Practice test 27

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.

 Mark refused _________________________________________________________________

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)  ____________________________________________________________________________

PRACTICE TEST 27

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.

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