BT LUYEN UNIT 8 (1)

SUMMER EXTRA COURSE 10 – 2010
UNIT 8: THE STORY OF MY VILLAGE
PRACTICE TEST 1
A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
1. A. cloud B. found C. would D. around
2. A. town B. bowl C. how D. cow
3. A. phone B. collect C. together D. provide
4. A. group B. couch C. mouse D. house
5. A. coat B. knot C. close D. bowl
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words.
6. A. technical B. introduce C. villager D. family
7. A. technology B. important C. popularity D. impossible
8. A. result B. hardly C. method D. farmer
9. A. medical B. knowledge C. possible D. resurface
10. A. children B. farmer C. affect D. village
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence.
11. She demanded that she.........allowed to meet her son in prison.
A. was B. would be C. be D. were
12..........if you take the map with you.
A. You will get lost B. You will not get lost C. You get lost D. You got lost
13. Don't worry. You..........told if there's a change of the plan.
A. are B. will C. will be D. would be
14. There has been an accident on the motorway,............ long delays.
A. resulting in B. resulting from C. resulting D. resulting into
15. All foreign language learners ........ the advanced ones need practice.
A. as well as B. with C. along with D. even
16. The children won't go to sleep ........ we leave a light on outside their bedroom.
A. except B. but C. unless D. otherwise
17. The house is.........need of a thorough clean.

A. in B. of C. into D. with
18. After a lot of difficulty, he........to open the door.
A. managed B. succeeded C. obtained D. realised
19. The teacher........ them that she was going to hold a English-speaking club.
A. says B. said C. told D. tells
20. I'll give your regards to her.........I meet her tomorrow.
A. if B. even if C. when D. while
21. Paris lies........the river Seine.
A. over B. on C. next D. at
22. I knew him........I was a child.
A. until B. when C. while D. during
23. Who's going to..........after the children while you're away?
A. take B. look C. care D. take care
24. The bus was so late reaching the station that I........ missed the train.
A. almost B. already C. soon D. entirely
25. You'll..........yourself a lot of time if you take the car.
A. spend B. make C. save D. spare
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26. Unless clients have trouble using software, they can call our computer helpline.
A B C D
27. The scientist will postpone the test if he will anticipate any problems.
A B C D
28. When employees did an excellent job, it is wise of the company to reward them.
A B C D
29. If it rains, we had to cancel the parade scheduled for today.
A B C D
30. The raise in prices has caused many customers to reconsider unnecessary purchases.
A B C D
III. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
31.

His wife said it was quite unusual for him to read in bed.
A. She said he nearly always read in bed.
B. She said he didn't ever read in bed.
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C. She said he read in bed quite often.
D. She said he almost never read in bed.
32.
She told me she had to be home by ten o’ clock.
A. She told me she was at home at ten o'clock.
B. She said it was necessary for her to get home before ten o'clock.
C. She told me that she would be going home at ten o'clock.
D. She said that she usually reached her home before ten o'clock.
33.
If he doesn't want to work, he shouldn't leave school.
A. He's sorry he left school and began work.
B. He isn't interested in working and hasn't left school.
C. He hasn't begun work yet but has already left school.
D. He's still at school but would like to work as soon as possible.
34.
"I’ll tell you about this tomorrow, Mary," said Tom.
A. Tom said to Mary that he will tell her about that the next day.
B. Tom told Mary that I would tell you about that the next day.
C. Tom told Mary that he would tell her about that the next day.
D. Tom told Mary that she would tell him about that the next day.
35.
Study harder or you'll fail in the next exam.
A. Unless you study harder, you'll fail in the next exam.
B. You don't study hard and you'll fail in the next exam.
C. If you study hard, you'll fail in the next exam.
D. You won't fail in the next exam without studying hard.

C. READING.
I. Read the text below and choose the correct word or phrase for each space. For each question, circle the
letter you choose A, B, C or D.
Living in the country is something (36).........people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both
advantages and (37)........There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First of all you can enjoy
(38).........and quiet. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less (39).........., so it is
safer for young children.
However, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city. Firstly, because there are (40)..........people, you are
(41).........to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, (42)’......... in the evening. Furthermore, the
fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find (43) ..........In conclusion, it can be seen that the
country is (44).........suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best place for those who are
retired or who have young children. In (45).........young people who have a career are better provided for inthe city.
36. A. which B. who C. whom D. that
37. A. benefit B. difficulty C. hardship D. disadvantages
38. A. peace B. peaceful C. silent D. still
39. A. cars B. motors C. traffic D. vehicles
40. A. more B. fewer C. less D. little
41. A. like B. likely C. likelihood D. possibly
42. A. early B. particularly C. specially D. usually
43. A. career B. job C. place D. work
44. A. many B. more C. most D. much
45. A. contrary B. contrast C. convert D. conversion
II. Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter you choose A, B, C or D.
The agricultural revolution in the 19th century involved two things: the invention of labour-saving machinery and the
development of scientific agriculture. Labour-saving machinery naturally appeared first where labour was scarce. "In
Europe," said Thomas Jefferson, "the object is to make the most of their land, labour being abundant; here it is to make
the most of our labour, land being abundant." It was in the United States, therefore, that the great advances in 19th
century agricultural machinery first came.
At the opening of the century, with the exception of a crude plough, farmers could have carried practically all of the
existing agricultural implements on their back; by 1860, most of the machinery in use today had been designed in an

early form. The most important of the early inventions was the iron plough. As early as 1790 Charles Newbold of] New
Jersey had been working on the idea of a cast-iron plough and spent his entire fortune in introducing his invention. The
farmers, however, were not interested in it, claiming that the iron poisoned the soil and made the weeds grow.
Nevertheless, many people devoted their attention to the plough, until in 1869 James Oliver of Indiana turned out the first
chilled-steel plough.
46.
What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The need for agricultural advances to help feed a growing population.
B. The development of safer machines demanded by the labour movement.
C. Machinery that contributed to the agricultural revolution.
D. New Jersey as a leader in the agricultural revolution.
47.
Which of the following can be inferred from what Thomas Jefferson said?
A. Europe was changing more quickly than the United States.
B. Europe had greater need of farm machinery than the United States did.
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C. The United States was finally running out of good farmland.
D. There was a shortage of workers on United States farms.
48.
What point is the author making by stating that farmers could carry nearly all their tools on their backs?
A. Farmers had few tools before the agricultural revolution.
B. People in the United States were traditionally self-reliant.
C. Life on the farm was extremely difficult.
D. New tools were designed to be portable.
49.
According to the passage, which of the following statements about Charles Newbold is true?
A. He was James Oliver's assistant. B. He was born in Europe.
C. He was opposed to scientific agriculture. D. He spent his own money to promote his invention.
50.
Why did farmers reject Newbold's plough?

A. Their horses were frightened by it. B. They preferred lighter tools.
C. It was too expensive. D. They thought it would ruin the land.
The End
PRACTICE TEST 2
A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
1. A. touch B. house C. cloud D. mouse
2. A. country B. tough C. found D. touch
3. A. council B. couch C. couple D. counter
4. A. coat B. bowl C. close D. how
5. A. cow B. flower C. town D. know
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words.
6. A. suggest B. manage C. visit D. listen
7. A. interesting B. direction C. knowledge D. narrow
8. A. decide B. educate C. supply D. provide
9. A. convert B. college C. shortage D. danger
10. A. event B. current C. until D. convenient
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence.
11. You will never finish that job by tomorrow morning unless you ..........some help.
A. will get B. would get C. get D. will have got
12. These old houses are going to be ......... soon.
A. laid out B. run down C. pulled down D. knocked out
13. You will become ill.........you don't stop working so hard.
A. until B. when C. unless D. if
14. The brothers are so alike I cannot.........one from the other.
A. say B. tell C. notice D. mark
15. We've.......of time to catch the train so there's no need to rush.
A. plenty B. great deal C. enough D. very much

16. Driving a car with faulty breaks is........quite a risk.
A. taking B. putting C. setting D. being
17. She did the work..........her own.
A. by B. for C. with D. on
18. I've known him.......... I left college.
A. when B. during C. if D. since
19. He was unwilling to explain the reason......... his absence.
A. why B. for C. of D. that
20. I find the times of English meals very strange - I'm not used......... dinner at 6 pm.
A. to having B. to have C. having D. have
21. They had never come.................such a beautiful little village before.
A. off B. along C. across D. at
22. I suggest we.................outside the cinema tomorrow at 8:30.
A. meeting B. meet C. met D. will meet
23..........playing professional basketball, she also enjoys tennis.
A. Moreover B. Apart C. Together D. Besides
24. I'll show you around the city when you..........to visit me.
A. come B. will be coming C. will come D. are coming
25. He.................ever goes to bed before midnight.
A. almost B. hardly C. nearly D. scarcely
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II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26. One of the world's best-selling authors, Louis L'Amour is told to have written 101 books, mostly westerns.
A B C D
27. Alike other forms of energy, natural gas may be used to heat homes, cook food, and even run automobiles.
A B C D
28. Although no country has exactly the same folk music like that of any other, it is significant that similar songs exist
among widely separated people. A B C D
29. When a patient blood pressure is much higher than it should be, a doctor usually insists that he not smoke.
A B C D

30. Almost all books have few errors in them because of the care taken to check their proof pages before the final
printing. A B C D
III. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
31.
"I saw her in the park two hours ago," said he.
A. He said I had seen her in the park two hours before.
B. He said he saw her in the park two hours before.
C. He said I saw her in the park two hours before.
D. He said he had seen her in the park two hours before.
32.
"Joe has a lot on his mind, " Mrs Baker said.
A. Joe can't quite decide what to do. B. Joe is worried about several things.
C. Joe has refused to do something important. D. Joe has a wonderful mind.
33.
I’ll break a promise if I tell you her name.
A. I don't know her name, so I can't promise to tell you.
B. If I make a promise, I won't tell you her name.
C. I've made a promise not tell you her name.
D. I'll tell you her name, because I didn't promise not to.
34.
"I'm leaving here for Da Lat next week," said Mrs Lan.
A. Mrs Lan said she was leaving there for Da Lat the next week.
B. Mrs Lan said I was leaving here for Da Lat next week.
C. Mrs Lan said she is leaving here for Da Lat next week.
D. Mrs Lan said I was leaving there for Da Lat the next week.
35.
She won't come unless you invite her.
A. She won't come if you don't invite her. B. She won't come even if you invite her.
C. She will come even if you don't invite her. D. She won't come though you don't invite her.
C. READING

I. Read the text below and choose the correct word or phrase for space. For each question, circle the letter
you choose A, B, C or D.
The country and the city have advantages and (36)...........People in the country live in more beautiful surroundings.
They enjoy (37)..........and quiet, and can do their work at (38)........own pace because no one is in a (39).........They live
in larger, more comfortable houses, and their neighbours are more friendly, and ready to help them (40)...........they need
it. Their life can be (41) ........... and they can be isolated, a long way from the nearest town, which is a serious problem if
they (42)..........ill or want to take children to school.
The city has all the services the country lacks, but it (43)............has a lot of disadvantages. Cities are often ugly and
polluted; they not (44)........... have bad air but are noisy as well. Everyone is always in a hurry and this (45).........that
people have no time to get to know each other and make friends.
36. A. annoyance B. disadvantages C. disappointment D. dissatisfaction
37. A. quiet B. quietly C. peaceful D. peace
38. A. them B. they C. their D. themselves
39. A. hurry B. hurried C. hurriedly D. hurrying
40. A. when B. which C. what D. that
41. A. bored B. bore C. boring D. bores
42. A. were B. are C. would be D. will be
43. A. also B. yet C. already D. so
44. A. never B. ever C. hardly D. only
45. A. means B. aims C. directs D. tells
II. Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter you choose A, B, C or D.
I'm sure you're going to find today's lecture very interesting. We’re going to talk about two tribes of American Indians in
Virginia. As you know, most Indians in the United States live on reservations in the Western states, but there are a
number of reservations in the East as well. Two of these have been set aside for the Pamunkey and Mattaponi.
Indians in the state of Virginia. The Pamunkey and Mattaponi tribes were first encountered by the English explorer
Captain John Smith in 1607, when he was establishing the colony of Virginia. After repeated hostilities with the expanding
colony, the Pamunkey and Mattaponi Indians were each given a reservation in 1677 near Richmond, the present-day
capital of the state of Virginia.
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Today, 327 years later, the two tribes still hold their vacations, which are about six miles apart. There are only about 60

Pamunkey and 70 Mattaponi living on the tribal lands, but others who leave the reservations for work often return when
they retire. Both tribes maintain small museums to explain their parallel histories to visitors. The Pamunkey and Mattaponi
reservations are vivid proof that not all Indians people today are found west of the Mississippi River.
46.
Who is the speaker talking to?
A. Tourists B. Students C. Indians D. Historians
47. Where did Captain John Smith come from?
A. Virginia B. The Unites States C. England D. The Mississippi River
48.
How could the relation between the Indians and the early colonists be described?
A. Frequently B. Tolerant C. Surprisingly D. Interdependent
49.
How does the speaker characterize the histories of the two tribes?

A. Lively B. Uninteresting C. Forgotten D. Similar
50.
What is the Indians' probable attitude toward the reservations?
A. They are embarrassed by them. B. They feel at home on them.
C. They want to sell them. D. They wish the vacations were in the West.
The End
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UNIT 8
PRACTICE TEST 1
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. B
6. B 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. C
11.C 12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D
16. C 17. A 18. A 19. C 20. C
21. B 22. B 23. B 24. A 25. C
26. A (if)
27. C (anticipates)

28. B (do)
29. B (have to)
30. A (rise)
31. D 32. B 33. B 34. C 35. A
36. D 37. D 38. A 39. C 40. B
41.B. 42. B 43. D 44. B 45. B
46. C 47. C 48. A 49. D 50. D
PRACTICE TEST 2
1. A 2. C 3. C 4. D 5. D
6. A 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. B
11. C 12. C 13. D 14. B 15. A
16. A 17. D 18. D 19. B 20. A
21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B
26. B (said)
27. A (Like)
28. C (as)
29. A (When)
330.B (in spite of / despite)
31. D 32. B . 33. C 34. A 35. A
36. B 37. D 38. C 39. A 40. A
41. C 42. B 43. A 44. D 45. A
46. B 47. C 48. A 49. D 50. B
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