turned out and was pleased to know it.
B. She expressed her satisfaction with the way things had turned out.
C. She complimented her employees for making things turn out.
D. She wanted her employees to tell her how many things had turned out.
Question 47: Do you realize that I would have been given that job if you had not been silent?
A. As you did not talk, I did not get the job.
B. Because you spoke too much, I did not get the job.
C. Although you asked a lot of things, I got the job.
D. Although you did not keep silent, I got the job.
Question 48: You won’t be allowed in until your identity has been checked.
A. Show us your identity card and then you will be allowed in.
B. Not until they identify you will you be allowed to join in the show.
C. You will be allowed in unless your identity has been checked.
D. Only when your identity has been checked will you be admitted.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.

Question 49: She heard the news of the death of her mother. She fainted.
A. On hearing the news of her dead mother, she fainted.
B. On hearing the news of her mother’s death, she fainted.
C. She fainted so she heard the news of the death of her mother.
D. She fainted and then she heard the news of the death of her mother.
Question 50: Phil stayed home with the kids. Joan was able to go to the movies.
A. Phil stayed home with the kids, but Joan was able to go to the movies.
B. Staying home with the kids, Phil made Joan go to the movies.
C. Since Phil stayed home with the kids, Joan was able to go to the movies.
D. Joan went to the movies so that Phil could stay home with the kids.


PRACTICE TEST 5
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following question.
Question 1:
A. adherence
B. vehicle
C. whale
D. rhinoceros
Question 2:
A. feast
B. veal
C. cleanly
D. cleanliness
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary
stress in each of the following question.
Question 3:
A. compliment
B. excellent

C. compensate
D. distinguish
Question 4:
A. remember
B. quality
C. occasion
D. terrific
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
Question 5: The higher the content of carbon dioxide in the air is, _______.
A. the most heat it retains
B. than it retains more heat
C. the more heat it retains
D. it retains more heat
money.
Question 6: She wants to go shopping, but she has hardly ______
A. some
B. no
C. any
D. little
We
took
three
_______
of
biscuits
with
us
to
the
beach,

just
in
case
we
got hungry.
Question 7:
A slices
B. packets
C. pieces
D. insist
Some
people
________
that
you
can
leam
more
by
traveling
to
a
place
than by reading about it.
Question 8:
A. mistake
B. preserve
C. offer
D. insist
Question 9: "I didn’t know how to get to the post office, so 1 stopped ______ the way.”

A. to ask
B. asking
C. to be asked
D. being asked
Question 10: You said the books were on the shelf, but ______ there.
A. there was no one
B. there were none
C. there were no ones
D. was none
Question 11: When the company had to lay off a number of workers, they became _______.
A. considerate
B. redundant
C. deliberate
D. dismissed
Question 12: If you study carefully, you can learn this information in a short ______of time.
A. period
B. stage
C. limit
D. episode
Question 13: Even though it is over ten years old, the bicycle has been ______ so well that it looks brand
new.
A. enriched
B. connected C. located
D. maintained
Question 14: Learning a new language is a long and difficult _______.
A. process

B. performance

C. accomplishment

D. Work

Question 15: Individuals who have foreign language skills can appreciate more _______ other peoples’
values and ways of life.
A. similarly

B. readily

C. untimely

D. straightforwardly

Question 16: The robbery last night took place in a ______.
A. busily shopping street

B. busy street shopping

C. shopping busy street

D. busy shopping street

Question 17: The boys ______ when they saw the police.
A. ran off
B. got off
C. gave away
Question 18: As it was a small house party, we ______ so formally.

D. made out

A. would not need to dress up

B. did not need to have dressed up

C. need not dress up

D. didn't need to dress up

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
Question 19: Its hard to get through to Janet because her telephone line is always busy.
A. make contact with

B. get away from

C. run into

D. have a row with

Question 20: It is the busy season now. If you are at a loose end, you could help me in the garden.
A. are in good health

B. have free time

C. need to earn money

D. want to have fun

Mark the letter A, B, C or l) to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in

each of the following questions.
Question 21: He's really out of shape, so he'd better start exercising. Otherwise, he won't be able to join us
on the hiking trip next month.
A. out of work

B. unhealthy and stressed

C. physically fit

D. always joyful

Question 22: The daring young man rode through the Indian village trying to find his long-lost sister.
A. bold

B. fearless

C. persistent

D. cowardly

Mark the letter A, B. C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 23: Janet: “What does your brother do for a living?”
Tom: “_______”
A. He lives in London.
C. He's an engineer.

B. His name is Greg.
D. Thanks, he's very well.

Question 24: - “Do you need a new tie to go with your new suit, Dad?”

- “No. ________”
A. I am having plenty of ties.

B. I think I have some that will do.

C. There are many ties for the match.

D. I don’t have many ties to do it.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits
each oj the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
Have you ever felt sorry lor doing something you shouldn t have done which you should have? At one time
or another we probably all have. There's no point in getting depressed about it now - it's no use crying over spilt
milk. But, there may be some gain in thinking about exactly what happened and (25)
______because we
might be able to draw some conclusions for the future.
One thing we all do now and again is to lose our (26) ______ with a friend or relative. The odd thing is
that we more often display great anger at someone we're fond ol than towards strangers. The explanation may be


that we see friends and relatives as a kind of safety net, an opportunity to let off a bit of steam in a (27) ______
environment, whereas the consequences of insulting a stranger could be far more serious.
Being honest is usually thought of as a virtue and undoubtedly this is the case. (28) ______ the other hand we
have all experienced occasions when we have spoken our minds to someone, (29) ______ them exactly what
we feel, and then have found ourselves overcome with feelings of guilt and regret. Perhaps we should have kept
our mouths shut.
Question 25:
A. which
B. where
C. why

D. whether
Question 26:
A. temper
B. heart
C. face
D. chance
Question 27:
A. clean
B. safe
C. dangerous
D. natural
Question 28:
A. With
B. in
C. For
D. On
Question 29:
A. saying
B. telling
C. communicated
D. taliking
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 30 to 34.
Do you enjoy watching wild animals? They may actually enjoy watching you, too! If you sit still, like a rock,
the birds may fly closer, seeing that you are not a threat. Deer may approach you out of curiosity. There are a lot
of wild animal “don’ts” but if you are observing right, you’11 have an enjoyable and safe experience, and so
will the wildlife. The first rule is to avoid disturbing the animals. If a bird appears upset by you, you are
probably too close to its nest and may be affecting the survival of its eggs or young. Curiosity may draw you to
a bird nest, but beware of the consequences to the inhabitants of the nest. Eggs that are left uncovered will cool
quickly, killing the embryos.

Second, don’t feed the animals. Wild animals who get used to being fed forget how to fend for themselves.
Human food is bad for animals. Most importantly, wild animals who lose their fear of humans might bite or
attack people if they arc teased or denied their favorite human treat. A wild animal who attacks a human usually
has to be killed.
The last rule is that you should not let your dog chase wildlife. This puts great stress on wild animals, and
they may use too much energy trying to escape. Besides, your dog might end up being the victim of a bear or a
mountain lion. If you should sec an obviously injured animal, report it to the guarding station or someone
responsible.
Question 30: What is the text mainly about?
A. Recommendations on observing the wildlife B. A trainer’s experience of protecting the wildlife
C. Visiting a national park

D. The life of wild animals

Question 31: According to the author, why should one avoid disturbing a bird’s nest?
A. It is forbidden in the national forest.
B. It may result in a fine.
C. It may cause the death of the babies.
D. It is not the best way to draw the birds.
Question 32: Why is it important not to feed wild animals?
A. Wild animals usually don’t like human food.
B. It might encourage animals to bite or attack people.
C. Feeding wild animals is expensive.
D. Wild animals would rather find their own food.


Question 33: The phrase “fend for” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.
A. protect oneself from others
C. live without help

B. help others
D. take care of oneself

Question 34: What might happen if the dog chases wildlife?
A. The dog might be killed by a wild animal.
B. The dog will have an enjoyable experience.
C. The wild animal can always escape.
D. The dog might become a wild animal.
Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 35 to 42.
Health I ips for Travelers
(By Sam Morrison)
Travel is fun and exciting, but not if you get sick. You may think, “Not me. I won’t get sick on my
vacation!” However, for many people, that is what happens. You do not want to spend your vacation sick in
bed, of course. If you have heart trouble, you do not want to make it worse. What can you do to stay in good
health? These are the three things to remember when you travel: relax, sleep, and eat well.
A vacation is supposed to be a time for relaxing, but tourists often forget that. There are so many places to
visit: museums, churches, parks, and shops. You want to see as much as possible, of course, and so you spend
most of your days on your feet. This is tiring. Your feet may start to hurt. You may get a headache or a
backache. If this is the way you feel, you should take a rest. Do not ask your body to do too much. A tired
body means a weak body, and a weak body gets sick easily. So sit down for a few hours in a nice spot. In good
weather, look for a quiet park bench or an outdoor café. You can learn a lot by watching people while you rest.
Sleep is also important. If you want to stay healthy, you need to get enough sleep. That is not always easy
when you are traveling. You may have a noisy hotel room or an uncomfortable bed. If you do, don’t be afraid to
change rooms or even hotels. If you are young, you may have other reasons for not sleeping. In many cities the
nightlife is exciting. You may want to stay out late at night. Then you should plan to sleep during the day. That
extra rest can make a big difference.
Finally, whatever age you are, you must eat well. That means eating the right kinds of foods. Your body needs
fresh fruits and vegetables and some meat, milk or fish. You also need to be careful about eating new foods. Try
small amounts first to make sure they are okay for you. And of course, stay away from foods that are very rich.

Remember this: If you want to enjoy your vacation, take care of yourself. Give your body some rest. Get
enough sleep and eat good, healthy food.
("Reading Power" by Beatrice S. Mikulecky/Linda Jeffries - Longman)
Question 35: A vacation is not fun if _______ .
A. you are unwilling to go

B. You get sick

C. you are in a new place
D. you sleep and eat well
Question 36: The phrase “ on your feet” in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.
A. moving or walking around
C. standing upright

B. Getting well again after an illness
D. walking barefooted


Question 37: It’s a good idea to _______.
A. spend every day in bed

B. Take short vacation

C. get some rest every day

D. take lost of medicine

Question 38: You can get sick more easily if you are _______.
A. tired

B. Sleepy

C. in a hotel

D. not travelling

Question 39: Your body needs sleep to ______

.

A. enjoy the nightlife

B. change hotels

C. stay strong and healthy

D. learn a lot about a new place

Question 40: For good health, you need _______.
A. to travel far and wide

B. to get enough sleep and good food

C. to enjoy the nightlife

D. to eat new and rich foods

Question 41: Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. The writer was once sick when he was travelling.
B. Travelers should eat fresh and very rich foods.

C. They should always look for an outdoor café.
D. They should change hotel rooms if it’s too noisy.
Question 42: The theme of this article is _______.
A. what to eat when you travel

B. how exciting travel is

C. relaxing when you travel

D. how to stay healthy when you travel

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 43: Australian koalas are furry, gray animal that live in trees and feed on leaves.
A
B
C
D
Question 44: Artificial sweeteners known as cyclamates banned because of evidence that
A

B

C

they caused cancer in laboratory rats.
D
Question 45: The astronomy is the oldest science, but it continues to be at the forefront of
A

B

C

D

scientific thought.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Question 46: The teacher made him stay behind after class.


A. He was made to stay behind the teacher after class.
B. After class he wanted to stay in the room with the teacher.
C. The teacher had him stay late to do some work for school.
D. He had to remain in school after his classmates left.
Question 47: But for Helen acting so wonderfully, the play would have been a flop.
A. Helen acted so wonderfully, but the play was a flop.
B. If it hadn t been for Helen’s wonderful acting, the play would have been a flop.
C. The play was a flop although Helen acted so wonderfully.
D. The play was a flop although Helen was such a wonderful actress.
Question 48: With six children on her hands, she’s fully occupied.
A. She’s occupied because she always carries her six children.
B. Her six children’s hands always make her busy.
C. With six children to look after, she’s extremely busy.
D. She’s too occupied to look after her six children.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 49: He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me.
A. As soon as he borrowed some money from me, he spent it all.

B. Hardly had he borrowed some money from me when he spent it all.
C. Not only did he spend all his money, he also borrowed some from me.
D. Not only did he borrow some from me, but he spent all his money also.
Question 50: Marie Curie was a famous mathematician and physicist. She also won the Nobel Prize for
chemistry.
A. Marie Curie, a famous mathematician and physicist, also won the Nobel Prize for chemistry.
B. Marie Curie was a famous mathematician rather than a physicist although she won the Nobel Prize tor
chemistry.
C. Winning the Nobel Prize lor chemistry. Marie Curie became a famous mathematician and physicist.
D. Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize for chemistry so she was a famous mathematician and physicist.

PRACTICE TEST 6
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. access
B. even