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Trang 1PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS 1-5: Choose one option A, B, C or D corresponding to the word whose main stress is on the syllable in the position which is different from that of the others Identify your choice by circling letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.
1 a superman b synthetic c rotate d professor
2 a forests b singing c concerning d burning
3 a reclaiming b believed c irrigate d replace
4 a promise b expensive c constructive d original
5 a simultaneous b feedback c different d errors
QUESTIONS 6-35 are incomplete sentences Chose A, B, C or D as your best choice
to complete each sentence and then identify your answer by circling letter A, B, C
or D on the answer sheet.
6 In addition to their homes, the Pomo Indians of California built dance houses
religious ceremonies
a of b for c in which d were for
7 The wood of many pine species makes excellent pulp manufacture of paper
a in b to c for the d the
8 The photos of the American civil war made by Matthew Brady and his assistants rank finest war pictures of all time
a the b in the c between d among the
9 Albert Einstein’s contributions to scientific theory were those of Galileo and Newton
a important than b more important c the most important d as important as
10 Apart from Pluto, the outer planets the inner planets and are made mainly
of lighter materials such as hydrogen and helium
a are larger than b are the largest c larger than d are larger
11 our economic achievements, we are still a long way from being an “Asian Dragon”
a In spite b though c despite d although
12 When our country a full member of ASEAN, it will gain an important status in the whole world
a become b will become c becomes d became
13 The new work of Japanese scientists on AIDS has been as a major
breakthrough
a called b saluted c hailed d greeted
14 They can’t their son’s rudeness any longer
a release b ignore c torment d suffer
15 The Russians have in controlling urban growth
a managed b attempted c succeeded d achieved
16 The fellow laughed silently to himself at the trick he has
a caused b played c performed d made
17 The robbers the cash and escaped in a stolen car
a seized b captured c emerged d ceased
18 She gave me some advice I’ll certainly follow it
a false b mean c deep d sound
19 I felt most when they made me sit at a litter table at the back
a confusing b shameful c insulted d embarrassing
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a action b connection c union d combination
21 she is studying at a university and hopes to get a job soon
a In a moment b at this instant c in the present d at present
22 The director be delighted to show the visitors round the factory
a ought to b would c might d intend to
23 The president his intention to retire before the next election
a told b informed c promised d announced
24 The gunman the pilot of the plane to change the direction
a demanded b forced c made d controlled
25 Do you think we’ll find a solution this problem?
a about b with c at d to
26 I will the machine to see whether it works
a try out b take up c turn down d work out
27 It was urgent that he his lawyer at once
28 I went to my friend’s house last night and rang the door bell several times but there was no answer He out
a must go b should go c should have gone d must have gone
29 Five years a long time, he might already be forgotten
a has been b is c had been d are
30 a fire, hotel guests are asked to remain calm
a as a result ofb in the event of c by reason of d in the time of
31 When I into the dining room next morning, the of the dinner were still on the table
32 I couldn’t tell you what time it because the workman had removed the of the clock
a arms b hands c were d feet
33 Supposing I to agree with your request, how do you think the other students would feel?
a would b am c were d could
34 Where all this morning? It’s nearly midday
a are you b were you c have you been d are you being
35 I’m so tired that I can’[t take what you’re saying
QUESTIONS 36-45: Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option to fit each space Identify your choice by circling letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.
The first thing to be said about market research is that it is not an (36) to management decision making No form of market research, no matter how deep,
complicated and detailed, can ever be seen as a substitute for creative decision-making
by professional managers (37) its very best, all it can do is (38) some doubt and clarify the nature of the problem It may even be seen as a tool which can improve the (39) of decisions but it is not in itself a decision-making
mechanism
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in the marketplace
Lastly, it should always be remembered that market research is not an end in itself but simply a (44) by which some degrees of degrees of risk can be removed from marketplace activity If no activity (45) from the research, then the entire
exercise has been completely pointless
36 a option b alternative c end d opening
37 a for b from c at d with
38 a reject b omit c deny d remove
39 a quality b goodness c well-being d virtue
40 a association b common c addition d connection
41 a work b manage c deal d operate
42 a deciding b thinking c proving d considering
43 a attemptb venture c choice d try
44 a mode b means c way d progress
45 a shows b produces c results d appears
QUESTIONS 46-50: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by circling letter A, B, C or D as the correct and then mark your choice
on the answer sheet.
The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions Many
communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce
electricity Converting waste products to gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose
of waste
Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars But to date, that process has proved expensive Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills Geothermal power, heat from the earth, is also being tested
Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers Fifty years ago, hydroelectric power provided one third of the
electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only four percent The oceans are another potential source of energy Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy
of ocean currents, tides and waves to electricity Experiments are also underway to make use3 of temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy
46 Which is the best title of the passage?
a The Use of Water Productions Energy
b The Search for Alternative Sources of Energy
c Efficient way of Disposing of Waste
d New Discoveries in Geothermal Power
47 Fifty years ago one third of the electricity in the United States was provided
by
a wind b waste products c waste d oil
48 In the second paragraph, the phrase “synthetic fuels” could best be replaced by which of the following?
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b Low burning fuels
c Fast burning fuels
d Artificial made fuels
49 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an alternative sources of energy?
a burning of garbage b geothermal power c synthetic fuels d electricity
50 According to the author, the impracticability of using coal, oil shale and coal tars as sources of energy is due to
a Their time consuming
b Their money consuming
c The scarcity of sources
d The lack of technology
QUESTIONS 51-55: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by circling letter A, B, C or D as the correct answer and then mark your choice on the answer sheet.
As far back as 700 BC, men have talked about children being cared for by wolver Romulus and Remus, the legendary twin founders of Rome Were supposed to have been cared for by wolves It is believed that a she-wolf loses her litter, she seeks a human child to take its place
This seemingly preposterous idea not become credible until the late nineteenth century when a French doctor actually found a naked ten-year-old boy wandering in the woods
He did not walk erectly, could not speak intelligibly, nor could he relate to people He only growled and stared at tem Finally the doctor won the boy’s confidence and began
to work with him After many long years of devoted and patient instruction, the doctor was able to get the boy to clothe and feed himself, recognize and utter a number of sounds well as write letter and from words
51 It is believed that the founders of Roma were
a The wolves cared for by people
b A she-wolf and her litter
c Two brothers looked after by wolves
d Romulus and Remus, two legendary wolves
52 The doctor found the boy
a Cutting wood
b Growling at him
c Working in the forest
d Wandering in the woods
53 The doctor was able to work with the boy because the boy
a Was very intelligent
b Trusted him
c Was very confident
d Was devoted and patient
54 Which of the following statements is NOT true?
a The French doctor succeeded in domesticating the boy
b The French doctor was very devoted and patient
c The children doctor were cared for by wolves in the late nineteenth century
d The boy looked like a she-wolf when the doctor found him.
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a Contrary to common sense
b Based on natural things
c More than what is expected
d Without imagination
QUESTIONS 56-60: In these sentences, each one has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B, C or D choose the one word or phrase which must be
changed in order for the sentence to be correct by circling letter A, B, C, or D and them mark your choice on the answer sheet.
56 Peanuts are close related to peas than to nuts
A B C D
57 Most evergreens have needle-like leaves that require least water than regular leaver
58 Insects appeared on earth before long the earliest mammals
59 Halifax Harbor in Nova Scotia is one of the most safe harbors in the world
A B C D
60 One of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the USA is the wildly and lovely
Magnolia Garden near Charleston, South Carolina
QUESTIONS 61-70: Choose one option A, B, C or D corresponding to the sentence which has the same meaning as the original one and mark your choice on the
answer sheet.
61 She is so busy that she can’t come to the party.
a If she was not so busy she must come to the party
b If she was not so busy she could come to the party
c If she was not so busy she need to come to the party
d If she was not so busy she should come to the party
62 John asked Laura: “can I borrow some money?”
a John asked Laura if she would lend him some money.
b John asked Laura if she would have lent him some money
c John asked Laura if she had lent him some money
d John asked Laura if she has lent him some money
63 He said: “I’m sorry I didn’t reply to the letter.”
a He apologized for not to reply to the letter
b He apologized for not to replying to the letter
c He apologized for didn’t reply to the letter
d He apologized for not replying to the letter
64 “Oh! Don’t complain all the time!”
a I wish you won’t complain all the time!
b I wish you don’t complain all the time!
c I wish you wouldn’t complain all the time!
d I wish you didn’t complain all the time!
65 He bought his car four years ago
a He has had his car four years ago.
b He had his car four years ago
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d He has his car four years ago
66 It’s three months since she started learning English
a She has been learning English for three months
b She had been learning English for three months
c She has learned English for three months
d She is learning English for three months
67 I’m stressful because I have so much word to do
a I wish I don’t have so much work to do
b I wish I hadn’t had so much work to do
c I wish I didn’t have so much work to do
d I wish I haven’t had so much work to do
68 I haven’t got enough money, so I’m not going on holiday
a If I have enough money I would go on holiday
b If I had enough money I would go on holiday.
c If I had had enough money I would go on holiday
d If I have had enough money I would go on holiday
69 She said: ‘I’ll call the police if you don’t leave immediately!”
a She frightened to call the police if he didn’t leave immediately
b She said to call the police if he didn’t leave immediately
c She scared to call the police if he didn’t leave immediately
d She threatened to call the police if he didn’t leave immediately
70 There were a lot of errors in his essay
a He made a lot of errors in his essay.
b He makes a lot of errors in his essay
c He had made a lot of errors in his essay
d He has made a lot of errors in his essay
QUESTIONS 71-80: Choose one option A, B, C or D corresponding to the best sentence which is made up from the given cue words and then mark your choice on the answer sheet.
71 / Going/ friend/ visit/ hostel/ make with/ girl /
a I’m going to visit the girl who I made friend with in the hostel
b I’m going to visit the girl who I have made friend with in the hostel.
c I’m going to visit the girl who I had made friend with in the hostel
d I’m going to visit the girl who I make friend with in the hostel
72 / Rain/ manager/ office/ get/ office/ morning/
a It began to rain when the manager had got to the office this morning.
b It began to rain when the manager has got to the office this morning
c It began to rain when the manager got to the office this morning
d It began to rain when the manager gets to the office this morning
73 /boy/ when/ twelve/ die/ farther/ dangerous disease
a When the boy was twelve his farther died of a dangerous disease.
b When the boy was twelve his farther died for a dangerous disease
c When the boy was twelve his farther died because a dangerous disease
d When the boy was twelve his farther died with a dangerous disease
74 / meeting/ tell/ see/ if/ her/ tomorrow/ I/ her/
a I’ll tell her about the meeting unless I see her tomorrow
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c I’ll tell her about the meeting if I see her tomorrow
d I’ll tell her about the meeting since I see her tomorrow
75 /important/ it/ stop/ brother/ your/ smoke/ once/
a It’s important that your brother should stop smoking at once.
b It’s important that your brother stopped smoking at once
c It’s important that your brother stops smoking at once
d It’s important that your brother may stop smoking at once
76 /think over/ offer/ I/ my answer/ give/ soon/ possible/ as/
a It’s think of your offer and give you my answer as soon as possible
b It’s think about your offer and give you my answer as soon as possible
c It’s think over your offer and give you my answer as soon as possible.
d It’s think for your offer and give you my answer as soon as possible
77 /dinner/ after/ set/ saying/ going/ where/
a After dinner he set up without saying where he was going
b After dinner he set out without saying where he was going.
c After dinner he set for without saying where he was going
d After dinner he set about without saying where he was going
78 / invite/ we/ party/ birthday/ occasion/
a We were invited to the party to the party with the occasion of her birthday
b We were invited to the party to the party for the occasion of her birthday
c We were invited to the party to the party at the occasion of her birthday
d We were invited to the party to the party on the occasion of her birthday.
79 / keep/ she/ rain/ wait/ minutes/ night/ I/ ten/ last/
a She kept me to wait in the rain for ten minutes last night
b She kept me wait in the rain for ten minutes last night
c She kept me to be waiting in the rain for ten minutes last night
d She kept me waiting in the rain for ten minutes last night.
80 /willing/ sister/ help/ mother/ when/ housework/ holiday/
a My sister was willing to help our mother for the housework when she had a holiday
b My sister was willing to help our mother with the housework when she had a holiday.
c My sister was willing to help our mother at the housework when she had a holiday
d My sister was willing to help our mother on the housework when she had a holiday