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31 ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH LUYỆN THI ĐẠI HỌC

Test 1

Question 1:Read the passage then do the exercises below. Jean O’Hara was born in Ireland on August 14th,1964.She went to primary school in Dublin, but her father died in April 1975, when Jean was nearly eleven. So in May 1977, her mother decided to return to London, where she had lived before she got married. Jean left school in 1982,and studied Spanish at university for three years. In 1985, she worked as a waitress while she did a secretarial course in English and Spanish. She got her diploma a year later and started working as a tourist guide in London. In March 1987, she saw an advertisement in a paper for travel representatives in Barcelona, and she applied for a job. Two months later, the travel company offered her a job starting in June. She has worked there ever since.A, Write complete questions and answer them.1,When / where / born ? / ……………………………………………………………………2,When / father / die ? / ………………………………………… 3,Why / mother / decide / come back / London / after / death ?……………………………………………………………..……………………………………. 4,What / do / after / leave / school ? / ………….……………………………………………5,When / start / work / travel / company ? / ………….……………………………………..B, Decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).Correct the false information.1,Jean is English. 2,Between 1982 and 1985 Jean studied at university.3,In 1986 Jean worked as a tourist guide.4,She put an advertisement in a newspaper to look for a job.5,In May 1987 she was given the job she is doing now.Question 2: Put each verb in brackets into a suitable tense. Last week I..1..(walk) home after playing tennis when it..2..(start) raining very heavily. “Oh no.I..3..(get) soaked before I..4..(reach) home.”, I thought ”I wish I..5.. (remember) to bring my raincoat.” But unfortunately I..6..(leave) it at home. “How stupid of me! I..7..(always forget) to bring it with me.” Luckily just then a friend of mine passed in her car and offered me a lift.”You..8..(go) home? ”she asked, ”or you..9.. (want) to go for a drink?” “I think I’d rather you..10..(take) me home.” I said. ”If I..11.. (not change) my clothes, I know I..12..(fall) ill, and then I..13..(not be) able to play in a tennis tournament next week. And I..14..(practise) hard for the last month.” ”I..15.. (wait) for you to change if you..16..(like).” She told me, ”I think it’s time you..17.. (relax) for a change.You..18..(worry) too much about things lately. And people who ..19..(worry) too much..20..(fall) ill more easily. It’s got nothing to do with rain!”.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Question 3:Rewrite these sentences, beginning as shown.1,John only understood very little of what the teacher said. / John could hardly..................................2,The truth only came out on the publication of the general’s personal diaries.Only when..............................................................................................................................................3,As I get older, I want to travel less. / The older ..................................................................................4,A house in that district will cost you at least $ 100,000. / You won’t be able……………………….....5,I’m sure you didn’t lock the front door. Here’s the key. / You can’t ....................................................6,”I’m sorry I gave you the wrong number.”, said Paul to Susan.Paul apologized ....................................................................................................................................7,Mr Dryden mended the washing machine for me. / I had...................................................................8,Everyone started complaining about the moment the announcement was made. No sooner ............................................................................................................................................9,Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test. / As long as ................................................10,You really should be able to dress yourself by now. / It’s high ..................................................................................................................................................Question 4:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to finish each sentence below.

1,The blue curtains began to....after they had been hanging in the sun for two months. a-fade b-die c-dissolve d-melt2,It was impossible for her to tell the truth so she had to......a story. a-invent b-combine c-manage d-lie3,The car had a.....tire, so we had to change the wheel. a-broken b-cracked c-bent d-flat4,She applied for training as a pilot, but they turned her.......because of her poor eyesight. a-back b-up c-over d-down5,These old houses are going to be....soon. a-laid out b-run down c-pulled down d-knocked down6,She rang to make an early......at the hairdresser. a-order b-date c-assignment d-appointment7,My sister has a baby daughter, and she is my first....... a-nephew b-cousin c-niece d-relation8,If we go to the market we might find a...... a-trade b-shopping c-chance d-bargain9,That’s a nice coat, and the colour......you well. a-fits b-matches c-shows d-suits10,Smoking is a very bad habit, which many people find difficult to..... a-break b-beat c-breathe d-cough Question 5:Fill in each numbered blank one missing word. Mr. John Bradley was surprised to find a letter…..1…..for him on his desk when he arrived at work. Before….2….it, he hung up his coat and took out his glasses. “Dear Mr. Bradley, ”he read, ”we are sorry to…..3….you that your services are....4…. longer required...”He couldn’t believed it. After….5....for the company for thirty years, he had been made redundant, one Monday morning without…..6….warned in any way at all. There was no point in..7..the letter. The ending was..8.. “Thank you for your loyalty and dedication sư công hiên over the years, and we hope you will enjoy….9…. more time to spend. ”The company wanted him to go away quietly and enjoy his premature ['premətjuə(r)]tinh tư sơm (xay ra trươc thơi gian thông (thương) retirement. He was fifty-two. How could he manage to find another ….10....at his age ?” He knew that firms were not interested in…..11…. people over forty-five, let alone over fifty. Could he still afford to….12….his daughters to their expensive school ?He sat back in his chair and looked out of the window, ….13…. what to do next. He decided to leave the office as soon as….14….. He did not want anyone to see him while he left so…..15..,.. so he put on his coat and for the last time closed the office door …..16….him then left the building. Out in the street, it had begun to rain. He had forgotten to bring his..17..that morning, so he turned up his overcoat collar and walked towards the station to …..18….his train home. He didn’t know what to say to his wife. The thought of…..19….. news to her….20….him feel sick. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Question 6:Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences.1, snow / keep / fall / and / workmen / tired / try / keep / roads / clear…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…2, People/prefer/watch/TV/days/listen/radio .…………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….3,They/enjoy/spend/weekend/seaside…………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..4, wish /know / English / well.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5,He / the first / arrive / and the last / leave……………………………………………………………..

Test 2

Question 1:Read the passage below then choose the best answer a, b, c or d. When we were in England last year, I went fishing with my friend, Peter. Early in the morning, we were sitting quietly by the side of the lake when we had an unpleasant surprise. We saw the duck come along with three ducklings paddling cheerfully behind her. As we watched them there was a sudden swirl in the water. We caught a glimpse of the vicious jaws of a pike-a fish which is rather like a fresh water shark and one of the ducklings was dragged below the surface. This incident made Peter furious. He vowed to catch the pike. On three successive mornings we returned to the vicinity and used several different kinds of baits. On the third day Peter was lucky. Using an artificial frog as bait, he managed to hook the monster. There was a desperate fight but Peter was determined to capture the pike and he succeeded. When he had got it ashore and killed it, he weighed the fish and found that it scaled nearly thirty pounds-a record for that district.1,Why do you think Peter was sitting quietly by the lake (line 2)?a-He was watching the duck. b-He wasn’t very talkative.c-He was waiting for the pike to appear. d-He was fishing.2,To what does SURPRISE in line 3 probably refer ? a-To the duck. b-To the ducklings. c-To the action of the pike. d-To the time of the day.3,Which word in the third sentence of the passage suggests that the ducklings were unaware of the danger below them a-three b-along c-paddling d-cheerfully4,What were Peter’s feelings about the incident two days later ?a-He caught and killed the pike. b-He remained determined to catch the pike.c-He vowed that he would catch the remaining ducklings. d-He caught the frog and use it as bait for the pike.5,How much was the pike worth ?a-about thirty pounds. b-about two hundred and forty dollars.c-the passage contains no information on this point. d-the passage says that the fish scaled nearly thirty pounds.6,Which of the following titles best sums up the whole passage?a-Revenge on a duck. b-Mysterious disappearance of ducklings.c-Record pike caught by an angry fisherman. d-Huge pike caught by a fisherman after desperate struggle at sea. Question 2:Use word(s) given to build the complete sentence.1,So / frightened / he / be / not speak / long time.2,It / about / time / you / have / hair / cut3,man / come / see / me / last night / be / policeman. 4,he / not bear / disturb.5,By / next / September / she / learn / piano / 3 years.6,Please / pay / attention / what / I / say.7,You / ever / hear / opera / Wagner / sing / English ?8,He / astonished / hear / get / job.9,Most / people / invite / reception / old / friends.10,fail / all / attempts / climb / mountain. Question 3:Turn these sentences into passive voice.1,According to our history teacher, the Normans invaded England in 1066.2,They saw him walking with his friend before he got lost.3,They have chosen him to play for the school football team.4,Bad weather has delayed the plane for one hour.5,People often take him for his brother.6,Someone saw him pick up a stone and throw it at the riot police.7,They didn’t take proper care of his children.8,They have never satisfactorily explained the mysterious disappearance of the document.

9,In the physics lesson, we placed the test-tube in a centrifuge.10,They have awarded the best pupil a scholarship.Question 4:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete these sentences.1,I’ll wait for you ten minutes.....you’re late.a-in case b-in order c-in fact d-in charge2,I know you are annoyed, but you must try to control your.......a-blood b-storm c-explosion d-temper3,It was a hot day, and many people were.....their way to their beach.a-taking b-hitting c-making d-setting4,A chemist always puts a....on a bottle of medicine.a-report b-label c-receipt d-ticket5,Electricity,like an other forms of....,has greatly increased in price.a-energy b-force c-pressure d-strength6,In this job you must......up to the problems and not run away from them.a-gaze b-face c-raise d-play7,Lunch will be ready.....the time you get back. a-at b-during c-in d-by8,I haven’t been feeling well...,doctor. a-recently b-afterwards c-suddenly d-at last 9,We ran into the station and caught the train....in time.a-right b-just c-early d-already10,She was born in Japan but has now....in the United States.a-fixed b-planted c-settled d-stuck Question 5:Supply the correct form of the word given in brackets.1,... ,he failed the final exam. (luck) 2,People usually have hobbies for....(enjoy)3,Street noise is one of the....of living in the city.(advantage)4,Studies show that smoking cigarettes is.....(health)5,Some universities in the United States have......dormitories.(co-educate)6,She was shocked to find out she had been.....(adopt)7,My aunt is an....officer.(migrate) 8,There are.....with the old statement.(similar)9,The...was won in the last minute of the game.(champion)10,It was a complete....due to poor planning.(fail)Question 6:Fill only one suitable word into each numbered blank. We have seen photographs of the whole earth taken from great distances in outer space. This is the first time,the..1..first time, in man’s long history that such pictures have been possible...2.. many years most people have believed that the earth was ball-shaped. A few thought it was round and..3..,like a coin. Now we know, beyond doubt, that those few were..4..The photographs show a ball-shaped ..5..,bright and beautiful. In color photographs of the earth, the sky is as..6..as coal. The..7..looks much bluer than it usually does to us. All our grey..8..are a perfect white in color; because, of course,the..9..is forever shining on them. We are..10..to live on the beautiful earth.

Test 3

Question 1:Read the passage and then choose the best answer a,b,c or d. What is life like for today’s students? As the university and college terms began, I talked to a few students about their lives. Sarah James is a second year biology student. ”Money is a big problem.”, said Sarah. ”I can eat quite cheaply at the university, but I spend quite a lot on transport. I also spend quite a lot on clothes, as I like to wear things that are in fashion. ”Colin Peter, who is studying engineering, disagrees. ”I don’t spend anything on clothes.”, he said ”unless you count climbing boots, I am very keen on climbing, and you do need special equipment, some of which is very expensive. Luckily, ”my parents gave me money for my birthday in November. Not much of my money goes on transport, because I have a bicycle. ”Diana Bell is a first year fashion student. ”I make all my own clothes. This should save me money, but in

fact, the materials are very expensive. I don’t know how I would manage if I didn’t sell some of the dresses and hats I made to the other students. Everything is expensive.” she said. ”That includes the rent, food, transport, and heating the flat in winter.” Jack is a science student in his final year. ”What do I spend my money on ? Well, not on clothes, and not a lot on going out in the evening. My rent is expensive, and I suppose I spend quite a lot on books.”1,This is from a- a student’s notebook. b- a letter to a friend. c-a magazine article d-an advertisement. 2,The aim of the writer is to a-show how students live. b-give advice to students.c-explain that students work hard. d-complain about students’ way life.3,The students’ main problem is: a-deciding what to wear b-cooking their own food.c-finding enough time to study. d-living on the money they receive.4,Colin is different from Sarah becausea-he has generous parents who help him. b-he doesn’t need to study very hard.c-he is not a second year student. d-his clothes and transport cost less.5,Which of the following is true for Diana ?a-“I haven’t bought any clothes this year but I will have to next year when I start.”b-“I’m going to buy a new pair of boots this winter, after my birthday.”c-“I bought a new Jacket and trousers yesterday, so I haven’t any money.”d-“A friend is going to pay me to make a jacket for her. I’ll have enough money after all.”Question 2:Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets.1, I (sit) down for a rest while my shoes (repair).2, Can you imagine what I (come) across when I (roll up ) the carpet ?3, We suggested (sleep) in hotels but the children were anxious (camp out).4, "Would you like (come) to a lecture on Wagner tonight ?" "No, thanks. I like (listen) to music but I don’t like (listen) to people (talk) about it."5, Would your children mind (keep) quiet for a moment? I’m trying (fill) in a form.6, It’s no use (ask) children (keep) quiet. They can’t help (make) a noise.7, On the way to Oxford I stopped (have) a cup of coffee at a roadside restaurant and when I (come) it (stop) (rain).8, It was two o’clock. Eliza (be)suddenly thoroughly awake. She (sit) up in bed and (circle) her knees with her arms. It (rain),the way it (rain) for two days.9, That evening we (stay) up to talk about the town where he (live) for some years.10, I (be) in this town for 15 years. My family (move) here when I (be) 10 years old.Question 3:Give the correct form of the word in brackets.1, We must take…...before things get worse. (act)2, She smiles so........,doesn’t she ? (attract)3, I had to.......my speech as we had started late. (short)4, The train made a late..... (depart) 5, The police are looking for a dangerous…...... (crime)6, Put the ice-cream in the.......please. (freeze)7, There is some new.......in the laboratory. (equip)8, I had....in starting my car this morning. (difficult)9, Most British homes have a.......of four television channels. (choose)10, She doesn’t want to get fat, so she goes to the.....centre every evening. (fit)Question 4:Change these sentences into passive voice.1, They built that old red house in the year 1822.2, Someone might find a solution to the problem soon.3,They broadcast the victory news over powerful loud speakers so that the whole town could hear it. 4.Our hosts treated us very kindly last Saturday.5, As soon as they sign the contract, that company will publish a new textbook next year. 6, They informed me that they had seen you in Oxford Street.

7, We ought to deal with the problem before people talk about it.8, Eric sat silently in the car, wondering where they were taking him.9, The trouble started when they told me to change the way we were running the company. 10, They looked on Bell as a sweet-tempered young man. Question 5:Rewrite each sentence that contains the word in brackets so that the meaning stays the same.1,I own this motor-bike.(belongs) 2,Mrs Joan’s death was caused by old age.(died)3,The job received over a hundred applications.(applied)4,Jean borrowed Shirley’s camera.(lent)5,”Well done, Tony. You have passed the exam.”, said Joe.(congratulated)Question 6:Rewrite these sentences, beginning as shown.1,I’m sure he took your briefcase by mistake. / I’m sure he didn’t ........................................2,My boyfriend is very short-tempered. / My boyfriend loses.......................................3,We’d prefer you not to smoke. / We’d rather.................................................4,The fate of the two climbers is unknown. / It is a mystery..............................................5,I do not enjoy cooking for five hungry children. / Cooking......................................................6,While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.Despite...................................................................................................................................................7,You might fall if you are not careful. / Be careful....................................................8,They’ll have to change the date of the meeting again. / The date......................................................9,”Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat ?” / He suggested..............................................10,I started working for the company a year ago. / I’ve..............................................................Question 7:Find the word with the stress on the first syllable in each group.1,a-opinion b-responsible c-attitude d-account2,a-residence b-result c-repeat d-retell3,a-surpass b-surround c-surrender d-surface4,a-construct b-constant c-connect d-contain5,a-establish b-esteem c-estimate d-especially

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Test 4

Question 1:Read the passage and then use words given to ask and answer. One of the features of London is the number of big stores, most of which are to be found in or near the West End. They are big buildings, many stores are high; in which you may buy almost anything you want, from a box of matches to a car. You can spend hours wandering about one of these stores, and you probably will lose your way while you are doing so, in spite of notices pointing the way to the lifts and entrances. If you have been in the stores so long that you feel hungry, you will not need to leave the building, for nearly all the big stores have cafes, snack-bars or restaurants. You can ring up a friend from a telephone box and you may call at the theatre agency to book a seat for an evening show. Although the shops usually close at 5.30 or 6 p. m, on Thursday the West End stores and most other shops there stay open as late as 8 o’clock. A large number of people come to town from London suburbs on Thursday for a special shopping evening.1,Where / most / big stores / situate / London ? 2,What / can / buy / big stores ?3,What / three / facilities / offer / by the stores ? 4,What kind / notices / you / see ?5,Why / people / come / shop / West End / Thursday ?Question 2:Fill a suitable word into each of numbered blanks in the passage.

Australia is a big country, but nearly all..1..live near the sea. On hot summer days, you can see thousands of people at the beach. Many beaches have waves that are very..2..These large waves are known as surf and the people who ride them are called surfers. Surfing is a skill and needs learning.Don’t..3..to be able to surf prop-erly the..4..time you try. However, by practising a few times you will learn..5..to do it. Surfing is ..6..a new sport. Perhaps its origins need explaining. It started hundreds ..7..years ago in Hawaii. Men swam..8..to sea to catch fish and found they could come back to land very quickly by riding the waves. These first surfers did not..9..a board.They..10..”body surfer”. Many people..11..do this type of surfing today. After a while people started to use boards and rode the waves by lying, kneeling or standing..12..them.These first surfboards were made..13..wood and the water made them rot after a..14..Today,surfboards are..15..of plastic or fiberglass sơi thuy tinh instead. Question 3:Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets.1,By the time he comes, we (already finish) moving everything.2,We (wait) for Nancy for over three hours before she finally arrived yesterday.3,What? Are you smoking an other cigarette? At this rate, you (smoke) a whole pack before lunch time. Don’t you think you should cut down on a little?4,As soon as I graduate, I (return) to my home town.5,When you spilled rice on the floor, I (get) the broom and (sweep) it up.6,Are you permitted (bring) guests to the ceremony? I’d like (invite) my friend to join us. 7,Had he followed my advice before, he (not be) in danger now.8,If you delay (pay) your bills, you will only incur more and more interest changes.9,The highway patrol advises (take) the old route through the city because the interstate high-way is under major repair.10,My boss regrets (fire) his secretary now that she is gone. Question 4:Rewrite these sentences, beginning as shown.1,You’ve drawn up some excellent plans so I must congratulate you. / I must............2,”It wasn’t certainly me who took your card”, said Bob. / Bob denied..........................3,”I wasn’t there at the time”, he said. / He denied........................................................4,He always insisted that it should be written out in full. / He always insisted on.........5,Could you turn the radio down, please ? / Would you mind.......................................6,I remember my father taking me to the zoo. / I remember........................................7,People rumoured that he had been a spy. / He was.................................................8,Her success went beyond her expectation. / Never..................................................9,The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united opposition. / Only by............10,We learned English three years ago. / It is..............................................................Question 5:Supply the correct form of the word in brackets. Architects responsible for the..1..(construct) of many skyscrapers believe that a tall building must always have a certain minimum..2..(wide) but that there is no limit to its absolute..3..(high).This means that the skyscrapers of the future are likely to be taller. Engineers agree with this, but there is..4..(agree) over the best shape for every tall, slim buildings. The effects of wind..5..(press) mean that cylindrical designs have enjoyed some..6..(popular) in recent years, and there are quite pleasing to the eye. ..7..(fortunate), however, the ideal shape is an ugly square with heavily rounded corners. Would these tall buildings of the future offer more than a..8..(wonder) view ?Some believe tall towers could contain all the..9..(require) for modern living.The..10.. (inhabit) of these vertical villages would travel up and down between their home and work zones and would..11..(rare) need to journey to ground level.Question 6: A- choose the best answer a, b, c or d which has underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

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A. noonA. howA. new

A. bushA. seat

B. toolB. townB. sew

B. brushB. heavy

C. bloodC. power

C. few C. bus

C. reason

D. spoonD. slowD. nephewD. cupD. neat

B Find the word which has the main stress syllable different from the others in each group.678910

A. avoidA. involvedA. furiousA. addressA. estimate

B. gestureB. equalB. wonderfulB. millionaireB. medical

C. permitC. machineC. reactionC. believeC. advice

D. exactD. eventualD. honestyD. misleadD. vegetables

Question 7:Find another word(s) which has opposite meaning with the word(s) underlined.1,Those who are interested in the novels, please put up your hand.2,They made me cry a lot. 3,Do you really love going to concerts so much.4,She decided to shorten her skirt. 5,Is the bread in the cupboard fresh ?6,At what time will the sun rise tomorrow ? 7,When do your parents finish work ?8,She noted down the exact time of departure.Question 8:Fill a suitable preposition to complete these sentences.1,We had to check.....at 3 p. m, but the plane didn’t take..... till 7.00.2,My windows look....over the garden.3,You’d better call her...... and tell her.......this.4,.....changing channels we can tune......our favorite programme.5,I’ve heard such a lot......him that I’m looking forwards......seeing him very much.6,They have lived......102 Cornwall Gardens....1969.

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Test 5

Question 1:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d that is the most suitable to the passage. Bodies are made to move !They are not designed for sitting around in front of the television or reading magazines. Keeping fit doesn’t..1..you have to be a super athlete, and even a..2..exercise can give you a lot of fun. When you are fit and healthy, you’ll find you look better and feel better. You’ll..3..more energy and self-confidence. Every time you move you..4..exercising.The human body is designed to bend, stretch, run, jump and climb.The..5..it does, the stronger and fitter it will become. Best of..6..,exercise is fun. It’s ..7.. your body likes doing most :keeping on move. Physical exercise is not only good..8..your body. People who take regular exercise are happier, more relaxed and more alert..9..people who sit around all day. Try an experiment next time you are..10..a bad mood, go for a walk or play a ball game in the park. See how..11..better you feel after an hour. A sense of achievement is yet ..12..benefit of exercise. People feel good..13.. themselves when they know they have improved..14..fitness.People who exercise regularly will..15..you that they find they have more energy to enjoy life. So have a go, you’ll soon see and feel the benefits. a, 1-tell 2-little 3-mean 4-are 5-more 6-all 7-what 8-for 9-much 10-in 11-than 12-another / in 13-about / in 14-their 15-have / developb, 1-mean 2-more 3-have / develop 4-are 5-little 6-much 7-what 8-for 9-than 10-in 11-all 12-another / in 13-about / in 14-their 15-tellc, 1,mean 2,little 3,have / develop 4,are 5,more 6,all 7,what 8,for 9,than 10,in 11,much 12,another / in 13,about / in 14,their 15,tell d, 1-mean 2-their 3-tell 4-are 5-more 6-all 7-for 8-what 9-than 10-in

11-much 12-another / in 13-about / in 14-little 15-have / developQuestion 2:Read the reading passage then use words given to ask and answer. The general opinion abroad is that London has fog or rain or both everyday of the year. However, on the day I arrived, it was fine and warm. There was a bright sun and a cloudless sky. The next day it was just as beautiful; there was a slight wind that gently moved the leaves on the trees, and you could smell the spring in the air. ”Life is great ! ” I thought as I walked in Kensington Gardens. It was a straight road and I found the way easily. When I got my first sight of the gardens, the beauty of it nearly took my breath away. The trees were fresh, green and lovely. There were beds of spring flowers, red and yellow and blue in full bloom in the beautiful, smooth grass under the trees.1,What / weather / like / London / according / general opinion ?2,What / like / day / writer / arrived / London ?3,What / season / it / when / visit / London ? 4,What / see / Kensington Gardens ?Question 3:Choose the correct word in brackets to complete these sentences.1,The actress sang that song (beautiful / beautifully ).2,The water of this river flows (swift / swiftly). 3,Those apples smell (good / well ).4,My friend speaks (fluent / fluently ) English.5,He has been learning (hard / hardly ) for a year.6,My cat is the (prettier / prettiest ) of the two.7,A mint coat costs (twice more than / twice as much as ) sable coat.8,Your hair needs (cutting / to cut ).You’d better (have / to have ) it (does / done ) tomorrow. 9,It (is / are ) these questions that ( is / are ) difficult.10,That cats have nine lives (have / has ) been believed for centuries.Question 4:Rewrite these sentences ,beginning as shown1,The weather was so nice that they decided to eat outside. / It was such.......................................2,Everyone heard about the accident before I did. / I was the..........................................................3,My parents find fault with everything I do. / No matter...................................................................4,The patient recovered more rapidly than they expected. / The patient made.................................5,Mary told the police about the burglary. / Mary reported.................................................................6,It’s quite pointless to complain. / There is no..................................................................................7,Language students should work hard in class as well as read widely at home.Not only..............................................................................................................................................8,I understood very little of what the headmaster said. / I could hardly..............................................9,I don’t intend to apologize to either of them. / I have.......................................................................10,The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic. / The average....................................Question 5:Supply the correct form of the word given to complete these sentences.1,employ a, Last December the boss gave all his...............a bonus.b, He hoped the.................agency would find him a job.c, Her...................was so angry at her attitude that he fired her.d, I’ve been...................since June. I must find work soon.2,directa, Are you sure we’re going in the right....................? b, She looked....................at me as she said it.c, I had to look up the number in the telephone................... d, Hitchcock is one of my favourite film.....................3,economya, A new car is more..................than the one I had before. b, She studied...................at university. c, On my salary we have to live as...................as possible.d, If we don’t.................on electricity, power will be cut.4,electric a, He works as an............for a local film.

b, The price of...............has gone up again.c, The fire was caused by an..............fault in the television. d, He is an...............engineer.Question 6:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d.1,Stop laughing ! + I can’t...................................a, help it b, resist ! c, do anything against it. d, hold myself !2,When can I take my holiday this year ? +................................................................a, It’s for you. b, It’s up to you. c, How you like. d, After your wish.3,......popular opinion, many Welsh people speak Welsh.a, Despite b, Against c, Opposite d, Contrary to4,..........Mary, give me my love.a, If you saw b, Do you see c, By seeing d, Should you see5,Only one of these words can be changed to an other by changing less to ful. Which one is it ? a, restless b, senseless c, lifeless d, aimless Question 7:Find an other word which sounds the same as the word given, but which has different spelling and meaning.1,sun 2,so 3,fare 4,wait 5,right 6,would 7,cite 8,flower Question 8:Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets.1,Perhaps farming(be) a wonderful life for the early farmers if they had had all the modern machines 2,The grass is still wet. It (rain) last night.3,When water (boil),the liquid (change) to vapour that (call) steam.4,The Philippines (consist) of a group of islands.5,Either the nurses or the doctor (take) care of changing the bandages everyday.6,Two miles (be) enough for her to jog every morning.7,Do you think politics (be) important for everyone ?8,Each of the students (have) to bring a calculator to class.9,Either of the men (have) refused the job.10,Three quarters of the earth’s surface (be) covered with water.

Test 6

Question 1:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to finish these sentences.1,Tom was disappointed that most of the guests........when he........at the party.a-left / had arrived b-left / arrived c-had left / had arrived d-had left / arrived2,My brother........while he........his bicycle and hurt himself.a-fell / was riding b-was riding / rode c-had fallen / rode d-had fallen / was riding3, “Who sings best in your school ?” + “ Lan................”a-has b-does c-is d-sing4,Now he..........a book about English. I don’t think he will finish it.a-writes b-has written c-wrote d-is writing5,What..........you........tomorrow morning ?a-do / do b-are / do c-are / going do d-are / going to do6,I...........as soon as you come back.a-went b-shall go c-have gone d-am going7,“ What is your daughter going to be ? “ + “She’ll be a teacher by the time she......twenty -two.”a-had been b-will be c-is going to be d-is8,“Will you go to the museum tomorrow ?” + “I will if I........no visitors.”a-have b-will have c-shall have d-am having9,“Sorry !I forgot to post your letter for you.” + “ Never mind. ..........it myself tonight.”a-I’m going to post b-I’d better to post c-I’ll post d-I’d rather post10,“ Where’s Professor Keane ? “ + “He.........Australia and he will give us a talk when he........back.”a-has been to / comes b-has gone to / will come c-has been to / will come d-has gone to / comes

Question 2:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete these sentences.1, There was an accident on the motorway, and we were.........for over an hour.a-held down b-held up c-put back d-put up2,I’ll see you outside the cinema. Make sure you’re.... I don’t want to miss the beginning of the film.a-at time b-in time c-before time d-on time3,I really need your help, so don’t........,please.a, let me through b-let me in c-let me off d-let me down 4,He was homesick, and......all his friends and family.a-missed b-lost c-lacked d-desired5,The receptionist....me where to find my room.a-explained b-told c-said d-directed6,If the radio isn’t working properly, you should......to the shop you’ve bought it.a-take it back b-take it out c-bring it back d-bring it up7,You’ll fail the exam......you start revising.a-if b- until c-when d-unless8,Employees hope that their salary will.....with the cost of living.a-raise b-rise c-grow d-increase9,I turned down the job,........the attractive salary.a-because b-because of c-despite d-although10,He failed the test many times. ...........,he didn’t stop trying.a-But b-So c-Although d-However Question 3:Fill each numbered blank with the correct form of the word.1,Travelling in big cities is becoming more.............everyday. (trouble)2,Less public transport is now available because of the..........of staff. (short)3,Therefore the roads become.......with private cars as people drive to work. ( jam )4,Because of the volume of traffic, local councils are forced to give.....for more roads to be constructed. (permit) 5,........many houses have to be demolished to make ways for roads. ( fortune )6,People are being ........ in the suburbs and have to continue to work. (house)7,But travelling by public transport is very........as there are long delays. (attract )8,The.......of the trains and buses causes frustration and annoyance. (frequent )9,She is one of the greatest........to appear in this theatre. ( perform)10,Some people claim to be able to........the future. ( tell )Question 4:Rewrite these sentences, using the word given in brackets.1,He thinks that divorce is wrong. (agree )2,I don’t want to argue with you. (argument )3,I don’t think that the way he treats people is right. ( disagree) 4,I’ll compromise with you. (meet )5,We’ve agreed to share the cost. ( come )6,John does not usually come to class on time. ( rarely )7,“I‘m awfully sorry, but I seem to have broken your fountain pen.”, he said. (apologized )8,The weather never seems as bad abroad as it does at home, does it ? (better )9,That reminds me of the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fuji. (back )10,It is no use arguing; I’ve made up my mind. ( point ) Question 5:Choose the best answer a, b c or d which has the same meaning as the underlined part of the sentence.1,I’m off to work now. a-I don’t like going to work. b-I’m not working. c-I’m going to work. d-I’m too ill to work.2, They don’t get on well together. a-like each other much b-catch the bus at the same time c-go to bed at the same time d-start work together3,Peter won’t go unless Mary goes.a-will go if Mary doesn’t b-will go if Mary goes c-won’t go if Mary goes d-won’t go with Mary4,I can’t put up with them. to put up with - chiu đưng, kiên nhân chiu đưng; tha thư

a-give them a bed b-work with them c-wait for their arrival d-bear their company5,He passed the exam. a-missed b-wrote c-took part in d-succeeded in6,We will get by without them. to get by - đươc xem như kha tôt đep; đươc châp nhân , xoay xơ; đôi pho a-can do it but they can’t b-can manage without them c-will pass but they won’t d-won’t let them pass7,Drivers have now been forbidden to pick up hitch-hikers.a- give hitch-hikers a lift b-talk to hitch-hikers c-drink with hitch-hikers d-hire hitch-hikers [hit∫] ['haikə] sư vây xe xin đi nhơ cua ngươi đi bô đương dai8,The ship itself could have run down the lifeboat.a-collided with b-picked up c-kept up with d-lowered9,I’m quite energetic. a-healthy b-noisy c-active d-tired10,I’m not very adventurous.a-eager to visit new places b-well-adjusted c-easy-going d-decisiveQuestion 6:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to finish these sentences.1,He rowed the boat.........the river and tied it to a tree.a-to b-onto c-towards d-across2,The girl was talking when I walked......... the room.a-onto b-into c-to d-towards3,The girl was walking........us with a smile on her face.a-to b-down c-into d-towards4,There was a loud crash and the sailors were flung..........the sea. fling (v) ; flung (pp1) - chay vut, lao nhanha-onto b-into c-down d-from5,The procession is to go..........this road on Monday.a-onto b-across c-from d-down6,The ship is leaving the habour in half an hour. We had better get.........now.a-out of b-from c-off d-in7,The plane took off.........Noi Bai Airport at nine o’clock.a-to b-from c-out of d-down8,She waved her family as the train was pulling........the station.a-out of b-onto c-from d-to9,We drove.........the heart of the city.a-down b-onto c-across d-into10,The robbers ran...........and pointed their guns at us.a-out of b-in c-towards d-into

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Test 7

Question 1:Choose the best answer A,B,C or D which is suitable to finish the reading passage. Are some people born clever ?and others..1..stupid ?or is intelligence developed by environment or..2..experiences? Strangely enough the answer is that..3..is given at birth, and no amount..4..special education can make a genius out ..5..a..6..born with low intelligence. On the other.7..,a child who lives in boring..8..will develop his intelligence less than the..9..who lives in rich and varied surroundings.Thus..10..limits of a person’s intelligence are fixed at birth,but..11..or not he reaches those limits will depend..12..his environment. This view now helped by most experts,can..13..supported in a number of ways. It is easy to show that intelligence is something we are..14..with.If we take two unrelated people ..15..random in the population, it is likely that..16..degrees of intelligence will be completely..17.. If

on the other hand, we take..18..identical twins, they will very likely be as..19..as each other. This clearly suggests that intelligence..20..on birth.A,1-born 2-on 3-intelligence 4-of 5-of 6-child / person 7-hand 8-environment / surroundings 9-child / one 10-the 11-whether / if 12-by 13-be 14-born 15-at 16-their 17-different 18-two 19-intelligent 20-depends B,1-born 2-by 3-intelligence 4-of 5-of 6-child / person 7-hand 8-environment / surroundings 9-child / one 10-at 11-whether / if 12-on 13-be 14-born 15-the 16-their 17-different 18-two 19-intelligent 20-depends C,1-born 2-by 3-child / one 4-of 5-of 6-child / person 7-hand 8-environment / surroundings 9-intelligence 10-the 11-whether / if 12-on 13-be 14-born 15-at 16-their 17-different 18-two 19-intelligent 20-depends D,1-born 2-by 3-intelligence 4-of 5-of 6-child / person 7-hand 8-environment / surroundings 9-child / one 10-the 11-whether / if 12-on 13-be 14-born 15-at 16-their 17-different 18-two 19-intelligent 20-depends Question 2:Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.1,a-cure b-picture c-lecture d-furniture 2,a-plow b-how c-cow d-row3,a-enough b-cough c-though d-rough 4,a-clothes b-cloth c-both d-boat5,a-rate b-late c-private d-date 6,a-student b-stupid c-study d-studio7,a-few b-phew c-blew d-new 8,a-hard b-yard c-card d-carry9,a-easy b-ear c-learn d-eat 10,a-page b-game c-go d-giftQuestion 3:Read the following passage carefully then choose the best answer a, b, c or d. Agriculture in the West and South of the United States has traditionally been supported by migrant workers who migrate or move from area to area according to the crops that need harvesting. Many Chinese, Filipino, and Mexican immigrants became migrant workers when they first arrived in the United States. Often they had problems with the English language or skills that they could immediately use in the new country. A person looking objectively at the living conditions of these workers might say that their way of life was little better than slavery. They were housed in substandard conditions, received wages far below the minimum, and had no medical or insurance benefits. The migrant workers had no labour unions that could bargain for better wages, better hours, or improved working conditions. They had no money and no power with which to bargain with their employers. Employers were making fortunes by the sweat of their workers’ brows. It took an idealistic, determined young man named Cesar Chavez to change the plight of the migrant worker forever.1,Which of the following correctly describes migrant workers ?a-Only Mexicans were permitted to work on crops. b, Living and working conditions were generally poor. c-The workers usually stayed in one place for many years. d-All the workers were fluent in English.2, Which of the following correctly describes the work done by migrant workers ?a-It required skilled labour. b-It could only be done by native-born Americans.c-It was closely surprised by national labour unions. d-It was low paid, and working conditions were poor.3,It can be inferred from the final sentence of the passage thata-the conditions described are still the same today. b-migrant workers will always live like slaves.c-conditions for migrant workers are better now than before the work of Cesar Chavez.d-there is no longer need for migrant workers.4,The next paragraph of this passage will probably bea-a history of agriculture in the United States. b-a listing of the countries migrant workers come from.c-a lesson in English as a foreign language. d-the changes brought about by Cesar Chavez.

5, “plight” means: a-difficult conditions. b-poverty c-distress d-happiness.Question 4:Rewrite these sentences, beginning as shown.1,You can try to get Tim to lend you his car but you won’t succeed. There is no point....................2,What a surprise to see you here ! Fancy......................................................................................3,We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home. Only.........................................................4,Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy. Galileo is regarded.........................5,The last time it rained was a fortnight ago. It.................................................................................6,There is always trouble when he comes to visit us. Whenever.....................................................7,The doctor advised me to take a rest. The doctor suggested........................................................8,She didn’t say a word as she left the room.She left......................................................................9,You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out. No matter............................................10,Tuberculosis and pneumonia are no longer incurable diseases. No longer................................Question 5:Choose the correct answer a, b ,c or d.1,He found his book this morning, but now he...........his pen.a-loses b-lost c-has lost d-had lost2, “What’s the matter ?” + “The shoes don’t fit properly. They........my feet.”a-have hurt b-is hurting c-are hurt d-will hurt3,I.........you were here.a-don’t know b-not know c-didn’t know d-wasn’t know4,You may leave the classroom when you..........writing.a-will finish b-are finishing c-have finished d-had finished5,The foreign guests..........here almost a week.a-have arrived b-have been c-have reached d-have got6,.............you............a noise just then ?a-Have...heard b-Were...hearing c-Did...hear d-Are...hearing7,I’m sure I......her four years ago.a-have seen b-saw c-had seen d-will see8,She..........her lessons from seven to nine last night.a-did b-had done c-was doing d-has been doing9,My brother...........the Youth League since 1995.a-joined b-has taken part c-is in d-has been in10,I wonder if he..........the job.a-takes b-will take c-would take d-has been Question 6:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to finish the following sentences.1,This kind of medicine is quickly.......into the body. a-entered b-absorbed c-gone d-introduced2,The only.......to her house is across the fields. a-access b-road c-means d-path3,Bondi beach is........only from the sea. a-explainable b-returnable c-stoppable d-accessible4,It is impossible to.......why different people like different things.a-account b-cause c-reason d-explain5,The president will now.........the meeting. a-talk b-speak c-say d-address

Question 7: Find the word which has the main stress syllable different from the others in each group.1,a-realize b-improve c-possible d-comfortable2,a-important b-especially c-refer d-influence3,a-mineral b-example c-diamond d-popular4,a-republic b-collector c-situation d-inscription5,a-protection b-separate c-develop d-encourage

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Test 8

Question 1:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the reading passage below. Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always..1..to be successful ?Having some one around who always..2..the worst isn’t really a lot of..3..We all know someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and says, “It looks..4..rain.”But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it’s important to do something..5..it. You can change your view of life,..6..to psychologists, it only takes a little effort, and you’ll find life more rewarding as a..7.. Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence, but it is also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to..8.. Optimists are more..9..to start new projects and generally more prepared to take risks. Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your..10.. to the world. Some people are brought up to ..11..too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything..12..wrong.Most optimists, on the..13..hand,have been brought up not to..14..failure as the end of the world-they just..15..with their lives. 1,a-counted b-expected c-felt d-waited 2,a-worries b-cares c-fears d-doubts3,a-amusement b-play c-enjoyment d-fun 4,a-so b-to c-for d-like5,a-with b-against c-about d-over 6,a-judging b-according c-concerning d-following7,a-result b-reason c-purpose d-product 8,a-supply b-suggest c-offer d-propose9,a-possible b-likely c-hopeful d-welcome 10,a-opinion b-attitude c-view d-position11,a-trust b-believe c-depend d-hope 12,a-goes b-falls c-comes d-turns13,a-opposite b-next c-other d-far 14,a-regard b-respect c-suppose d-think15,a-get up b-get on c-get out d-get over Question 2: Choose the most suitable word to finish each blank in the passage . Computers are helpful in many ways :First, they are fast. They can work with information much more quickly than a person. ..2..,computers can work with lots of information at the..2..time.Third, they can keep..3..for a long time. They do not forget things the way..4..do. Also,computers are almost always correct. They are not..5..,of course, but they don’t usually make mistakes. These days,..6..is important to know something about computers. There are a number of ways to..7..Some companies have classes at work. Also, most universities offer day and ..8..courses in computer science. Another way to learn is..9..a book. There are many books about computers in bookstores and libraries. Or you can learn from a friend. After a few hours of practice you can work with..10..You may not be an expert, but you can have fun.Question 3:Supply the correct form of the word in brackets.1,The police are interested in the sudden.......of the valuable painting .(appear)2,I believe you because I know you are.......(true)3,I feel so.....that I’m going to bed.(sleep)4,The cost of.......must be paid by the buyer.(carry)5,I was late because I.......how much time I needed.(estimate)6,Even if you are good at a game, you shouldn’t be.........(confident)7,Many buildings were........after the earthquake in 1980.(build)8,Most people who work feel that they are....(pay)9,She’s having a rest because she had been.......(work)

10,I’d lost my key so I couldn’t...........the door when I got home.(lock)Question 4:Read the reading passage carefully and then choose the best answer a, b, c or d. A gold rush is the rapid relocation of large numbers of people to an area where gold has been discovered. Gold rushes capture the imagination and participation of many people because of the magical lure of gold and the potential for overnight affluence. The greatest gold rush in United States history was the California Gold Rush in 1849. The rush first began in 1848 when a carpenter named James Marshall discovered gold on the property of John A. Sutter in Sacramento Valley. Hired to build a sawmill on the banks of the American River, Marshall had hardly begun work when he started finding nugget after nugget of gold. News of the discovery at Sutter’s mill spread quickly, and soon thousands of persons were laying claims in the area. These people, called “forty-niners rushed in from all over the world. In just two years, the population of California increased from about 26,000 to 380,000. Conse-quently, California was officially admitted to the union as state in September of 1850.The free- spending style of the successful miners helped to turn communities such as Sacramento and San Francisco into prosperous towns. Those who were not so lucky became farmers and ranchers in the Central Valley of California.1,What is the best title for this passage ? a-Famous Gold Rush b-The Forty-Niners c-The Lure of Gold d-The California Gold Rush of 18492,According to the passage, people joined gold rushes because:a-they were guaranteed over-night wealth. b-gold held a magical power for everyone.c-they believed they had a chance of becoming affluent. d-they had very active imaginations.3,It can be inferred from the passage that the California gold rush: a-provided most “forty-niners” with long term mining work. b-attracted people from every country in the world.c-spread through out the central Valley. d-greatly speeded up the development of California.4, According to the passage, where was gold first discovered ?a-At Sutter’s mill. b-On James Marshall’s property near Sacramento.c-In the streambed of the American River. d-In the Central Valley of California.5, According to the passage, what qualified California to be admitted to union ?a-The status of statehood b-The great increase in populationc-The political efforts of successful miners d-The prosperity of California communitiesQuestion 5:Rewrite these sentences, beginning as shown.1,Do you have a good relationship with your boss ? / Are..................................................................2,She didn’t inherit anything under her uncle’s will. / Her uncle didn’t................................................3,The only thing they didn’t steal was the television. / They stole......................................................4,It seems that no-one predicted the correct result. / No-one............................................................5,They had been lost in the mountains for three days, but they looked strong and healthy.Even....................................................................................................................................................6,I’ll find that man, no matter how long it takes. / However.................................................................7,Let’s invite the Browns to the party on Sunday. / He suggested.....................................................8,He can shout even louder but I still won’t take any notice. / No......................................................9,It was such a marvellous opportunity that we mustn’t miss it. / It’s too............................................10,The decorators have finished the whole of the first floor. / We have.............................................Question 6:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d that correctly completes the sentence.1,When archaeologists discovered the ruins of the Olympic Stadium, interest in the Games...............

[,ɑ:ki'ɔlədʒist] nha khao côa-was renewed b-were renewed c-they were renewed d-renewed2,The ancient Olympic Games........as amateur contests, but in time became professional.a-begun b-began c-beginning d-they began3,The Olympic Games are held every four years in a selected country, and.......to athletes of all nations. a-they are opened b-are opened c-they are open d-it is open

4,Winning first place in an event was the only glory ['glɔ:ri] sư vinh quang in the ancient Games because second and third places..... a-didn’t recognize b-aren’t recognized c-wasn’t recognized d-weren’t recognized

5,The winners received a wreath. [ri:θ] vòng nguyệt quế .....from the branches of sacred ['seikrid] linh

thiêng olive tree. ['ɔliv] (thưc vât hoc) cây ôliua-made b-was made c-making d-to makeQuestion 7: : Find the word which has the main stress syllable different from the others in each group.1,a-recognize b-stimulate c-activity d-adult2,a-intelligent b-direct c-desire d-satisfactory3,a-relationship b-command c-vocabulary d-island4,a-define b-idea c-express d-figure5,a-suppose b-expect c-unusual d-literary

Test 9

Question 1:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the reading passage. When do you think about it ?It’s amazing that anyone gets away with a carefree ( thanh thơi) holiday. It seems there is limitless..1..for things to go wrong, from flight delays and lost language to poor accommodation. A recent questionnaire showed that a third of people who replied had a..2..about their holiday last year. And these unhappy..3..discussed the problem with their tour company, nearly half said it involved time and effort on their..4..to resolve things. When asked exactly what the reasons were for their..5..top of list was flight delays and 20 percent of holiday-makers to Europe said they had to wait up an hour. More worrying is the..6..that almost a third of holiday-makers who had complained said it was about the apartment or hotel room they had been..7..There is an enormous variety of holiday..8.. and recommend that consumers look for places that have been inspected by the tourist boards; this way they can have the ..9..that they will get the type of accommodation they are looking for. It seems that tour companies now offer more honest..10.. brochures though. Eighty five percent of holiday-makers who ..11..to our questionnaire said the description offered by the company..12.. the place they visited and the facilities provided. This is good news for the industry and for holiday-makers. A holiday is a major..13..yet it’s one we can’t try before we..14..All we have to go on is the brochure and it’s a..15.. to tour operators that now contain more detail.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.

a-opportunitya-worrya-humansa-selfa-complainta-issuea-allocateda-destinationa-confidencea-truea-answereda-matcheda-buyinga-paya-mortgage

b-potentialb-sadnessb-operatorsb-resourceb-sorrowb-factb-locatedb-livingb-beliefb-realb-respondedb-coincidedb-purchaseb-takeb-loan

c-chancec-complaintc-holiday-makersc-ownc-dissatisfactionc-matterc-takenc-accommodationc-impressionc-rightc-appealedc-wasc-chargec-makec-deal

d-possibilityd-groan [groun]tiêng lâm bâmd-wanderersd-partd-boredom nôi buôn chand-questiond-servicedd-stayingd-satisfactiond-accurate đung đănd-joinedd-paralleled ['pærəleld]d-exchanged-god-credit

Question 2: In each of the following sentences, four words or phrases have been underlined. Choose a, b, c or d that would not be appropriate.1,You can take as much books as you want. a b c d2,Studying the science of logic is one way to cultivate one’s reason skills. a b c d3,Some glorillas beat their chests as an express of high spirits.

a b c d

4,Fishing have been found to contain a particular type of fat that may help lower blood cholesterol’s levels. a b c d5,I felt very sorry for the woman which her car was stolen. a b c d6,Mined over 2,000 years ago, copper is one of the earliest know metals. a b c d7,A sore throat interferes with daily life by making swallow difficult. a b c d8,A farmer’s tractor is like a powerful horse, as it plows field, pulls trailers, and moves heavy loads. a b c d9,He’s so deciding ! He can’t make up his mind. a b c d10,According the weatherman, there is a fifty percent chance of rain forecast for two days and a greater a b cchance for over the weekend. dQuestion 3: Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the following sentences.1,Don’t touch the cat, he may........you. a-kick b-tear c-scream d-scratch2,Buy the new.......of soap now on sale: it is softer than all others. a-model b-brand c-mark d-manufacture3,The chief of police said that he saw no.......between the six murders.a-join b-connection c-communication d-join4,The safety committee’s report recommended that all medicines should be kept out of the.....of children.a-hold b-hand c-reach d-grasp5,In the jar there was a......which looked like jam. a-substance b-material c-solid d-powder6,He was surprised that her English was so.....as she had never been to England.a-definite b-liquid c-fluent d-national7,He is very stubborn, so it will be difficult to.......him to go. a-persuade b-suggest c-make d-prevent8,He put a.....against the tree and climbed up to pick the apples. a-scale b-staircase c-grade d-ladder9,It’s six years now since the Socialists came into......in that country.a-power b-force c-control d-command10,You’re looking very pale - do you....sick ? a-fall b-faint c-feel d-become Question 4: Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the following sentences1,”When.....again ?” +”When he........,I’ll let you know.”a-he comes / comes b-will he come / will come c-he comes / will come d-will he come / comes2,By 11 o’clock yesterday, we.....at the airport. a-had arrived b-have arrived c-shall arrive d-arrive3,By the time he is twenty, he.......the novel. a-will have finished b-will finish c-would finish d-finishes4,Our teacher told us that light......faster than sound. a-has travelled b-travelled c-travels d-is travelling5,It....five years since he.....to study English.a-was / began b-is / has begun c-will be / begins d-is / began6,No sooner.......the classroom.....the bell rang.a-I had entered / than b-had I entered / than c-had I entered / then d-I had entered / when7,Hardly.......the building........it began to rain.a-had we left / when b-we had left / when c-had we left / that d-did we leave / than8,”You didn’t hear me until now ?” +”No, I must......soundly when you came in.”a-have been sleeping b-have slept c-am sleeping d-had slept9,I know the sports meeting is.....next year. a-going take place b-to take place c-to be taken place d-about to take place10,We......to catch the 9:30 train, but we......it was gone.a-had hoped / found b-hoped / had found c-hope / have found d-have hoped / findQuestion 5: Choose the most word to finish each blank in the the reading passage below.

Paula Paya, a tiny island situated 32 kilometres off Luala,..1..about to become Malaysia’s first national marine park.It has..2..about two years for work..3..the project to be completed. For those..4..enjoy outdoor life, the marine park is..5..ideal place to visit.It..6..facilities for jungle journeys and camping sites. ..7..like swimming, sailing, boating, fishing and scuba diving..8..be pursued here. In addition, there are plans to set..9..centres for the hiring of scuba diving equipment and boats. Now, the authorities are trying to encourage local fishermen to use their boats for transporting tourists, thereby making the..10..more accessible.Question 6: Use word(s) give in brackets to combine or rewrite these sentences.1,On arrival, he will go straight to his hotel. (as soon as)2,After the ship had been built, she was checked carefully. (Having)3,She is very weak, she can’t lift this box.(too)4,The man feels lonely. The man’s children are away.(whose)5,I am going to buy a micro computer. I haven’t got much money.(even though)6,No matter where we go on holiday, she never likes it (Wherever) Question 7: Use the word given in brackets to rewrite a sentence by completing the new sentence.1,It would be difficult for me to finish the work by the weekend.(difficulty) I…..the work by the weekend. 2,Harry’s home is still in Spain, isn’t it ?(lives) Harry……………………he ?3,When Sandra walked out of the meeting, she didn’t say goodbye to anyone.(without)Sandra left………………………………………………….. goodbye to anyone.4,You can borrow my bike if you are in a hurry.(mind) I…………………...you my bike if you are in a hurry.5,Angus rarely takes a holiday.(rare)It……………………take a holiday. 6,Are you planning to do anything on Saturday ?(plans) Do……………………………..Saturday ?7,Tim looks nothing like his father.(take )Tim……………………his father at all.8,”Did you leave a tip for the waiter, Dad ?”(he) I asked…………………a tip for the waiter.

Test 10

Question 1:Choose the best answer a, b, or c to complete the reading passage below. As a result of years of research, we know that..1..animal’s fat is bad for our health.For example, Americans eat a lot of meat and only a small amount of grains, fruit and vegetables. ..2..their diet, they have high rates of cancer and heart disease. In Japan, in contrast, people eat large amounts of grains and very..3..meat.The Japanese also have very low rates of cancer and heart disease. In fact, the Japanese live longer than anyone else in the world. ..4..,as hamburgers, ice-cream, and other high fat foods become popular in Japan, the rates of heart disease and cancer are increasing there as well. People are also eating more meat and dairy..5..in other countries such as Cuba, Mauritins and Hungary. Not surprisingly, the disease rates in other countries..6..along with the change in diet. Everyone wants to live a long, healthy life. We know that food we eat affects us in different..7..For instance, doctors believe that fruit and vegetables can actually..8..many different diseases, while animal fat can cause disease. We can improve our diet now and enjoy many years of healthy living.1,a-too b-so much c-too much 2,a-According to b-Because of c-Owing to3,a-little b-a little c-few 4,a-However b-But c-Although5,a-production b-products c-produce 6,a-increase b-will increase c-are increasing7,a-means b-ways c-measure 8,a-preventing b-preventive c-prevent Question 2:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the following sentences.1,Nowhere…….such cooperative staff. a-you can find b-you found c-you could find d-can you find2,Never before……in an earnest attempt to resolve their differences.a-have the leaders of these two countries met b-the leaders of these two countries metc-have the leaders of these two countries meet d-met the leaders of these two countries

3,Not only the child, but also the grandparents………. a-is joining b-joins c-were joining d-has joined4,Seldom………a newspaper. a-buys Anna b-does Anna buy c-bought Anna d-Anna does buy5,Not only…….at the post office,……..at the grocery store.a-does Mary work……but she also works b-works Mary……….but she also worksc-does Mary work……but does she also work d-works Mary……….but does she also work6,The number of people at the exhibit……..amazing. a-are b-were c-was d-has7,So incredible……..of the Yellowstone area that people didn’t believe in its existence.a-explorer John Coulter’s descriptions b- explorer John Coulter’s descriptions werec-were explorer John Coulter’s descriptions d- was explorer John Coulter’s descriptions8,Either of my parents or my brother……… a-has coming b-have come c-are coming d-is coming9,None of the information……made public. a-was b-were c-are d-have10,No sooner………the house than the phone started to ring.a-had she entered b-she had entered c-entered she d-had entered she Question 3:Choose a, b, c or d that would not be appropriate.1,Despite of the pills which are available, many people still have trouble sleeping. a b c d2,Only a few mineral can resist weathering by rainwater, which is a weak acid. a b c d3,Today,the glaciers of the world occupies about 10 percent of the earth’s surface. a b c d 4,Before TV, the common man seldom never had the opportunity to see and hear his leaders express their views. A b c d5,As a result of the Women’s Movement, women now holds positions that were once restricted to men. a b c d 6,Jogging nor dieting, carried to extremes, can be harmful. a b c d7,The letter that was sent by special delivery must be importance. a b c d8,Lasers are indispensable tools for delicate eyes surgery. a b c d9,Alexander Calder, who was originally interested in mechanical engineering, later became a sculpture. a b c d10,To building their nests, tailorbirds use their bills as needles. a b c dQuestion4:Choose the best answer A,B,C or D that fits in the reading passage below. The smoke that comes from a lit cigarette contains many different poisonous chemicals. In the past, scientists did not think that these..1..could harm a nonsmoker’s health. Recently, though, scientists changed their opinion after they..2..a large group on nonsmokers. They discovered that even..3.. had unhealthy amount of these toxic chemicals in their bodies. As a..4..of fact, almost all of us, breath tobacco smoke at times,..5..we realize it or not. For example, we can’t avoid smoke in restaurants, hotels, and other public places. Even though many..6..places have “no smoking is permitted”. It is even harder for children to..7..second-hand smoke. In the United States, nine million children under the age of five live in..8..with at least one smoker. Research shows that these children are sick more..9..than children who live in homes where nonsmokers live. The damaging effects of..10..smoke on children also continue as they grow up. The children of smokers are more than twice as likely to..11..lung cancer when they are adults as children on nonsmokers. The risk is even higher among children who live in homes..12..both parents smoke.A, 1-chemicals 2-studied 3-nonsmokers 4-matter 5-whether 6-public 7-avoid 8-homes 9-often 10-secondhand 11-develop 12-where B, 1-nonsmokers 2-studied 3- chemicals 4-matter 5-whether

6-homes 7-avoid 8- public 9-often 10-secondhand 11-develop 12-whereC, 1-homes 2-studied 3-nonsmokers 4-matter 5-whether 6-public 7-develop 8- chemicals 9-often 10-secondhand 11-avoid 12-whereD, 1-secondhand 2-studied 3-nonsmokers 4-matter 5-where 6-public 7-develop 8-homes 9-often 10-chemicals 11-avoid 12- whetherQuestion 5:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d which contains an article the finish the following sentences.(Notice: # = no article is needed )1, Thousands of people fought bravely in……a-the World War II b-World War II c-World War the II d-Second World War2,We go to….town four times…..month. a-the / a b-# / a c-# / # d-# / the3,Danang is……third biggest city in Vietnam. a-a b-the c-# d-one4,-“Have you seen……pen ? I left it here this morning.” +”Is it……black one? I saw it somewhere.”a-a / the b-the / the c-a / a d-the / a5,Biology is…… a-science of life b-science of the life c-the science of the life d-the science of life6,She has……girl. ……girl is very clever. a-a / The b-the / A c-a / A d-# / The7,Do you often listen to ….radio or watch…..TV ? a-the / the b-# / the c-# / # d-the / #8,-“ What did Tom do ?” + “He turned on……” a-television b-the television c-a television set d-radio9,He is……last one to come and……first one to leave. a-the / the b-a / # c-an / a d-the / an10,……Smiths are all fond of drawing. a-A b-The c-# d-OneQuestion 6: : Find the word which has the main stress syllable different from the others in each group.1,a-individual b-reputation c-experience d-scientific 2,a-carpenter b-revise c-ignore d-traditional 3,a-necessary b-achieve c-poetic d-communicate 4,a-influence b-modern c-consider d-different 5,a-contain b-poisonous c-chemical d-scientist

Question 7: Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.

1,a-month b-much c-come d-home 2,a-wood b-food c-look d-foot 3,a-post b-though c-how d- clothes4,a-beard b-bird c-learn d-turn 5,a-false b-laugh c-glass d-after Question 8:Supply the correct form of the word given in brackets.1,He wrote the book alone, so he doesn’t have a…..(author) 2,This car is really…….(luxury)3,People with very……skin shouldn’t go sunbathing for long periods. (sense)4,He gets very angry if you……with his idea. (agree) 5,There was a look of ……on her face.(sad)6,It’s……to study a language if you’re never going to use it. (point)7,If I win this……,I’ll get a new bicycle.(compete) 8,Is there any……to treat her so badly ?(necessary)9,The USA is a land of……( immigrate) 10,He is a very……carpenter. (skill)Question 9:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to finish sentences.1,Have you……for a job yet ? a-requested b-begged c-applied d-inquired2,Yes,I have. It’s for a secretarial……in a large company. a-post b-matter c-work d-employment3,Have you been for an…yet ? a-overview b-inspection c-appointment d-interview4,Yes,I……one yesterday. a-took b-attended c-waited d-examined

5,Did they ask you what examinations you’ve……? a-overcome b-passed c-succeeded d-obtained6,They wanted to know a lot about my education and my… a-awards b-winning c-passes d-qualifications7,Did they ask you about your hobbies ? a-None b-Not c-No d-Without8,Driving in London is supposed to be confusing but I didn’t find it at…..difficult. a-all b-first c-once d-least

Test 11

Question 1:Read the reading passage carefully and then choose the best answer a, b, c or d. “Where is the university? “ is a question many visitors to Cambridge ask, but no one can give them a clear answer, for there is no wall to be found around the university. The university is the city. You can find the classroom buildings, libraries, museums and officers of the university all over the city. And most of its members are the students and teachers or professors of the thirty-one colleges. Cambridge was an already developing town long before the first students and teachers arrived 800 years ago. It grew up by the river Granta, as the Cam was once called. A bridge was built over the river as early as 875. In the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries more and more land was used for college buildings. The town grew much faster in the nineteenth century after the opening of the railway in 1845.Cambridge became a city in 1951 and now it has the population of over 100,000.Many young students want to study at Cambridge. Thousands of people from all over the world come to visit the university town. It has become a famous place all round the world.1,Why do most visitors come to Cambridge? a-to see university. b-to study in the colleges in Cambridge.c-to find the classroom buildings. d-to use the libraries of the universities.2,Around what time did the university begin to appear ?a-In the 8th century b-In the 9 th century c-In the 13 th century d-In the 15 th

century3,Why did people name Cambridge the “city of Cambridge” ?a-Because the river was very well-known. b-Because there is a bridge over the Cam.c-Because it was a developing town. d-Because there is a river named Granta.4,After which year did the town really begin to develop ?a-After 800 b-After 875 c-After 1845 d- After 19515,From what we read we know that now Cambridge is: a-visited by international tourists. b-a city without wall. c-a city of growing population. d-a city that may have a wall around it.Question 2:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the reading passage below. Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution..1..is as complicated as it is serious. It is complicated..2.. much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example,..3..from automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution. But the automobiles..4..transportation for millions of people.Factories..5..much of material that pollutes air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people. Thus, to end..6..greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things that..7..them.Most of the people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be..8..reduced in several ways to lessen the amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws that..9..businesses and..10..to stop, or cut down on certain polluting activities1,a-work b-problem c-accident d-event2,a-because b-so c-that d-while3,a-exhaust b-fire c-gas d-liquid4,a-carries b-takes c-affords d-provides5,a-offer b-bring c-discharge d-cause6.a-to b-or c-so d-that7,a-benefit b-harm c-motivate d-encourage

8,a-little b-gradually c-so d-that9,a-require b-forbid c-prevent d-request10,a-commercials b-surroundings c-individuals d-trafficQuestion 3:Fill in each blank with one suitable article if necessary. Mark # where article isn’t necessary.1,China has….biggest population in….world. 2,…..Yangtze River flows into….East China Sea.3,Do you like….Chinese food ? 4,We had some for…..lunch….few days ago.5,I wanted to go to……Italian restaurant. 6,I come to….school by…..bus, but I get….lift home with…..friend. 7,”Is there…..chemist near here ?” + “Yes, there is one next to…..post office.”8,I don’t believe…word of his story. 9,She gave…..same answer as before.10,It was….only birthday he had celebrated since he was ….child.Question 4:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the following sentences:1,The station clock is not as……as it should be; it is usually between one or two minutes fast.a-strict b-certain c-true d-accurate2,We flew to the island, then…….a car for three days and visited most of places of interest.a-lent b-bought c-hired d-charged3,One……of their new house is that it has no garden.a-pity b-dislike c-complaint d-disadvantage4,When he spoke over the telephone, his voice was so……that I could hardly hear him.a-faint b-dim c-dull d-unnoticeable5,They tell me he is…….a lot of money in his new job.a-having b-earning c-gaining d-profiting6,She heated the chocolate until it……..,then poured it over the cake.a-formed b-melted c-changed d-flooded7,He drives so quickly that I am afraid that one day he will…….someone crossing the street.a-crash down b-knock down c-turn over d-run across8,Hello.Is that 210056.Please put me……to the manager.a-across b-up c-over d-through9,Although he was completely…..as a furniture-maker, he produced the most beautiful chairs.a-untrained b-unable c-incapable d-uneducated10,I have never…….any experience of living in the country.a-had b-wished c-done d-madeQuestion 5:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d which contains the underlined word or phrase that would not be appropriate.1,In order for one to achieve the desired results in this experiment, it is necessary that he works as fastly as possible. 2,The new model costs twice more than last year’s model. a b c d3,Fuel cells, alike batteries, generate electricity by chemical reaction. a b c d4,Of the more than 1,300 vocanoes in the world, only about 600 can classify as active. a b c d5,A huge amount of tourists come to this city every year. a b c d6,That man was an easy recognized figure with his long, white beard and wide brimmed hat. a b c d7,Industrial lasers are most often used for cutting, welding, drilling and measure. a b c d8,Not one in one hundred children exposed to the disease are likely to develop symptoms of it. a b c d9,The examination will test your ability to understand spoken English, to read non-technical language, and writing correctly. 10,Computers have made access to information instantly available just by push a few buttons.

a b c d

Question 6:Rewrite these sentences, beginning as shown.

1,You have disobeyed, you will therefore be punished. / As a result of…………………………………………2,According to our records, the money was paid two months ago. / Our records show………………...………3,His real identity will always remain a secret. / No one……………………………………………………………4,She is a far more serious student now than she used to be. / She studies…………………………………… 5,With the exception of Maggie’s husband, everyone is here. / Apart……………………………………………Question 7:Choose the word which has the underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.1,a-nourish b-flourish c-courageous d-southern 2,a-nose b-seen c-useful d-bus3,a-meal b-meat c-bread d-reason 4,a-country b-fun c-summer d-truth5,a-nacked b-sacred c-needed d-walked 6,a-evening b-key c-envelope d-secret7,a-light b-fine c-knife d-priciple 8,a-farm b-card c-marvellous d- bare9,a-both b-bottle c-Scotland d-cotton 10,a-nature b-pure c-picture d-culture

Test 12

Question 1: Choose one suitable word below to fill in each numbered blank.( show, sounds , be understood , express , well , important , main , say , ways , vocabulary ) Speech is one of the most important..1..of communicating. It consists of far more than just making noises. To talk and also to..2..by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combination of ..3..that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very..4..The basic..5..of English is not very large, and only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite..6..But the more words you know, the more idea you can..7.. and more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the..8.. thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we..9..the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and..10..whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.Question 2:Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.1,When we arrived in Paris it was……with rain. a-running b-dropping c-pouring d-falling2,The name of the book was on the….of my tongue, but I just could not think of it.a-end b-tip c-top d-point3,He promised to mend the broken wheel next day without……. a-failure b-default c-trouble d-fail4,I should be very……if you would accept the invitation to the party.a-thinking b-honourable c-pleased d-pleasing5,If you drive from the airport, go on the motorway and follow the…….to the city.a-point b-signs c-plans d-ways6,I have always……that my university was the best in the country.a-trusted b-respected c-considered d-regarded 7,Please don’t……to put stamps on the letters I gave you to post.a-forget b-remind c-realize d-remember8,Her mother asked her to…..the table for the evening meal.a-place b-put out c-serve d-lay9,His sister was full of…….for the way in which he had so quickly learned to drive a car.

a-pride b-admiration c-surprise d-jealousy10,”You will not find kangaroos anywhere else on…….”,said the Australian.a-soil b-world c-earth d-groundQuestion 3:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the reading passage below. For many people, travelling by plane is an exciting experience. Others, however, find the whole idea quite terrifying, ..1..flying is no more dangerous..2.. any other form of travel and some experts say it is considerably safer. It is known, however, that most accidents occur..3..take-off and landing when ..4.. decisions are vitally important. The people..5..job is to look..6..the passengers-the stewards and stewardesses-play an important part in helping passengers to..7..safe and comfortable. Indeed for many passengers being..8..such care of is all part of the total experience. ..9..other form of travel involves waiting on people in quite the same..10..with food, drink, newspapers, magazines, music and even video films.1,a-although b-too c-and d-because2,a-than b-as c-then d-with3,a-while b-during c-for d-through4,a-leader’s b-chief’s c-driver’s d-pilot’s5,a-whose b-which c-their d-that6,a-for b-up c-after d-round7,a-feel b-rest c-experience d-lie8,a-given b-kept c-shown d-taken9,a-Any b-No c-All d-Not10,a-way b-kind c-sort d-partQuestion 4:Read the reading passage then choose the best answer a, b, c or d. The population of the world has increased more in modern times than in all other ages of history combined. World population totaled about 500 million in 1650. It doubled the period from 1650-1850.Today the population is more than five billion .Estimates based on research by the United Nations indicate that it will more than double in the twenty five years between 1975 and the year 2000,reaching seven billion by the turn of the century. No one knows the limits of population that the earth can support. Thomas Malthus, an English economist, developed a theory that became widely accepted in the nineteenth century. He suggested that because world population tended to increase more rapidly than the food supply,a continual strain was exerted upon available resource. Malthus cited wars, famines, epidemics, and other disasters as the usual limitations of population growth. With recent advances in science and technology, including improved agricultural methods and great strides in medicine, some of the limiting factors in population growth have been lessened, with obvious results. International organizations have recommended programs to encourage general economic development in target areas along with a decrease in birth rates to effect a lasting solution.1,The title below that best expresses the ideas in this passage isa-Thomas Malthus Theory b-Limiting Factors in Population Growthc-The United Nations’ Estimate d-A Brief History of Population and Overpopulation2,According to the passage, by the year 2000 the earth’s population should exceed the present figure by how much ? a-500 million b-five billion c-two billion d-seven billion3,Who was Thomas Malthus ?a-A scientist b-A doctor of medicine c-An economist d-A United Nations representative4,According to the passage, why has overpopulation been caused ?a-Improved technology b-Disasters c-Scarcity d-Precaution5,What do most experts recommend in order to solve problems of overpopulation? a-Famine and epidemics b-Medical advance and improved agricultural methodsc-Economic development and a decline in the birth rate d-Conversation of available resources

Question 5: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1, The traffic was very heavy. By the time we (get ) to the airport, Bob’s plane (already arrive).2, If you pass your examination we( have ) a celebration.

3, This morning I came to class at 9.00.Right now it is 10.00,and I am still in class. I (sit ) at this desk for an hour. By 9.30,I (sit ) here for a half an hour. By 11.00,I (sit ) here for two hours.4,Three days ago, John (start ) to read A Farewell to Arms, a novel by Ernest Hemingway. It is a long novel. He (not finish ) reading it yet. He (read ) it because his English teacher assigned it.5,Right now we ( have) a heat wave. The temperature ( be ) in the upper 90s for the last days.Question 6: Fill correct prepositions in these sentences.1,I’m not familiar…..his name, but his face seems familiar…..me.2,We are very grateful……our friends……of all their assistance.3,Mr.Howell,our boss, recommended George……a promotion.4,There’s no way we can prevent people…..talking…..this matter.5,Don’t you think you should try to be friendly……your classmates ?6,Did the officials of the company express interest……your plan ?7,At present my daily expenses are just about equal……my income.8,You’d better demand an answer……that fellow as soon as possible.9,Those two companies import chemicals……Sweden and Germany.10,Pieme said he had become quite fond……American hamburgers.Question 7:Rewrite these sentences, beginning as shown.1,The last time it snowed here was six years ago. / It was………………………………………………………….2,Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglars left the building. / No sooner……………………………….3,It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car. / The man…………………………………………………..4,I only realised what I had missed when they told me about it later. / Only when……………………………….5,Since we had nothing else to do, we decided to go out for a walk. / Having………………………………….Question 8:Supply the correct form of the word given in brackets.1,Her boss accused her of being over…….(ambition)2,She upset him with a…….remark about his big nose.(tact) 3,She is a….of theatre programmes.(collect)4,……….is an extremely popular hobby.(photograph). 5,There were 50…..in the talent contest.(compete)6,Young children are often very…..They have so much energy they can’t sit still for a moment.(live)7,……have been investigating selenium’s role in the body since 1957.(research)8,Nicotine is responsible for the……effects of smoking.(behave)9,If you still feel ill after taking this treatment, you should see a………(special )10,I hope there won’t be too much…..in getting a work permit. (difficult )

Test 13

Question 1:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the reading passage below. The reality of an interview is never as bad as your fears. For some..1.. people imagine the interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they..2..In truth, the interviewer is as..3..for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what..4..his or her job enjoyable. The secret of a good interviewer is preparing for it. What you wear is always important as it creates the first impression. So..5..neatly,but comfortably. Make..6..that you can deal with anything you are..7..Prepare for questions that are certain to come up, for example: Why do you want to become a nurse? What is the most important..8..a good nurse should have ?Apart from nursing, what other careers have you..9..?What are your interests and hobbies ? Answer the questions fully and precisely..10..,if one of your interests is reading, be prepared to..11..about the sort of books you like..12..,do not learn all your answers off..13..heart. The interviewer

wants to meet a human..14..,not a robot. Remember ,the interviewer is genuinely interested in you, so the more you relax, the more..15..you are to succeed.1,a-reason b-idea c-explanation d-excuse 2,a-perform b-do c-make d-have3,a-keen b-

wantingc-interested d-delighted 4,a-does b-causes c-happens d-makes

5,a-dress b-wear c-put on d-have on 6,a-evident b-sure c-definite d-clear7,a-requested b-questioned c-enquired d-asked 8,a-character b-quality c-nature d-point9,a-thought b-regarded c-considered d-wondered10,a-For instance b-That is c-Such as d-Let’s say 11,a-say b-talk c-discuss d-chat12,a-However b-Although c-Despite d-Therefore 13,a-at b-in c-on d-by14,a-character b-being c-somebody d-nature 15,a-easy b-possible c-likely d-probablyQuestion 2: Fill in each numbered space with one appropriate word. Famine is a prolonged food shortage that causes..1.. hunger and death. Throughout history, famine has struck at least one area of the world..2..few years. Most of the developing nations of Africa, Asia and Latin America have..3.. enough food for their people. Millions in these countries go hungry. When food production or imports..4..for any reason, famine may strike and thousands or millions of people may die. Many famines have more than one cause. For example, the great Bengal famine of 1943 in Eastern India was caused by both..5..and historical events. World War II..6..a general food shortage and led to the cut-off of rice imports from Burma, which had been occupied by the Japanese. Then a cyclone..7..much farmland. Famine struck, and more than one million and half people died. Nearly all famines..8..from crop failures. The chief causes of crop failure include drought (prolonged lack of rain),too much rainfall and flooding, and plant diseases and..9..Many other..10..may also help create a famine.Question 3:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete these sentences.1,They are good. They…….a match in the last fifteen games.a-not lose b-don’t lose c-hadn’t lose d-haven’t lost2,Mary loses watching “Police Story”. It’s her favourite……. a-hobby b-programme c-story d-song 3,He’s fat. He must go on a(n)………. a-exercise b-practise c-jogging d-diet4,The water in the Pacific Ocean is very…… a-deep b-high c-low d-shallow5, “Where are Jack and Jane ?” + “They ……..the boxes you asked for into the house.”a-have been bringing b-bringing c-have been brought d-to bring6,Elmer Colt is a holiday maker. He’s on a 14 day……of Europe.a-tour b-journey c-business d-mission7,The main hall in our building is…….A lot of people can walk there at the same time.a-narrow b-crowded c-wide d-modern8,I am not sure what size I am. Can I……? a-try them on b-fill them up c-take them on d-check them9, “How tall is Mr. s Young ?” +”She is……..as I am.” a-as height b-so tall c-as same height d-the same height10,She’s cut herself and her finger’s…….. a-flowing b-having blood c-bleeding d-running bloodQuestion 4: Choose the most suitable word in brackets to finish these sentences.1,Our hen’s just……(lay / laid) an egg. 2,Let’s……..(lie / lay ) on the grass.3,How long have you been….(lying / laying) there ? 4,I’d like to……(live / life) in the country.5,Don’t …….( loose / lose) your ticket ! 6,What time did you….(live / leave) home ?7,Did you hear that…..(aloud / loud) sound ? 8,Don’t talk so…….(loud / aloud ).9,( Maybe / May be) they are out. 10,Take…..( of / off) your coat, please.Question 5:Find out the mistakes in the following sentences and then correct them.1,It was him who came running into the classroom with the news.2,Our Spanish professor would like us spending more time in the laboratory practising our pronunciation.3,We got used to cook our food when we had to live alone.4,Even though she looks very young, she is twice older than my twenty year old sister.

5,Sam used to living in Oklahoma, but his company had him transfer to a better position in UK.6,The price of crude oil used to be a great deal lower than now, wasn’t it ?7,Mr George used to think of him as the only president of the company.8,Janet finally used to cooking on an electric stove after having a gas one for so long.Question 6: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets. The big tree in front of my house was old and beautiful. I was sad when it..1..(blow) in the winter storm. After the storm,I..2..(saw) off the remains of the tree on a level with the ground. But I..3..(not dig) up the roots of the tree.I..4..(leave) them in the ground. Three months later, in Spring, the old tree began..5..(grow) again.It..6..(grow) strong beautiful and straight up from the side of the sawn off parts. The colour and smell of its heart..7..(shape) leave were exactly the same as those of the old tree.I..8.. (feel) happy.Question 7: Supply the correct form of the word in brackets.1,Their…….on the mountain was attributed to the warm clothes and the tent which they had with them.( survive) 2,She always listens………to what she is told. (attention )3,Thousands of people have been made……….by the war.(home)4,Some people seems to have everything, from the perfect family to the best employment at the most…….. company in town. (success)5,John went to bed early because he had had a………day. (tire )6,We carried out a careful……..of the area.(examine)7,At school we have a lot of……..(act )8,The house is large, but it is terribly………to live in. (comfort )9,Vietnam declared its……in 1945. (depend )10,We are going to……….our school next year. (large)Question 8:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d which has the same meaning with the underlined part.1,Most competitions are open to both professionals and non-professionals .a-aliens b-juniors c-amateurs d-tutors2,A surgeon is a doctor who performs an operation.a-studies b-researches c-is interested in d-carries out3,They extended the road for ten more miles.a-planned b-repaired c-lengthened d-constructed4,Most people who live in apartments are urban dwellers.a-of city b-of village c-wealthy d-famous5,China is considered to be one of the most powerful countries in the world.a-healthiest b-strongest c-largest d-most crowdedQuestion 9: choose the best answer a, b, c or d which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.1,a-enough b-rough c-laugh d-though2,a-stage b-village c-manage d-package3,a-license b-combine c-seaside d-police4,a-some b-done c-once d-home5,a-not b-nobody c-wrote d-spoken6,a-before b-born c-work d-boring7,a-bee b-beer c-seem d-flee8,a-peach b-teach c-measure d-meat9,a-sound b-touch c-down d-account10,a-design d-preserve c-basic physicalQuestion 10: Find the word which has the main stress syllable different from the others in each group.1,a-physical b-activity c-increase d-expectancy2,a-conform b-perhaps c-remove d-various3,a-percentage b-advantage c-examine d-influence4,a-decay b-purpose c-however d-invention5,a-prefer b-electricity c-invent d-collaborate

Test 14

Question 1: Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word to finish the reading passage. Sydney is..1..important cultural, industrial and tourist centre..2..the south east coast of Australia. It is the Australia’s largest..3..,with a population of..4..than three million. It now occupies about 350 square miles. The city has..5..famous sights. The Harbour is..6..of the largest and most beautiful places..7..the world, and Sydney Harbour Bridge, as the people of Sydney..8..it-has been a great tourist attraction for many years. However, the most famous sight here today is the..9..House.Some people think it is one of the..10..beautiful modern building in the world.

Question 2: Fill the word or phrase given below to complete the reading passage.

( all, from, sight, with, certain, in addition, as a result, value, to, like, as, very ) Plants supply man..1..food,clothing and shelter his most important needs. Many of most useful medicines are also made..2..plants,..3..,plants add beauty and pleasure..4..our lives. Most people enjoy the smell of flowers,the..5..of a field of waving grain, and the quiet of a forest. Not..6..plants are helpful to man. Some species grow in fields and gardens..7..weeds that choke off useful plants. Tiny bits of pollen from..8..plants cause such diseases as asthma and hay fever. Other plants destroy millions of dollars worth of crops yearly.Question 3: Change these sentences into passive voice.1,I like to take photographs. 2,You can’t wear this shirt because it is very small.3,Did they build that house in 1972 ? 4,Why did people think it was important ?5,How many ways can you solve this problem ? 6,My classmates used to call me John.7,He heard the bell ring. 8,We have to pick fruit very early in the morning.9,They were continually asking questions. 10,He has caught a lion and shot two others.Question 4: Put the word(s) into the correct order to make a meaningful sentence.1, spot / the accident / is / happened / the exact / this / where.2, parents / my classmates / just met / the student / one / you / whose / is / of3, answering / again / tired / and / his / again / we / of / get / questions.4, who / sent me / is / my father / Ho Chi Minh City / on / to / a business trip / this present / all this week5, lend / to / you / careful / be / I / my motorbike / promise / unless / won’t / youQuestion 5: Supply the correct form of the verbs given in brackets. I..1..(walk) down the street when I..2..(see) this man. I probably wouldn’t have recognized him if he..3..(not smile) at me, but I’d known that smile somewhere. Chris !I..4..(not see) him since I left college. We went and had a drink and..5..(talk) about old times and the people we had known and the things we..6..(do) together. He..7..(tell) he’d spent the first few years after college working in a hospital in Brazil and then he ..8..(find) a job teaching. He said he..9..(be) married but it hadn’t worked out, and they..10..(get) divorced. It seemed that he..11..(have) a pretty bad time; but he said that now things..12..(start) to get better. I said I..13.. ( often think) about him, and had wondered what..14..(happen) to him. It’s funny. We used to get out together at college, and thought he was quite serious about me, but he never..15..(say) anything. Then he..16..(go) off to the South America and we lost touch with each other. I sometimes wonder what I..17..(do) if he..18..(ask) me to marry him. I’d probably said yes, and then things..19..(be) so different for both of us. Anyway, what’s past is past. We said goodbye, and promised to keep in touch, but I don’t suppose we..20..(see) each other again.Question 6:Identify the one underlined word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that wouldn’t be acceptable in standard written English and correct it.1,Danny spent such enjoyable vacation in Europe this summer that he plans to return as soon as he saves enough money.2,Mary usually arrives at the office at nine o’clock, but because the storm, she was two hours late. A B C D3,The doctor felt badly about not giving the position that she had sought with his company.

A B C D4,The teacher tried to make the classes enjoyable experiences for the students so they would take a great interest in the subject.5,Although her severe pain, Pat decided to come to the meeting so that there would be a quorum. A B C D6,The coach was depending for his team to win the game so that they would have a chance to play in the Super Bowl.7,Writers like William Shakespeare and Edgar Allan Poe are not prolific but too interesting. A B C D8,I am learning German that I will be able to speak it when I go to Autria next summer. A B C D9,The average age, at which people begin to need eyeglasses vary considerably. A B C D10,Generally regarded as distinct continents, Europe and Asia are simply vast geography division of a large land mass.Question 7: Supply the correct form of the word given in brackets. Interviews are an..1..(perfect) method of choosing the best people for jobs, yet human..2..(be) like to examine each other in this way. One of the many problems of..3..(select) as it is commonly practised is that the forms filled in by..4.. (apply) often fail to show people as they really are. This means that you can follow all the best..5..(advise) when completing your form and still find that you are..6..(success) at the next stage-the interviews..7..(similar) in the rare cases where interviews are automatic, a candidate with an..8.. (adequate) form may do surprisingly well. Of course, your form needs to show that you have..9..(confident) in your..10..(able) to do the job, but don’t try to turn yourself into someone else-person you have to pretend to be at the interviews. Realism and..11..(honest) are definitely the best approach.Question 8:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete these sentences.1,It’s a good idea to see your doctor regularly for………a-a revision b-a control c-an investigation d-a check up2,I lost too much money betting at the races last time so you won’t……me to go again.a-convince b-impress c-persuade d-urge3,The shop assistant was…………helpful, but she felt he could have given her more advice.a-entirely b-exactly c-quite d-totally4,When the starter gave the………all the competitors in the race began to run round the track.a-signal b-warning c-shot d-show5,…………from Bill, all the students said they would go.a-Except b-Only c-Apart d-Separate 6,There is a fault at our television station. Please don’t…………your set.a-change b-adjust c-repair d-switch7,He was an………..writer because he persuaded many people to see the truth of his ideas.a-ordinary b-influential c-unlimited d-accurate8,Workers who don’t obey the safety regulations will be……..immediately.a-refused b-reject c-disapproved d-dismissed9,He was in……..of a large number of men.a-management b-leadership c-charge d-direction10,………..goes the bus; now we will have to walk.a-On time b-At once c-There d-EarlyQuestion 9: choose the best answer a, b, c or d which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.1,a-butter b-put c-sugar d-push 2,a-few b-new c-threw d-knew 3,a-pretty b-get c-sent d-well 4,a-grew b-threw c-knew d-flew 5,a-close b-chose c-lose d-rose Question 10: Find the word which has the main stress syllable different from the others in each group.

1,a-amazing b-ability c-performance d-television 2,a-appear b-audience c-government d-talented 3,a-painter b-energy c-express d-boundary 4,a-inspire b-resign c-dangerous d-exchange 5,a-commodity b-material c-deposit d-quality

Test 15

Question 1: Fill the most suitable word in each numbered blank of the passage. All over the world, forests are safeguarding the health of the planet itself. They do this by protecting the soil, providing water and regulating the climate. Trees bind soil to mountain-sides. Hills where the trees..1.. been felled lose 500 times as..2..soil a year as those with trees. Trees catch and store rainwater. Their leaves break the impact..3..the rains,robbing..4..of their destructive power. The roots of the trees allow the water..5..go into the soil, which gradually releases..6..to flow down rivers and refill ground-water reserves.Where..7..are no trees, the rains run in sheets of water off the land, carrying the soil with them. Land covered with trees and other plants absorb 20 times..8..rainwater than bare earth.As.9..grow,trees absorb carbon dioxide, the main cause of the “greenhouse effect”, ..10..threatens irreversibly..11..change the world’s climate. Together, the world’s trees, plants and soils contain three times as much carbon as there..12..in the atmosphere. The world’s forests contain..13..vast majority of its animal and plant species. The tropical rainforests alone have well..14..half of them,..15..though they cover only about 6 % of the earth’s land surface.Question 2:Rewrite these sentences, beginning as shown.1,She prefers reading to watching TV. / She would…………………………………………………………………2,The south of England is drier than the north. / There is not………………………………………………………3,The book interested me more than the film. / I thought…………………………………………………………...4,The teacher did not allow the class to leave before 4.30. / The teacher made………………………………..5,Although he is intelligent, he doesn’t do well at school. / In…………………………………………………….6,If he doesn’t apologize I will never invite him here again. / Unless……………………………………………...7,You must water the plants at least once a week. / The plants…………………………………………………...8,I advise you not to say anything like that again. / You’d………………………………………………………….9,She couldn’t get to work because of the heavy snow. / The heavy snow………………………………………10,I had expected the weather to be worse. / The weather was not………………………………………………. Question 3:Supply the correct form of the verb given in brackets.1,The house ( paint ) since I ( be ) there.2,We ( sit ) down for a rest while the shoes ( repair ).3,It is she or I who ( be ) to go.4,You ( remember ) my name or you ( forget ) it ?5,There ( be ) a lot of great changes since computers ( invent ).6,Your hair looks different. You ( have ) a hair cut ?7,Birds ( build ) their nests in summer and ( fly ) to the south in winter.8,It’s no use ( ask ) children ( keep ) quiet. They can’t help ( make ) a noise.

9,I ( keep ) looking at her, wondering where I (see ) her.10, The meat ( taste ) better if it ( not cook ) so long.Question 4:Supply the correct form of the words given in brackets.1,I’m very tired of your…….behaviour. (child ) 2,The……..is that the plan will fail. ( conclude )3,I am sorry about my…..but I hate being kept waiting.(patient ) 4,There is no……between the two.(compare) 5-He never walks to work………( hurry )6,I want to know if the……here are good or not.(serve) 7,Thank you for your…….( kind )8,There is a saying in English, “……..speak louder than words.” (act )9,Although he is not a………,he regularly writes…….for our newspaper.( poetry )10,It was…..of you to phone me while I was ill. ( think )

Question 5:Complete these sentences with the correct adverb or preposition.

1,He put the plates…….the cupboard.2,I took the chicken……the refrigerator, made myself a couple of sandwiches, and then I put the rest of the chicken……..the refrigerator.3,I usually sit…..the sofa, and my husband sits…….an armchair.4,I finished looking…..the newspaper, so I turned……the television.5,You normally bake it…….the oven for about forty minutes.6,I took the butter….. ……the refrigerator and put it …..the table.7,I left my briefcase……..work. 8,There are usually a lot of parties……New Year’s Eve.9,Tom doesn’t see his parents very often these days-usually …..Christmas and sometimes……the summer for a few days.10,I’m just going out to do some shopping. I’ll be back…..half an hour.11,Carol got married……17,which is rather young to get married.12,Ann works……during the week, so she likes to relax……..week-ends. Question 6: Read the reading passage and then choose the best answer a, b, c or d. Because writing has become so important in our culture, we sometimes think of it as more real than speech. A little thought, however, will show why speech is primary and writing secondary to language. Human beings have been writing (as far as we can tell from surviving evidence ) for at least 500 years; but they have been talking for much longer, doubtless ever since there have been human beings. When writing did develop, it was derived from and represented speech, although imperfectly. Even today there are spoken languages that have no writing from. Furthermore, we all learn to talk well before we learn to write; any human child who is not severely handicapped physically or mentally will learn to talk : a normal human being cannot be prevented from doing so. On the other hand, it takes a special effort to learn to write : in the past many intelligent and useful members of society did not acquire the skill, and even today many who speak languages with writing systems never learn to read or write, while some who learn the rudiments of those skills do so imperfectly. To affirm the primacy of speech over writing is not, however, to say that the latter is of little importance. One advantage writing has over speech is that it is more permanent and makes possible the records that any civilization must have. Thus, speaking makes us human, writing makes us civilized.1,The author of the passage argues thata-writing has become too important in today’s society. b-speech is more basis to language than writing.c-everyone who learns to speak must learn to write. d-all languages must have a written form.2,According to the passage, writinga-is imperfect, but less so than speech. b-represents speech, but not perfectly.c-developed from imperfect speech. d-is represented perfectly by speech.3,In the author’s judgementa-writing has more advantages than speech. b-speech is essential but writing has important benefits.c-speech conveys ideas less accurately than writing does. d-writing is more real than speech.4,In order to show that learning to write requires effort, the author gives the example of

a-people who learn the rudiments of speech. b-people who speak many languages.c-intelligent people who could not write. d-severely handicapped children.5,According to the author, one mark of civilized society is that ita-affirms the primacy of speech over writing. b-affirms the primacy of writing over speech.c-teaches its children to speak perfectly. d-keeps written records.Question 7: Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the reading passage below. The world’s largest weather..1..is over the Pacific Ocean. There is a high-pressure system..2..the Eastern Pacific.This..3..winds to blow toward the wet low-pressure system over Indonesia. All of this causes the ocean..4..to move..5..the west. These currents cause warm water to..6..up in the Western Pacific.(If you blow..7..the top of a cup of coffee, the coffee piles up on the opposite side of the cup. The same thing happens with the ocean currents.) Every four to ten years,something..8..to this weather system. Everything changes, and scientists don’t understand why. The low-pressure area moves toward the east, the high-pressure area is very weak, the wind lows toward the east. A great pile of warm..9..water moves toward South America. People..10..this “EL Nino.” It usually happens at Christmas time, and EL Nino is the Spanish name for the baby Jesus.1,a-center b-region c-system d-area2,a-on b-in c-at d-over3,a-causes b-makes c-forces d-does4,a-water b-currents c-flows d-direction5,a-toward b-over c-to d-along6,a-come b-pile c-push d-turn7,a-over b-by c-across d-above8,a-appears b-changes d-affects d-happens9,a-clean b-surface d-fresh d-salt10,a-call b-say d-talk d-tell

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Test 16

Question 1:Read the reading passage then choose the best answer a, b, c or d. The Nobel prizes, awarded annually for distinguished work in chemistry, physics, physiology or medicine, literature, and international peace, were made available by a fund bequeathed for that purpose by Swedish philanthropist, Alfred Bernard Nobel. The prizes, awarded since 1901,are administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm. In 1969,a prize for economics endowed by the Central Bank of Sweden was added. Candidates for the prizes must be nominated in writing by a qualified authority in the field of competition. Candidates are judged by Swedish and Norwegian academies and institutes on the basis of their contribution to mankind. The awards are usually presented in Stockholm on December 10th,with the King of Sweden officiating, an appropriate tribute to Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his death. Each prize includes a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about one million dollars.1,What does this passage mainly discuss ?a-Alfred Bernard Nobel b-The Nobel prizes c-Great contributions to mankind d-Swedish philanthropy 2,How often are the Nobel prizes awarded ?a-Five times a year b-Once a year c-Twice a year d-Once every two years 3,A Nobel prize would NOT be given toa-an author who wrote a novel. b-a doctor who discovered a vaccine. c-a composer who wrote a symphony. d-a diplomat who negotiated a peace settlement.4,Why were the prizes named for Alfred Bernard Nobel ?a-He left money in his will to establish a fund for the prizes.b-He won the first Nobel prize for his work in philanthropy. c-He is now living in Sweden.d-He serves as chairman of the committee to choose the recipients of the prizes.5,Why are the awards presented on December 10th ?

a-Because it is a tribute to the King of Sweden. b-Because Alfred Bernard Nobel died on that day.c-Because that date was established in Alfred Nobel’s will. d-Because the Central Bank of Sweden administers the trust.Question 2: Fill the most suitable word in each numbered blank of the passage below. Earnest Hemingway was born..1..Oak Park, a small town in the state..2..Illinois.As a boy he was often taken on frequent hunting and fishing trips..3..his father to Michigan, the locale of many of his stories,and..4.. he soon got acquainted with the life of the Indians and such virtues as courage and endurance,..5..were later revealed in his fiction. After school Hemingway..6..as a newspaper reporter and then joined a volunteer ambulance unit..7..part in World War I. After the war he came home as a hero. He lived for several years in Paris after that. He joined a group of expatriated American writers who considered..8..a lost generation. In Paris he published “Three stories and Ten Poems “(1923) and “In Our Time “(1924 )..9..which his own experiences of life are revealed, and which brought him..10..immediately.Question 3:Put the verb in brackets in the correct tense. Mr Joseph Ford, the politician who..1..(kidnap) last week as he was driving to his office,..2..(release) unharmed.He..3..(examine) by a doctor last night,and..4..(say) to be in good health. Mr Ford..5..(find) walking along a small country lane early yesterday evening. A farmer..6..(see) him, recognized who it was, and..7..(contact ) the police. When his wife..8..(tell ) the news, she said, ”I am delighted and relieved that my husband..9..( find ).” Acting on information received, the police made several arrests, and a man..10.. (question ) in connection with the kidnapping.Question 4:Put the correct preposition into each gap.1,I applied……the job that I saw advertised……..the paper.2,We hope to have a barbecue, but it depends…….the weather.3,I think you are quite right. I absolutely agree……..you.4,She got married…….Peter last week.5,They are arguing……who’s going to win the World Cup.6,The footballer was sent off because he shouted……..the referee.7,You can watch if you promise not to laugh……..me.8,Water consists………hydrogen and oxygen.9,He died…..a heart attack.10,Don’t worry……..me. I’ll be fine.Question 5:Turn these sentences into the passive voice.1,Science and technology have completely changed human life.2,I have not seen him since last week. 3,We shouldn’t make the children work hard.4,The director wanted me to finish the report sooner than usual.5,They elected Mr Cole president of the club. 6,How many lessons are you going to learn next month ? 7,Weeds cover the river bank. 8,They suggested banning advertisements on TV.9,What language do people speak in this country ? 10,Who told you the news ?Question 6:Put one of the following prepositions into each gap:(above , around ,beside, towards , across , behind , onto , against , below , over , among ,beneath ,out of )1,The cowboy leant………the bar in the saloon, drinking a beer.2,She took her purse…….her bag and paid the taxi driver.3,Our cat just loves to curl up……..the fire and go to sleep.4,The view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking. We could see the town and the river……us,and people who look like ants.5,Last night the temperature fell to three degree………zero.6,The burglar heard a noise coming from upstairs, so he hid……..the curtains.7,The dog jumped……..my lap, and settled down for a good sleep.8,The hunter froze as the tiger started running…….him. He had nowhere to hide.9,She has beautiful works of art all…….her house, even in the kitchen and the bathroom.10,These days, politicians like to walk……..the crowds, shaking hands and saying one or two words.11,He climbed……the wall and ran………the field.12,The plane took off and was soon flying………the clouds. Question 7:Supply the correct form of the word given in brackets.

1,I have just been told some…….news.( astonish )2,In…….with most other countries, Britain has a very high rate of heart attacks. (compare )3,We have to keep our costs as small as possible. We have so many…….trying to take our customers away. (compete )4,There is extreme……..in many Third World countries, ( poor )5,I recommend the……..of the house. It’s delicious. (special )6,He was dismissed for………He lost the order of a very important customer. (care )7,Oscar has eaten so much that he had to…….his belt. ( loose)8,The dictionaries are with the other……..books. ( refer )9,You can find out what a book is by looking at the table of……….(contain )10,Use the bigger screwdriver to……..this crew. ( tight )Question 8:Rewrite these sentences, beginning as shown.1,Six years ago we started writing to each other. / We have………………………………………………………..2,Although the team played well, they lost. / Despite…………………………………………………………….3,He speaks more persuasively than his brother. / He is a………………………………………………………….4,His resemblance to his father is remarkable. / He looks………………………………………………………5,Robert says he will never visit Manchester again. / Robert says this………………………………………….6,The children should be working by now. / It’s time…………………………………………………………………7,I wasn’t there at that time / He denied……………………………………………………………………………….8,I applied for the job but was turned down. / My…………………………………………………………………….9,There is always trouble when he comes to visit us. / Whenever…………………………………………………10,He never has enough money. / He is always……………………………………………………………………..

Question 9:Express with or without articles. Mark # where there is no article.

1,In my job, I do…….business with people from all over the world.2,I’m going to do……..shopping. Do you want anything ? 3,Can you keep…….secret ? I’m getting married.4,He got……sack because he was caught stealing money. 5,It isn’t easy, but I think we are making…..progress. 6,I lost……control of the car and crashed into a wall.7,Make……love, not……war. 8,If you make….promise, you must keep it.9,You must make……effort to get to know your neighbours.10,If you are in Paris, take……opportunity to visit the Louvre.

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Test 17

Question 1:Fill each gap with one suitable word. Watching TV and going for walks..1..the most popular leisure activities in..2..But although longer holidays and shorter..3..hours have given people more free..4..women generally have less free time..5..men,because they spend time..6..domestic work, shopping, and child care...7..survey showed that men were more..8..to read newspapers than women,while..9..slightly higher proportion of adults

read..10..newspapers than read daily morning national..11..More people are taking holidays abroad. ..12..1971 only 36 percent of..13..in Britain had been abroad on..14..,but by 1983 this proportion had..15..to 62 percent-nearly fifteen million people.Question 2:Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets.1,He met his friend while he ( drive ) home. 2,I (stay ) here until he (come ) tomorrow.3,Our living conditions (be) much better in the future. 4,When the war (end) we (live )in London.5,Tomorrow,when you go into the office, Mrs Green (sit )at the front desk. 6,It’s ages since Tom (visit ) us.7,This is the best wine I ever (drink ). 8,When she (sing ) her song, she (sit )down.9,When she arrived, I (wait ) for two and half an hour.10,Linda is from Australia. Now she (travel) round Europe. She (begin ) her town three months ago. She (travel ) around Europe for three months and she (visit ) six countries so far.Question 3:Rewrite these sentences, using word(s) given.1,Jane’s car was repaired yesterday. / Jane………………………………………………………………………….2,He did not say a word when he left the room. / He left…………………………………………………………….3,Reading scientific books is one of my interests. / I am…………………………………………………………….4,Apples are usually cheaper than oranges. / Oranges……………………………………………………………..5,A train leaves at eight o’clock every morning. / There is…………………………………………………………..6,I met him for the first time in 1997. / I had not………………………………………………………………………7,John smoked cigarettes when he was a young man. / John used……………………………………………….8,Jane’s parents gave her a nice gift on her birthday. / Jane……………………………………………………….9,Unless he phones his wife immediately, he won’t get any information. / If……………………………………10,I could hardly understand what he said. / I understood………………………………………………………….Question 4: Make all the changes and additions necessary to complete the following sentences.1,Yuri Gagarin / first / man / travel / space.2,What / man / wear / when / you / see / him ?3,We / wish / have / more / time / last night4,John / allow / daughter / swim / friend.5,important / you / do / exercises / before / class.Question 5:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the following sentences.1,I have told you……..not to do that. .a-a hundred time b-hundred times c-many hundreds times d-hundreds of times2,………is missing from the shelf. Who has taken it ?a-One of book b-One of a book c-One of books d-One of the books3,………such a fantastic story.a-Rarely have I heard b-Rarely I have heard c-I rarely do hear d-I do rarely hear4, “Has Jane arrived yet ? “ + “No, she………an hour ago.”a-must have gone b-should have come c-had better come d-was supposed to come5,”I think I understand his point.” + “Then……………………………………….”a-explain it to me b-explain me to it c-explain it for me d-explain for me it6, “Would you like some refreshment ?” +” I wouldn’t mind having………….”

a-little b-a few c-a little d-few7,Don’t get off the bus……..it is still moving.a-whenever b-until c-while d-in case8,The price of petrol has……up again.a-risen b-got c-gone d-stood9,We walked across the fields without………shoes on.a-no b-any c-some d-of10,Is Indian tea very different……….Chinese tea ?a-as b-like c-of d-fromQuestion 6: Fill in each blank with the right form of the word in brackets. The Cotswolds is a beautiful area in England. It has a number of..1..(crowd) villages and small towns with lonely old buildings that have remained..2..(change) since the area was a popular..3..(commerce) center several centuries ago. The countryside in the area is..4..(charm) and most of the buildings there are made from an..5..(attract) type of light stone that is particular to the Costwolds.Question 7:Read the reading passage and then choose the best answer a, b, c or d. One mystery about elephants that seems to have been solved is how elephants communicate with each other. Humans have heard a whole variety of sounds coming from elephants, but these sounds are not the only way that elephants communicate. A new explanation about elephant communication is being proposed. Elephants vibrate the air in their trunks and foreheads. The sound that is created during this vibration has an extremely low pitch; the pitch, in fact, is so low that humans cannot hear it. However, it seems that other elephants can and do hear and understand these low rumblings.1,The passage mainly discusses………………….a-the answer to a question about how elephants communicate. b-how elephants vibrate the air in their trunkc-communication between animals and humans. d-the sounds that elephants make.2,According to the passage, people…………………a-cannot hear many elephant sounds. b-are not interested in elephant sounds.c-hear only one elephant sound. d-can hear numerous elephant sounds.3,It can be inferred from the passage that the elephant sounds that humans hear are………………a-one of the ways that elephants communicate. b-not part of elephant communication.c-how elephants communicate with humans. d-the only sounds that elephants make.4,Where do elephants vibrate the air ?a-In their foreheads b-In their trunks c-In their mouths d-a and b5,Which of the following is NOT true about the extremely low sound created by elephants ?a-Humans can’t understand it. b-Humans hear it. c-Elephants hear it d-Elephants understand it.6,The word “rumblings “ in line7 means………a-words b-ears c-vibrations d-trunksQuestion 8: choose the best answer a, b, c or d which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.1,a-pudding b-put c-pull d-puncture2,a-absent b-recent c-decent d-present3,a-promise b-devise c-surprise d-realise4,a-liable b-livid c-revival d-final5,a-bush b-brush c-bus d-cupQuestion 9: Find the word which has the main stress syllable different from the others in each group.1,a-petroleum b-resource c-occur d-anger2,a-producer b-consume c-companion d-situation3,a-attract b-descend c-noticeable d-control4,a-widespread b-anxiety c-explode d-alternative5,a-direction b-community c-garbage d-utilityQuestion 10:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete these sentences.1,Call an ambulance. There’s been………. a-accident accident b-an accident c-some accident d-any accident

2,”Where are you going? “ +I’m going to buy…………..a-a bread b-any bread c-loaf of bread d-some bread3,Sandra works at a big hospital. She’s………. a-nurse b-a nurse c-the nurse d-an nurse4,She works six days………week. a-in b-for c-a d-x { x = nothing}5,………is a star. a-Sun b-A sun c-The sun d-Suns6,What did you have for……..breakfast this morning ? a-x b-a c-an d-the

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Test 18

Question 1:Fill one suitable word in each numbered blank in the reading passage below. Iceland has been called the “land of frost and fire”. This is a very satisfactory..1..,for the mountains on this island in the North Atlantic are capped with snow the year round,and..2..are scores of fierce volcanoes. Contrary..3..what most people think, however, Iceland’s..4..is not extremely cold. Most days are quite agreeable because..5..the warm current of the Gulf stream. ..6..the Vikings began to settle in Iceland in 874 AD, they found books and crosses that showed the Irish had..7..been there. It is likely that the Irish and Scotch had come to Iceland about seventy years..8.. the Vikings arrived. These explorers, however, had made..9..lasting settlements. The first real colonists were Scandinavians who came directly..10..Norway, Sweden, and Demark. The people of Iceland have very high educational standards. It is said that..11..books are sold in Iceland in relation to its population than in any other country in the world. Since Iceland is adjacent to one of the..12..important shipping routes..13..the United States and England, ..14..became very important during..15..Second World War. Question 2:Rewrite these sentences, beginning as shown.1,He forgot about the gun until he got home. / Not until……………………………………………………………..2,No one has signed this cheque. / This cheque…………………………………………………………………….3,The patient recovered more rapidly than expected. / The patient made………………………………………..4,There isn’t a pair of thermal stocks left in the shop, madam ! / We are completely…………………………..5,My boyfriend is very short-tempered. / My boyfriend loses……………………………………………………….6,Their chances of success are small. / It is not……………………………………………………………………..7,The rail workers do not intend to call off their strike. / The rail workers have no………………………………8,He couldn’t repair the broken vase. / The…………………………………………………………………………..9,The flight to Moscow lasted three and a half hours. / It took……………………………………………………..10,If the work is finished by lunchtime you can go home. / Get……………………………………………………Question 3:Supply the correct form of the word in brackets.1,The……of the music was making my ears hurt. (loud)2,Many people do not understand the importance of the habitats to wild animals and plants so they spoil them……(conscious)3,People alter their voices in……….to background noise. (relate )4,……are predicting that the rate of inflation will rise. (economics)5,Water……..from the heavy rains has caused damage to the land. (erode)6,It is…….in America to eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day.(tradition )

7,He is……about whether he has the time to take on more work.(doubt)8,Unless something is done about unemployment, the……for the future is not good.( look )9,We need someone with lots of……..to organize the party.(person )10,She was so surprised that she was unable to speak. She was…….with surprise. (speech )Question 4:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the following sentences.1,We need…….information before we can decide.a-far b-farther c-further d-furthest2,Unless my room is warmer tonight, I’m going to…….to the hotel manager.a-argue b-regret c-complain d-sympathise3,The ship’s captain and members of the…….welcomed us on board.a-cast b-staff c-team d-crew4,The police have not yet found a possible……….for the attack on the man.a-example b-understanding c-principle d-motive5,The floor was so rotten that it almost……..under his weight.a-gave up b-gave away c-gave back d-gave way6,Peter is very……for all the help you have given him.a-thankful b-pleasant c-acceptable d-generous7,At……….time there is always plenty of work to do on a farm.a-production b-profit c-grain d-harvest8,He clearly had no………of doing any work, although it was only a week till the exam.a-desire b-ambition c-willingness d-intention 9,A strike in the mining industry is………to bring about a shortage of coal in the near future.a-causing b-resulting c-threatening d-proposing10,Although the coach had no thought her a good tennis player at first, she………to be a champion.a-came round b-came out c-turned up d-turned out Question 5: Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.1,With so much work…….hand I can hardly think……..going…….a holiday now.2,He is sure to stand… ……his friends………any circumstances.3,She did not answer the question…….once. She was evidently playing………time.4,I regret to say his help did not amount……..much.5,When the old woman got……..the bus, a young man sitting next………the door jumped….his feet and offered her his seat.6,The boy continued playing football unaware……..the rain.7,If he promises something, he’ll never go back……..his word.8,He was proud to have been taken……their confidence.9,Robert resembles his grandfather…….many respects.10,I think the conference was very successful…….the whole.Question 6: Read the reading passage and then choose the best answer a, b, c or d . Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350,after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066. Until the 1600s,English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and hasn’t extended even, as far as Wales, Scotland or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade ), colonization, and missionary work. Thus, small enclaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking and diplomacy. Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English. Two thirds of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world.1,What is the main topic of this passage ?a-The number of nonnative users of English b-The French influence on the English language

c-The expansion of English as an international language d-The use of English for science and technology2,Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England ?a-In 1066 b-Around 1350 c-Before 1600 d-After 16003,According to the passage,all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world, Excepta-the slave trade b-the Norman invasion c-missionaries d-colonization4,The word “enclaves” in line 7 could be best replaced by which of the following ?a-communities b-organizations c-regions d-countries5,The word ”proliferated” in line 8 is closest in meaning to which of the following ?a-prospered b-organized c-disbanded d-expandedQuestion 7:Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets.1,What ? He got married again ?At this rate, he ( have) a dozen wives by the time he (die).2,I will return the books to the library if I (have ) time.3,We (be )married for a long time. By our anniversary, we (be) married for 44 years.4,I’ll think about your suggestion while I (wait ) for you. 5,Yesterday John took a nap from 1:00 to 2:00.I came at 1:45. When I (get ) there, John (sleep).He (sleep ) for 45 minutes by the time I came.6,Ann and Andy got married on June 1st .Today is June 14th .Ann and Andy (be) married for two weeks.By June 7th,they (be) married for one week. By June 28th ,they (be ) married for four weeks. Question 8: Find the word which has the main stress syllable different from the others in each group.1,a-inadequate b-available c-authority d-purpose 2,a-demonstrate b-responsible c-simplify d-celebrate 3,a-secondary b-expectation c-supervision d-sociologist 4,a-instead b-furious c-campaign d-apartment 5,a-balcony b-accident c-mechanic d-survey

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Test 19

Question 1:Fill in each numbered blank one suitable word to finish the reading passage.

Do you know how a bee-keeper gets honey from honey combs ? First, he blows smoke..1..the honey comb. The bees react..2..filling themselves with honey because their..3..instinct tells them that the smoke might be coming from a forest..4.. In the event of this, the bees will move to a new home. This defence mechanism has developed over many years. This is..5..bees rarely sting the person who scrapes the bees away from the honey comb. As a result, the bee-keeper has made his job..6..to perform. Still, the bee-keepers..7..precaution by wearing a long sleeved coat that his arms will not be..8..to the bees. He puts on a pair of gloves when he..9..the hives. He also wears a..10..with a veil so that the bees aren’t able to..11..his face. He holds the hives carefully to..12..knocking them and alarming the bees. The bees are scraped..13..new hives and they start..14..nectar for making honey all over..15..Question 2:Read the reading passage then choose the best answer a, b, c or d. All birds have feathers, and all animals with feathers are birds. No other major group of animals is so easy to categorize. All birds have wings, too but wings are not peculiar to birds. Many adaptations are found in both feathers and wings. Feathers form the soft down of geese and ducks, the long decorative plumes of ostriches, and strong flight feathers of eagles and hawks. Wings vary from the short, broad ones of chickens, which seldom fly, to the long, slim ones of albatrosses, which spend almost all their lives soaring on air currents. In penguins, wings have been modified into flippers and feathers into a waterproof covering. In kiwis, the wings are almost impossible to detect. Yet diversity among birds is not so striking as it is among mammals. The difference between a humming- bird and a penguin is immense, but hardly as startling as that between a bat and a whale. It is

variations in details rather than in fundamental patterns that has been important in the adaptation of birds to many kinds of ecosystems.1,The word “categorize” in line 2 is closest in meaning toa-appreciate b-comprehend c-classify d-visualize2,Which of the following is closest in meaning to the phrase “peculiar to” in line 3 ?a-unusual for b-common to c-necessary for d-unique to3,The word “slim” in line 5 is closest in meaning toa-slender b-powerful c-graceful d-soft4,The word ”detect” in line 7 is closest in meaning toa-utilize b-extend c-observe d-describe5,Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “diversity “ in line 8 ?a-function b-heredity c-speciality d-variety6,The word “hardly “ in line 9 is closest in meaning toa-definitely b-not nearly c-possibly d-not always7,The word “startling “ in line 9 is closest in meaning toa-initial b-exciting c-tremendous d-surprising8,The word “fundamental” in line 10 is closest in meaning toa-basic b-shifting c-predictable d-complicated Question 3:Rewrite these sentences, beginning as shown.1,I’m sure she’s not at home. I’ve just phoned and there’s no reply. / She………………………………………..2,They took away his passport so that he wouldn’t leave the country. / They prevented………………………..3,The storm blew a lot of trees down last night. / A lot of trees……………………………………………………..4,”Where are you spending your holidays ?”Janet asked us. / Janet asked………………………………………5,We stayed in this hotel. / This is……………………………………………………………………………………...6,I can’t find the letter anywhere. I’m sure someone has thrown it away. I can’t find the letter anywhere. It……………………………………………………………………………………….7,I last spoke to Jack when I sold him my old car. / I haven’t……………………………………………………….8,He was annoyed because I walked across the field. / He objected………………………………………………9,I am fond of my nephew although he behaves terribly. / I’m fond of my nephew in……………………………10,She fully understands that she will have to work hard. / She’s well…………………………………………….Question 4:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the following sentences.1,I remember………the letter a few days before going on holiday.a-to receive b-receiving c-received d-to have received2,There was no…….in continuing; for him the race was over.a-value b-worth c-point d-profit3,She had to pass all her exams or…….she would have no holiday.a-instead b-else c-therefore d-though4,The head teacher again brought………..the issue of reintroducing school uniforms.a-back b-down c-up d-in5,……….the time you reach the station, the train will have left.a-At b-On c-By d-In6,I object……….the proposal to restrict the use of cars in the city.a-at b-with c-for d-to7,I can’t tell Peter and Bill apart :They are……..twins.

a-similar b-alike c-resemblance d-identical8,People believe there is a………between the two crimes.a-join b-chain c-link d-connector9,If you can’t find what you want in this chapter, look it up in the……….a-reference b-index c-catalogue d-directory10,You can………me the details . I don’t want to know about your argument with your boss.a-spare b-save c-deprive d-avoid Question 5:Supply the correct form of the verb given in brackets.1,From the day five years ago when they ( marry ) until today, Tom ( rely ) on his wife (do ) everything in the house, and she ( never fail ) ( give ) him the easiest home life a man could possible have.2,It was our fault to keep Marry ( wait ) so long. We ( inform ) her in advance.3,It was essential that the union ( moderate ) its demand for a shorter working week,4,This building ( finish ) by the end of this year.5,It’s very cold. Mr Taylor, who ( be ) ill recently, is walking along the road without a coat. He (wear) a coat.Question 6:Supply the correct form of the word given in brackets.1,Visitors complained about the……….in the old museum. (organize )2,When Jenny made up for the play, she was………..(recognize )3,He has joined the company in an………capacity. (advise )4,Tom was accused of stealing some…………documents. (confidence )5,……fruit juice contains no extra sugar. (sweet ) 6,The cost of….to the show is quite reasonable.( admit )7,He hoped the………agency would find him a job. ( employ )8,I………this morning and was late for school. ( sleep )9,I don’t like your……..behaviour. ( child ) 10,Her hair is………..,not bright red. ( red )Question 7:Use the correct preposition to complete these sentences.1,George is still very loyal…..his friends despite their argument.2,That man’s personality makes him unfit…..any higher position.3,It was certainly kind……..you to help me with that difficult work. 4,You were very kind…..me when I asked……some help.5,I wish Carl would take a vocation. It would be good…..his health.6,Bill should submit an application. He‘s eligible…….membership.7,………my opinion, travelling by air is preferable…….travelling by train.8,The sale-man said that overcoat was identical…….the other one.9,Do you think her dress is appropriate…..that kind of occasion ?10,It was thoughtful…….Martha to send you a gift……..your birthday.Question 8:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.1,a- pleasure b- sound c- same d- best2,a- foot b- pool c- moon d- food3,a- birth b- their c- myth d- fifth4,a- nature b- change c- gravity d- basic 5,a- companion b- company c- comparison d- compartmentQuestion 9: Find the word which has the main stress syllable different from the others in each group.1,a- flexible b- together c- domestic d- relaxed2,a- control b- giant c- windmill d- software3,a- geothermal b- experimental c- elementary d- geographically4,a- attendance b- compulsory c- geography d- similar5,a- return b- lottery c- reward d- immediate

Test 20

Question 1:Fill in each numbered space to finish the reading passage below. Some people believe that soon schools will no longer be necessary.These people say that because of the internet and other new..1..,there is no longer any need for school buildings,former classes,or..2..Perhaps this will be true one day,but it is hard for me to imagine a word without..3..In fact,we need to look at how we can use new technology to make schools..4..,not to eliminate them. lơ đi (môt phân cua vân đê) We should invent a new kind of school that is linked to libraries,..5..,science centers,laboratories,and even companies.Experts could give..6..on video or over the internet.TV networks and local stations could develop programming about things students are actually..7..in school. Is this just a dream? No.Already there are several towns where this is beginning to..8.. Blacksburg, Virgina, are two of them.Here the entire city is linked to the internet,and learning can take place at home, at school and in the..9..community.Businesses provide programmers for the schools and the community.The schools provide computer labs for people without their own..10..at home .Because everyone can use the internet,older people participate as much as younger ones,and everyone can visit distant liberaries and museums as easily as..11..ones.Question 2:Choose the best answer a,b,c or d to complete these sentences below.1,He’s not very sensible as far as money…..are concerned.

a-points b-aspects c-objects d-matters2,The firm went bankrup and their shares became…….. a-priceless b-unworthy c-invaluable d-worthless3,She……….$20 out of the bank every Monday. a-pulls b-draws c-extracts d-takes4,It’s often better to………safe in the exams than to give an original đôc đao answer.a-act b-perform c-play d-do5,She was…….for time in the exam and didn’t complete the questions.a-hurried b-chased c-hunted d-rushed6,The headmaster…….the discipline problem in his school with growing concern.a-saw b-looked c-viewed d-reflected7,The…….thought of exams makes her feel ill. a-sole b-only c-little d-mere8,The student’s hard work was……..with success in his degree examination.a-rewarded b-awarded c-thanked d-presented9,The new experimental system didn’t……..expectations. a-reach b-come up to c-rise to d-touch10,The pass……was fifty five percent of the candidates. a-number b-amount c-sum d-rate Question 3:Supply the correct form of the word in brackets. Television now..1..(play) such an important part in so many people’s lives. ..2..(obvious) television has both advantages and..3..(advantageous).In the first place television is not only a..4..(convenience) source of ..5..(entertain) but also a..6..(compare) cheap one. For a family of four, for example, it is more..7.. (inconvenience) as well as..8..(cheap) to sit..9..(comfort) at home,with..10..(practise) unlimited entertainment available,than to go in search of..11..(amuse) elsewhere.There is no transport to..12.. (arrangement).All they have to do is..13..(turn) knob, and they can see plays, films, operas and shows of every kind, not to mention..14..(politics) discussion and the latest..15..(excite) football match. Some people, however,..16..(maintenance) that is..17..(preciseness) where the danger lies.The television..18..(view) needs to do nothing.He does not even use his hand. There are many..19..(argue) for and against television.The poor quality of its programmes is often..20..(criticize).

Question 4:Rewrite these sentences,beginning as shown.1,It’s my opinion that you should take more exercise.

/ If I………………………………………………………….

2,Without his wife’s constant support he would never have achieved his ambition. / If he………………………3,Follow this instructions carefully and you won’t have any problems. / As soon as…………………………….4,But for his presence of mind there might have been a serious accident. presence of mind sư nhanh tri/ If he………………………………...5,Tear gas hơi cay was released as soon as the thieves touched the safe. / No sooner…………………………………6,They had such a fierce dog that nobody would visit them. / So…………………………………………………..7,Only after all the guests had gone home could we relax. / It wasn’t……………………………………………..8,I was going to leave,but because of what she said,I didn’t. / She persuaded…………………………………..9,I didn’t know why people are attracted to spending all day on the beach. / I can’t see the……………………10,The cost of living has got higher. / How……………………………………………………………………………Question 5:Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets.1,Why hasn’t Mary come here ? + I don’t know. She (sleep) late.

2,He suggested that his problem (solve) at once.

3,He prefers (drive ) to (drive).

4,You are (take) over my business while I go away.5,I broke a tooth when I (bite) into a piece of hard candy.6,I never heard her (praise ),and there are few (love) her.7, (convince) that they were trying to poison him,he refused to eat anything.8,His personal problems seem (distract) him from his work lately.9,It’s difficult to say exactly what (bring) about the present dissatisfaction with the management.10,She (be ) here but she (go ) down with flu.Question 6:Choose the best answer a,b,c or d to finish the reading passage below. What short of job should you look for ? Much depends..1..your long-term aim.You need to ask..2..whether you want to specialize in a particular field,work your..3..up to higher levels of responsibility or..4..of your current employment into a broader field.

This job will be studied very carefully when you send your letter of..5..for your next job.It..6..show evidence of serious career planning. ..7..important,it should extend you,develop you and give you increasing responsibility.Incidentally,if the travel bug is biting,..8..is the time to pack up and go.You can do temporary work for a..9..;when you return,pick up where you have ..10..off and get the second job.1,a-for b-on c-of d-with2,a-you b-if c-yourself d-oneself3,a-path b-road c-way d-street4,a-out b-off c-into d-over5,a-applicants b-application c-form d-employment6,a-will b-would c-should d-may7,a-Less b-Even c-Almost d-Most8,a-then b-now c-so d-such9,a-day b-time c-while d-ages10,a-came b-left c-taken d-paidQuestion 7: Identify the one underlined word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that wouldn’t be acceptable in standard written English and correct it.1,John lived in New York since 1960 to 1975,but he is now living in Detroit.

a b c d2,America’s first satellites exploded before it had risen three and a half feet off the ground.3,Most babies will grow up to be as cleverer as their parents. a b c d4,Drying food by means of solar energy is ancient process applied wherever food and climatic conditions a b c dmake it possible. 5,He offered to give me a demonstrator of how the machine worked. a b c dQuestion 8:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.1,a- obstacle b- ocean c- overcome d- expect 2,a- notion b- motion c- introduction d- question 3,a- sour b- should c- hour d- our 4,a- breathe b- breath c- health d- wealth 5,a- slow b- low c- now d- snow Question 9: Find the word which has the main stress syllable different from the others in each group.1,a- hydrogen b-knowledge c- independent d- poison 2,a- suffer b- water c- enough d- country 3,a- adventure b- borrowing c- particular d- approaching 4,a- investigate b- accustomed c- control d- topic 5,a- custom b- because c- movement d- author

Test 21

Question 1:Fill only one word in each of the numbered blanks in the reading passage. It had been a tiring day and I was looking..1..to a quiet evening .My husband would not be back..2..late and I had decided to settle down..3..a comfortable armchair in the living-room and..4..a book. I put the children to bed early and prepared a cold supper and some coffee. Soon I was sitting comfortably with a tray full of food before me and a book at my side. I was just beginning to eat..5..the telephone rang. I dropped my knife and fork and hurried to answer..6.. By the time I got back to the living room, my coffee had got cold. After I finished my supper, I began..7..with my book open at page one. Suddenly there was a loud..8..at the door. It gave me..9..a surprise that I spilt the coffee and made an ugly..10..on my skirt. Some stranger had lost his..11..and wanted me to direct him. It took me ages to get rid..12..him.At length I managed to sit down again and actually read a whole page without further interruption until the baby woke..13..He began..14..loudly and rushed upstairs. The baby was still..15..at 11 o’clock when my husband came home. I could have screamed when he asked me if I had spent a pleasant evening.Question 2:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete these sentences.1,The Belgian football player, Van Moer, is…….the question of retirement.a-deciding b-thinking c-contributing d-considering2,Keeping the ball out of the net is the……responsibility of the goal-keeper.a-own b-sole c-unique d-individual3,For this recipe to be successful, you…….cook the meal for at least two hours in the moderate oven.a-need b-must c-ought d-will4,She wondered……her father looked like now, after so many years away.a-how b-whose c-that d-what5,…….of the committee, I’d like to thank you for your generous donation.a-According b-On behalf c-Together d-In addition6,Several items of……were found on the river bank.a-clothes b-dress c-costume d-clothing7,The meeting had to be put……until a late date.

a-away b-on c-off d-up8,The usual reason for exemption from tax does not……in this case.a-apply b-impose c-regard d-concern9,The world Bank has criticised Britain for not giving enough financial……to developing countries.a-allowance b-aid c-loan d-provision10,The government made serious attempts to raise the……of living.a-standard b-cost c-level d-modeQuestion3:Rewrite these sentences, beginning as shown.1,It was two years ago at the end of this week that I started working here. / At the end…………………2,”Try going to bed earlier”, the doctor said to Mrs White. / The doctor suggested…………………………3,You should have an early night, so that you don’t feel tired. / So as………………………………………4,The weather forecast was inaccurate, so we didn’t take the right precautions. Had the weather…………………………………………………………………………………5,I went to the zoo last year and that is where I saw a real tiger for the first time. / Before I………………6,Fischer will require bottlers to use water that Fischer specifies. / Bottlers………………………………7,The dress was so tempting that I bought it. / I couldn’t resist the…………………………………………8,The passengers don’t realize how lucky they have been. / Little…………………………………………9,Most people can understand him when he speaks English. / He can make………………………………10,We arrived too late to see the first film. / We didn’t…………………………………………………………Question 4:Supply the correct form of the verbs, using one of the verbs below to fill in each gap.fall, hurt , celebrate , find , laugh , cannot , spend , take , lose , leave , need , save

Gary Smith yesterday..1..his 18th birthday, but he’s lucky to be alive. In March this year, he was climbing Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, when he..2..his way and..3..three days in sub-zero temperatures. “My friends..4..at me for having so much survival equipments, but it..5..my life.”. On the first night, the weather was so bad that it store his new mountain tent to pieces, so he moved into a Youth Hostel for the night.He..6..the hostel at 10.00 the next morning, but he was soon in trouble. “I..7..off a rock and..8.. my knees. I..9..move.” Mountain rescue teams went out to look for Gary,and..10..him at 1.00 in the morning. A helicopter..11..to hospital, where he..12..several operations. “Next time I’ll go with my friends,not on my own !” he joked.Question 5:Fill one preposition in each numbered blank to finish the reading passage below. Some hundred years ago there was not equality..11..men and women because people then considered women to be the weaker sex. This prejudice..2..women had its origin..3..the dawn of mankind's history when men lived in caves and went hunting..4..food.The task of food gathering and hunting needed great strength of body. Therefore, the best place for women was not..5..the forest, but at home where they could satisfactorily do their job, namely feeding their children and looking..6..them. Things have changed much..7..those early days. In the modern life of the twentieth century, more brains are needed, not more strength of the muscle. ..8..a consequence, women play an important role ..9..the modern society. They have proved repeatedly that they are equal and often superior..10..men in almost every field. Question 6:Supply the correct form of the word in brackets.1,I enjoy taking…….bicycle trips to the countryside when I have a day off. (leisure)

2,Many foreigners love the peaceful…….of Vietnamese countryside. (beautiful)3,The new year…….has been considered a great holiday in our country.(celebrate)4,May Day……the spirit of the working class all over the world. (symbol )5,The children laughed…….at the funny clowns in……trousers. (heart / bag)6,We had a marvellous holiday and our trip to the mountains was…….( forget)7,She was very angry but later she apologized for her……..(patient)8,To win the gold medal you have to beat all the other……..( compete )9,The main weakness of the book was the……..ending.(predict )10,Some parents worry about their children’s…….to computer games.(addict )Question 7:Turn these sentences into passive.1,Tom was writing two poems. 2,The car knocked a woman down in the street.3,He isn’t going to buy that house. 4,They will have to pull down that building.5,He has caught a lion and shot two others. 6,How many books do you give me ?7,The police haven’t found the murderer yet. 8,Why did people think Halloween was important ? 9,We made her head of the class. 10,I advise my sister to put her money box under the carpet.Question 8:Change this sentences into indirect speech.1,Father said: ”The taxi is coming now. Is everyone ready ?”2,The passenger said to the taxi-driver : “Hurry up. I must be at the station on time. “3,She asked her boyfriend, “Is it true that your father fought in the last war.”4,I asked the children: “Who took away the magazines from my desk ? “5,Henry said to the librarian, “How many books can I borrow at a time ? “

Question 9:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the reading passage below.

In the..1..days of the cinema, before sound was introduced, silent films were..2..by a pianist, or even a small orchestra playing in the cinema itself. One reason..3..this was to cover up the noise of the projector. However, a more important role was to provide..4..for what was going on in the film,and..5..the audience through the story. Different kinds of music were..6..with different situations,..7..as fights, chases, romantic scenes and so on. Music was..8..used to identify the geographical location or historical setting of the story.In..9..,individual characters often had their own tune, which could also..10..what sort of person they were.1,a-early b-starting c-beginning d-original2,a-chased b-pursued c-taken d-accompanied3,a-on b-about c-for d-of4,a-support b-description c-suggestion d-comment5,a-allow b-guide c-follow d-send6,a-grouped b-joined c-associated d-collected7,a-if b-for c-such d-so8,a-too b-also c-additional d-more9,a-plus b-addition c-all d-total10,a-see b-point c-put d-indicateQuestion10: Find the word which has the main stress syllable different from the others in each group.1,a- computer b-memory c-serious d-special 2,a- writer b-carefully c-origin d-compete 3,a- lesson b-delay c-wonder d-pencil 4,a- childhood b-experience c-succeed d-unable 5,a- weather b-important c-informal d-ability

Test 22

Question 1: Choose the best answer a ,b, c or d to complete the following sentences.

1,I like him very much, he is…… a-quite and intelligent boy. b-quite an intelligent boy. c-a quite intelligent boy. d-a boy quite intelligent.2,What did you do this morning ? +We……the room white-washed.

a-had b-have c-got to d-order3,What do you suppose………..?a-to happen b-happened c-happening d-it happen

4,Will you……me a favor ?a-make b-do c-give d-call

5,Who will go with us ? + The man………to Mary.a-talking b-to talk c-talks d-is talking

6,The price runs………sixty dollars.a-high not than b-so high as c-as high as d-as high like

7,Neither heat nor cold…….the postman.a-daunts b-daunt c-daunting d-to daunt

8,Do you think the book is expensive ? + Yes, it’s not…….what we paid for it.a-worthy b-worth of c-worth d-valuable

9,He works……..the government.a-to b-for c-in d-with

10,Do you object to…….the door ?a-my opening b-open c-that I open d-to have opened

Question 2:Choose the underlined word or phrase ( a, b, c or d ) that would not be appropriate.1,The delicious of chocolate depends not only on the quality of the cacao but also on a complex process of grinding, heating, and blending. 2,Cotton is one of the most popular fiber used to make clothes.3,Women are said to reliable too much on intuition and instinct. a b c d4,George is not enough intelligent to pass this economics class without help. a b c d5,Around 75 percent of earth’s surface is covered by water. a b c d6,Thousand of antibiotics have been developed, but only about 30 are in common use today. a b c d7,The major source of air pollution vary from city to city. a b c d8,Although the Indians lacking animals, they had the ability to cultivate plants suitable for daily use. a b c d9,Since the world began, nations have difficulty in keeping peace with their neighbours. a b c d10,Bricks can be made from many difference types of clay. a b c dQuestion 3:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to fill each blank with the correct form of the word given in brackets1,There is no…….to the problem of the beginning of the universe. (solve )a- solution b- solusion c- soluvation d- solutionist

2,The chairman expressed doubts about…….of showing the film on children’s television. ( suit )a-unsuitable b- suitableness c-suitable d- suitably

3,He wanted a divorce because his wife had been…….. (faith )a- faithful b-faithfulness c- unfaithful d- unfaithfully

4,To be successful, an artist must show great………( origin )a-origination b-originally c-originality d- original

5,Telling lies is……… (moral)a-morality b-morals c-moral d- immoral

6,Have no excuses. My actions were………( explain )a- explanation b-explainable c-unexplained d-unexplainable

7,He’s behaving in a very…………way. (mystery )a- mysterious b- mystery c-mysteriousness d-mystical

8,There seems to be some……..about what she actually said. ( confuse )

a-confuse b-confusion c-confutation d-confusing 9,It’s…….of him to lose his temper like that. He’s usually very calm. (character )a-characterise b-character c-characterization d-uncharacteristic

10,Sales forecasts indicate a poor……..for the clothing industry. ( look )a-lookup b-outlook c-look d-overlook

Question 4:Read the passage below and then choose the best answer a,b, or c . While fats have lately acquired a bad image, one should not forget how essential they are. Fats provide the body’s best means of storing energy sources than either carbohydrates or proteins. They act as insulation against cold, as cushioning for the internal organs, and as lubricants. Without fats, energy would be no way to utilize fat soluble vitamins. Furthermore, some fats contain fatty acids that contain necessary growth factors and help with the digestion of other foods. An important consideration of fat intake is the ratio of saturated fats to unsaturated fats. Saturated fats, which are derived from daily products, animal fats, and tropical oils, increase the amount of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol may lead to coronary heart disease by building up in the arteries of the heart. However, unsaturated fats, derived from vegetable oils, tend to lower serum cholesterol if taken in a proportion twice that of saturated fats. The consumption of a variety of fats is necessary, but the intake of too much fat may lead to a variety of health problems. Excessive intake of fats, like all nutritional excesses, is to be avoided.1,The main idea of the first paragraph is thata-fats have a bad image. b-fats serve important functions in the body.c-fats store food more efficiently than proteins or carbohydrates.2,What is the main idea of the second paragraph ?a-Unsaturated fats may reduce cholesterol levels. b-The consumption of any type of fat leads to heart disease. c-Fats taken in the proper proportion may reduce serum cholesterol.3,The main idea of the third paragraph is thata-people are eating less and less fat today. b-fats should be gradually eliminated from the diet.c-excessive consumption of fats may be dangerous to one’s health.4,With which of the following is the whole passage primarily concerned ?a-The role of fats in human health. b-The dangers of cholesterol. c-The benefits of fats in the diet.Question 5:Read the reading passage then choose the best answer a, b, c or d. The London Underground map is extremely well designed. Simple,..1..to understand and attractive, it performs its primary tasks of guiding both..2..and tourists round the underground..3..in London very well. The man behind this great..4..was called Henry Beck, an employee of the London Underground Drawing office,..5..designed the map in 1931.The design of the map showed great..6..because it represented a complex network of communication clearly. This design was ..7..used by most of the world’s underground systems. The map used before 1931 was messy and..8..So Beck decided to sketch out a better..9..using a diagram rather than a traditional map. This new map was an enormous success with the public, when, In 1931,it made its first..10..on underground platforms and at station entrances.1, a-easy b-good c-complete d-clear2, a-people b-man c-inhabitants d-children3, a-group b-system c-company d-entrance4, a-finding b-result c-gain d-achievement5, a-that b-who c-whose d-whom6, a-specialty b-interest c-originality d-oddness7, a-later b-after that c-late d-recent8, a-busy b-jammed c-unclear d-crowded9, a-map b-one c-ones d-line10,a-look b-turn c-show d-appearance

Question 6:Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group .1,a-chorus b-Christian c-cholesterol d-check2,a-cost b-most c-post d-cold3,a-clear b-ear c-heard d-near

4,a-using b-university c-union d-umbrella5,a-here b-atmosphere c-there d-mere6,a-enough b-rough c-tough d-though7,a-kept b-progress c-pneumonia d-program8,a-hour b-hear c-hit d-hat9,a-ache b-chemist c-cheerful d-scholarship10,a-suitable b-biscuit c-building d-guilty

Test 23

Question 1:Read the reading passage and then choose the best answer a, b, c or d . One step beyond automated machines is the industrial robot,the heart and brain of which is the microcomputer. Unlike most automated machines, industrial robots can be programmed to do a variety of tasks that are usually accomplished by human factory workers.Like their human counterparts, industrial robots can be switched from one job to another and can programmed to handle new tasks. Thus far,robots have found their greatest use in assembling mechanical components. However,they are swiftly branching from basic assembly operations to construction and mining,and their most glamorous use of all,the exploration of oceans and outer space.1,The author’s main purpose in writing this passage is toa-describe the industrial robot and its uses. b-argue the advantages of the industrial robot c-compare the industrial robot to human factory workers. d-narrate a story about the industrial robot.2,The author’s reaction to an innovative form of transportation,such as the electric car, would most likely be a-positive b-negative c-confusion d-surprise3,The paragraph following this passage would most be likely abouta-types and uses of automated machines. b-how industrial robots are used in exploration.c-the uses of the microcomputer. d-how robots assemble mechanical components.4,This passage would most likely be found in a-an entertainment magazine. b-a medical journal. c-a book of short stories. d-a popular science journal.5,It can be concluded from this passage thata-robots will never replace human factory workers. b-industrial robots are not as versatile as automated machines.c-the microcomputer will soon be used in automated machines.d-additional uses will be found for the industrial robot.Question 2:Choose the best answer a,b,c or d to complete the following sentences.1,”You can….me the details: I don’t want to know all about your arguments with your boss.”a-spare b-save c-deprive d-avoid

2,The student worked….a barman during his holidays.a-at b-as c-like d-as if

3,I just can’t……the winter so I can go skiing again.a-wait for b-look forward to c-expect d-await

4,Lawrence Oliver gave an excellent….in the film.a-performance b-play c-act d-character

5,He has been out of work……a long time.a-during b-since c-for d-through

6,If we want to buy a house,we’ll have to……our spending.a-care for b-cut back c-let down d-miss out

7,We are constantly being…..of the problems of overpopulation.a-reflected b-reminded c-remembered d-reviewed

8,You…..me you were coming !a-said b-explained c-told d-announced

9,He fell……his best friend over a girl they both like.a-over b-down c-out with d-off

10,Look,Officer. I’m not drunk.I’m as…..as a judge.a-calm b-steady c-clear d-sober

Question 3:Choose the best answer from the four choices(a,b,c or d)given to complete each sentence1,There’s………use in complaining.They probably won’t do anything about it.a-a few b-a little c-few d-little

2,Anna put the electric fire on……warm.a-for getting b-in order get c-so she gets d-to get

3,The accident was seen by some people……at the bus stop.a-waited b-waiting c-are waiting d-who waiting

4,Don’t go too fast.I can’t keep……you.a-on to b-on with c-up to d-up with

5,Mary isn’t……...she looks.a-as old than b-oldest than c-so older as d-so old as

6,The village is…….Sheffield.It’s only six miles away.a-nearly b-close c-near d-next

7,Our friends have a house in…………..a-a West London b-the West London c- West London d- West of London

8,The washing machine has broken down again.I think we should get………..a-a new b-a new one c-new d-new one

9,In England most children go…….at the age of five.a-school b-to school c-to some schools d-to the school

10,I……..missed the bus.I was only just in time to catch ita-mostly b-near c-nearest d-nearly

Question 4:Choose the underlined word or phrase that would not be appropriate.1,The vibrations that make musical sounds are more pleasanter than those causing noise. a b c d2,Neither you nor he have to leave for New York immediately. a b c d3,Many folk songs have been writen about farmers and country life. a b c d4,Political science,alike other social sciences,is not an exact science. a b c d5,Lasers cut steel by focus an intense beam on the metal. a b c d6,The molecules of a liquid are held together tighter than that of a gas. a b c d7,Because of their hardness,industrial diamonds can be used for cutting,to grind and drilling. a b c d8,In music,a chord is the sound of two or more notes that are playing together. a b c d9,A little simple precautions can prevent accidents at home and on the job. a b c d10,Pat is so short to take part in this game. a b c dQuestion 5 :Choose the best answer of the word form a,b,c or d to complete the reading passage. Wildlife..1..had always been a hobby for Mark Chester,but when he lost his job,he took the..2..to turn it into a full-time career.Mark had obtained his..3..qualifications in the fields of..4..and advertising and felt that these skills would be useful in his new life.He had sold his work before,and was..5..confident that he could earn enough to live on. Mark discovered that he would be able to receive an..6..from a government..7..to help him set up his business.They also provided him with..8..information on how to run his affairs.As ..9..of his work increased,Mark realised that he could not paint enough..10..pictures to keep up with demand,so he is now trying to interest a..11..in producing prints of his work.Meanwhile,Mark has started making prints of his own.

1, a-paint b-painting c-painted d-painty2, a-decision b-decided c-deciding d-decide3, a-profession b-professionally c-professionalise d-professional4, a-photograph b-photographic c-photography d-photographically5, a-unreasonable b-reason c-reasonably d-reasonable6, a-allowance b-allow c-allowed d-allowable 7, a-agency b-agent c-agence d-agenty8, a-use b-usage c-useful d-useless9, a-sell b-selling c-sold d-sales10,a-origin b-original c-originate d-originally11,a-publisher b-publish c-publishable d-publishing

Question 6 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group .1,a-purity b-burning c-cure d-durable 2,a-see b-seen c-sportsman d-sure 3,a-pull b-sugar c-plural d-study 4,a-course b-court c-courage d-cough 5,a-bark b-share c-dare d-bare

Question 7:Choose the word which has stressed syllable different with other words.1,a-politics b-imaginary c-result d-annoyed2,a-Japan b-astronaut c-unfortunate d-approximate3,a-consequently b-profile c-initiate d-project4,a-conference b-announcement c-arrival d-reception5’a-argument b-definite c-museum d-permanent

Test 24

Question 1:Read the reading passage then choose the best answer a,b,c or d. When you put a letter into a post-box,do you know what will happen to it? First of all, a postman will come in a van to collect all the mail from it.The mail is collected at fixed times, usually once in the afternoon. These collection times are shown on each post-box. The van will then take the mail to the nearest post office. The mail to places in the same district will be put together. A machine will chop the stamps so that they cannot be used again.Then postman will arrange the letters into bundles and pack them into their postbags. The work of a postman is not easy. He often has to get up very early. He has to work outdoors in all weathers. He must be strong in order to carry his heavy postbag. He sometimes has to read bad writing. Can you read the address on this envelope? It is very difficult for postmen to deliver mail quickly and correctly when addresses are not written clearly. Do you know the proper way to send a letter? If you are writing to someone in Hong Kong, you should use a white envelope. If you want to send a letter to a country outside Hong Kong, you should use an envelope bordered by red and blue stripes. Also you should write the name and address clearly and correctly on the envelope. Letters and small parcels can be posted in post-boxes or at a post office. However, you must take large parcels to a post office. It costs more to send a heavy parcel than a light one. It is also more expensive to send overseas.1, In line 1, what does “it” refer to?a-a postman b-the van c-the post-box d-the mail2, when is the mail collected from a post-box?a-Usually twice a day b-At any time in a day. c-Only once in the afternon. d-twice in the morning3,How do we know the collection times?a-A policeman will tell us. b-They are shown outside the mail vans.c-They are written on the postbags d-They are shown on the post-boxes4, What does a machine do to the mail collected in a post office?

a-It takes the stamps off for use again. b-It put a chop on the stamps.c-It sticks more stamps onto them. d-It arranges the letters into bundles5, What does the writer think about a postman’s work?a-It is really very easy. b-He has to work in good and bad weather.c-He has to walk all the time. d-He often works inside a post office.6,What kind of envelope should you use when you send a letter to a local address?a-A white envelope b-A red envelope with blue stripesc-A white envelope with red and blue stripes d-A blue envelope with red stripes

Question 2: Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the following sentences.1, The people are……..to outsiders.a-unfriendly b-bored c-tired d-sad

2, Smoking is………in these buildings.a-limited b-postponed c-forbidden d-given

3, A few of the students were…………by the lion’s roar.a-destroyed b-bitten c-frightened d-collapsed

4, Stephen is the tallest………….a-among three boys b-in three boys c-for the three boys d-of the three boys

5, If you put them……….the sun they will soon dry out.a-in b-under c-at d-below

6, Near the White House is another land mark………the Washington Monument.a-is which b-which called c-called d-it is called

7, Because the first pair of pants did not fit properly he asked for……..a-another pants b-others pants c-the others one d-another pair

8, He reminds me……….my mother.a-of b-to c-at d-no preposition

9, John lied……….his mother about losing his watch.a-of b-to c-with d-for

10, I congratulate him………..his success.a-in b-at c-to d-on

Question 3:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the reading passage. You have probably never heard of Charles Burgess Fry but in the early years of this century, he was the most famous while..1..at university, mainly on..2..of his achievements in sport. He was, at the same time, captain of the university football, cricket and athletics teams and..3..the world record for the long run jump. He was also a..4..sports journalist. He was so famous that letters addressed to Mr Fry, Oxford were..5.. to him without any difficulty. His college,..6..it had quite a different name, was..7..as “Fry “ College. Some people have..8..Fry’s sporting achievements. They..9..out that he lived at a time when standards were quite..10..and it was much easier to..11..well in several sports. It is certainly true that athletes of that time did not have the totally dedicated..12..of modern athletes. However, it is only..13..to judge him..14..the standards of his own time. There is no doubt that he had extraordinary skill..15..skill with an ability to write about sport with style and intelligence.1, a-still b-yet c-then d-already2, a-case b-account c-view d-regard3, a-held b-did c-made d-reached4, a-common b-usual c-normal d-popular5, a-posted b-diverted c-delivered d-carried6, a-despite b-although c-however d-otherwise7, a-referred b-named c-called d-known8, a-complained b-contradicted c-criticised d-contrasted9, a-point b-give c-put d-speak10, a-bad b-small c-low d-weak11, a-make b-be c-go d-do

12, a-approach b-style c-method d-skill13, a-balanced b-rational c-fair d-precise14, a-for b-by c-as d-with15, a-attached b-combined c-connected d-related

Question 4:Choose the underlined word or phrase (a, b, c or d ) that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.1, All root vegetables grow underground, and not all vegetables that grow underground are roots. a b c d2, The process of fermentation takes place only in the absent of oxygen. a b c d3, In about 1920, experimental psychologists have devoted more research to learning than to any other topic. 4, Transfer taxes are imposed on the sell or exchange of stocks and bonds. a b c d5, One of the greatest of mountains climbers, Carl Blaurock was the first to climb all of the mountains a b chigher than 14,000 feet in the United States. d6, Biochemists have solved many of the mysteries about photosynthesics, the process which plants a b cmake food. d7, Oceanic islands have been separated from the mainland for too long that they have evolved a b cdistinctive animal populations. d8, Certain species of penicilin mold are used to ripe cheese. a b c d9, Many of the important products obtained from trees, one of the most important is wood pulp, which a b cis used in paper-making. d10, Not longer are contributions to the advancement of industry made primarily by individuals. a b c d

Question 5:Choose the best preposition to complete the following sentences.1, He invested all his money…stocks and shares. a-in b-on c-of d-for

2, I accused him….cheating at cards,but he denied it. a-on b-into c-for d-of

3, He congratulated her….passing her driving test. a-for b-with c-on d-im

4, I prefer living in town…living in the suburbs. a-of b-to c-as d-at

5, The smell of the food reminded me…when I was a child. a-about b-of c-at d-on

6, My daughter is skillful…..painting. a-to b-about c-by d-at

7, It was contrary…..their thoughts. a-with b-to c-for d-on

8, Is she capable….using computer? a-on b-about c-with d-of

Test 25

Question 1:Choose the best answer a, b, c, or d to complete the reading passage below. Primitive societies saw fire as a heavenly gift. They tried to preserve burning..1..or charcoal unaware that they could..2..fire themselves.It is suspected that the first man-made..3..were produced by chance. The..4..first fire-lightning methods involved the creation of..5..by, for example, rapidly rotating a wooden..6..in a round hole. The..7..of percussion or persistent chipping was also widespread in Europe and among other..8..such as the Chinese and Eskimos. European practice of this..9..continued until the 1850s despite the..10..of phosphorus some years earlier.1, a-cuts b-logs c-woods d-trees2, a-create b-build c-contain d-maintain3, a-lamps b-lights c-flames d-fire4, a-extremely b-early c-maiden d-very5, a-friction b-attack c-collision d-touch6, a-line b-stick c-tube d-span7, a-management b-usage c-application d-use8, a-countries b-peoples c-nationalities d-nations9, a-method b-way c-methodology d-style10, a-making b-creation c-discovery d-invention

Question 2:Choose the best answer a, b, or c to complete the following sentences;1, Every member of my family……..here tonight.a-is b-are c-be

2, There……lots of water on the floor.a-are b-is c-be

3, Eight hours of sleep a night………enough for most people.a-are b-is c-be

4, I had to stop the car to let a flock of……cross the street.a-goose b-gooses c-geese

5, The…….washroom is at the end of the hallway.a-ladies’s b-lady’s c-ladies’

6, The exam is from 10:00 to 12 . It’s a….test..a-two-hour b-two hours c-two hour’s

7, Her parents are very……their daughter’s education.a-concerning of b-concerned in c-concerned about

8, This dress…..has a stain on the sleeve.a- ,which is my favourite, b- which is my

favouritec-, is my favourite

9, If you take the train to Whistler, you will see……..a-a beautiful scenery b-beautiful scenery c-some beautiful sceneries

10, During the storm last night there was lots of……..a-thunders and lightnings b-thunder and lightnings c-thunder and lightning

11, ……is very grey today. I think it will rain soon.a-A sky b-The sky c-Sky

12, When it is ripe, …….a yellow skin.a-a banana has b-banana have c-banana has

13, I have a…….in my pocket but not enough to buy a magazinea-little change b-few change c-few changes

14, Most ….are old.I want to buy some new clothes.a-my clothes b-of clothes c-of my clothes

15, Most…….were late arriving at the ball park today.a-player b-of players c-players

Question 3:Read the reading passage then choose the best answer a, b, c or d. Humanitarian Dorothea Dix was born in Hampden, Maine, in 1802. At the age of 19, she established a school for girls, the Dix Mansion School, in Boston, but had to close it in 1835 due to her poor health. She wrote and published the first of many books for children in 1824. In 1841, Dix accepted an invitation to teach classes at a prison in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. She was deeply disturbed by the sight of mentally-ill persons thrown in the jail and treated like criminals. For the next eighteen months, she toured Massachusetts institutions where other mental patients were confined and reported the shocking conditions she found to the state legislature. When improvements followed in Massachusetts, she turned her attention to the neighboring states and then to the West and South. Dix’s work was interrupted by the Civil War; she served as superintendent of women hospital nurses for the federal government. Dix saw special hospitals for the mentally-ill built in some fifteen states. Although her plan to obtain public land for her cause failed, she aroused concern for the problem of mental illness all over the United States as well as in Canada and Europe. Dix’s success was due to her independent and thorough research, her gentle but persistent maner, and her ability to secure the help of powerful and wealthy supporters.1, In what year was the Dix Mansion School closed ? a-1821 b-1824 c-1835 d-18412, Why did Dorothea Dix first go to a prison?a-She taught classes there. b-She was sent there by the state legislature.c-She was convicted of a crime. d-She was doing research for a book.3, Where was Dorothea Dix first able to bring about reforms in the treatment of the mentally ill?a-Canada b-Massachusetts c-The West and South d-Europe4, Dorothea Dix was Not successful in her attempt toa-become superintendent of nurses. b-publish books for children. c-arouse concern for the mentally ill. d-obtain public lands.5, At what point of the passage does the author discuss specific reasons for Dix’s success?a-line 7-8 b-line 9-10 line 11-12 line 14-15

Question 4:Choose the best form of the word ( a, b, c or d ).1, Three firms are in……..for the same contract.a-compete b-competition c-competitor d-competing

2, He is completely……Not only is he lazy but he is also dishonest.a-unemployment b-unemployed c-employed d-employee

3,Going around the world in the hot-air balloon was a fantastic…..a-achieve b-achieving c-achievement d-achieved

4, To sail single-handed across the ocean takes both skill and…..a-determination b-determine c-determined d-determinative

5,They became…..short of water so Jane had to make her way down the step path to the river with a bucket.a-danger b-dangerous c-endanger d-dangerously

6, My friend is a keen………a-nature b-natural c-naturalist d-naturalize

7,Some areas in Vietnam are being………quickly.a-urban b-urbanization c-urbanize d-urbanized

8,…………has caused a lot of social problems.a-urban b-urbanization c-urbanize d-urbanized

9, The pond is so shallow that we have to………it.a-deep b-deeply c-depth d-deepen

10, Vietnam’s joining ASEAN will provide new opportunities for regional………..a-development b-developing c-develop d-developer

Question 5:Choose the underlined word (a, b, c, d or e) pronounced differently from the rest.1, a-height b-fine c-tidy d-cliff e-light

2, a-through b-themselves c-threaten d-thunder e-mathematics3, a-shy b-physical c-fly d-sky e-cycle4, a-cow b-how c-crowd d-know e-now5, a-timber b-time c-mime d-climb e-timoneer

Question 6:Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group.1, a-simultaneous b-feedback c-different d-errors2, a-arrangement b-distinguish c-theorist d-collective3, a-optimism b-struggle c-congratulation d-talents4, a-appropriate b-emotional c-pronounce d-situation5, a-incessant b-hazard c-withstand d-exploitable

Question 7:Choose the best answer a, b, c, or d to complete the following sentences.1, Mathematics……….very interesting to me.a-are b-have been c-were d-is

2, Twenty dollars………..the price. a-are b-is c-being d-were3, A number of graduates……..scholarships from this department.a-have received b-has received c-are received d-receives

4, Most of the rooms in the hotel……..air-conditioning.a-has b-having c-have d-are

5, A few…….the test.a-have failed b-has failed c-is failing d-failing

Test 26

Question 1:Read the text below and decide which answer a, b, c or d best fits each space. I’m driving test examiner. I ran my own driving school for twelve years before applying to become an examiner in 1996. Since then I’ve..1..to examine lorry and bus drivers and instruct trainee examiners. I..2..that I’ve assessed 16,000 people and passed around half of them. The first lorry driver I passed ..3..tears. However, the most..4..reasons for failing are not being ready and being too ..5.. Inwardly I’m telling the candidates not to do something stupid like..6..out into moving traffic, but I’m not..7..to tell them how to drive. When I..8..my own test I was extremely nervous and had to..9..with a very strict and unfriendly examiner. We’re taught nowadays to put people at their..10.. We pass everyone who’s up to..11..but people often present themselves too soon. I’ve never offered money to pass anyone, ..12..one man asked me if he could make me change my..13.. I then..14..him to the police. My ambition is to be a supervising examiner in..15..of test centers in a large area.1, a-resulted b-succeeded c-qualified d-mastered2, a-count b-number c-judge d-estimate3, a-burst into b-turned back c-carried on d-set off4, a-simple b-regular c-average d-common5, a-tense b-tight c-stretched d-stiff6, a-make b-pull c-pick d-stand7, a-admitted b-let c-allowed d-enabled8, a-took b-performed c-achieved d-effected9, a-suffer b-meet c-experience d-deal10, a-rest b-ease c-peace d-leisure11, a-limit b-test c-measure d-standard12, a-while b-even c-although d-despite13, a-mind b-thoughts c-attitude d-view14, a-reported b-declared c-announced d-notified15, a-responsibility b-care c-duty d-charge

Question 2:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the following sentences.1, “Thank goodness you have come……!” she exclaimed in relief.a-finally b-at the end c-lastly d-at last

2, It was a magnificent car which must have belonged to a very…….person.a-plentiful b-wealthy c-expensive d-luxurious

3, Heavy snowfalls have………all trains.a-cancelled b-postponed c-delayed d-omitted

4, He spent ten years in the army and for most of the time he was……abroad.a-camped b-situated c-placed d-stationed

5, This is a challenging position in the car industry for a qualified………a-engineer b-engine c-mechanical d-machinery

6, His first novel was much more exciting…….any he has written since.a-to b-as c-so d-than

7, Jane and Margaret……..to live next door to each other at one time.a-had used b-used c-were used d-have used

8, There is a large car-park…….to the station.a-across b-by c-close d-right

9, Food prices have been……steadily for at least twenty years.a-rising b-raising c-lifting d-growing

10, According to the……of the contract, tenants must give six months notice if they intend to leave.a-laws b-rules c-terms d-details

Question 3:Read the reading passage and then choose the best answer a, b, c or d. In an effort to produce the largest, fastest, and most luxurious ship afloat, the British built the S.S Titanic. It was so superior to anything else on the seas that it was dubbed “unsinkable”. So sure of this were the owners that they provided only twenty lifeboats and rafts, less than one half the number needed for 2.227 passengers on board. Many passengers were abroad the night it rammed an iceberg, only two days at sea and more than halfway between England and its New York destination. Because the luxury liner was travelling so fast, it was impossible to avoid the ghostly looking iceberg. Panic increased the number of casualties as people jumped into the icy water or fought to be among the few to broad the lifeboats. Four hours after the mishap, another ship, the Carpathina, rescured the 705 survivors. The infamous S.S Titanic had enjoyed only two days of sailing glory on its maiden voyage in 1912 before plunging into 12,000 feet of water near the coast of Newfoundland,where it lies today.1, All the following are true Excepta-only a third of those aboard penshed. b-the Carpathia rescued the survivorsc-the S.S Titanic sank near Newfoundland. d- the S.S Titanic was the fastest ship afloat in 1912.2, All of the following contributed to the large death toll Excepta-panic b-fire c-speed d-the Carpathia3,How many days was the S.S Titanic at sea before sinking? a-2 b-4 c-6 d-124, In line 10, the word “ maiden “ is closest in meaning to a-inaugural b-most elegant c-longest d-final5, The word “dubbed “ in line 2 is closest in meaning to a-called b-initiated c-christened d-listed6, What is the main idea of this passage?a- The S.S Titanic proved itself the most seaworthy vessel in 1912.b-Attempts to rescue the S.S Titanic‘s survivors were not successful.c-Overconfidence by builders and owners was greatly responsible for the sinking of the vessel.d-A fire and panic were the only causes for the sinking of the ship.

Question 4: Choose the best form of the word a, b, c or d to complete the following sentences.1, Politicians.........blame the media if they don’t win the election. They’re so predictable.a-variable b-variety c-various d-invariably

2, This is very......! Can’t you practise your violin somewhere else?a-convenient b-conveniently c-inconvenient d-convenience

3, I would like to show you my latest........,which I have called” Boats on a Lake “a-creativity b-creator c-create d-creation

4, Why does everybody........him all the time?a-criticize b-critic c-criticism d-critical

5, They’re going to announce their.........tomorrow.a-decision b-indecisive c-decide d-decidedness

6, During the festival.......were hanging from every tree.a-decorator b-decorations c-decorative d-decorativeness

7, He offered to give me a........of how the machine worked.a-demonstrator b-demonstration c-demonstrate d-demonstrative

8, We are not........on other countries for most of our food.a-dependent b-independence c-dependable d-dependability

9, He acted in an extremely...........manner, which made him very unpopular. a-dictation b-dictatorial c-dictate d-dictatorship

10, I had to look up the number in the telephone...........a-direction b-directly c-directory d-directors

Question 5: Choose the underlined word or phrase a,b,c or d that would not be appropriate.1,It’s a nice day. I suggested we go out for a walk. a b c d2, Tim was tired. He has been studying hard all day. a b c d3, The eyes of some fish enable them to see not only what is gonig on in water around them and also a b c d in the air above the surface.4,Hardly did somebody pass the examination. a b c d5, The house was very quiet when I got home. Everybody went straight to bed. a b c d

Question 6:Choose the underlined word (a, b, c,or d ) pronounced differently from the rest.1, a-compliments b-volunteers c-fights d-tanks2, a-rational b-notion c-question d-condition3, a-hoped b-annoyed c-preferred d-played4, a-sea b-singer c-sugar d-smoked5, a-listen b-escape c-seeds d-toast

Question 7:Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group.1, a-harvest b-circumstances c-produce d-ceremony 2, a-commercial b-tremendous c-textile d-validity 3, a-constructed b-availability c-expansion d-supplant 4, a-iron b-system c-economy d-engine 5, a-occasion b-voyage c-compartment d-immediate

Test 27

Question 1: Read the reading passage and then choose the best answer , b, c or d. The computer age is producing an army of robots-machines that are directed by electronic brains and which replace human labour in industrial operations. Many are artificial arms which reach into areas man enters only at his peril, such as the inside of a nuclear reactor.

Already in 2000 there were 90,000 such robots working in industrial plants throughout the world. The big change over to robots, however, is likely to come only when their costs go down while workers’ wages continue to rise.1, Sentence 1 indicates that robots are used mainly toa-fight war. b-operate computer. c-direct electronic brains. d-take the place of human workers.2, An observer today is most likely to see robots in operation ina-military battles. b-modern factories. c-business offices. d-scientific laboratories.3,The shape of many robots already in use is somewhat similar to that of a humana-brain b-hand c-arm d-foot4, The passage makes clear that a very valuable use of many robots is toa-act as a teacher to human beings b-replace the human brain in producing computersc-aid doctors in medical operations d-do tasks extremely dangerous for human to do5, Which of the following statements about the last sentence in the passage is certainly true?a-The cost of the average robot is higher than that of a human worker.b-The cost of a human worker is higher than that of the average robot.c-Robots are becoming more and more expensive. d-Robots are becoming cheaper and cheaper.Question 2: Choose the best answer a, b, c or d.1, On the battlefield of Waterloo about 54,000 men were left…….a-dead and wound b-dead and wounded c-to die and wound d-death and wound

2, The bank is on…….side of the street.a-another b-other c-the other d-the rest

3,Do you believe that ghosts………?a-exist b-are existed c-are existing d-are being existed

4, The accident…….while he was driving to his office.a-occurred b-was occur c-was occurred d-was being occurred

5,Why don’t you buy bananas when they are much……..than apples?a-less expensive b-not expensive c-expensive d-expensive lesser

6, The scenery looks………in December than in April.a-far pleasant b-much more pleasantly c-very pleasant d-much more pleasant

7, Mr. Brown is the landlord…….we rent the house.a-who b-whom c-from who d-from whom

8, Today…….seems more expensive than usual.a-most of everythings b-almost everything c-most of everything d-almost everythings

9, The movie was……..I went to sleep.a-boring until b-too boring c-so boring that d-such boring that

10, He speaks……..good English that it is a pleasure to talk with him.a-so b-such c-such a d-very

Question 3: Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the reading passage below. Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Do I stay on at school and hopefully go to university..1..? Do I leave and start work or begin training..2..? The decision is yours, but it may be..3..remembering two things: There is more unemployment ..4.. people who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right..5..will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go..6..into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualification will ..7..you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn..8..you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is..9..possibility. This way, you can save up money for your student days as well as..10..practical work experience.1, a-after b-later c-then d-past2, a-school b-class c-course d-term3, a-worth b-necessary c-important d-useful4, a-between b-among c-with d-through5, a-notes b-papers c-arts d-skills6, a-straight b-just c-direct d-rather7, a-make b-help c-let d-give

8, a-where b-while c-when d-what9, a-also b-again c-another d-always10, a-getting b-making c-taking d-doing

Question 4:Choose the best form of the verb 1, “Who’s that pretty girl Tom is dancing with? “ +” I don’t know. I……..her before.a-never have seen b-had never seen c-was never seeing d-have never seen

2, What he has learned through practice before……..him a lot in his future work.a-helping b-helped c-it helps d-will help

3, _”She seldom has meals at school,……..?” + “…………………” a-does she / No, but she did. b-does she / No, she hasn’t. c-has she / Yes , she has. d-hasn’t she / Yes, she does.

4, ………………me or aren’t you? a-Will you help b- Are you going to help c-Have you help d-Will you be helping

5,Did you ask the teacher what………this afternoon?a-will we do b-shall we do c-we would do d-would we do

6, -“You’ve left the light on” +”Oh, I have. …………..and turn it off.a-I’ll go b-I’ve gone c-I go d-I’m going

7,My sister met him at the Grand Theatre yesterday afternoon, so he………your lecture.a-couldn’t have attentded

b-needn’t have attended

c-mustn’t have attended

d-shouldn’t have attended

8, -“You’re drinking too much.” +”Only at home. No one……….me but you.”a-is seeing b-had seen c-sees d-saw

9, -“Hi, Tracy, you look tired” +” I’m tired I…….the living room all day.a-painted b-had painted c-have been painting d-have painted

10, -“Oh, it’s you! I……..you.” +” I’ve just had my hair cut and I’m wearing new glasses.”a-didn’t recognize b-hadn’t recognized c-haven’t recognized d-don’t recognize

Question 5: Choose the best form of the word to complete the following sentences.1, My new car is more……..than the one I had before.a-economical b-economics c-economically d-economize

2, The fire was caused by an………fault in the television.a-electrician b-electricity c-electrical d-electric

3, He hoped the……..agency would find him a job.a-employee b-unemployed c-employer d-employment

4,I’m afraid they weren’t very…..about your idea of going out this evening.a-enthusiastically b-enthusiastic c-enthusiasm d-enthusiast

5, It is doubtful that government will……..marijuana in the future. a-legal b-legalize c-legality d-legally

6, The student did not do well in the class as he had a problem with…….a-absent b-absently c-absentee d-absenteeism

7, Adversity struck, and the family lost all their……….a-possessions b-possess c-possession d-possessive

8, Even though the remark was not……..,it caused embarrassment.a-intension b-intend c-intensionally d-intentional

9, The……..of her dress was in sharp contrast to the mansion she called home.a-simple b-simplicity c-simplify d-simplistic

10, It’s difficult for a sloppy person to live with a………..a-perfect b-perfection c-perfectionism d-perfectionist

Question 6: Choose the underlined word or phrase a, b, c or d that would not be appropriate.1, There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with those of another. a b c d2, Until diamonds are cut and polished, they just like look small grey stones. a b c d3, I wish I have a car. It would make life so much easier. a b c d4, Will you like something to eat? 5, Harvey never pays his bills on time, and his brother does too.

a b c d a b c dQuestion 7: Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group.1, a-treatment b-prevent c-intelligent d-acquire 2, a-affirm b-rely c-infection d-remedy 3, a-effort b-distinguished c-available d-luxurious 4, a-physiology b-economics c-nominate d-competition 5, a-contribution b-appropriate c-opportunity d-anniversary

Test 28

Question 1:Choose the best form of the word a, b, c or d to finish the reading passage below. The strike by Greek air traffic controllers..1..late last night, but thousands of holiday makers still..2..at airports throughout Britain. 3,000 tourists..3..their third night last night..4..out at Gatwick airport. One of the airport’s main restaurants..5..and 50 families with children..6..there. A lucky few..7.. delays and ..8.. games to ease the pain and boredom for the children. However, by early today the restaurant area..9.. like a refugee camp, with passengers..10..among piles of baggage and rubbish. The airport operation manager, Christine Morrow, said that the situation..11.. dramatically in the last 24 hours, despite the fact that the strike..12..1, a-was called of b-was calling off c-called of d-has called off2, a-suffer b-are still suffering c-has still suffered d-had suffered3, a-had spent b-spent c-were spending d-are spending4, a-camping b-camp c-to camp d-were camping5, a-close b-were closed c-was closed d-has been closed6, a-sleep b-were sleeping c-had slept d-slept7, a-anticipate b-has anticipating c-were anticipated d-had anticipated8, a-brought b-has brought c-had brought d-has been bringing9, a-look b-looked c-had looked d-were looked10, a-lying b-lie c-were lying d-has lain11,a-had deteriorated b-was deteriorated c-was deteriorating d-deteriorate12, a-end b-will end c-had ended d-ended

Question 2:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the following sentences.1, The articles……the magazine publishes are very scholarly.a-which b-of c-and d-in

2, A person probably picks up any language most easily……it as a child outside a classroom.a-learn b-to learn c-by learning d-for learning

3, Physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer…..an important role in the birth of atomic age.a-who played b-had c-playing d-was

4,…..,a famous Italian navigator, was until recently considered the first European to sail to the New World.a-It is Columbus b-Columbus c-Columbus was d-It was columbus

5, …..in 1912 that the Titanic sank while crossing the Atlantic.a-When it was b-Being c-When was d-It was

6, I turned down the job,…..the attractive salary.a-because b-because of c-despite d-although

7, I met my husband…..I was at university.a-until b-during c-since d-while

8, The doctor…..me to spend a few days in bed.a-suggested b-proposed c-advised d-made

9, I looked everywhere for some cooking oil, but I could only find…….a-a little b-little c-a few d-few

10, If I breathe in, I get a sharp……in my chest.a-hurt b-wound c-ache d-pain

Question 3:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to finish the reading passage. We all know stories about people who have the..1..to remember hundreds of numbers after..2..them only once. Now experts are saying that such feats can be..3.. For example, most people can..4..about nine numbers if they are read out one a second. In one..5..,ten training hours produce only a small..6.., but the results after practising for a thousand hours were..7..: Some people remembered 80 or even 100 numbers. ..8.., most adults can identify only about five out of a set of 21 colours that are only..9..different. But after 80 training hours one person could..10..18 of them.1, a-able b-ability c-enable d-disability2, a-hearing b-hear c-heard d-hearsay3, a-teach b-teaching c-taught d-teachable4, a-repetition b-repeatable c-repeatedly d-repeat5, a-experimentally b-experimental c-experimented d-experiment6, a-improve b-improving c-improvement d-improver7, a-amaze b-amazing c-amazed d-amazingly8, a-similar b-similarly c-similarity d-dissimilar9, a-slightly b-slight c-slighted d-slighting10, a-recognition b-recognised c-recognisable d-recogniseQuestion 4: Read the reading passage and then choose the best answer a, b, c or d. Many people continue to skip breakfast despite its being the most important meal of the day. Busy people often rush out the door in the mornings without giving their bodies the fuel they need to handle a long day at work. They end up feeling tired by the afternoon and resort to the office snack machine or biscuit tin. Loysa Hourigan, from Nutrition Australia, said that catching up on food at lunchtime did not provide the body with enough sustenance to keep it going for the rest of the day. “ Even if you have had lunch, you won’t have as much food as you need. Your brain gets depleted of glucose and you feel tired.” Ms Hourigan said. According to Ms Hourigan, whole grain bread and cereals provide endurance. Milk, eggs, and baked beans provide protein, which helps people to be alert. Rolled oats are also an excellent endurance food.1, According to the passage, people should……..a-not have breakfast b-skip lunch c-not eat snacks d-have breakfast

2, The word “ fuel “ in line 2 means……….a-food b-energy c-nutrition d-tired

3, Ms Hourigan said that if we did not have breakfast, we would feel tired because……….a-we did not have lunch. b-our brain was full of glucose.c-there was no oxygen in our brain. d-our brain ran out of glucose.

4, According to Ms Hourigan, which of the following is NOT mentioned endurance foods?a-Rolled oats b-cereals c-whole grain bread d-bananas

5,Loysa Hourigan might work as a………….a-teacher b-nutritionist c-writer d-businesswoman

Question 5:Choose the underlined word or phrase a, b, c or d that would not be appropriate.1, Her sister knows how for prepare Chinese foods. a b c d2, He is a playwright so well as an actor. a b c d3, The doctor insisted that his patient to stop smoking. a b c d4, Tom’s professor had him to rewrite his assignment many times. a b c d5, The amount of books in the Library of Congress is more than 58 million volumes. a b c dQuestion 6:Choose the best preposition to complete the following sentences.1, He has been absent……..school very often lately. a-from b-on c-in d-with

2, She wants to be financially independent….her parents. a-about b-of c-in d-with

3,The government tries to make the country...terrorist attacks. a-from b-of c-at d-for

4,Please put your stuff away to make room...the new computer a-from b-upon c-about d-for

5,They prevented me...entering the house. a-from b-on c-with d-at

6,The police blamed the mother...neglecting her child. a-to b-for c-with d-of

7,She returned...China after spending much time abroad. a-in b-from c-to d-at

8,I always take careful notes...what my professors say . a-in b-for c-of d-with

9,Vehicles also account....air pollution in the cities. a-on b-at c-for d-in

10,Tom has to try hard to keep pace....his classmates. a-to b-with c-at d-for

Question 7:Choose the underlined word (a, b, c, or d ) pronounced differently from the rest.1, a-nature b-pure c-picture d-culture 2, a-faithful b-failure c-fairly d-painted 3, a-country b-cover c-economical d-ceiling 4, a-new b-sew c-few d-nephew 5, a-with b-library c-willing d-if

Question 8:Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group.1, a-accent b-suitable c-cultural d-eliminate 2, a-information b-together c-residential d-simultaneous 3, a-average b-attractive c-gallery d-numerous 4, a-audience b-exceed c-convince d-assure 5, a-superior b-repetition c-entertainment d-incorrect

Test 29

Question 1:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to finish the reading passage. One cold winter morning on December 17th , a small blue car stopped on the bridge in a provincial town in northern Germany. Three men dressed in heavy black coats got out and stood on the bridge. While they..1..there, they kept on..2..over the side. Fifteen minutes later, a motor boat..3..past and drew up by the river bank. Three men got out of the boat and looked up the bridge. The men on the bridge silently walked down the stone steps..4..to the river bank. No words..5..when they met the men from the boat. After a while, the motor boat..6..off and three men returned to the bridge. Now only two of them..7..black coats. The third..8..in a light grey jacket. Anyone who..9..the scene might not have realised the two master spies ..10..on that cold winter morning.1, a-wait b-were waiting c-waited d-were being waited2, a-looking b-having looked c-look d-to look3, a-sail b-sailed c-sailing d-was sailing4, a-led b-lead c-leading d-had led5, a-speak b-spoke c-were speaking d-were spoken6, a-was moving b-move c-was being moved d-moved7, a-wear b-worn c-were wearing d-are wearing8, a-dress b-was dressed c-dressed d-had dressed9, a-watch b-had watched c-had been watching d-watched10, a-exchange b-exchanged c-had been exchanging d-had been exchanged

Question 2:Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the following sentences.1, Before he goes to bed, he makes sure all the taps are......off tightly.a-shut b-stopped c-closed d-dripped

2, He’s.....drinker and can nearly always be found in the hotel bar.a-full b-strong c-high d-heavy

3, After his service to the country, he was.....with a knighthood.a-raised b-honoured c-improved d-granted

4,The professor’s book.......a new interest in local history.a-awakened b-disturbed c-startled d-upset

5, The men spent all day.......water out of the flooded houses.a-blowing b-sucking c-forcing d-pumping

6, He gave me a brief.......of his plans.a-border b-surface c-outline d-frame

7, I doubt whether he can keep.........his efforts much longer as he looked very tired.a-in b-up c-on d-on with

8, Can you take the day off tomorrow? -Well, I’ll have to get........from my boss.a-allowance b-licence c-permission d-permit

9, He has recently got an interesting............in a textile factory.a-employment b-job c-work d-occupation

10, The party starts at 8 o’clock so I’ll...........at 7.45.a-look for you b-fetch you c-pick up you d-pick you up

Question 3: Decide which word ( a, b, c or d ) best fits each space. Clothing habits are a matter of..1..preference in the United States. Most people are free to wear..2.. they want. Business people in large urban areas are..3..to wear suits or dresses, while clothing in rural areas is less formal. Most Americans tend to dress casually when they are not in formal or business situations. As eating, most Americans..4..a fork in the hand with which they write. Americans eat away from home often, and usually they..5..their own meals when they have dinner with friends. When Americans greet one another they often..6..a firm handshake. They may greet strangers on street by saying “ Hello“ or “Good morning”. Friends often greet each other..7..”How are you” and respond “Fine, thanks”. Americans do not really..8..any other answer to the question ”How are you” because it is a way of saying hello. Except in formal situation, people address each other by their given names once they are acquainted. Although Americans are generally informal people, it is..9..to schedule an appointment before going to visit someone, especially in business. ..10..an appointment has been made, it is considerate to be prompt.1, a-person b-person’s c-personal d-personable2, a-what b-whatever c-which d-whichever3, a-like b-alike c-liked d-likely4, a-hold b-take c-bring d-carry5, a-pay b-feed c-bite d-pay for6, a-change b-exchange c-replace d-transfer7, a-with b-by c-of d-about8, a-want b-need c-expect d-predict9, a-good b-well c-best d-the best10, a-once b-when c-during d-because

Question 4:Choose the best form of the word to complete the following sentences.1, If you cut your finger, it will............a-bloody b-bleed c-bled d-blood

2,The........of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is responsible for environmental pollution in this area.a-emission b-emitted c-emissaries d-emit

3, The hotel is famous for its......arranged rooms.a-attractive b-attracted c-attractively d-attraction

4, I wasn’t........on going to the party last night.a-keenness b-keenly c-keen d-keenest

5,Life here is very........

a-peaceful b-peace c-peacefully d-peacefulness6,You can.......your knowledge by reading newspapers.a-richly b-enrichment c-rich d-enrich

7, My son has given a great deal of..........to his future job.a-thoughtless b-thoughtful c-thought d-think

8, The most important thing is to keep yourself..........a-occupation b-occupied c-occupant d-occupational

9,Hundreds of........have been involved in the research.a-scientists b-science c-scientific d-scientifically

10, The animals huddled together for........a-warmth b-warmly c-warmed d-warm

Test 30( Thêi gian: 120 phót )

I, Complete the following sentences with a correct preposition. (5 points)

1. They are many advantages……………being able to speak a foreign language.

2. Do you think you could go……………this work with me some time, Peter?

3. His father doesn’t have much influence……………him.

4. The meeting broke……….after three hours and everyone went for drink.

5. Sorry I haven’t written to you for so long. The reason………this is that I’ve been ill

recently.

II. Use the correct form of verbs in brackets. (10 points)

How many of us know what our daily nutritional needs are? How many of us, when buying food at the

shops, consider what the nutritional value of our purchases (1.be)? A harassed mother will rush around the

supermarket, (2.buy) foods which are simple and quick (3.prepare). She will often buy foods which

(4.advertise) on T.V or which (5.wrap) attractively. Mothers (6.can-see) leaving supermarkets with

trolleys (7.pile) high with “junk foods”. Their families are eating far more calories than those which are

good for them. Often they (8.overeat) on the protein side as well, by (9.eat) more meat than they need.

Families spend money on food that (10.be) unnecessary or even harmful.

III. Give the correct form of words in brackets. (10 points)

Presents and present (1.give) should be fun. The whole idea of giving a present is that you should enjoy

planning an especial pleasure and surprise for someone. The value of a present is the (2.little) important

thing about it. What matters is that a token of your love and appreciation of the person. Those who never

give anything away, not even (3.sympathetic), are sure to be (4.appoint) and (5.happy) people.

An ideal present should be something one will like and want, not just something you like. Everyone

has simple tastes (6.expensive) to buy or easy to make. The (7.simplicity) present is often the most

(8.appreciate). The most (9.success) present (10.give) I know shop all the year round for presents. They

see just the right present for a friend, buy it then and there at once put it away till it is wanted. In this case,

I suggest you keep a list of suitable presents for your friends so that when the time comes, you can go out

to buy something special.

IV. Find out one mistake in each sentence and correct them. (5 points)

1. “The shop cross the road is where I bought the flowers from?” said Mary.

2. It was really surprise that those children survived the fire that you destroyed all the house

3. If you try to concentrate on one subject for too long, you might fed-up and not really learn

anything.

4. Not only cigarettes but alcohol is believed to be harmful to one’s health

5. Caffeine in coffee is relative harmless if people drink it moderately.

V. Put a, an, the, or nothing (X) in the blank. (10 points)

1. She would know………………names of nearly all of…………people who lived there.

2. You can’t treat Charles like………………child. He is………… grown man.

3. It was………….late afternoon and their shadows lay long across………….road.

4. I have……great admiration for him. 5. Can you give me…………..John’s coat, please?

6. What is the World Bank doing to help…….poor? 7. ……breakfast we had at the hotel wasn’t very

nice.

VI. Read the passage and do the exercises below. (5 points)

Ogden Nash was a poet, storyteller, humorist, and philosopher. Born in Rye, New York, and raised in

Savannah, Georgia, he tried but failed to adapt himself to the academic and later the business world. After

attending Harvard University briefly, he became a mail clerk on Wall Street, later advancing to bond

salesman. His first job as a writer was to produce advertising copy for streetcar cards. Then, in 1925, he

joined the advertising department of Doubleday Page and Company, one of the largest publishing house

in New York. Later, as a member of the editorial staff of “The New Yorker” magazine, he began writing

short poems.

His verses are filled with humor and wry wit as well as the unexpected or improbable rhymes that have

come to characterize them. One of his most famous is a two-line verse titled “reflections on Ice-Breaking”

in which he offers the following advice to young lovers: “Candy is candy, but liquor is quicker”.

Beginning in 1931, and extending over the next four decades. Nash produced nineteen books of poetry.

During the same time period, he was a favorite contributor to many leading magazines, and his name

became a household world.

1. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. Poems in “The New Yorker” B. Humor in poetry

C. The life and work of Ogden Nash D. Reflections on Ice-Breaking

2. Nash’s first job was as a

A. mail clerk B. bond salesman C. writer of advertising copy D. magazine

writer

3. Nash is described as all of the following EXEPT

A. a humorist B. a popular poet C. a prolific writer D. an alcoholic

4. In the second paragraph, what does Nash mean by “liquor is quicker”?

A. Young people should be warned against drinking alcohol.

B. It is quicker to make alcohol than it is to make candy.

C. Eating candy lasts longer than drinking alcohol

D. Alcohol promotes romantic feelings faster than candy does.

5. The words “them” in line 9 refers to:

A. Rhymes B. verses C. editorial D. publishing house

VII. Choose the best answer to complete sentence. (5 points)

1. Nor do I. She……me of a fox with her thin unpleasant face.

A. thinks B. reminds C. remember D. recollects

2. Parent have no control………their children these days.

A. for B. over C. on D. with

3. She is travelling to work by train today because her car is being………

A. stopped B. broken C. serviced D. rented

4. The film lasted three hours with……of 15 minutes between part one and part two.

A. an interval B. pause C. stop D. an interruption

5. We fell over some pieces of wood………..lying around .

A leave B. leaves C. leaving D. left

Test 31( Thêi gian: 120 phót )

I. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage with one suitable word.

Sometimes you just know thing about people the first time you see them-for example that you want to

be friends with them or you don’t trust them. But perhaps this kind of intuition isn’t as hard to

explain..1..it may seem. For instance, everybody gives out body language signals..2..the time. The ..3..

you hold your body, head and arms tell people about your mood. If you hold your arms tightly at your

sides..4.. fold them across your chest, people will generally feel that you ..5.. being defensive. Holding

your head on one side shows interest in the..6.. person, while..7.. relaxed, “open” posture indicates that

you are self-confident. All this affects..8..we feel about someone.

Also, a stranger may ..9.. you of a previous meeting with someone. This may be because of..10.. as

example as the fact that he or she is physically similar..11..someone who treated you well or badly. But

your reaction doesn’t..12..to be the result of the memory of a person you previously met- your feeling

about the stranger could..13..influenced by a smell in the air that brings to mind a place..14..you were

happy as a child. Since even a single word can bring back a memory..15..as that, you may never realize it

is happening.

II. Choose the best answer to complete sentence.

1, There is only one student in the classroom……………his lesson.

A. prepares B. to prepare C. was preparing D. preparing

2, Now my brother………….a car of his own.

A. is having B. are having C. has D. had

3, After he had broken his leg, Henry could only go up and down stair………

A. hardly B. in difficulties C. with difficulty D. hard

4,The mouse family avoided….by coming out only when the house was empty and the two cats were

outside

A. catching B. to be caught C. being caught D. to have been caught

5, I……….cakes for the whole morning. Would you like to have a piece?

A. have been baking B. was baking C. have been baked D. will be baking

6, Children and old people do not take kindly to having their daily…………

A. habit B. method C. routine D. custom

7, They bought the land with a…………to build a new office block.

A. view B. purpose C. goal D. reason

8, Have you taken………a single word I’ve been saying to you?

A. over B. up C. in D. off

9, He had such a bad stomachache that he was………..with pain.

A. bent down B. folded over C. doubled up D. snapped off

10, Linda wanted to be an actress, so when they offered her a part in the play, she……………it.

A. burst into B. seized on C. ran after D. jumped at

III. Read each of these sentences in such way that it means the same as the sentence printed before

it.

1, He will marry her and he doesn’t care how she is.

/ No matter……….…………………………………..

2, The people who are in group one will have to move to room 106 on the ground floor.

/Those …..……

3, I meet him for the first time in 1985.

/ I hadn’t………………………………………………………….…

4, Rudyard Kipling himself was the first English writer to whom the Nobel Prize was awarded.

/It is………

5, What particularly impresses me was her excellent command of English.

/ I…………………………….…

6, These new machines have put an end to queuing.

/ Before these…………………………………………..

7, I didn’t know you were coming so I didn’t wait for you.

/ If………………………………………………

8, When I picked up my pen I found that the nib had broken.

/ On……………………………………………

9, The news that he would be going to university pleased him very much.

/ The news of………………..

10, He felt ill to get up.

/ He did not…………………………………………………………………………

IV. Complete the following sentences with a correct preposition.

1, Carol doesn’t have a very good relationship………….her sister.

2, Many young people become addicted……..drugs through ignorance.

3, Helen had great admiration…………….her history teacher.

4, My hands were blue……………cold when I got home.

5, I’d like to exchange this car…………a new model but I can’t afford it.

6, The party went on……………..dawn.

7, Your lungs are………………your chest, and your rips are……………your lungs.

8, It’s easy to get drunk………..brandy.

9, I’d like to be……………on this scheme.

V. Find out one mistake in each sentence and correct it.

1, People are taking the train to Paris must go to platform three.

2, Having looking through my drawers, I found an albums.

3, I’m going to try and get some sleep tonight.

4, It’s time for the children went to bed.

5, The window was dirty enough to see through.

VI. Use the correct form of verbs in brackets. 1, It rained, which spoiled our picnic; but if it (not rain) it (be) a great success.2, I live in a pleasant room (overlook) the garden.3, I hope they (repair) this road by the time we come back next summer.4, The book is divided into five parts and each of these (have) three sections.5, Can you be at the station to meet us? We (travel) on the 10 a.m train, which (arrive) in Edinburgh at 15.306, I hate (wait) for buses. You (wait) for ages and then three (come) at the same time.7, John was exhausted because he (work) in the garden all day.8, I (not be) at work tomorrow. I’m taking the day off.9, Did you remember (send) your aunt Mary a card when you (be) on holiday?10, Sorry. I didn’t mean (stand) on your foot.VII. Supply the correct form of the word given in brackets.1, Peter’s ……. got worse as he returned to wear glasses. ( eye )2, I’m not used to smoking. A few puffs on a cigarette make me feel quite…… ( light )3, Apparently, eating fish and lots of vegetables greatly increases your life…… ( expect )4, The thing I hate most about him is his……. ( selfish )5, The local TV company stopped ……… to ask their opinions about the new shopping centre. ( pass )

6, A lot of people keep up their English by listening to radio…… (broad )

7, You’d better read the government….. on setting up a business abroad. (guide )