Practice test 13

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 10. – What a lovely hat you have! - Thanks!____________

A. That’s OK. B. I don’t care!

C. I’m glad you like it. D. Certainly. 11. –__________ a happy marriage should be based on love. - I definitely agree. A. I really know B. Do you think C. Personally, I think D. As I see it

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 12. A. school B. cheer C. chemist D. Christmas

13. A. minute B. husband C. funny D. pumpkin

Read the followingpassage 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. Just like American students, you will have to submit your academic transcripts as part of your application for admission to university or college. Academic transcripts are (14)___________copies of your academic work. In the US, this (15)________ your “grades” and “grade point average”(GPA), which are measurements of your academic achievement. Courses are commonly graded using percentages, which are converted (16)___________letter grades. The grading system and GPA in the USA can be (17)___________, especially for international students. The interpretation of grades has a lot of variation. For example, two students who attended different schools (18)___________submit their transcripts to the same university. They both have 3.5 GPAs, but one student attended an average high school while the other attended a prestigious school that was academically challenging. The university might interpret their GPAs differently because the two schools have dramatically different standards. 14. A. popular B. official C. major D. private 15. A. includes B. consists C. possesses D. owns 16. A. into B. in C. from D. for

17. A. easy B. confused C. confusing D. simple 18. A. every B. each C. both D. either

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Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through life, being on the go from morning to night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is essential fora healthy mind and body. Stress is a natural part of every life and there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health. The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart at the first signs of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make choice between "fight" or "flight", and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life or death. The crises we meet today are not likely to be so extreme, but however little the stress, it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress that health becomes endangered. Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress. Since we cannot remove stress from our lives (and it would be unwise to do so even if we could), we need to find ways to deal with it. 19. People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because_________. A. they are becoming busier their work B. they are travelling fast all the time C. they do not know how to enjoy themselves D. they do not believe that relaxation is important for health 20. According to the writer, the most important character for a good manager is his_________. A. having control over performance B. not fearing stress C. high sense of responsibility D. knowing the art of relaxation 21. Which of the following statements is true? A. Different people can withstand different amount of stress B. It’s easy to change the habit of keeping oneself busy with work C. Stress is always harmful to people D. We can find some ways to avoid stress 22. In paragraph 3. "such a reaction" refers back to_________ A. responding to crises quickly B. losing heart at die signs of difficulties C. making a choice between "fight" or "flight" D. reaction to stress both chemically and physically

23. In the last sentence of the passage, "do so" refers to_________. A. establish links between diseases and stress B. remove stress from our lives

C. find ways to deal with stress D. expose ourselves to stress

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 24. We are very happy as we ___________ for this opportunity for more than three years. A. were waiting B. have been waiting C. waited D. are waiting

25. Our rivers are seriously ___________ and we can’t drink the water. A. pollution B. pollutants C. polluted D. polluting 26. I’ll make lunch ___________ I come home.

A. as soon as B. so C. by

27. I can’t___________a holiday this year so I’m staying at home. A. choose B. afford C. set D. while

D. go

28. In two year’s time, I ___________ this book. A. will finish B. will have finished C. finish D. am finishing 29. The weather was___________that we didn’t go camping. A. so terrible B. such nice C. very wonderful D. fine enough 30. It is believed that women always drive___________than men. A. more careful B. more carefully C. most careful D. most carefully 31. In 1778, he ___________to London to study with Benjamin West for four years. A. has gone B. had gone C. would go D. went 32. Physicians can look into the lungs, heart and other areas that were formerly __________ to them. A. accessibly B. access C. accessible D. inaccessible

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words

33. She and I have never been there before.  Neither ____________________________________________________________________

34. It was such a good weather that we went swimming. The weather ________________________________________________________________

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35. I can’t see that far. It is too ___________________________________________________________________ 36. I have never been to the ballet before. It is ______________________________________________________________________

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the word in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways 37. John doesn’t always speak the truth, I’m afraid. (NOT BELIEVE)  __________________________________________________________________________ 38. Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat? He asked. (SUGGESTED)  __________________________________________________________________________

39. The restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there. (SUCH)  __________________________________________________________________________ 40. I’m always nervous when I face a lot of people. (MAKES)  __________________________________________________________________________

Time allotted: 60 min.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 1. A. person B. father C. Teacher D. enjoy 2. A. pollution B. picture C. village D. factory

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions. 3. Ha Long Bay is one of the most beautiful natural wonder in the world. A B C D

4. My mother said that she would go to Britain following month. A B C D

5. When he arrived, I talked on the phone with my best friend. A B C D

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. 6. Roget’s Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order. A. restricted B. as well as C. unless D. instead of

7. Let’s wait here for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long. A. arrive B. enter C. return D. visit

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 8. Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do. A. interested B. dissatisfied C. excited D. shocked

9. The shop assistant has to break off the conversation to serve a customer. A. interrupt B. hurry C. continue D. begin

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

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10. – Hoa: Sorry. I’ve got to go. Talk to you later. – Mai: __________ See you later. A. Good bye! B. Good morning C. Hello D. Hi 11. – “May I go out for just a while?” – “___________” A. It’s a nice day! B. That’s great. C. Go ahead. D. Yes, you could

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 12. A. satellite B. habitable C. orbit D. stimulated

13. A. discussion B. provision C. permission D. cushion

Read the followingpassage 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. Living in a city has a (14)_________of drawbacks. Firstly, there are many problems of traffic jams and traffic accidents. The increase (15)_________population and the increasing number of vehicles have caused many accidents to happen every day. Secondly, air pollution negatively affects people’s health, and it also has a bad influence on the environment. More and more city dwellers (16)_________from coughing or breathing problems. Thirdly, the city is noisy, even at night. Noise (17)_________comes from the traffic and from construction sites. Buildings are always being knocked (18)_________and rebuilt. These factors contribute to making city life more difficult for its residents. 14. A. lots B. great deal C. number D. numerous 15. A. at B. in C. on D. of

16. A. suffer B. differ C. recover D. different

17. A. polluting B. polluted C. pollution D. pollute 18. A. up B. down C. on D. of

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Education is another area of school life in which information technology is changing the way we communicate. Today’s college students may not simply sit in a lecture or a library to learn about their field. Through their computers and the wonders of virtual reality they can particpate in lifelike simulated experiences. Consider the following scenario of the future of education made possible through developments in information techonology. For children over the age of 10, daily attendance at school is not compulsory. Some of the older children attend school only once or twice a week to get tutorial support or instruction from a teacher. For the most part, pupils are encouraged to work online from home. Students should complete a minimum number of study hours per year; however, they may make up these hours by studying at

home at times that suit their family schedule. They can log on early or late in the day and even join live classes in other countries. In order to ensure that each student is learning adequately, computer software will automatically monitor the number hours a week each student studies online as well as that student’s learning materials and assessment activities. Reports will be available for parents and teachers. The software can then identify the best learning activities and conditions for each individual student and generate similar activities. It can also identify areas of week achievement and produce a special programs adjusted to the students’ needs. 19. What is the topic of the passage? A. Students don’t have to go to school any more. B. The effect of information technology on education. C. Students can know about their weal aspects to focus. D. Computer software will make sure students learn at home. 20. How many times are children who are older than 10 required to go to school? A. Three B. No time C. Once or twice D. Four

21. The word attendance In the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A. Presence B. Absence C. Admission D. Entrance

22. What can’t the software do?

A. Find out the best activities for the students.

B. Design materials for the students. C. Identify weaknesses of the students. D. Monitor the time the students learn

23. What is NOT mentioned as a benefit of information technology to the students? A. Students can learn at times that suit their schedule.

B. Students can stay at home to learn. C. Students’ learning time won’t be monitored. D. Students’ weak achievement can be identifed.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 24. I promise to phone you as soon as I___________there. A. will get B. got C. get D. am getting 25. New York City’s Central Park is nearly twice ___________ the second smallest country, Monaco. A. larger B. as large as C. largest D. as large 26. By the end of the month, I___________for this firm for a year.

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C. will be working D. work

27. The warmer the weather is, ___________ the attendance at the outdoor concert becomes. A. the greatest B. the greater C. the more greater D. most greatest. 28. We do not have ___________ for making a cake. A. flour enough B. enough flour C. many flour D. too flour 29. Americans spend more than 100 hours___________to work each year, according to research. A. attaining B. reaching C. moving D. commuting 30. Hoi An, ___________my brother lives, is an ancient town in Vietnam. A. who B. which C. where D. when

31. ___________his highly individual conceptions of music and chaos, John Cage became a leading figure in avant-garde music. A. Such was B. Due to C. Because D. That

32. America’s first globe maker was James Wilson, who __________and blacksmith in his earlier life. A. a farmer had been B. had been a farmer

C. farming D. being a farmer

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words

33. John smoked cigarettes when he was a young man.  John used ___________________________________________________________________ 34. “Hand your books to me when you have finished, please. ”  He asked me _________________________________________________________________

35. In countries like Britain the weather changes all the time.  In countries like Britain, the weather is_____________________________________________ 36. You do not have to pay for secondary education inBritain.  Secondary education ___________________________________________________________

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the word in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways 37. He had a weak heart which meant he couldn’t walk very far. (SO…. THAT)

38. Unless he phones immediately he won’t get information. (IF)  ____________________________________________________________________________ 39. How long is it since they bought the house? (WHEN)  ____________________________________________________________________________

40. He couldn’t repair the broken vase. (REPAIRED)  ____________________________________________________________________________

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Time allotted: 60 min.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 1. A. committee B. astounding C. picturesque D. contestant 2. A. ancient B. treasure C. historical D. structure

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions. 3. The well from which the villagers used to get water is now near empty. A B C D

4. Can you help me with my homework? – I wish I can but I can’t. A B C D

5. Due to the increased number of visitors we have decided to enlarge the car park.. A B C D

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. 6. This tapestry has a very complicated pattern. A. obsolete B. complex C. ultimate D. simple 7. The last week of classes is always very busy because students are taking examinations, making applications to the University, and extending their visas. A. full B. free C. fantastic D. relaxing

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 8. During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects. A. holding at B. holding to C. holding back D. holding by 9. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region. A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.