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MOCK TEST 1

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

Question1 A grapes B chairs C hats D roofs

Question 2 A prime B pink C print D miss

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

Question 3 A indoor B damage C despite D canal

Question 4 A generous B extensive C resources D eternal

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 5 No one died in the accident, ?

Question 6 His father was taken to hospital last week when he broke his right leg.

A the B a C an D x

Question 7 I got stuck a traffic jam for half an hour

Question 8 When I finish this lesson, I will reward myself with a coffee.

A to type B typing C type D.typed

Question 9 If the weather _ fine today, we would go to see our grandparents.

A were B is C has been D had been

Question 10 : Their movements have been severely circumscribed since the laws into effect.

A come B had come C comes D came

Question 11 Children are encouraged to read books _they are a wonderful source of knowledge

A in spite of B although C because of D because

Question 12 _, I will reply to you at once.

A Now that I had got your letter B.As though I got your letter

C.As soon as I get your letter D By the time I will have got

Question 13: More than a mile of roadway has been blocked with trees, stones and other debris, the

explosion

A causing B caused by C which caused by D which caused

Question 14 The more _ and positive you look, the better you will feel.

Question 15 I _ an old friend of mine in the street this morning We haven't seen each other for ages

A ran into B ran out C came over D came round

Question 16 The use of computers has _ it possible for more people to work from home

Question 17 The _ prices of property in big cities may deter people on low incomes from owning a house there.

A competitive B forbidding C prohibitive D Inflatable

Question 18: Whistling or clapping hands to get someone‘s attention is considered and even rude in some

circumstances

A suitable B unnecessary C appropriate D impolite

Question 19:Your store needs a bold sign that will catch the _ of anyone walking down the street That may

help to sell more products

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 20 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was established in

1946 A set up B found out C run through D put away

Question 21: Veronica broke the school rules so many times that the headmistress finally had no alternative but to expel her.

A force her to leave a school B make her meet the headmaster C punish her severely D beat her violently

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 22 : These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a while as they tend to access

information online

Question 23: For many couples, money is the source of arguments, frustration When it comes to finances and relationships, sharing the financial burden is important.

A benefit B responsibility C aid D difficulty

Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 24 -X: “Would you please give me the file on the table?”- Y: “ .”

A No, I wouldn’t B Yes, of course C You are welcome D Help yourself

Question 25 - Alex is talking to his teammate, Tim, about aquatic sports.

- Alex: “I think windsurfing is a dangerous sport.” - Tim: “ _.It’s perfectly safe.”

A You’re right There’s no doubt about it B I don’t think so

C You can say that again but it’s still not true D I see what you mean but that’s a good idea

Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

Plastic waste is considered a global environment problem and Vietnam has been listed as one of the heaviestcountries struck by it in the world Some actions have been _(26) to fight against the issue such as “Whitepollution” (27) _, changing awareness and behavior remain biggest challenges

It is estimated that Vietnam discharges more than 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste, only 27 percent of _(28) _

is recycled According to Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, (29) _household in Vietnamconsumes around one kilogram of plastic bags a month or 35 plastic bags a week on average Plastic consumptionper capita in Vietnam has increased sharply from 3.8 kg per person in 1990 to 41.3 kg per person in 2018 Plasticwaste can be seen in cities, at sea, rivers or rice fields In the Mekong Delta, the _(30) rice bowl of Vietnam, a lot

of toxic plastic waste from bottles, pesticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizers are poisoning the environment

Question 26 A solved B implemented C performed D used

Question 27 A For instance B However C Moreover D Therefore

Question 28 A who B whose C which D that

Question 29 A each B some C another D other

Question 30 A so-called B named C nominated D identified

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions

People commonly complain that they never have enough time to accomplish tasks The hours and minutes seem toslip away before many planned chores get done According to time management experts, the main reason for this isthat most people fail to set priorities about what to do first They get tied down by trivial, time-consuming mattersand never complete the important ones

One simple solution often used by those at the top is to keep lists of tasks to be accomplished daily These lists order

jobs from most essential to least essential and are checked regularly through the day to access progress Not only isthis an effective Way to manage time, but also it serves to give individuals a much- deserved sense of satisfactionover their achievements People who do not keep lists often face the end of the work day with uncertainty over thesignificance of their accomplishments, which over time can contribute to serious problems in mental and physicalhealth

Question 31: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A Common Complaints About Work B Accomplishing Trivial Matters

C Achieving Job Satisfaction D Learning to Manage Time

Question 32: According to the passage, why do many people never seem to have enough time to accomplish

things?

A They do not prioritize tasks B They get tied down by one difficult problem

C They fail to deal with trivial matters D They do not seek the advice of time management experts

Question 33: In paragraph 2, the word those refers to .

Question 34: The passage states that one solution to time management problems is to .

A consult a time management expert B accomplish time - consuming matters first

C keep daily lists of priorities and check them regularly D spend only a short time on each task

Question 35 The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses

A mental and physical health problems B another solution to time management problems

C ways to achieve a sense of fulfilment D different types of lists

Read the following passage and Choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42

A radio telescope is a radio receiver that "sees" radio waves Unlike a normal telescope, which sees light, a radio telescope is used primarily in the area of astronomy because it can detect radio waves that are emitted by celestial objects Such objects in space, also called radio objects, can be things such as hot gas, electrons, and wavelengths given off by different atoms and molecules

The first radio telescope was invented by Grote Reber in 1937 He was an American who graduated with a degree inengineering He went on to work as an amateur radio operator and later decided to try to build his own radio

telescope in his backyard Reber's first two radio receivers failed to pick up any signals from outer space, but in

1938, his third radio telescope successfully picked up radio waves from space

A radio telescope consists of a large parabolic-shaped dish antenna or a combination of two or more The

significance of the parabolic shape allows for the incoming radio waves to be concentrated on one focal point,

allowing the signals to be picked up as strongly as possible A larger dish means that more signals can be received

and focalized

In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the largest radio telescope of the time was invented with a seventy-six-meter

telescope although larger telescopes have been made since then The largest curren t radio telescope in the world is

the RATAN-600 in Russia, whose diameter is 576 meters It has provided valuable feedback of the sun's radio wavelengths and atmosphere The largest radio telescope in Europe is a 100-meter diameter telescope in Germany, and the largest radio telescope in the United States is the Big Ear in the state of Ohio The largest array of telescopes

is the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope in India

Radio telescopes have provided scientists with valuable information about our universe One of the most important functions of radio telescopes is their ability to allow scientists to track different space probes, the unmanned space missions in outer space Radio telescopes allow for the travel of space probes into places like the surface of Mars that are too dangerous for men to explore Without radio wave technology, scientists would not know much of what

inhabits the universe nor would they be able to see it Radio waves are our eyes and ears in outer space

Question 36: According to the passage, a radio telescope enables the detection of

A creatures that inhabit celestial objects B shapes and sizes of celestial objects

C normal light of celestial objects D radio waves sent out by celestial objects

Question 37:According to paragraph 2, all of the following are true about Grote Reber EXCEPT that

A he was an inventor B he was an amateur radio operator

C he was an engineer D he was an astronomer

Question 38: Grote Reber’s idea to develop a radio telescope was not successful until

A he picked up signals from outer space B he graduated from an engineering school

C he experimented on the third one D he first built one in his backyard

Question 39: The verb “pick up” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

A send B lift C receive D select

Question 40: According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A A larger dish antenna helps a radio telescope produce better results

B The Big Ear in the United States produces the largest array of telescopes

C The pattern of radio waves received by radio telescopes is significant

D The largest radio telescope of all time is the one with a seventy-six-meter diameter

Question 41: The word “current” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

A existing B moving C electricity flow D water movement

Question 42: The word “they” in paragraph 5 refers to

A places B radio waves C scientists D eyes and ears

Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 43: Measles(A) is (B) an infectious (C)disease that causes fever and (D) small red spots Question 44: The basic elements(A) of public-opinion research are(B) interviewers, questionnaires,

tabulating (C) equipment, and to sample (D) population

Question 45: The villagers are highly appreciable (A) of the volunteers' efforts(B) in reconstructing(C)

their houses after the devastating(D) storm

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Question 46: In Vietnam, football is more popular than basketball.

A In Vietnam, basketball is not as popular as football B In Vietnam, basketball is more popular than football

C In Vietnam, football is not as popular as basketball D In Vietnam, football is as popular as basketball

Question 47 "Are you waiting for your exam result?" she said

A.She asked me whether I was waiting for your exam B.She asked me was I waiting for my exam result

C.She asked me whether was I waiting for the exam result D.She asked me if I was waiting for my exam result

Question 48 It’s possible that we won’t take part in the match this weekend.

A We will probably take part in the match this weekend B We will not take part in the match this weekend

C We may not take part in the match this weekend D We must not take part in the match this weekend.

Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question 49: You must use your time wisely Otherwise you will not be able to do much.

A If you use your time wisely, you will not be able to do much

B Unless you use your time wisely, you will be able to do much

C Provided that you use your time wisely, you will be able to do much

D But for your time, you will not be able to do much

Question 50: Mike became a father He felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.

A Were Mike to become a father himself, he would feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents

B Only after Mike had become a father himself did he feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents

C Had Mike become a father himself, he would have felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents

D Not until he felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents did Mike become a father himself

MOCK TEST 2

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress

Question 4: A parallel B primary C inflation D maximum

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions

Question 5: They seemed to have a good time at the party, ?

Question 6: _ large number of teachers agree that daily homework is necessary for students.

Question 7: For some subjects, face- to- face interaction can result better learning outcomes

Question 8: Do you mind such a long way to work every day?

A to travel B travel C to have traveled D traveling

Question 9: If our teacher were here now, he _ us with this difficult exercise.

A will help B would help C has helped D helps

Question 10: What have you been doing since you _your last job?

Question 11: I almost missed my flight there was a long queue in the duty-free shop

A in spite of B although C because of D because

Question 12: over, there will be great joy throughout the land.

A.Before the war was over B When the war had over C As soon as the war is D Until the war would be

Question 13: The children _ by social networks are likely to suffer from depression and other health

problems

A obsessing B obsessed C who obsessed D are obsessed

Question 14: In former days, women were considered not to be suitable for becoming a .

A politics B political C politically D politician

Question 15: Don’t _ until tomorrow what you can do today

Question 16: Jones _ sure of his place on the team with three great goals

Question 17: Due to the lack of governmental care, many animals are now on the _ of extinction

Question 18: By the time we got home, we were _ frozen and exhausted.

A exceedingly B extremely C absolutely D very

Question 19: I am not able to go anywhere this weekend because I am up to my _in work.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 20: An international medical conference initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the League of Red

Cross Societies in 1991

Question 21: A father will be his child's role model He will be the example for his child of what husbands and

fathers are like

A someone that others admire and follow B someone that others share interest with

C someone that others love and live with D someone that others are fond of with

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 22: When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on the air.

A extremely happy B feeling extremely cheerful C feeling extremely unhappy D extremely light

Question 23: Many animal species will be in danger if we don't take any actions to protect them

Choose the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges

Question 24: Michael: “Could I possibly have another sandwich?.”

Mother: “ _ You’ve had too much”

A That’s a nice compliment! B I don’t think so C Oh, thank you very much D You’re too kind

Question 25: Nam and his Dad are watching a football match at My Dinh stadium.

Nam : “What an interesting football match Vietnam has!”

Dad: “ _”

C I completely agree with you! D I can give you a lift to home.

Read the following passage and Choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

Why do some people take revenge? Why aren’t we (26) ……… to sort out our problems without seeking to geteven with those who have hurt us? Apparently, we are simply experiencing a deeply rooted part of human nature.Our desire to take revenge on (27) ……… one comes from the brain’s limbic system, the most primitive part ofthe brain and the one that we share with all animals (28) ……… ,when someone confronts us, we often preferattacking verbally or physically to trying to work out a solution together

However, unlike animals, we also possess a highly evolved cerebral cortex which allows us to plan and analyze –and this can make revenge more than just a(n) (29) ……… reaction A person who feels they have been wrongedmay even enjoy planning a creative and appropriate act of revenge Some people suggest that taking revenge can beseen as a positive move, allowing you to work through your negative emotions

However, it can also be dangerous, and you may risk finding yourself in a situation (30) ……… rapidly gets out

of hand

Question 28: A However B Therefore C Additionally D Although

Question 29: A distinctive B instinctive C extrinsic D inbound

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions

A leading question among anthropologists is: what exactly led to the development of human cities?

Basically, modern humans have existed on earth for over 100,000 years Yet it is only in the last 8,000 years that they have begun to gather in significant numbers and form cities Prior to that period, humans existed in small family or tribal groups, generally consisting of fewer than 100 individuals What, then, led humans to make the dramatic shift from living in small groups to living in large, organized cities? It seems that the development of cities

required a particular set of circumstances.

First, it required a minimum population density For much of their early history, humans existed only

in small numbers This is due to the fact that early humans relied on hunting and gathering wild foods for their survival Even the most fertile land would only support a relatively small number of predators, so it was not until

humans began to practice agriculture that they were able to gather in large enough numbers to form cities.

Furthermore, the development of a city could only be possible if a large number of people shared a

common language, culture and religion Without such unifying factors, a cooperative, peaceful existence among large numbers of people would have been impossible

Finally, it seems that early humans needed to be faced with a large problem, which one small group of

individuals could not solve on its own Only when large-scale cooperation was needed to overcome a

problem would humans come together to form cities.

Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?

A Factors bringing about the development of human cities

B How population density affects the development of human cities

C Why a shared language makes a peaceful human city

D Problems solved by cooperation of a large group

Question 32: The word "circumstances" in paragraph 1 mostly means .

Question 33: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to .

Question 34: Which of the following enabled people to live together in peace?

A A large area of fertile land B A shared belief and value

C A large and complicated problem D A group with a minimal number of members

Question 35: Which of the following is NOT needed for the development of a city?

C peaceful existence D large-scale collaboration

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42

In America, when dining, people consider it rude for a guest or dining partner to belch or burp, eat with an openmouth, smack, or lick your fingers Napkins, generally provided are available at every meal and should be placed inone's lap and then used throughout the meal to clean one's fingers and mouth

It is acceptable to refuse additional servings of food by saying "No, thank you" and the host or hostess will not beinsulted if you do so Similarly, if you leave a small amount of uneaten food on your plate at a restaurant or in ahome, it is not considered an insult If you eat everything on the plate, a host or hostess may possibly feel that theyhave not prepared enough food and might be embarrassed People in the United States serve and eat food with eitherhand, but never take food from a communal serving dish with their hands Generally, a serving utensil is used.Americans typically use forks, spoons and knives to eat, but there are some types of foods that are acceptable to eatwith one's fingers, like sandwiches or pizza When in doubt, look to see what others are doing In formal diningsituations, if you wonder whether or not it is acceptable to begin eating, you should wait until the oldest woman (oroldest man if no women are present) begins to eat When eating, do not pick up the bowl or plate from the table tohold underneath your mouth Even noodles, soup, and rice are eaten with the plate or bowl remaining on the table.When consuming soup and hot liquids, it is considered impolite to slurp - do not do this When consuming noodles,

twirl them around your fork and then put it in your mouth.

If you are a man taking out a woman for dinner, you are almost always expected to pay This is for the woman to

gauge your intentions and interest with her For example, taking a woman for coffee, versus tacos, versus a fancy

dinner, versus for drinks at 11:30 pm, all signal many different things to them So, the date is a "test" of many.Paying is just as important as where you take her, and how late So, don't assume she is just trying to get a "freemeal" Most girls aren't Also, if you are going out with a friend to eat, almost always, the bill is expected to be split

in half, or each person pays for themselves

If you are eating in a restaurant, you will be expected to add a 15 to 20 % tip for the server to your bill In America,wait staff might occasionally stop by your table to ask how your meal is, which is considered good service Theywill also bring you your check when it seems reasonable that you are finished with your meal, however, this is notnecessarily an indication that you must leave right away (Do not be too embarrassed to ask for the check either:waiters and waitresses cannot read minds.) Take your time to finish your meal, and unless there is a line of people

waiting at the door, it is not considered rude to linger at your table for as long as you like.

(Source: https://www.tripadvisor.com/)

Question 36: Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?

A What is acceptable in dining etiquette in America? B Polite behavior at American’s restaurants.

C Table etiquette in America D What should we do when being invited to the American’s dinner?

Question 37: According to the passage, what action may make the American unpleasant?

A Eating food with the guests’ hands B Leaving the left-overs on the plate.

C Cleaning the food on the fingers by the tongue D Refusing the supplementary food they serve

Question 38: What sentence is NOT stated in the passage?

A In America, the dishes are expected to remain on the table

B Food is sometimes delivered from the communal serving dish with people’s hands

C In formal dinners, the eldest often eat first

D It is not courteous to slurp when eating soup

Question 39: The word "it” in paragraph 3 refers to _

Question 40: What could the word "gauge” in paragraph 4 best be replaced by?

A impress B estimate C determine D express

Question 41: When will the bill be divided for the people having the meal?

A When a girl is testing a boy B When a man is having a date with a woman

C When people are having meals with their friends D When people are eating with the elderly

Question 42: The word "linger" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to

Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

Question 43: Many people in the bottom half of the world’s population was facing a daily struggle to survive, with

70% of them living in low-income countries

Question 44: Our division is responsible for making and deliver frozen food

Question 45: The study of languages is very interest ed

A The study B of C is D interested

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions

Question 46: The living room isn’t as big as the kitchen.

A The living room is bigger than the kitchen B The kitchen is smaller than the living room.

B. The kitchen is bigger than the living room D The kitchen is not bigger than the living room

Question 47: " I'm coming back to my home town tomorrow," Mai said.

A Mai said that she was coming back to her home town tomorrow.

B Mai said that she is coming back to her home town tomorrow.

C Mai said that she was coming back to her home town the following day.

D Mai said that she was coming back to my home town the next day.

Question 48: My car keys are possibly in the kitchen.

A My car keys should be put in the kitchen B My car keys cannot be in the kitchen

C I don’t know whether my car keys are in the kitchen D My car keys might be in the kitchen

Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions

Question 49: The typist should be careful Otherwise she will lose her job.

A If the typist is not careful, she will lose her job B Unless the typist is not careful, she will lose her job

C Should the typist be careful, she will lose her job D The typist is not careful, she will lose her job

Question 50: Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases Physical inactivity is another cause of several

deadly diseases

A Not only overeating but also physical inactivity may lead to several deadly diseases.

B Apart from physical activities, eating too much also contributes to several deadly diseases.

C Both overeating and physical inactivity result from several deadly diseases.

D Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases.

MOCK TEST 3 Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress

Question 4: A meaningful B portable C interact D handkerchief

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 5: You were driving home when you saw Lan, _?

A didn’t you B weren’t you C do you D don’t you

Question 6: We decided to spend _ summer in a seaside town.

Question 7: She could get that essay done a couple of hours if she really tried.

Question 8: We all enjoy _ English

Question 9: If my husband here now, he would help me to look after my son.

Question 10: I’ve wanted to go to Australia ever since I little

Question 11: She didn’t walk home by herself she knew that it was dangerous.

Question 12: He will go out with his friends

A as soon as he has completed his homework B when he was completing his homework

C until he completed his homework D after he completed his homework

Question 13: People to the meeting are expected to be formally dressed

A to invite B who invited C invited D inviting

Question 14: Jet lag causes problems with our clock.

Question 15: When I got to 16, some of my friends left school to get a job, but most _.

A dropped out B moved back C got in D stayed on

Question 16: I hate it when people assumptions about me based on my skin colour.

Question 17: The _ for this position starts at thirty thousand euros per year.

Question 18: If you _ too much on study, you will get tired and stressed.

Question 19: Since he started his own business, he has been making money hand over _

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20: Accumulations of sand can be formed by the action of waves on coastal beaches

A Acquisition B Requirement C Inquiry D Acknowledgement

Question 21: The boy was let off lightly this morning due to not having done his homework.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 22: Until 1986 most companies would not even allow women to take the exams, but such gender

discrimination is now disappearing

A unfairness B injustice C partiality D equality

Question 23: I’m not an impulsive person, I don’t generally do things on the spur of the moment.

A quickly B industriously C intentionally D attentively

Choose the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges

Question 24: Nam is talking to Lan about a party.

- Nam: “Could you join us at a party on this Sunday?” - Lan: “ _.”

Question 25: Two friend s are talking about the benefits of swimming.

James: "As far as I know, swimming is a really helpful thing for everyone to improve their health."

Anna: “ .”

A That sounds great B I couldn’t agree with you more

C Take part in this summer D That’s fine for me

Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the

The fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) is not an exception to the _(27) _ eras of industries, but it isexpected to bring immense benefits and many challenges. _(28) _ , the main challenge that most stakeholdersare concerned with is the cybersecurity risk given that the IoT is the backbone of Industry 4.0, _(29) _ has thepotential to enlarge the level risk exponentially from where we are today Moreover, the rate of the technologicaldevelopment in Industry 4.0 is exponential and, therefore, anticipating the challenges and even the benefits is muchmore difficult than what the world experienced in the previous industrial revolutions This increased difficulty is due

to the high convergence of technologies that could complement or compete with different possible diffusion _(30) that may result in more frequent breakthroughs that are difficult to forecast Hence, the policy andregulation due to the speed of progress may lack a remedy for any unexpected consequences or developments if thepolicy resolutions remain non-global and reactive

Question 27: A before B previous C former D recent

Question 30: A scene B scenarios C scenery D scenic

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35

Since the early eighties, we have been only too aware of the devastating effects of large-scale enviromentalpollution Such pollution is generally the result of poor government planning in many developing nations or theshort-sighted, selfish policies of the already industrialized countries which, encourage a minority of the world'spopulation to squander the majority of its natural resources

While events such as the deforestation of the Amazon jungle or the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl continue to receivehigh media exposure, as do acts of environmental sabotage, it must be remembered that not all pollution is on thisgrand scale A large proportion of the world's pollution has its source much closer to home The recent spillage of

crude oil from an oil tanker accidentally discharging its cargo straight into Sydney Harbour not only caused serious

damage to the harbour foreshores but also created severely toxic fumes which hung over the suburbs for days andleft the angry residents wondering how such a disaster could have been allowed to happen.

Avoiding pollution can be a full-time job Try not to inhale traffic fumes; keep away from Chemical plants andbuilding-sites; wear a mask when cycling It is enough to make you want to stay at home But that, according to agrowing body of scientific evidence, would also be a bad idea Research shows that levels of pollutants such as

hazardous gases, particulate matter and other chemical 'nasties' are usually higher indoors than out, even in the

most polluted cities Since the average American spends 18 hours indoors for every hour outside, it looks as thoughmany environmentalists may be attacking the wrong target

(source: https://en.isicollective.com)

Question 31 The best title for this passage could be?

A The devastating effects of environmental pollution in some areas C Indoor Pollution

B Environmental pollution as a result of poor policies D Deforestation of the Amazon jungle

Question 32 Which statement aabout Sydney Habour is probably TRUE according to the passage?

A The Sydney Habour oil spill was the result of a ship refueling in the habor.

B The Sydney Habour oil spill was the result of a tanker pumping oil into the sea

C The Sydney Habour oil spill was the result of a collision between two oil tankers.

D The Sydney Habour oil spill was the result of a deliberate act of sabotage.

Question 33 The word “its” in paragraph 2 refers to .

A spillage B crude oil C an oil tanker D pollution

Question 34 In the 3rd paragraph, the writer suggests that _

A people should avoid working in cities B Americans spend too little time outdoor

C hazadous gases are concentrated in industrial suburbs D there are several ways to avoid city pollution

Question 35 The word “nasties” in paragraph 3 means _.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions

In December 2019, a number of pneumonia cases were reported in Wuhan, eastern China The pneumonia isassociated with a new type of coronavirus This virus has now spread to other cities in China There have also beencases in other countries around the world

Coronaviruses get their names because they look like crowns under the microscope This group of viruses cause

disease in humans and other animals, including pigs and chickens

It is thought that the new coronavirus outbreak started in a market in Wuhan, which sold meat and live animals.Scientists say that the virus is not closely related to any human virus currently known

The World Health Organization has told countries around the world to track respiratory infections in theirpopulations There is currently no vaccination against the corona virus

The Wuhan coronavirus outbreak is similar to the 2002-03 epidemic of SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome)

coronavirus This outbreak, which started in south China, lasted for over nine months It spread to 37 countries,causing 8,098 people to become ill and 774 to die Nearly 10% of people who were infected with SARS died Thedeadly nature of the disease, the frequent human-to-human spread, and infection of hospital staff contributed to theseriousness of the outbreak

SARS was traced to several types of wild animals, which were sold as food in markets The infected animals had no

symptoms The outbreak was stopped by closing markets and killing animals, and by treating and isolating patients.

SARS has not been seen since 2003 and it is thought that the virus has now disappeared The new Wuhancoronavirus is similar to viruses related to SARS which are found in bats

There are seven coronaviruses known to infect people, including the new Wuhan coronavirus and SARS Otherhuman coronaviruses are those that cause the common cold, as well as the deadly MERS virus MERS is a commoncold virus that often jumps from camels to humans in the Middle East It can cause severe pneumonia in people andspread from person to person MERS was identified in 2012 and continues to be a significant problem in the MiddleEast Nearly 2,500 cases of MERS have been identified, causing 858 deaths

Coronaviruses appear to jump easily between species, and the Wuhan virus could be the third time this hashappened with humans in the last 20 years In 2016, another coronavirus was responsible for 24,000 pig deaths insouthern China This particular virus jumped from bats to pigs but did not spread to humans

How the new Wuhan coronavirus came to be in humans, and how closely it will resemble the SARS outbreak, will

be a focus of ongoing research Outbreaks of new viruses, such as the Wuhan coronavirus, are a reminder of theneed to invest in research in virus biology and evolution, how viruses infect and interact with human cells, and mostimportantly, to identify safe and effective drugs to treat –or vaccines to prevent –serious disease

Question 36 The best title for this passage could be?

A Coronavirus - the situation today B Coronavirus - lessons from the past

C Coronavirus - what will the future bring? D Coronavirus- the results and solution

Question 37 Which statement about coronavirus is probably TRUE according to the passage?

A Coronavirus look like big crowns B The epidemic of SARS started in Wuhan

C MERS is a type of coronavirus that usually jump from pigs to humans

D The Wuhan coronavirus spread to many countries around the world

Question 38 The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to?

Question 39 The word “epidemic” in paragraph 5 is closest meaning to .

Question 40 To stop the spread of SARS, they _

A discovered a vaccine to prevent the coronavirus B invested in research in virus biology and evolution

C closed market, killed animals, treated and isolated patients D applied social distancing all over the world

Question 41 The word "isolating" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

Question 42 According to the passage, _.

A All coronaviruses can infect humans B The SARS outbreak killed a lot of people in the Middle East

C No vaccination against SARS was discovered D MERS is the most dangerous coronavirus

Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 43: Many hundred years ago(A) , there was ( B ) many villages and small(C) towns in(D) England

Question 44: There were inconsiderate(A ) amounts(B) of money wasted(C) on large building(D) projects

Question 45: Sam is responsible (A) for stocking merchandise(B), writing orders for(C) delivery,

and sells(D) computers.

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Question 46: The sofa is less comfortable than the chair.

A The sofa is more comfortable than the chair B The sofa is not as comfortable as the chair.

C The chair is less comfortable than the sofa D The chair is the most comfortable than the sofa.

Question 47: He said, “My wife has bought a diamond ring since last year”.

A He said that his wife had bought a diamond ring since the previous year.

B He said that my wife had bought a diamond ring since the previous year.

C He said that his wife has bought a diamond ring since last year.

D He said that his wife just bought a diamond ring since the previous year.

Question 48: I am not sure that she will arrive at the party on time

A She may not arrive at the party on time B She mustn’t arrive at the party on time.

C She should arrive at the party on time D She doesn’t have to arrive at the party on time.

Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions

Question 49: I will lend you money Make sure you pay me by Monday.

A I will lend you money provided you pay back by Monday.

B I won’t lend you money if you pay me by Monday.

C Unless you pay me by Monday, I will lend you money

D I won’t lend you money in case you pay me by Monday.

Question 50: She had a pain She couldn’t go on working

A So painful was she that she couldn’t go on working

B Only when she had a pain could she not go on working

C Without her pain, she couldn’t go on working

D Only if the pain she had could she go on working.

MOCK TEST 4 Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions

4 A imperial B emission C distinctive D breathtaking

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

5 The party was enjoyable, ?

6 Many companies put job advertisements on Internet.

7 Many Americans have British ancestors, or relatives still living _ Britain

8 I never travel because I hate in airplanes.

9 If Paul a job now, he wouldn’t be so unhappy.

10 I've been watching this DVD ever since Rachel _ it to me

11 _ many cities nowadays are huge, people spend a lot of time just getting to and from their workplace.

12 On a normal day, I'll update my status

A after I woke up B before I had woken up C as soon as I wake up D when I will wake up

13 I live in a house 100 years ago.

14 People should be particularly _ about using credit or debit cards because a criminals may find a way of

stealing them

15 The bomb _ with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town.

16 Parents have always _choices affecting the course of their children's lives '

17 Jack likes the books that he borrowed from the school library very much He has read them with _.

18 I have a on a classmate who is very near and dear to me.

19 Children with cognitive impairments may have in learning basic skills like reading, writing, or problem

solving

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word (s) in each

of the following questions

20 Gary doesn't always see eye to eye with his father, and this is where the honesty shows through.

A agree with B be opposed to C look up to D take after

21 Journalists can make mistakes, so don't believe everything you read in the press.

A publications B news bulletins C reference books D newspapers and magazines

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

22 If you live in an extended family, you'll have great joy and get support of other members.

A close family B traditional family C nuclear family D large family

23 In Thailand, it's against the law to litter on the pavement If you are caught, you can be fined up to 2000 Baht,

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges

24 Pha: "From my point of view, all family members should share the chores equally."

Tam: “ .”

A It's a breathtaking view B You lied to me.

C But you're right D There's no doubt about it

25 Jane: "How do I sign up for the psychology course?"

Phili: “ .”

A You need to fill in the online application form first.

B It's not yours.

C The course was full

D Your deadline is May 15

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks

Despite these drawbacks, (26) the retirement age is still considered by policymakers as one of the keysolutions to the ageing population problem in Vietnam, But these are only temporary solutions Complementarylong-term solutions such as increasing labor productivity must also be examined

As Vietnam has specialized in manufacturing with its competitive advantage of a cheap labor force in the globalsupply chain, (27) higher education should be reoriented to focus more on vocational training rather thanuniversity degrees The Vietnamese government has already taken action by simplifying the entrance exam touniversity Previously, Vietnam's national entrance exam was very difficult and only a limited number of the mosttalented citizens managed to enter universities

However, as living standards in Vietnam improve and more families can afford to send their children to university,universities have become more commercialized and entering university is no longer a rare achievement The lowquality of Vietnamese universities also means the majority of graduating students are unable to find an appropriatejob By simplifying entrance exams to deemphasize university degrees, the government has encouraged students toopt for vocational training (28) _, 2016 saw a remarkable decrease in the number of students applying (29) university

Another supplementary policy is to have productivity-based rather than seniority-based salaries, (29) (30) _are common in Asian countries This would address public concern about aged seniors doing less work for more paythan younger employees Companies and government agencies would employ and appreciate the young whilebenefiting from the experience of the old But this issue feeds the Communist regime's dilemma between adhering

to Communist principles and integrating into the capitalist culture of productivity for profits

(Adapted from http://www.eastasiaforuntorg/2017/01/25/)

26 A nationally B nationality C national D nation

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question

A report from the United Nations given at the conference unveils how worrying the pollution caused by plasticutensils, especially plastic bags, is becoming In a single minute, the world consumes one million plastic bottles; in ayear, the world consumes five billion single-use plastic bags, according to Vietnamplus The scary fact is that suchplastic bottles and bags are not properly treated, as each year, the world discharges 300 million tons of plastic waste,

accounting for some 10% of all solid waste, putting the environment and human health under tenterhooks,

according to the news site

The conference also drew attention to another fact: “For a plastic bag that can be used for five minutes, it takes fiveseconds to produce, one second to discard, but 500 to 1,000 years to become totally decomposed,” saysVietnamplus

In another message given by the UN General Secretary and delivered at the conference, it is reported that sincemore than eight million tons of plastic bags end up in the oceans each year, “microplastics in the seas now

outnumber stars in our galaxy.” “If present trends continue, by 2050 our oceans will have more plastic than fish,”

Dan Tri reports, quoting Caitlin Wiesen, country director of the UN Development Programme in Vietnam

These above-mentioned fearful facts, however, are not merely global issues, but domestic problems as well,according to local media Many local news outlets, when relating data from the conference, point out that whitepollution – a term used to indicate the overwhelming discharge of plastic bags into the environment – is even gettingworse in Vietnam than elsewhere

(Source: https://english.thesaigontimes.vn)

30 Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?

A White pollution is getting worse and worse.

B White pollution – a new type of pollution.

C The facts about plastic bags are scarier than what we can see

D The problems caused by white pollution are increasing

31 The word “tenterhooks” in the first paragraph mostly means _.

A The feeling of happiness to know the good results.

B The possibility of harm or death to someone.

C Worry or nervousness about something that is going to happen

D A statement about what you think will happen in the future

32 The following are the facts about white pollution, EXCEPT _.

A Five billion is the number of single-use plastic bags consumed by the world population in one year.

B Plastic waste makes up about one tenth of the solid waste on the Earth.

C It is as effortless to decay plastic bags as to manufacture them

D Every year over eight million tons of plastic bags are littered in the oceans

33 What does the phrase “present trends” in paragraph 3 refer to?

A Microplastics in the seas now are much more than the stars in the sky.

B Million tons of plastics bags are discharged into the oceans.

C It takes 500 to 1,000 years to decompose the whole plastic bags

D There are more plastic bags in the oceans than fish

34 What does the author imply in the last paragraph?

A White pollution in Vietnam is almost out of control.

B Vietnamese should solve this environmental problem themselves.

C The state of plastic pollution in Vietnam is becoming the worst in the world

D To reduce pollution, every country in the world has to join hands together

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question

More often than not, you can't just "order up a job" by responding to an online posting and have it delivered in one

or two days as if you were buying whatever your heart desires on Amazon Even as employers are hiring at a higherrate than they have in the last several years, it can often take months to work your way through the job searchprocess If you are a new graduate yet to receive a job offer, if you recently moved to a new locale with your spouse

or partner or if you are unemployed for any other reason, you may find success in your job search by spending timevolunteering at a nonprofit organization

Both the nonprofit and for-profit worlds need people with many of the same talents The best volunteer jobs for you

to consider are ones where the experience you acquire will be applicable in the "for-pay" position you want toattain It's often the case that once you display your passion for the organization and its mission, and havedemonstrated your abilities, you'll earn strong consideration when a paying position opens up that can benefit fromyour talents Even if you don't have a path to employment at the place you volunteer, by highlighting your volunteerexperience on your resume, you can demonstrate that you haven't been wasting your time away staying at homewatching the grass grow

There are a few strategies you might adopt when considering at which organization you'll want to volunteer You'll

probably want to make a priority of volunteering to do what you've already done, or want to do, in the for-profit

sector Alternatively, however, it might make sense to volunteer to do something where you can turn an area ofprofessional weakness into a new strength Remember, as well, that nonprofit organizations maintain strongrelationships with their corporate sponsors, and you might look for a volunteer position that would enable you to be

that nexus point between the two And, especially if you are recently out of school, you should look for positions

that let you learn about an occupation, a field of interest or an industry

As you try to determine what you want to volunteer to do, and where you want to do it, make three lists: your

marketable skills, the roles you seek and the kinds of charitable organizations you would want to support For

example, perhaps your skills cluster around accounting, marketing or event planning Think about how these mightcome in handy for organizations that need financial help figuring out how to brand the organization to attract othervolunteers or donors or run anything from charitable golf tournaments to gala dinners

(Source: https://money.usnews.com/)

35 What is the author’s main purpose in the passage?

A To explain why volunteer work is always beneficial to volunteers.

B To advice unemployed people to do voluntary work.

C To prove that people can have a good job via doing volunteer work

D To describe the procedure to have a profit job

36 According to the first passage, the following should spend time volunteering at a nonprofit organization, EXCEPT _.

A employers B emigrants C the jobless D new graduates

37 As mentioned in paragraph 2, what should the volunteers pay attention to when searching for an unpaid job?

A They should not mention what voluntary jobs they have done in the resume.

B They should merely display their abilities when doing the for-pay jobs.

C The best type of volunteer work should be relevant to the one they want to get wages

D The employers may think you have been wasting time doing nonprofit jobs

38 The word “priority” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .

A precedence B unimportance C demonstration D preference

39 What does the phrase “the two” in paragraph 3 refer to?

A volunteer jobs and for-profit jobs B volunteer jobs and their organizations

C unpaid jobs and corporate sponsors D nonprofit organizations and corporate sponsors

40 What can be inferred from paragraph 3?

A Doing the voluntary work that you’re not good at is not a good idea.

B Volunteering is a perfect time to change your weak points into the new good ones.

C Keeping contacts with corporate sponsors will help you to have a good-paid job in the future

D It’s ideal for graduates to choose the positions similar to the jobs they have learnt

41 The phrase “marketable skills” in the last paragraph mostly means .

A the practical skills you can learn from selling things at the markets.

B the technical skills for a particular job.

C the useful skills that make an employer want to give you a job

D the skills you have been taught at schools

42 Which of the following could best describe the author’s attitude about volunteering when being unemployed?

Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

43 By the(A) time we reach(B) old age, most of (C) us has spent(D) 20 years sleeping

44 People who get ahead(A) do lots of (B)different things such as(C): studying, working hard, and go to(D)

college

45 There isn't a better(A) investment in(B) America today and you will(C) learn why by reading this informed(D)

book

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions

46 There are more superstitious beliefs in Eastern countries than in Western ones.

A Western countries don't have fewer superstitious beliefs than Eastern ones.

B Eastern countries have more superstitious beliefs than Western ones.

C Eastern and Western countries have many more superstitious beliefs

D More superstitious beliefs exist in Western countries than in Eastern ones

47 "I want to see this movie with my girlfriend tomorrow," said Tom.

A Tom said that I wanted to see this movie with my girlfriend tomorrow

B Tom said that he wanted to see this movie with his girlfriend tomorrow.

C Tom said that he wanted to see that movie with his girlfriend the following day.

D Tom said that I want to see this movie with my girlfriend the day after.

48 Perhaps we will not see them at the weekend.

A It’s unnecessary to see them at the weekend B We mustn’t see them at the weekend.

C We might see them at the weekend D Seeing them at the weekend is impossible.

Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions

49 You can borrow my car Remember to buy your own petrol.

A Only after you buy your own petrol did you borrow my car

B If you can borrow my car, you will remember to buy your own petrol.

C Unless you borrow my car, you have to buy your own petrol.

D You can borrow my car provided that you buy your own petrol

50 The GCSE examination is so difficult Students need six months to prepare.

A The GCSE examination is such difficult that students need six months to prepare.

B So difficult is the GCSE examination that students need six months to prepare.

C Only when the GCSE examination is so difficult did students need six months to prepare

D Hardly had students prepared for the GCSE examination when it got difficult

MOCK TEST 5

Choose the word whose underlined part differs front the other three

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary

4 A completion B understand C material D behavior

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

5 Your sister seldom cooks meals. _?

A did she B didn't she C does she D doesn't she

6 Paul's cooking lunch at moment

7 Students are _less pressure as a result of changes in testing procedures.

8 Ann was very surprised to find the door unlocked She remembered it.

9 Most people happy if they won a large sum of money

10 He's had a fear of heights ever since he _ from a tree aged seven

11 Fast food is very popular _ a diet of hamburgers, pizzas and fried chicken is not very healthy.

A because B because of C although D in spite of

12. _, remember to bring some sample of your work.

A At the time you are attending the interview B As soon as you attend the interview

C After you attend the interview D When you attend the interview

13 The archaeological excavation to the discovery of the ancient city lasted several years.

14 In the past, the and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before the wedding.

A propose B proposing C proposal D proposed

15 My father is very talented and kind-hearted I always him.

A look for B look like C look after D look up to

16 I don’t like networking events - spending hours trying to _ small talk with strangers just isn’t my cup of tea.

17 He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his when he meets the right girl.

18 The hospital had _given her up for dead, but she eventually recovered.

19.I had all the information at my _ before attending the meeting.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)

20 A.I algorithms can also help to detect faces and other features in photo sent to social networking sites and

automatically organize them

A categorize B connect C recognize D remind

21 Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals.

A irrefutable B imminent C formidable D absolute

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)

22 There are several different kinds of faults in reading which are usually more exaggerated with foreign learners.

A overestimated B understated C overemphasized D undertaken

23 His performance stood head and shoulders above the rest.

A was better than B was worse than C became higher than D became cheaper than

Choose the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

24 Tung and Tu are talking about time management skill.

- Tung: "What do you think about time management skill?" - Tu : “ _ “

A It's time to go B I quite agree with you C It is an important life skill D I can’t help thinking about it

25 Two friends are talking about the coming Christmas holiday.

-Tony :“Are you going to your family reunion this Christmas holiday?" - Mark: “ _”

A As a matter of fact, I don't mind it at all B I do I've been excited about it now

C However, my parents and I are going to take a trip abroad

D You bet All my uncles and aunts will take their children along, too

Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks

The idea of going overseas to study can be daunting, with visions of baffling languages or night spent in isolation while you are gradually forgotten by your friends and family (26) _ the benefits of studying abroad – such as broadening your mind, improving your career prospects and making friends from all over the world – can make digging out your passport really rewarding

“Studying abroad is an eye-opening experience,” says Anna Boyd, event manager at The Student World “Beingimmersed in (27 ) _ culture, understanding differences and spotting similarities, living on a beach or in themountains, (28) _ will have an impact on every student.”

Overseas study comes in many shapes and sizes It might be a single semester abroad via an Erasmus programme,for example Or you might elect to follow a full three-or four-year degree programme Whatever your ambition, thekey is starting early Some countries require specific combinations of A- levels from UK students, Germany looksfor four A-levels including maths or science and one modem foreign language, for instance, while others, such asthe US, value extracurricular activities Starting our research well ahead (29) _ time can help you make theright choices "Getting involved in sports, arts and music is also worth considering, as well as gaining experiencethrough volunteering and work placements," says Boyd In fact, applying to study abroad could even work to youradvantage, for example, you might encounter lower (30) _ requirements

Read the following passage and choose the answer to each of the question

Bali, the fabled "Island of the Gods", has been enchanting visitors for centuries with its rich cultural traditions and spectacular panoramas From lofty, mist enshrouded volcanoes and cool mountain lakes down through terraced rice fields to a golden strand lapped by azure waters, every square inch of Bali offers a fresh and unforgettable image

No less enchanting are its people, some 2.7 million souls whose artistry and piety are recognized throughout the world Balinese Hinduism, a complex fusion of Indian cosmology Tantric Buddhism and homegrown mythology, is the primary faith of Bali's inhabitants, and so deeply woven into the fabric of their daily lives that the line between the spiritual and the material is blurry at best

Those of you keen on delving into the island's fascinating culture will have plenty of opportunities, as colorful ceremonies and traditional performances occur with regularity of sunrise Most hotels offer nightly dance shows of one form or another, tailored to tourist audiences but none the less exquisite The hill town of Ubud, the island's premier arts center, also has a full schedule of performance, and the nearby stone-cutter's village of Batubulan is famed for its Barong lion dances The shoppers among you will find Bali a treasure house of handicrafts and fine works of art The Balinese arc incredibly gifted artists and craftsmen, and their material creations are imbued with

the same sense of wonderment with which they regard their universe Stone and wood carvings, traditional and modem paintings and intricately designed jewelry in gold and silver are readily in shops and galleries throughout the island.

As for recreation, there is no shortage of option Nature walks, horseback riding, diving, surfing, even bungy

jumping, and white water rafting await the adventurous here

31 The topic of the given passage is _.

A Balinese life B Scenery in Bali C Tourism in Bali D Bali for recreation

32 The second paragraph of the passage mainly discusses

A Population of Bali B artistry and piety of Bali C Balinese religion D daily lives of Balinese

33 The word "their" in the second paragraph refers to _.

A 2.7 million souls B Bali's inhabitants C daily lives D the spiritual and the material

34 Which of the following might be a synonym of the word "exquisite" in the third paragraph?

35 You can find all these recreational activities in Bali EXCEPT _.

A horseback riding B nature walks C water rafting D parachute jumping

Read the following passage and choose the answer to each of the question

Many people sec large urban cities as a wonder of human imagination and creativity They represent how far thehuman population has come in terms of community development Many positive things come from urbanization, butthere are also negatives This article will discuss and present data on the implications of urbanization on the physicalhealth of humans living in these large urban areas

As it would be expected, developing countries tend to see more negative physical health effects than modern

countries in regard to urbanization One example of a developing country' experiencing these problems is China.

China is a country that in the past 30 40 years went from being an agrarian based society to a significantindustrialized country This industrialization has in effect caused the need for more centralized cities, centralizedmeaning having lots of jobs and living spaces within a close proximity This is what is known as urbanization Inmost recent decades, since China's change to being more of an industrial based economy, the country hasexperienced record high numbers of people migrating within its borders In effect, the number of cities with over500,000 people has more than doubled These migrations arc typically of people from rural areas of China moving

to the new urban areas Due to this large influx in the urban population, there arc many possibilities for healthchallenges among these people

One very common and fairly obvious negative aspect of highly congested urban areas is air pollution Air pollution

is defined as any harmful substance being suspended in the air This could include particulate matter, mostcommonly attributed to industrial plants and refineries waste, or chemicals like CO2 or Methane (which arc alsoproducts of plants and refineries as well as cars and other modes of transportation) Due to a vast number of people

in these urbanized cities, the air pollution is known to be very extreme These conditions can lead to many differenthealth problems such as: Asthma, cardiovascular problems or disease, and different types of cancer (mostcommonly lung cancer) When exposed to these conditions for a prolonged period of time, one can experience even

more detrimental health effects like: the acceleration of aging, loss of lung capacity and health, being more

susceptible to respiratory diseases, and a shortened life span

Another way that urbanization affects the populations’ health is people’s change in diet For instance, urban citiestend to have lots of accessible, quick, and easy to get food This food is also more than likely not as high quality aswell as contains a large amount of sodium and sugar Because this food is so accessible, people tend to eat it more.This increase in consumption of low quality food can then lead to diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, obesity, ormany other health conditions

36 Which of the following could be served as the best title for the passage?

A Urbanization - Pros and cons B Urbanization - How people's health is impacted?

C Urban cities - The new opportunity for community development

D Developing countries - The fastest urbanization

37 What does the phrase “these problems" in paragraph 2 refer to?

A industrialized countries B lots of jobs and living spaces C immigrants D negative physical health effects

38 The word “congested” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _

A overcrowded B sparse C contaminated D fresh

39 The word “detrimental” in paragraph 3 mostly means _

A beneficial B positive C harmful D dangerous

40 The following are the air pollution sources mentioned in paragraph 3, EXCEPT

A industrial factories B refineries waste C chemicals D sewage

41 Why are urban populations easy to get diseases from food, according to the last paragraph?

A Because of the low quality and the high proportion of sodium and sugar in this food.

B Because the way people get this food is rather accessible, quick and easy.

C Because this food is so delicious that people have a tendency to cat more than normal.

D Because of the change in people’s diet.

42 What can be inferred from the passage?

A Living in urban areas for a long time will make the life expectancy of inhabitants shorten.

B One of the negative health effects comes from the overpopulation in industrialized countries.

C People in developed countries suffer less harmful health effects from urbanization than those in developing

nations

D The bad health effects from urbanization arc not greater than the benefits it brings to people in urban cities.

Which of the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions?

43 The number of(A) homeless people in Nepal have(B ) increased sharply due to(C) the recent severe earthquake(D).

44 She wants(A) to go to(B) England and studying(C ) at the London School of Economics(D)

45 We have conducted exhausting(A) research into(B) the effects of smartphones on students’ behaviour(C) and their academic performance(D).

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

46 I have never read a better book about cultural diversity than this book.

A This book is a good book about cultural diversity I have ever read

B This is the best book about cultural diversity I have ever read

C This book is as good as the one about cultural diversity I have ever read

D The book about cultural diversity I have ever read isn't better than this one

47 “You’re always making terrible mistakes.” said the teacher.

A The teacher asked his students why they always made terrible mistakes

B The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes

C The teacher complained about his student making terrible mistakes

D The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes

48 It isn’t necessary for US to discuss this matter in great detail.

A We should discuss this matter in great detail

B We might discuss this matter in great detail

C We needn’t discuss this matter in great detail

D We mustn’t discuss this matter in great detail

Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions

49 You can borrow my phone However, you have to give it back to me as soon as you 've made the call.

A You can borrow my phone provided that you give it back to me as soon as you've made the call

B Unless you give it back to me as soon as you've made the call, you can borrow my phone

C But for my phone, you have to give it back to me as soon as you 've made the call

D If you have to give it back to me as soon as you 've made the call, you can borrow my phone

50 He had been working very hard Therefore, he had hardly seen his family.

A Hardly had he been working when he had seen his family

B No sooner had he seen his family than he had been working very hard

C Not until he had seen his family had he been working very hard

D So hard had he been working that he had hardly seen his family

MOCK TEST 6

Choose the word whose underlined part differs front the other three

Choose the word that differs from the other three inthe position of the primary stress

Question 4: A volunteer B relevant C difficult D interesting

Choose the correct answer to each of the followingquestions

Question 5: Lan speaks Chinese very well, ?

A does she B doesn’t she C is she D was she

Question 6: You will find it helpful to use a highlighter pen to emphasize _most important information

Question 7: Gary is considered to be the leading expert on bees the United States

A into B in C for D across

Question 8: The child admitted _ a lie.

Question 9: If I were offered the job, I think I _it.

Question 10: The Smiths in the same house ever since they got married.

Question 11: Jane prefers to eat out _there's no washing-up to do.

Question 12: _, we will be able to leave for the airport.

A As soon as the taxi arrives B When the taxi was driving

C By the time the taxi will arrive D After the taxi has arrived

Question 13: The car in the robbery was discovered abandoned in a nearby field

Question 14: Family celebrations are often occasions

Question 15: Bill seems unhappy in his job because he doesn’t get _ his boss.

Question 16: A lot of generous businessmen have valuable contributions to helping needy people.

Question 17: Although our opinions on many things _, we still maintain a good relationship

with each other

Question 18: The government should take to reduce the current high unemployment rate.

Question 19: I know you have been working very hard today Let’s and go home.

A pull my leg B call it a day C put your back up D push your luck

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 20: It took me a very long time to recover from the shock of her death.

A turn off B take on C get over D keep up with

Question 21: The life boat rescued the crew of the sinking ship

A picked up B provided food for C saved the life of D looked for

Choose the word(s)OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: Mr Brown is a very generous old man He has given most of his wealth to a charity organization.

Question 23: I’d like to pay some money into my bank account.

A withdraw some money from B put some money into

Choose the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Question 24: “What do you think of your new DVD player? ” “ _”

C It was a gift from my brother D I always put it there

Question 25: “Can I try your new camera?” “ _”

A I’m sorry I can’t Let’s go now B Sure I’d love to

C Sure But please be careful with it D I’m sorry I’m home late

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.

It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field,(25) _talented you are One thing youhave to be aware of is that you will face criticism along the way The world is full of people who would rather saysomething negative than positive If you’ve made up your mind to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel,don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your purpose and let(26) criticism have

a positive effect on your work If someone says you’re totally lacking talent, ignore them That’s negativecriticism If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, youshould (27) _ their suggestions carefully There are many film stars (28) _were once out of job Thereare many famous novelists who made a complete mess of their first novel - or who didn’t, but had to keep on

approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published Being successful does depend on luck, to a

certain extent But things are more likely to turn out well if you (29) _ and stay positive

Question 25: A Although B therefore C despite D however

Question 26: A Constructive B construct C construction D constructing

Question 29: A Complete B criticise C persevere D approach

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 43: My mother always get up early to prepare breakfast for everyone in the family

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each

of the following questions.

Question 46: More petrol is consumed nowadays than ten years ago

A Not so much petrol was consumed ten years ago as nowadays

B Petrol consumption is going down nowadays

C We had more petrol ten years ago than we do nowadays

D We should consume as much petrol as possible

Question 47: “ “Why didn’t you do homework yesterday, Gavin?” said Adam

A Adam asked Gavin if he had done homework the day before

B Adam asked Gavin had he done homework the day before

C Adam asked Gavin if he had done homework yesterday

D Adam asked Gavin why he hadn’t done homework the previous day

Question 48: You're allowed to buy lottery tickets when you're 18

A You mustn’t buy lottery tickets when you're 18

B You can buy lottery tickets when you're 18

C It’s not necessary for you to buy lottery tickets when you're 18

D Perhaps you can’t buy lottery tickets when you're 18

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question 49: It was an interesting novel I stayed up all night to finish it

A I stayed up all night to finish the novel so it was interesting

B Unless it were an interesting novel I would not stay up all night to finish it

C Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it

D So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to finish it

Question 50: We arrived at the airport We realized our passports were still at home

A.It was until we arrived at the airport that we realize our passports were still at home

B.We arrived at the airport and realized that our passports are still at home

C Not until had we arrived at the airport, we realized our passports were still at home

D Not until we arrived at the airport did we realize that our passports were still at home

MOCK TEST 7

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Question 1: Shop assistant: “Do you need anything else.”  Customer: “ ”

A That’s all, thanks B I’m glad you enjoy it

C Yes, I’d like that D Yes, that would be very nice

Question 2: Peter: “ I think children should be paid for doing the housework.”

Tom: “ _ It’s their duty in the family.”

C There’s no doubt about it D That’s what a think

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 5: Children are interested in online learning, ?

A isn’t they B don’t they C aren’t they D didn’t they

Question 6: _Sun gives everyone light during the day

Question 9: I could probably jump further if I _longer legs.

Question 10: Laura has taught our daughter since Mike abroad.

Question 11: We could finish the test in two hours _ it was very difficult.

Question 12: , he will go to England to continue his study.

A As soon as he has finished his English course B When he finished his English course

C After he had finished his English course D Until he finished his English course

Question 13: The student as winner will get a prize.

Question 14:Don't forget to say goodbye to the _ before leaving the office

A interviewer B interviewing C interviewee D interview

Question 15:WHO’s main activities are _ research on medical development and improving health care

A carrying out B putting off C looking for D taking over

Question 16:In some cultures, that men make eye with women is strictly forbidden outside the immediate

family

A see B contact C look D touch

Question 17: To Hoa, her father is the greatest person in the world and he always sets a good _for her.

Question 18: As estimated in the report, the storm great damage to not only the coastal cities but the

mountainous areas as well

Question 19: I refuse to believe a word of it; it’s a cock-and- story.

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress

Question 20: A teacher B provide C repeat D collect

Question 21: A available B important C plastic D reserved

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.