Practice test 12

10. – How lovely your cats are! - ………….. A. Really? They are. B. Thank you, it is nice of you to say so. C. Can you say it again. D. I love them, too. 11. - Is it right if I use your computer, mom? - ………….. A. I don’t care B. I accept it. C. Sure, go ahead D. Oh, forget 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. rickshaw B. carnival C. citadel D. island

13. A. passed B. realized C. wished D. touched

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. Organized football games began in 1863. In football, two (14)__________of eleven players try to kick or head the ball into the goal of the other team. The goal keeper, (15)__________tries to keep the ball out of the goal, is the only player on the field who can touch the ball with his or her hands. The other players must use their feet, heads and bodies to (16)__________the ball. Every four years, football teams around the world (17)__________for the World Cup. The World Cup competition started in 1930. Brazil is the home of many great football players, including the most famous player of all, Pele’. With his fast dazzling speed, Pele’ played for many years in Brazil and then in New York. People in more than 140 countries (18)__________the world play football. It is definitely the world’s most popular sport. 14. A. champions B. teams C. groups D. players 15. A. that B. who C. whom D. which

16. A. hit B. control C. drive D. watch

17. A. compete B. fight C. play D. battle 18. A. on B. all over C. through D. Whole

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.

Scientists know that there were wolves on Earth about one million years ago. Dogs, on the other hand, have not been on Earth nearly as long. The oldest dog remains, found in Germany, are about 14,000 years old. Scientists have proven that dogs are descended from wolves. Though wolves and dogs share some of the same genes, they are not exactly alike. In fact, there are as many differences as there are similarities between the two.

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First, there are physical differences between the two. Wolves have longer legs, larger feet, and a broader skull than dogs. They also walk differently from dogs. A wolf runs on its toes with its heels raised up from the ground. This is more similar to a cat's walk than a dogs.

Second, there are mental differences between the two. Dogs have been domesticated. This means that dogs have been brought under the control of humans in order to provide companionship. Wolves have not been domesticated. They are wild animals. Having a dog as a pet is like having a juvenile wolf. A young wolf will turn into a mature adult, while a young dog does not mature. A dog might seem smart by performing tricks for people. Wolves need to be smart to survive in the wild. While it may not be impossible to have a wolf as a pet, scientists are of the opinion that a wolf could never be domesticated in the same way as a dog.

It's important to keep in mind that the differences between the two are great, and each should be appreciated in its own habitat or home. (Source: Paul Edmunds, Nancie McKinnon, Developing skills for TOEFL IBT) 19. The passage mainly discusses ___________ A. the differences and similarities between wolves and dogs B. the great differences between the wolf and the dog C. the similarities between the wolf and the dog D. the way to distinguish between a wolf and a dog 20. The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to A. wolves B. dogs C. scientists D. both wolves and dogs 21. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the dog? A. Dogs provide human beings with companionship. B. A dog might be smart enough to perform tricks. C. A dog walks the same way as a young wolf does. D. Dog shares some genes with those of wolves. 22. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned about the wolf? A. Wolves have been living on Earth for about a million years. B. Wolves have better genes than dogs, so they are stronger. C. Wolves could not be domesticated the way dogs have been. D. Wolves may not be kept as pets the way dogs have been. 23. The word “mature” in paragraph 3 almost means ___________ A. fully grown B. early rise C. full blossom D. completely evolve

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 can’t imagine how you could travel many miles across such__________desert sands. How could you stand the heat? A. burning B. cool C. pleasing D. warm 25. We can’t__________to go abroad this summer. It’s too expensive. A. decide B. afford C. have D. want

26. He suffers__________asthma.

A. in B. up C. from D. by 27. The safety committee’s report recommended that all medicines should be kept out of the__________of children.

A. hold B. hand C. reach D. grasp 28. In English, the same word can operate as many parts of speech. That’s due to its__________. A. variety B. vocabulary C. flexibility D. openness 29. Huong Pagoda is a religious site__________ being a great sight-seeing spot in Viet Nam. A. the same as B. as well as C. such as D. and

30. His grandfather lives in the__________house down the street. A. big old yellow B. yellow old big C. old big yellow D. yellow big old 31. It is expected in Viet Nam that husbands should be the__________who plays the main roles of financial supporter in the family A. cakewinner B. breadwinner C. ricewinner D. soupwinner 32. At first, she was trained to be ________scriptwriter, but later she worked as__________secretary. A. the/ a B. a/ a C. the/ the D. a/ the

Finish the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words. 33. I don’t have a washing machine, so I have to wash clothes myself.  If I_________________________________________________________________________

34. Someone has moved my chair.  My_________________________________________________________________________ 35. I started to learn English four years ago.  I have_______________________________________________________________________

36. “I’m sorry. I cannot help you with your thesis”, Mark said to me.

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Combine the two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways. 37. I didn’t buy that car last week. (wish)  ____________________________________________________________________________

38. The film was so boring that I turned off the TV set and went to bed. (such….that)  ____________________________________________________________________________

39. Despite his hunger, he turned down on any food that his mom cooked. (Although)  ____________________________________________________________________________

40. My son was ill. I had to take a day off to look after him. (so)  ____________________________________________________________________________

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. bilingual B. contribute C. guarantee D. admission 2. A. translate B. pronounce C. persuade D. borrow

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. People think that computers never do any mistakes, but in fact, they do A B C D

4. The teacher had us to finish the first half of the book by Monday. A B C D

5. Marilin Monroe, who acting in many films, commited suicide in 1962 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. The organization has the authority to manage and regulate new and existing free trade agreements, to supervise world trade practices and to settle trade disputes among member states. A. prolong B. strengthen C. reconcile D. augment 7. With its various activities, the Camp has set up a stronger regional identity by raising youth’s awareness of Southeast Asia’s history and heritage. A.heredity B. tradition C. endowment D. bequest

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. Their classmates are writing letters of acceptance. A. confirmation B. agreement C. refusal D. admission 9. We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.. A. uninterested B. unsure C. open D. slow

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. – Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night! - ………….. A. I have nothing to tell you. B. Oh. Poor me! C. Never mind. D. Yes.

11. –Happy birthday! This is a small present for you. - ………….. A. What a pity! B. How terrible. C. Have a good time D. How nice! Thanks

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. physical B. seek C. specific D. west 13. A. mobile B. occasion C. connect D. communicate

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. Here are tips that help succeed in your job interview always arrive early. If you do not know where the organization is located, call for exact directions (14)__________advance. Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or (15)__________events. If you are running late, call right away and let someone know. The best time to arrive is approximately 5 - 10 minutes early. Give (16)__________the time to read your resume one more time, to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview. Once you are at the office, treat everyone you encounter with respect. Be (17)__________to everyone as soon as you walk in the door. Wear a professional business suit. This point should be emphasized enough. First impressions are extremely important in the interview process. Women should (18)__________wearing too much jewelry or make up. Men should avoid flashy suits or wearing too much perfume. While a suit is the standard interview attire in a business environment, if you think it is an informal environment, call before and ask. Regardless, you can never be overdressed if you are wearing a tailored suit. 14. A. With B. in C. on D. for

15. A. expected B. unexpected C. unexpectedly D. expectedly 16. A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself 17. A. pleasant B. happy C. disappointed D. excited 18. A. avoid B. suggest C. enjoy D. mind

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. Family life is changing. Two-parent households are on the decline in the United States as divorce, remarriage and cohabitation are on the rise. And families are smaller now, both due to the growth of single-parent households and the drop in fertility. Not only are Americans having fewer children, but

the circumstances surrounding parenthood have changed. While in the early 1960s babies typically arrived within a marriage, today fully four-in-ten births occur to women who are single or living with a non-marital partner. At the same time that family structures have transformed, so has the role of mothers in the workplace – and in the home. As more moms have entered the labor force, more have become breadwinners – in many cases, primary breadwinners – in their families. As a result of these changes, there is no longer one dominant family form in the US. Parents today are raising their children agianst a backdrop of increasingly diverse and, for many, constantly evolving family forms. 19. Which of the following trends is true in the United States? A. The rate of divorce is increasing B. More women become housewives

C. Nuclear family becomes the dominant family form D. family structures remain unchanged 20. Why has the size of families in the US reduced? A. There are more families with one parent and fewer babies born each year. B. There are more extended families and less medical care

C. There are more people living abroad D. More teenagers decide to live independently of their parents. 21. Who are breadwinners in the US?

A. Only men. B. Only women C. Either men or women . D. Either women or children

22. Family forms in the US are……………….? A. Similar. B. Changing C. Chaotic D. remaining the same. 23. Which of the followinf statements is not true?

A. The number of families with both parents is reducing B. More women can earn money C. More women have had their own jobs D. In 1961, most babies were born by single mother

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 24. …………..she was tired, she finished the scarf for her dad.

A. Because B. So C. But D. Although

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25. After I found all the information I needed, I …………..the computer. A. looked for B. switched on C. turned off D. put off 26. She enjoys ………….. …………..her health? A. swim/ to improve B. swimming/ improve C. to swim/ improve D. swimming/ to improve 27. Factories and companies should be constructed in…………..places only. A. rural B. cultural C. urban D. coastal

28. Japan is the…………..developed country in the world. A. most two B. two most C. second most D. second in most

29. My university has recently set………….. a new library near the school’s gate. A. off B. out C. up D. at 30. They…………..in touch since they…………..school 2 years ago. A. kept/ have left B. have kept/ leave C. have kept/ left D. keep/ had left 31. On the way home, I…………..petrol. A. got out of B. ran out of C. made out of D. was out of 32. Your body will change in shape and………….. A. height B. high C. tall D. heigh

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

33. She couldn’t afford to buy the car.  The car _____________________________________________________________________ 34. She didn’t say a word as she left the room.  She left _____________________________________________________________________ 35. They think the owner of the house is abroad.  The owner ___________________________________________________________________ 36. You remembered to post the letter, didn’t you?  You didn’t ___________________________________________________________________

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. Speaking English fluently is not easy. (TO SPEAK)  _____________________________________________________________________________ 38. I’m sorry that I didn’t finish my homework last night. (WISH)  _____________________________________________________________________________

39. She asked John how he liked her new dress. (LIKE)  _____________________________________________________________________________ 40. A train leaves at eight o’clock every morning. (THERE)  _____________________________________________________________________________

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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. developer B. responsible C. participate D. individual 2. A. dramatically B. relation C. drastically D. advantage

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. My sister enjoys read about wild animals and natural mysteries. A B C D

4. Mr. Thach who sing English songs very well is my teacher of English. A B C D

5. The boy was so boring with the film that he couldn’t sleep last night. 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. Water and fresh air are very necessary for every living thing. A. essential B. difficult C. expensive D. wasteful 7. As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island. A. fruits and vegetables B. plants and animals C. flowers and trees D. mountains and forests

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. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus. A. large quantity B. small quantity C. excess D. sufficiency 9. A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work. A. uncomfortable B. responsive C. calm D. miserable