Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.. though [r]
Trang 1REVIEW FOR FIRST-TERM TEST – ENGLISH 12 – SCHOOL YEAR 2011 - 2012
1 It’s/ was + S + that + Predicate : Chính mà
Smoking causes lung cancer It ’ s smoking that causes lung cancer.
My sister gave me a computer on my birthday It was my sister that ( who) gave me a computer on my birthday
2.It’s + Adj + for somebody + to V = To V + be + Adj.
= Ving + be + Adj.
It’s difficult for me to learn Russian = To learn Russian is difficult.
= Learning Russian is difficult.
It’s not easy to speak English perfectly = To speak English perfectly is not easy.
3 It’s/ was possible/ impossible for somebody to V = S + be + possible/ impossible + to V
It’s impossible for us to finish the long test on time = We’re impossible to finish the long test on time.
4 It takes/ took/ will take + Sb + time + to V = S + spend/ spent/ will spend + time + Ving.
It takes me 30 minutes to cook dinner = I spend 30 minutes cooking dinner.
5 S + be + said/ thought/ believed/ known + that + clause.
= S + be + said/ thought/ believed/ known to V./ to have + V3.
It’s said that the earth is round = The earth is said to be round.
6 It’s likely that + clause (will): có thể
It’s likely that man will conquer nature.
7 - S + used to + V (ủaừ tửứng…) chổ moọt thoựi quen ụỷ quaự khửự
I used to cry when I was a child.
- S + use st + to V Sử dụng cai gỡ để làm gỡ
I use a dictionary to look up the meaning of words.
- S + be/ get used to + Ving (quen vụựi…) = Be accustomed to
8 Had better + (not) + V : nên, không nên làm gì
You had better get up early and do morning exercises.
He’d better not smoke cigarettes.
9 Would rather + do st than + do st Thích làm việc gì hơn việc gì
= Prefer doing st to doing st ( prefer N to N)
I’d rather stay at home than go out = I prefer staying at home to going out.
I prefer films to books.
10 Phrases and clauses of purpose.( Cụm từ và mệnh đề chỉ mục đích)
a Phrases of purpose:
- Nếu muốn diễn tả mục đích khẳng định ta dùng:
* to infinitive
* in order to/ so as to + V ( để mà)
They try to study to pass their next exam = They try to study in order to pass their exam
- Nếu muốn diễn tả mục đích phủ định ta dùng: so as not to, in order not to
They study hard so as not to fail the exam.
I got up early in order not to miss the train.
b Clauses of purpose( Adverbial clauses of purpose)
S + V + so that/ in order that + S + will/ would + V
(MĐ chính) can/ could
Trang 2may/ might
( MĐ trạng ngữ chỉ mục đích)
I try to study so that I can pass the exam.
I try to learn English in order that I can find a good job.
c Adverb clause of reason
BECAUSE + Clause (bụỷi vỡ…) meọnh ủeà traùng tửứ chổ lớ do
- I couldn’t come to class yesterday because I was ill.
- Because the weather was bad, the flight was put off.
BECAUSE OF + Phrase : (bụỷi vỡ…) duứng cuùm danh tửứ, danh động từ ( V-ing) sau because of (preposition)
- I couldn’t come to class yesterday because of his illness.
- Because of the bad weather, the flight was put off.
11 Phrases and clauses of result.
a Phrases of result:
* TOO :( quá không thể).
S + V + too +Adj /Adv +(for O)+ to V
eg This coffee is too hot for me to drink.
He runs too slowly to catch the bus.
* ENOUGH :( đủ để có thể).
S + V + Adj / Adv + enough ( for O) + to V
eg He’s intelligent enough to get good marks.
They speak slowly enough to understand.
b Clauses of result:
* SO THAT:(quá đến nỗi).
S + V + so +Adj / Adv + that + S + V.
It was so dark that I couldn’t see anything.
The soup tastes so good that everyone will ask for more.
- Nếu trớc ‘SO’ có ‘ MANY, MUCH, FEW, LITTLE’ thì ta dùng cấu trúc:
S + V + so +many/ few + plural count N + that + S + V
There are so many people in the room that I feel tired.
S + V + so much/ little + uncount N + that + S + V
He spent so much money in his holiday that he runs out of money now.
* SUCH THAT: (quá đến nỗi).
S + V + such a/ an + Adj + N + that + S + V.
It was such a hot day that we decided to stay at home.
He is such an intelligent boy that we all admire him.
12 It’s time/ It’s high time ( đã tới lúc mà một việc nên đợc làm ngay).
a Followed by past tense with present meaning:
It’s time + S + Ved ( be- were).- past subjunctive
It’s high time It’s time we went home.
b Followed by TO -V - It’s time + ( for + O) + to V
It’s high time + S + Ved
Trang 3It’s time for her to go to bed =It’s high time she went to bed
13 Clauses after Would rather:( mong muèn r»ng).
a Mong muèn ë t¬ng lai: S + would rather ( that) + S ( not) + V.
I’d rather (that) you not call me tomorrow.
I’d rather (that) she be here tomorrow.
b Mong muèn ë hiÖn t¹i( tr¸i víi thùc tÕ, kh«ng cã thËt)
S + would rather (that) + S + V2 ( past subjunctive).
I’d rather the weather were fine today.
Nam’d rather (that) his girlfriend worked in the same office as he does.
c Mong muèn ë qu¸ khø : ( tr¸i víi thùc tÕ, kh«ng cã thËt)
S + would rather (that) + S + HAD V3
John would rather (that) Marry had gone to school yesterday
Trang 4Unit 1: HOMELIFE Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
6 a brothers b weekends c problems d secrets
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
8 a hospital b mischievous c supportive d special
12 a possible b university c secondary d suitable
Choose the best answer:
13 He has been very interested in doing research on _ since he was at high school
a biology b biological c biologist d biologically
15 Most doctors and nurses have to work on a _ once or twice a week at the hospital
a solution b night shift c household chores d special dishes
16 We enjoy _ time together in the evening when the family members gather in the living room after a day of working
17 It is parents' duty and responsibility to _ hands to take care of their children and give them a happy home
18 Doctors are supposed to responsibility for human life a do b take c rush
21 It _ it is parents' responsibility to take good care of their children a commonly says that
b commonly to be said that c is commonly said that d is commonly saying
22 He studies _ his two brothers
very better than
23 _ the eldest child, he works hard to help his parents support the family
24 They _ for 3 hours when the storm suddenly broke
a had been running b have been running c are running d will be running
25 She _ working on that manuscript for 2 years now
26 I _ there once a long time ago and _ back since
a went / have not been b go / am not c have gone / was d was going / had notbeen
27 You are old enough to take _ for what you have done
a responsible b responsibility c responsibly d irresponsible
28 These quick and easy _ can be effective in the short term, but they have a cost
29 John is _ only child in his family so his parents love him a lot
30 According to the boss, John is the most _ for the position of executive secretary
31 She got up late and rushed to the bus stop
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33 Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly
34 Peter tried his best and passed the driving test at the first _
35 Where is Jimmy? - He is work He is busy his monthly report
a on / for b in / about c to / through d at / with
36 With greatly increased workloads, everyone is _ pressure now
37 We are not allowed _ jeans at school
38 Sometimes I do not feel like _ to my sibling about my troubles
39 The worker was _ his boss expected, so he was offered a raise a more hard-working
b as hard-working than c more hard-working than d more hard-working as
40 John _ a respectful and obedient student
41 I love _ films but I seldom find time to go the cinema
42 In the last hundred years, traveling _ much easier and more comfortable
43 When Carol _ last night, I my favorite show on television a was calling / watched b called / have watched c called / was watching d had called / watched
44 By this time next summer, you _ your studies
a completes b will complete c are completing d will have completed
45 Right now, Jim _ the newspaper and Kathy _ dinner a reads / has cooked b is reading / is cooking c has read / was cooking d read / will be cooking
46 The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.
a I have not been to the museum for a year b A year ago, I often went to the museum
c My going to the museum lasted a year d At last I went to the museum after a year
47 One of Vietnamese traditions is a belief in families and in preserving their cultures
48 He was _ when I had those problems and said whatever I did he would stand by me
d through
50 When my mother is busy preparing dinner, my father often gives a hand _ tidying the living room
51 I put your keys in the drawer _ they cannot get lost
52 Alex is busy _ for his exams a to study b studied c studying
d studies
53 She is never willing _ any personal question
54 _ a doctor, you have to meet some certain requirements of the medical college
55 Yesterday, I _ for work late because I _ to set my alarm a had left / forgot b was leaving / was forgetting c left / had forgot d had been leaving / would forget
UNIT 2: CULTURAL DIVERSITY Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
Trang 66 a partnership b romantic c actually d attitude
9 a attractiveness b traditional c generation d American
Choose the best answer:
11 London is home to people of many _ cultures
a diverse b diversity c diversify d diversification
12 John cannot make a _ to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and a car a decide
13 My mother used to be a woman of great _, but now she gets old and looks pale
a beauty b beautiful c beautifully d beautify
14 Some researchers have just _ a survey of young people's points of view on contractual marriage a sent
b directed c managed d conducted
15 It is not easy to our beauty when we get older and older
16 It is thought that traditional marriage _ are important basis of limiting divorce rates
17 Affected by the Western cultures, Vietnamese young people's attitudes _ love and marriage have dramatically
18 Sometimes she does not agree her husband about child rearing but they soon find the solutions a for
19 The young are _ more concerned with physical attractiveness than elderly people
20 It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding
21 The number of the participants in the survey 250 students for Oxford University
22 The grass was yellow because it _ all summer
a does not rain b has not rained c had not rained d would not rain
23 _ Tom Cruise's last movie? Yes, I _ it three days ago
a Have you ever seen / saw b Did you ever see / have seen c Had you ever seen / would see
d Will you ever see / saw
24 I _ a terrible accident while I _ on the beach a see / am walking b saw / was walking c was seeing / walked d have seen / were walking
25 We _ touch since we _ school three years ago
/ had left
26 The more _ and positive you look, the better you will feel
a confide b confident c confidently d confidence
27 My parents will have celebrated 30 years of _ by next week
28 Socially, the married _ is thought to be the basic unit of society
29 Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world
30 You are not _ to say anything unless you wish to do so
31 Not all men are concerned with physical attractiveness of their girlfriends
32 My mother is the only one that I can absolutely confide _ a in b for c with
d up
33 In some cases, Mary is thought not to be _ her sister
a as much intelligent than b so intelligent than c intelligent more than d as
intelligent as
34 She is _ I expect
Trang 7a more prettier than b far prettier than c much more prettier than
d a lot prettier as
35 The bride looked _ on her wedding than she does as usual
a nicer and more attractive b more nicer and more attractive
c more nicer and more attractive d more attractive and nicer
36 What _ when the fire alarm _ off?
a are you doing / will go b have you done / would go
c were you doing / went d will you do / are going
37 When Peter _, I _ him to your new house a will arrive / take b arrives / will take
c has arrived / am taking d had arrive / had taken
38 Many Vietnamese people their lives for the revolutionary cause of the nation
a sacrifice b sacrificed c sacrificial d sacrificially
39 His ideas about marriage are quite different mine a with b from c for
d on
40 He email before, so I him how to use it
a did not use / had shown b had not used / showed
c has not used / showed d was not using / will show
41 She me anything about that problem so far
a is not telling b does not tell c will not tell d has not told
42 Be quiet! Someone at the front door I it
a is knocking / will answer b knocks / am answering
c has knocked / am going to answer d will knock / have answered
43 Oranges rich in vitamin C, which good for our health
a have been / is b are / is c are / will be d were / has been
44 I have not met her for three years.
a The last time I met her was three years ago b It is three years when I will meet her
c I did not meet her three years ago d During three years, I met her once
45 I have not seen Tom for ages
a It has been a long time since I last saw Tom b Tom and I do not look the same age
c Tom and I are friends for a long time d I often met Tom ages ago
UNIT 3: WAYS OF SOCIALISING Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
2 a situation b appropriate c informality d entertainment
Choose the best answer:
6 You should _ more attention to what your teacher explains
7 Body language is a potential form of _ communication
8 Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and
a communicate b communication c communicative d communicator
9 - What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary! - _
a Thank you very much I am afraid b You are telling a lie
c Thank you for your compliment d I don't like your sayings
10 John asked me _ in English
a what does this word mean b what that word means
c what did this word mean d what that word meant
11 The mother told her son _ so impolitely
a not behave b not to behave c not behaving d did not behave
12 She said she _ collect it for me after work
13 John asked me _ interested in any kind of sports
Trang 814 John asked me _ that film the night before.
a that I saw b had I seen c if I had seen d if had I seen
15 The boy waved his hands to his mother, who was standing at the school gate, to _ her attention
16 When you are in a restaurant, you can raise your hand slightly to show that you need assistance
17 In many cultures, people signify their agreement by _ their head
18 The guest told the host that _
a I must go now b he must go now c he had to go now d he had to go then
19 The teacher told Joe _
a to stop talking b stop talking c stops talking d stopped talking
20 She said she _
a was very tired last night b was very tired the night before
c had been very tired last night d had been very tired the night before
21 She told the boys _ on the grass
a do not play b did not play c not playing d not to play
22 She asked _
a where was her umbrella b where her umbrella was
c where were her umbrella d where her umbrella were
23 Jason asked me _ me the book the day before
a if who gave b if who has given c who had given d that who had given
24 Robert said that his father _ to Dallas the year before
25 He wanted to know _ shopping during the previous morning
a if we had been going b that if we had been going
c we were going d that we were going
26 "How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!" Peter said to Mary.
a Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress b Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress
c Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress d Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress
27 She raised her hand high so that she could attract her teacher's attention.
a Because her teacher attracted her, she raised her hand high
b To attract her teacher's attention, she raised her hand high
c Though she raised her hand high, she could not attract her teacher's attention
d She had such a high raising of hand that she failed to attract her teacher's attention
28 Julie and Anne had not met each other before the party
a Julie and Anne got acquainted when they were at the party
b The party prevented Julie and Anne from meeting each other
c The party was the place where Julie and Anne could not meet each other
d Julie and Anne used to meet each other for the party
29 "Why don't you ask the teacher for help?" Peter asked me
a Peter advised me to ask the teacher for help
b Peter recommended me not to ask the teacher for help ,
c Peter told me the reason why I did not ask the teacher for help
d Peter suggested that he should ask the teacher for help
30 When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his attention is appropriate
a coming nearer to b catching sight of c pointing at d looking up to
31 A whistle is the _ for the football players to begin the match
32 - How well you are playing! -
a Say it again I like to hear your words b I think so I am proud of myself
c Thank you too much d Many thanks That is a nice compliment
33 The mother asked her son _
a where he has been b where he had been c where has he been d where had he been
34 He advised _ too far
a her did not go b her do not go c her not to go d she did not go
35 He asked _ him some money
Trang 9a her to lend b she to lend c she has lent d she lends
Unit 4: SCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEM
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
3 a physical b achievement c government d national
Choose the best answer:
6 Tommy left high school _ the age _ seventeen
7 The academic year in Vietnam is over _ the end _ May
8 As an _, Mr Pike is very worried about the increasing of juvenile delinquency
9 _ is the study of the events of the past
10 She was the first in her family to enjoy the privilege of a university _
11 _ is the study of the Earth's physical features and the people, plants, and animals that live in different regions of the world
a Science b Geography c History d Technology
12 Bicycles _ in the driveway
a must not leave b must not be leaving c must not be left d must not have left
13 Beethoven's Fifth Symphony _ next weekend
a is going to be performed b has been performed c will be performing d will have
performed
14 It _ that learning a foreign language _ a lot of time
a says / is taken b is saying / has been taken
c is said / takes d was said / was taken
15 English has become a second language in countries like India, Nigeria or Singapore where for administration, broadcasting and education
16 The telephone _ by Alexander Graham Bell
a is invented b is inventing c invented d was invented
17 Lots of houses _ by the earthquake
a are destroying b destroyed c were destroying d were destroyed
18 In the US the first stage of compulsory education _ as elementary education
generally knowing
19 He did not do well at school and left with few _ qualifications
20 Mathematics, a required subject in all schools, is _ into many branches
21 School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools
22 Education _ to be the most important element to develop a country
a often be considered b can often consider c can often considered d can often be considered
23 _ by your father? a Did that book write b Did that book written c Was that book written d Was that book be writing
24 In England schooling is compulsory _ all children from the age of 5 to 16
25 In Vietnam a school year lasts for nine months and is divided _ two terms
26 Despite many recent _ advances, there are parts where schools are not equipped with computers a technology
b technological c technologically d technologist
Unit 5: HIGHER EDUCATION
Trang 10Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1 a university b application c technology d entertainment
2 a mathematics b engineering c scientific d laboratory
4 a interviewer b preparation c economics d education
5 a considerable b information c librarian d technician
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
Choose the best answer:
11 It is a course _ two years for those who want to work as a marketing agent
12 You can meet Mr Pike, who is _ behalf _ the university to solve the problems of foreign students
13 He was the only _ that was offered the job
14 She reads newspapers every day to look for the vacant _ for which she can apply
a institutions b indications c positions d locations
15 He had been expected to cope well with examinations and _ good results
16 You can choose four subjects either in Arts _ in Sciences
17 I am flying to the States tonight I you a ring if I can find a phone
a will give b would give c could give d have given
18 We'll need more staff _ we start the new project
19 If I _ 10 years younger, I _ the job
a am / will take b was / have taken c had been / will have taken d were / would take
20 _ I had learnt English when I was at high school
a Unless b Even if c If d If only
21 You are not allowed to use the club's facilities _ you are a member
22 I would send her a fax if I _ her number
23 _ more carefully, he would not have had the accident yesterday:
a If Peter driven b If had Peter driven c Had Peter driven d Unless Peter had driven
24 You are old enough I think it is high time you applied _ a job
25 He has not been offered the job because he cannot meet the _ of the company
a requirements b applicants c information d education
26 A is an official document that you receive when you have completed a course of study or training
a vocation b subject c certificate d grade
27 Many people have objected to the use of animals in _ experiments
a science b scientist c scientific d scientifically
28 I would like to invite you to participate in the ceremony
a graduate b graduated c graduation d graduating
29 Either you or I _ going to meet Professor Pike at the airport
30 If you take the 8 a.m flight to New York you _ change planes
a could not have to b will not have to c had not had to d would not to have to
31 If it _ warm yesterday, we would have gone to the beach
32 _ here, he would helped us with these troubles
a Were Peter b If were Peter c Unless were Peter d Unless Peter were
33 If you hear from Susan today, _ her to ring me
Trang 11a tell b to tell c telling d will tell
34 If I were taller, I could reach the top shelf:
a I am not tall enough to reach the top shelf b I am too tall to reach the top shelf
c I cannot reach the top shelf because I am very tall d In spite of being tall, I cannot reach the top shelf
35 If only I had studied hard enough to pass the final exam
a I regret not studying hard enough to pass the final exam
b I had studied hard enough and I passed the final exam c I studied too hard to pass the final exam d I studied hard otherwise I would fail the final exam
36 It is _ education that can make life of people in developing countries less miserable
37 English or French, you can choose _
38 If it _ last night, it _ so hot today
b had rained / would not have been d had rained / would not be
39 If I _ the lottery last week, I _ rich now
a had won / would be b had won / would have been c won / would be
d won / would have been
40 he gets here soon, we will have to start the meeting without him
41 If I _ it was a formal party, I wouldn't have gone wearing jeans and a jumper
a knew b had known c had been knowing d could know
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Unit 6: FUTURE JOBS Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
5 a experience b certificate c interviewer d enthusiasm
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
10 a explained b disappointed c prepared d interviewed
Choose the best answer:
11 I am so _ that I cannot say anything, but keep silent
12 A letter of _ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview
a recommend b recommended c recommender d recommendation
13 Her job was so _ that she decided to quit it
a interesting b satisfactory c stressful d wonderful
14 Can you please tell me some information that _ to the job?
a indicates b expresses c interests d relates
15 Not all teenagers are well - _ for their future job when they are at high school
a interested b satisfied c concerned d prepared
16 Qualifications and are two most important factors that help you get a good job
a politeness b experience c attention d impression
17 Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to the company
a recommendation b reference c curriculum vitae d photograph
18 I have just been called _ a job interview I am so nervous a for b in c over
d with
19 My friend eventually decided to quit her job, _ upset me a lot
20 He is the man _ car was stolen last week a whom b that c which d whose
Trang 1221 I would like to know the reason _ he decided to quit the job.
22 To my _, I was not offered the job
23 Many people will be out of _ if the factory is closed
24 Doctors have to assume _ for human life
a responsible b responsibly c responsibility d irresponsible
25 _ is increasing, which results from economic crisis
a Employment b Unemployment c Employ d Unemployed
26 He was offered the job thanks to his _ performance during his job interview
a impress b impression c impressive d impressively
27 Is there anything else _ you want to ask?
28 He lives in a small town _ a where is called Taunton b which is called Taunton
c is called Taunton d that called Taunton
29 The house _ is more than 100 years old
a where I live b in where I live c in that I live d where I live in
30 King Henry, _ was Elizabeth I, led England into the Age of Empire
a daughter b whom daughter c which daughter d whose daughter
31 The last time when I saw her was three years ago.
a I have often seen her for the last three years b About three years ago, I used to meet her
c I have not seen her for three years d I saw her three years ago and will never meet her again
32 When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you
a be related to b be interested in c pay attention to d express interest to
33 Before for a position, check whether you can fulfill all the requirements from the employer
34 You should show the interviewer that you are really keen _ the job you have applied
35 _! I have heard of your success in the new project
a Congratulate b Congratulating c Congratulation d Congratulations
36 It is _ to fail a job interview, but try again
a disappointed b disappointing c disappointedly d disappointment
37 He likes shopping between 1.00 and 3.00 pm, _ most people are at home
38 Birds make nests in trees they can hide their young in the leaves and branches
39 We have a lot of things that we have to do today
40 The young man who lives next door is very kind to my family
a to live next door b he lives next door c living next door d lived next door
Unit 8: LIFE IN THE FUTURE
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest
5 a experience b technology c environment d optimistic
7 a corporation b electronic c responsibility d electricity
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
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13 No one can predict the future exactly Things may happen _
a expected b unexpected c expectedly d unexpectedly
14 Someone who is _ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular
a powerful b optimistic c stagnant d pessimistic
15 The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer
a speed b expectation c improvement d treatment
16 Let's put off that meeting to next Monday
17 She is looking a new place to live because she does not want to depend _ her parents any more
a for / on b after / with c up / forward d at / into
18 He is very worried _ his new job because he is not quite prepared _ working
a on / over b to / off c about / for d in / at
19 She has a promising future ahead _ her
20 Someone who is _ thinks that bad things are going to happen
21 Will you take care _ my little dog when I am _ business?
a through / away b about / at c for / over d of / on
22 I will take up golf this year.
a I will begin to play golf this year b I will stop playing golf this year
c I will build a golf court this year d I will enter a golf competition this year
23 Go over the report before you submit it.
a Before you submit the report, you should be finished writing it
b Type the report quickly and then submit it
c Read the report carefully before you submit it
d Before you write the report you have to find enough information
24 There is a wide _ of computers in that shop for you to choose
25 They arrived _ that train station late because their taxi had broken _
a at / down b for / off c on / over d on / up
26 Is Miss Wilson very fond _ French food?
- No, she is not used _ having French food
27 Look _! The tree is going to fall
28 I think we maybe run _ natural resources some day
29 Thanks _ the inventions of labor-saving devices, women have more free time to take part social work
30 Many people believe that human beings will never used up all _ natural resources on earth
Trang 14PRACTICE TEST 1
Questions 1 - 4: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
Question 5 – 8: Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.
5. A exception B linguistics C paragraph D specific
7. A delicate B promotion C volcanic D resources
Questions 9 - 24: Choose one best option to complete each sentence
9. The number of people receiving reading and writing lesson _over 4,500 by 2001
10. John reminded me _his motorbike by 8 o'clock
A please return B not forget to return C remember to return D to return
11. You won’t pass the examination you study more
12. the door, he was very surprised at what he saw
13. _for a job for a long time before you got it?
A Were you looking B Have you looked C Have you been looking D Had you looked
14. Not a word since the exam started
A she wrote B she had written C had she written D she has written
15. It was that everyone answered it correctly
A so simple question B such a simple question C too simple question D a more simple question
16. We managed over the wall without _
A to climb; being seen B climbing; being seen C to climb; seeing D to be climbed; seeing
17. , such as banking and travel, computers are not a convenience; they are a necessity
A Where some industries B There are some industries C In some industries D Some industries
18. Copper is the favored metal for electricians' wire because of
A its excellent conductivity B it is excellent conductor C excellent conductivity of it D so conductive it is
19. _Betty, I'm not surprised she won the prize
20. _ for twelve hours, I felt marvelous
A Having slept B Have slept C Having been slept D Have been slept
21. I'd love _to the party tomorrow, but it may be impossible
22. He was often made milk by his mother
23. No sooner _the comer than the wheel came off
A the van turned B did the van turn C the van had turn D had the van turned
A.The proposal has not met with _agreement
Questions 40 - 44: Choose the one word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct
40 Having achieved highest score, our team was rewarded the first prize
Trang 1545.he / promise / give / the book / back / me / next day
A.He promised give the book back to me the next day
B.He promised give the book back for me the next day
C.He promised to give the book back to me next day
D.He promised to give the book back to me the next day
46.she / ask her sister / lend / her / some / money
A.She asked her sister lend her some money
B.She asked her sister to lend her some money
C.She asked her sister lending her some money
D.She asked her sister to lend to her some money
47 provide / your handwriting / legible / test scorer / accept / your answer
A Providing your handwriting is legible, the test scorer does not accept your answer
B Provided your handwriting is legible, the test scorer has to accept your answer
C Provided that your handwriting is legible, your answer will be accepted by any test scorer
D Providing with your handwriting is legible, every test scorer must accept your answer
Questions 48 - 50: Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one
48 He is not flexible in his work; that is why he doesn't have many friends
A.Having almost no friends makes him inflexible in his work
B.Such is his inflexibility in his work that he doesn't have many friends
C.Inflexibility in his work is not why he doesn't have many friends
D.He is not popular with many people although he is flexible in his work
49 "Would you like some coffee, Mike?"
A.Jane asked Mike to make her some coffee
B Jane wanted to know whether Mike like coffee
C Jane offered to make some coffee for Mike
D.Jane suggested drinking some coffee
50 She said, "I'll call the police if you don't leave immediately!"
A.She threatened to call the police if he didn't leave immediately
B She frightened 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 said to call the police if he didn't leave immediately
PRACTICE TEST 2
Questions 1 - 4: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
1 A effective B eradicate C enthusiastic D effort
2 A representative B general C refreshment D celebrate
3 A damage B luggage C manage D teenage
Questions 5 - 8 : Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others
8 A disappointed B competition C representative D participate
Questions 9 - 24: Choose one best option to complete each sentence
9 The contest aimed to stimulate the spirit of learning………….students
10 Such questions provide a useful means of ………….students' interest
Trang 16A expressing B encouraging C stimulating D providing
11 We took part in a sponsored walk _ to support the poor
A organized B organizing C that organized D had organized
12 We strongly recommend _your luggage when you travel
A to insure B you insuring C your insurance D you to insure
13 She was the first in her family a college education
14 The weather report says that ten inches of snow tomorrow
A maybe there are B there might be C there may be D we may be have
15 You got home late last night." - "The Morgans insisted for dinner."
A on our staying B for us to stay C that we were staying D about us staying
16 _ In 1636, Harvard is one of the most famous universities in the United States
17 I’m not surprised Margaret's ill With all the voluntary work she's ,she’s really been doing too much
18 Jan appears some weight Has she been ill?
A having lost B having been lost C to have lost D to have been lost
19 received law degrees as today
A Never so many women have B Never have so many women
20 Minh was the winner and he was _ a set of CDs for studying English
21 The teacher said “Time is up” It means “Time is ”
22 More and more people are taking part in the struggle illiteracy
23 We are made _hard when we were at school
24 _a painter, but he also took an interest in the flight of birds
A Not only Rembrandt was B Although Rembrandt was C Despite Rembrandt being D Not only was Rembrandt
Questions 40 - 44: Choose the one word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct
40 Only when the famine gets worse world governments will begin to act
A B C D
41 Members of High School clubs learn to participation in teams through their involvement in community projects
42 On some streets, it has against the law to ride a motorcycle without a helmet
43 They agreed with waiting for me if I was late
A B C D
44 The equipment in the office was badly in need of to be repaired
Questions 45 - 47: Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one
45 "Please, could you wake me at 6 o 'clock tomorrow morning?" I asked the doorman
A I asked the doorman if he wakes me at 6 o'clock in the following morning
B I asked the doorman if he wake me at 6 o'clock in the following morning
C I asked the doorman whether he wakes me at 6 o'clock in the following morning or not
D I asked the doorman to wake me up at 6 o'clock in the following morning
46 "You stole my best cassette, Bob!" said Willy
A Willy accused Bob for having stolen his best cassette
B Willy accused Bob of having stolen his best cassette
C Willy accused Bob on having stolen his best cassette
D Willy accused Bob to have stolen his best cassette
47 "Don't forget to feed the chicken twice a day, " he said
A He said don't forget to feed the chicken twice a day
B He told not to forget to feed the chicken twice a day
C He reminded me to feed the chicken twice a day
Trang 17D He suggested me to feed the chicken twice a day
Questions 48 - 50: Choose the correct sentence that has been completed from the given word cues
48 what / should / we / do / help / poor children / go on / learn?
A What should we do help the poor children to go on learning?
B What should we do to help the poor children to go on learning?
C What should we do to help the poor children going on learning?
D What should we do to help the poor children to go on learn?
49 you / never / will / regret / doing / a kind / action
A You never will regret doing a kind action
B You will never regret a kind action doing
C You will never doing regret a kind action
D You will never regret doing a kind action
50 Ms Lan / start / preparation / her / New Year / 10 days / the / occasion / before
A Lan starts her preparations for New Year 10 days before the occasion
B Lan starts preparations for her New Year 10 days before the occasion
C Lan starts her preparations New Year for 10 days before the occasion
D Lan starts her preparations New Year before 10 days the occasion
PRACTICE TEST 3
Questions 1 - 4: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
Question 5 – 8: Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others
Questions 9 - 24: Choose one best option to complete each sentence
9. _Stacey seems to be a bright student She's always the first _her work
A to finish B finishing C being finished D to be finish
A having fired B having been fired C to have been fired D to be fired
11 All the teachers work on an entirely _ basis
12 At present we are an anti-drug campaign
13 The work of the charity is funded by voluntary
14 A(n) is a person who is killed because of his/ her political beliefs
15 to the party, they could hardly refuse to go
A Having been invited B To have given C To have been invited D Having invited
16 As we enter the room, we saw a rat towards a hole in the skirting board
A scamper B to scamper C scampering D was scampering
17. _It was difficult to a date which was convenient for everyone
18. At first I found it difficult on the left-hand side of the road
A to get used to drive B to get used to driving C being used to drive D in getting used to driving
19 The factory is said _in a fire two years ago
A being destroyed B to have been destroyed C to have destroyed D to destroy
Trang 1820 He had a portrait as a birthday present for his daughter
21 We moved to the countryside for some A peace and quiet B comfort and advance C freedom and pleasure
D happiness and enjoyment
22 By the end of this year my father in this company for 10 years
A will work B will have been working C has been working D has worked
23 There lots of furniture in the furniture department
A are / to display B are / displaying C is / displaying D is / on display
24.He said he would contribute money, but later he backed of it
Questions 40 - 42: Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one
40 She hoped to find the lost book She searched everywhere
Hoping to find the lost book, she searched everywhere B Hoped to find the lost book, she searched everywhere
C Being hope to find the lost book, she searched everywhere D Hopes to find the lost book, she searched everywhere
41 He was exhausted by his work He threw himself on his bed
A Was exhausted by his work, he threw himself on his bed B Exhaust by his work, he threw himself on his bed
C Threw himself on his bed, exhausted by his work D Exhausted by his work, he threw himself on his bed
42 He is not old enough to do the volunteer work
A He is very young that he can't do the volunteer work
B He is too young to do the volunteer work
C He can't do the volunteer work because of his old age
D His youngster prevents him from doing the volunteer work
Questions 43 - 45: Choose the correct sentence that has been completed from the given cues
43 he / be / accuse / cheated / his final exam / last week
A He was accused for having cheated in his final exam last week
B He was accused of having cheat in his final exam last week
C He was accused of having cheated in his final exam last week
D He was accused of being cheated in his final exam last week
44 last / she / admitted / told / him / the secret
A Last, she admitted having told him the secret B At last, she admitted having told the secret by him
C At last, she admitted him having told the secret D At last, she admitted having told him the secret
41 when / all / the / preparations / be / completed, / she / feel/happy
A When all the preparations have been completed, she feels happy
B When the preparations have all been completed, she feels happy
C When all preparations have been completed, she feels the happy
D When all the preparations have been completed, she feel happy
Questions 46 – 50 Choose the one word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct
46 The purpose of volunteer work is to help poor people how improving their life
49 A dog should be checked regularly by a veterinarian ensures that it remains in good health
50 John got his sister read his assignment, and then asked her to write the report for him because he did not have enough time
PRACTICE TEST 4
Questions 1 - 4: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.
Question 5 – 8: Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others
8. A contestant B completion C remember D.membership
Trang 19Questions 9 - 24: Choose one best option to complete each sentence
9. Not until the early 1900s to vote in the United States
A women were allowed B they allowed women C were women allowed D when women allowed
10. I Ann against giving the information
11. Suddenly hungry, he stopped to buy a bar of chocolate
12. He apologized able to finish the project on time
A his colleagues not being B his colleagues for not being C his colleagues not to be
D to his colleagues for not being
13. Nowadays, young men with a technical education because of the great demand for highly skilled workmen
A is well-paid B should pay well C are well-paid D could pay well
14. It is no use to school if you to work hard
A going; do not ready B to go; do not ready C going; are not ready D go; are not ready
15. _ For work to flow , proper preparations must be made
16. _She was worried about
17 all the papers, Sarah put them back in the file
A Photocopying B Having photocopied C She has photocopied D After had photocopied
18.Some parents didn't approve _a lot of television
A in their children watching B of their children watching C on their children watching D at their children watching
19 This test of multiple-choice questions
A consists on a number B consists in a number C consists to a number D consists of a number
20. While they were tables, he was the radio
A arranging / listening to B arranging / hearing C laying / listening to D making / hearing
22 By the year 2010 many people currently employed their jobs
23 Jack made me him next week
A to promise to call B to promise calling C promise calling D promise to call
24 Are you sure you told me? I don't recall _about it
A having told B having been told C to have told D to have been told
Questions 40 - 42 : Choose the correct sentence that has been complete the given word cues
40 he / hate / people / him / unfriendly / be / to
A.He hated people to be unfriendly to him
B.He hated people be unfriendly to him
C.He hated people being unfriendly to him
D.He hated people been unfriendly to him
41 boss / insist / everyone / on / be / office / nice 0 'clock.
A.The boss insisted on everyone being on the office at nine 0' clock
B.The boss insisted on everyone being in office at nine o'clock
C.The boss insisted on everyone being of the office at nine o'clock
D.The boss insisted on everyone being in the office at nine o'clock
42 have / nothing else / do / we / decide / go / walk
A.Having nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk
B To have nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk
C Having nothing else doing, we decided to go for a walk
D Not having nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk
Questions 43 - 45: Choose the sentence that has the same mea the original one
43 “Well done, Jerry, you’ve passed the driving test!”
A I congratulated Jerry on passing her driving test
B I told that Jerry had passed her driving test
Trang 20C I told Jerry that she had done well in her driving test
D I congratulated Jerry for passing her driving test
44 “Don’t forget to go to the supermarket after work”, he said
A He requested me not forget to go to the supermarket after work
B He asked me not to forget to go to the supermarket after work
C He told me that I shouldn’t forget go to the supermarket after work
D He reminded me to go to the supermarket after work
45 I can hear voices upstairs
A I can hear someone talking upstairs B Someone is heard to talk upstairs
C There’s strange voices upstairs D It’s too noisy upstairs
Questions 46 – 50: Choose the one word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct
46 We were advised not drinking the water in the bottle
49 Having suffered from depression him as a teenager, Kevin could understand how his son was feeling
50 When I walked into my office, I found Tom was using my telephone
PRACTICE TEST 5
Questions 1 - 2: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
Question 3 – 5: Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.
Questions 6 - 24: Choose one best option to complete the sentence by circling letter A, B, C, or D
6 in Shanghai than in any other city in China
A More people live B More people living C It has more people D More living people
7 I can't find my umbrella I it in the restaurant last night
A be carried B carry C being carried D be carrying
A being kept waiting B to be waiting C being waiting D to wait
11 The prisoner to have escaped by climbing over a wall
12 In England there is an old story about a man called Robin Hood It’s said that he took money from _and gave it to the poor
13 We visited Canada and United States
14 I don't mind your _the phone as long as you pay for your calls
15 On the slope of Long's Peak in Colorado _ the ruin of a giant tree
16 A dolphin six length can move as fast as most ships
17 The total weight of all the ants in the world is much greater than
Trang 21A to all human beings B all human beings is thatC that of all human beings D is of all human beings
18 It is earth’s gravity that _ people their weight
19 Generally speaking, people should have _ as their desires allow
A much education B as much education C education D for education
20 Sleeping, resting and are the best way to care for a cold
A to drink fluids B drank fluids C one drink fluids D drinking fluids
21 Birds make nests in trees hide their young in the leaves and branches
22 Children learn primarily by the world around them
A experiencing directly of B experience direct C directly physical experience D direct physical experience of
23 Of Charles Dickens’ many novels, Great Expectations, is perhaps _ to many readers
A the most satisfying one B most satisfying one C more than most satisfying one D the more satisfying than
24 America’s first globe maker was James Wilson, who and blacksmith in his earlier life
Questions 41 – 47: Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one
41 Shall we go for a walk?
A What about go for a walk? B What about going for a walk?
C What about going for a walk? D What about going a walk?
42 He thinks learning English is easy.
A He thinks it is not easy to learn English B He thinks it is easy to learn English
B He thinks it is not easy learning English D He thinks it is easy learn English
43 Who does this bicycle belong to?
A Whose bicycle it belongs to? B Whose bicycle does it belong?
44 His parents advised him to study hard for his exams.
A He was advised to study hard for his exams B He was advised study hard for his exams
C He was advised to study hard his exams D He is advised to study hard for this exams
45 They have just stolen his car
A His car have just been stolen B His car has just stolen
C His car has just been stole D His car has just been stolen
46 The car is too expensive for him to buy
A He is not rich enough to buy a car B He is not rich enough to buy the car
C He is not rich enough to buy car D He is poor enough to buy the car
47 I'll let you borrow the book but you must promise to return it next week
A.If you promise to return the book, I let you borrow it
B If you promised to return the book, I'll let you borrow it
C If you promise to return the book next week, I'll let you borrow it
D.If you promise to return the book next week, I won't let you borrow it
Questions 48 - 50: Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one
48 heavy / London /fog / cleared / banning / cars /from / city centre
A.Heavy fog in London was cleared banning cars from the city centre
B The heavy fog London was cleared by banning cars from city centre
C The heavy fog in London was cleared by banning cars from the city cent
D.The fog in London was cleared by ban cars from the city centre
49 Exhaust fumes / motor vehicles / pollute / air
Exhaust fumes from motor vehicles pollutes air
A.Exhaust fumes motor vehicles pollute air
B Exhaust fumes from motor vehicles pollute air
C Exhaust fumes from motor vehicles pollute the air
50 What / you/ use / Internet / for?
A What do you use the Internet for? B What do you use Internet for?
C What do you do the Internet for? D What do you use the Internet?
PRACTICE TEST 6
Trang 22Questions 1 - 2: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
Question 3 – 5 : Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.
4. A different B important C impressive D attractive
5. A deforestationB endangerment C priority D rhinoceros
Questions 6 - 24: Choose one best option to complete each sentence.
6. “Our business is _” – “Really? Now we have to make a report on it.”
7. ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat
A Had you arrive B If you hadn’t arrive C Were you arrived D If you arrive
8. The conical leaf hat is one of the typical features of the Vietnamese _
9. _ I moved in my new apartment my neighbors have come to my house twice
10. Is Amy married?
A I think B I think not C I don’t think so D I don’t think that
11. The wedding day was chosen by the parents of the groom
12. Peter usually helps his mother with the
13. _someone is considered as rude
14. I lost my key I'll have to _
A have other key made B have another key made C be made a key D make another key
15. the fifth largest among the nine planets that make up our solar system
A The Earth is B The Earth being C That the Earth is D Being the Earth
16. If gasoline vapours _with air, combustion will occur
17. He went to the cinema he had done his work
18. Books are still a cheap way to get information and
19. To Americans, it is impolite to ask someone about age, and salary
20. actress’ life is in many ways unlike that of other women
21. Warmth, moisture, and oxygen are three necessary requirements most seedlings
A for cultivating B for cultivate C as cultivating D can cultivate
22. In the West, the birth of a girl is welcomed with an enthusiasm _ to that of a boy
23. Before , they used horse-drawn wooden carts
A farmers have had tractors B tractors owned by farmers C having tractors farmers
D farmers had tractors
24. You can join the club when you a bit older
A will have got B will get C get D are getting
Questions 41 - 46: Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as
4l Could you please open the window?
A Would you mind open the window? B Would you mind to open the window?
C Would you mind opens the window? D Would you mind opening the window?
42 He drives more carelessly than he used to
A He doesn't drive as carefully as he used to B He doesn't drive carefully than he used to
C He doesn't drive as carefully than he used to D He doesn't drive as carefully he does
43 The last time I saw Rose was three years ago
A I hasn't seen Rose for three years B I haven't seen Rose three years ago
C I haven't seen Rose since three years D I haven't seen Rose for three years
Trang 2344 No one in the class is taller than Dave
A Dave is the tallest student in the class B Dave is taller student in the class
C Dave is the taller student in the class D Dave is tallest student in the class
45 That factory is producing more and more pollution
A More and more pollution are being produced by that factory B More and more pollution is produced by that factory
C More and more pollution is being produced by that factory D More and more pollution are produced by that factory
46 " What's your job?", said the doctor to Mr Thomas
A The doctor asked Mr Thomas what his job was B The doctor asked Mr Thomas what his job is
C The doctor asked Mr Thomas what was his job D The doctor asked Mr Thomas what is his job
.47 We/ go / zoo/ if / it /be/ nice/ Sunday
A We go to the zoo if it is nice on Sunday B We will go to zoo if it is nice on Sunday.'
C We will go to the zoo if it is nice on Sunday D We will go to the zoo if it is nice Sunday
49 be / important/ part / Mother's Day / Flowers/ always
A Flowers is always an important part of Mother's Day B Flowers always are an important part of Mother's Day
C Flowers always was an important part of Mother's Day
D Flowers are always an important part of Mother's Day
50 /eight hours/ John/ be/ old/ work/ a day/ enough
A John is enough old to work eight hours a day B John is old enough to work eight hours a day
C John is old enough working eight hours a day D John is old enough work eight hours a day
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PRACTICE TEST 7
Questions 1 - 3: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.
Question 4 – 5 : Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.
Questions 6 - 30: Choose one best option to complete each sentence.
6. please get in touch with the police
A Anyone who saw the accident B Anyone who would see the accident
C Would anyone who saw the accident D Would who saw the accident
7. The bathroom is the bedroom and the kitchen
8. The news _ may not be true
A that the prisoner will be released B when the prisoner will be released
C of released the prisoner C about the prisoner release
9. Go straight on and the third turning on the right
10. At the station, we often see the sigh “ for pickpockets”
11. The school a system of monthly tests in place of an annual exam
12. Would you be kind to open the door for me?
13. he has continued to work on his thesis
A Although all these problems B Even though there are problems
C Despite all these problems D In spite of there are problems
14. It took me weeks to my illness
15. The club last year
A had been opened B was opened C has been opened D was being opened
16. In rainy seasons, roads in the village are always
17. this disaster would not have happened
You had obeyed orders
Trang 2418. She said and asked if she could get me anything.
A she would be going shopping B she was going shopping
C she will go shopping D she is going shopping
19. Most underdeveloped countries are in of technical assistance
20. had booked in advance were allowed in
A Only who were those B Only were those who C Only who D Only those who
21. If had worked harder at school,
A I will sit in a comfortable office now B I would be sitting in a comfortable office now
C I would have sat in a comfortable office now D I will be sitting in a comfortable office now
22. This is the best play I have ever seen
23. I had no sooner closed the door somebody started knocking on it
24. She left very early
A so she be at home when he arrived B so as to be at home when he arrived
C so as that to be at home when he arrived D so that to be at home when he arrived
25. They _ for Japan at 10.30 tomorrow
26. I _ the hot weather in the south
27. My mother said _ my study results the year before
a she is satisfied with b she is satisfied to c she was satisfied to d she was satisfied with
28. _ told me this refused to give his name
29. The police are searching for a tall dark man _ a beard
Question 31 – 35: Choose the one word / phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct
30. It was not until the 1920s that publicity about valuable stamps encouraging a large increase in the number of stamp collectors
31. I wanted to go to university but I couldn’t decide what for to study
Questions 46 - 50: Choose the correct sentence built from the words given
46 to/ begin/ wash/ David/ his/ study/ have/ after/ clothes
A After David had washed his clothes, he began to study
B After David washed his clothes, he begins to study
C After David has washed his clothes, he began to study
D After David washed his clothes, he had begun to study
47 whose/ best/ be/ woman/ the/ team/ footballer / be/ in/ our/ that/ son/ school/?
A Is that the woman who son is the best footballer in our school team?
B Is that the woman whose son is the best footballer in our school team?
C Is that the woman which son is the best footballer in our school team?
D.Is that the woman that whose son is the best footballer in our school team?
48 It/ stupid/ him/ give up/ job/ need/ money
A.It was stupid with him to give up his job when he needed the money
B It was stupid to him to give up his job when he needed the money
C It was stupid of him to give up his job when he needed the money
D.It was stupid for him to give up his job when he needed the money
49 We! not survive! start/ work! cleaner/ safer/ energy/ sources
A.We won't survive so we start working on cleaner, safer sources of energy
B We won't survive although we start working on cleaner, safer sources 0 energy
C We won't survive unless we start working on cleaner, safer sources 0 energy