ANSWER KEY TO MOCK TEST 3

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.
Question 1: A. luck B. sum C. utter D. union
Question 2: A. though B. theatre C. theory D. thorough
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 stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. discuss B. attract C. suppose D. visit
Question 4: A. business B. embarrass C. dominant D. decorate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 5: We were pretty disappointed with the quality of the food.
A. highly B. rather C. extremely D. very
Question 6: Dozens of valuable works of art disappeared during shipment to the US.
A. authority B. security C. activity D. delivery
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.
Question 7: It’s quite disappointing that some people still turn a blind eye to acts of injustice they
witness in the street.
A. take no notice of B. have no feeling for
C. show respect for D. pay attention to
Question 8: We are very grateful to Professor Humble for his generosity in donating this
wonderful painting to the museum.
A. meanness B. sympathy C. gratitude D. churlishness
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 9: A number of old houses in this area were ______ so that the supermarket could be built.
A. put down B. gone down C. knocked down D. come down
Question 10: The children are looking forward to ______ the special Christmas gifts.
A. receive B. to receive C. receiving D. received
Question 11: The students are preparing for the final term test, ______?
A. are they B. do they C. don’t they D. aren’t they
Question 12: The senior lecturer explained the problem very clearly and is always ______ in
response to questions.
A. attention B. attentively C. attentive D. attentiveness
Question 13: The fund-raising activity ______ by a local charity and numerous donors joined the event.
A. organized B. was organized C. was organizing D. organizes
Question 14: Visitors will never forget their cave dinner or the breathtaking ______ from a
mountain top overlooking the bay.
A. view B. landscape C. sight D. vision
Question 15: George is 16 years old, and Tom is 14 years old. Tom is ______ George.
A. shorter than B. younger than C. taller than D. older than
Question 16: The teacher will give students a written assignment ______.
A. after he gives them a series of lectures B. when he gave them a series of lectures
C. as he had given them a series of lectures D. until he will give them a series of lectures
Question 17: This morning when the alarm clock went off, I ______ a sweet dream.
A. was having B. had C. have had D. am having
Question 18: The press couldn’t speak to the Ministry employees; they had to wait for statement
from the Government ______.
A. Messenger B. Reporter C. Speaker D. Spokesperson
Question 19: ______ to an example on the board, the teacher carefully explained the meaning of "gerunds".
A. Being pointed B. To point C. Pointed D. Pointing
Question 20: Tim and his family are going to spend their summer vacation in ______ Peru.
A. a B. the C. an D. Ø (no article)
Question 21: To promote energy conservation, the school administration ______ a campaign to
raise awareness about turning off lights and electronics when not in use.
A. discourages B. undermines C. tolerates D. initiates
Question 22: Feeling exhausted after a long day of exams, Lisa decided it was time to _______.
She needed to recharge for tomorrow's challenges.
A. hit the hay B. hit the roof C. hit the wall D. hit the nail
Question 23: It was very kind ______ you to have sent me a special gift on my last birthday.
A. of B. with C. towards D. for
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: Nancy and Ken are talking about green lifestyles.
- Nancy: “I think we should advocate tree-planting initiatives in our community.”
- Ken: “______! Trees are like the lungs of our planet.”
A. That’s nonsense B. That's a fantastic idea
C. That sounds boring D. I don’t think so
Question 25: Tina and Mary meet again after a long time they are apart.
- Tina: “It's great to catch up with you. ______?”
- Mary: “I've been good, thanks. Work has been keeping me busy, but I'm managing.”
A. How have you been B. How old are you
C. How often do you eat out D. How much do you drink
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 26: Candidates are not allowed to use their mobile phones during the exam.
A. Candidates don’t need to use their mobile phones during the exam.
B. Candidates mustn’t use their mobile phones during the exam.
C. Candidates won’t use their mobile phones during the exam.
D. Candidates wouldn’t use their mobile phones during the exam.
Question 27: “I met an old friend on the way here,” said John.
A. John said he met an old friend on the way here.
B. John said he would meet an old friend on the way here.
C. John said he had met an old friend on the way there.
D. John said he met an old friend on the way there.
Question 28: Ruby started composing music eight years ago.
A. Ruby has started composing music since eight years.
B. Ruby started composing music when she was eight years old.
C. Ruby has been composing music for eight years.
D. Ruby has composed music since she was eight years old.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 29: It was inconsiderable of him not to call home and let his parents know he wouldn’t
come back until the next day.
 A. inconsiderable B. not to call C. wouldn’t D. until
Question 30: Everybody in my house has to do his share of household chores when we are at home.
A. Everybody B. has to C. his share D. household chores
Question 31: There is a dramatic rise in the prices of apartments in Hanoi in the past few months.
A. is B. dramatic C. rise D. few
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 32: The Golden Star Warriors lost all the three matches. They were eliminated from the Asian
Cup.
A. If the Golden Star Warriors didn’t lose all the three matches, they wouldn’t be eliminated from
the Asian Cup.
B. If the Golden Star Warriors hadn’t lost all the three matches, they wouldn’t have been eliminated
from the Asian Cup.
C. If the Golden Star Warriors didn’t lose all the three matches, they wouldn’t eliminate from the
Asian Cup.
D. If the Golden Star Warriors hadn’t lost all the three matches, they wouldn’t have eliminated from
the Asian Cup.
Question 33: The politician had just finished giving his speech. The crowd gave him a loud round of
applause.
A. Barely had the politician finished giving his speech when the crowd gave him a loud round of applause.
B. Not until the crowd gave him a loud round of applause did the politician finish giving his speech.
C. Had it not been for the politician’s speech, the crowd would have given him a loud round of applause.
D. No matter when the politician finished his speech did the crowd give him a loud round of
applause.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
COPING WITH TRAFFIC
Many large cities around the world have struggled to keep up with the increase in traffic in
recent times. Densely populated areas, growing car ownership, as well as narrow roads brought for
much lower volumes of traffic all (34) _______ to this. In 1975, Singapore decided to introduce a
congestion charge-a (35) _______ paid by drivers entering the most traffic-heavy zones of the city.
London introduced a congestion charge in 2003.
Public opinion was initially opposed to the idea, (36) _______ people soon became more
supportive of the scheme. Despite this, its first decade brought mixed success, and the (37) _______
of cars in the city fell by only 10%. However, the scheme proved massively profitable, (38)
_______ allowed the city council to invest in other measures aimed at improving traffic conditions
in London. These included cycle lanes, pedestrianized areas, and better road surfaces.
(Adapted from Oxford Exam Trainer by Helen Weale)
Question 34. A. result B. cause C. induce D. contribute
Question 35. A. fine B. fee C. pension D. wage
Question 36. A. or B. but C. so D. and
Question 37. A. number B. amount C. other D. little
Question 38. A. that B. whose C. who D. which
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 43.
Many universities around the world are proud to have long histories and strong traditions.
However, very few universities can claim to be among the oldest in the world.
 Nalanda University, in Bihar, India, was established around 600 BC. It was most likely the
world's first university. In the past, scholars came from Europe, China, and all over India to learn
about science, medicine, the Buddhist religion, and other subjects. The university is in ruins now,
but at one time it was an impressive school with temples, classrooms, libraries, and dormitories.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the University of AI-Karaouine in Fes,
Morocco, is the oldest surviving university in the world. It was probably founded in 859 and
became a famous place to study natural sciences. The first university in Europe is definitely the
University of Bologna, in Italy. It was one of the few universities in Europe that were not
influenced by religion. Professors were forbidden from teaching outside the university, and so
students came from all over Europe to study with its famous teachers.
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading by Neil J Anderson)
Question 39. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Students at the most famous universities B. The world’s oldest universities
C. Subjects that are taught at universities D. Foreign students at ancient universities
Question 40. The word it in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. religion B. medicine C. science D. university
Question 41. According to paragraph 2, Nalanda University _______.
A. was the first university in the world
B. only taught science subjects
C. was destroyed in the past after having flourished
D. invited scholars from different countries to teach
Question 42. The word founded in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. damaged B. created C. recovered D. renamed
Question 43. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. The University of AI-Karaouine still exists in the modern world.
B. Teachers at Bologna University weren’t allowed to teach outside.
C. Natural sciences aren’t taught at the University of AI-Karaouine.
D. Students could learn religion at the University of Nalanda.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50.
Los Angeles dancer, Brian Perez, was eating out with his friends one evening when
suddenly everyone went quiet. To his horror, he saw that the reason for this was that people were
checking their phones. Realising he had to do something to stop this, Brian made a rather daring
suggestion. What if they all put their gadgets in a pile in the middle of the table until they had
finished the meal? If anyone picked up their phone, that person would have to pay the whole bill.
And so, it is said, the game of 'phone stacking' was born.
The necessity for action like this highlights a major problem in today's society: our
inability to disconnect from technology. But while Brian's idea deals with the obsession in a social
context, measures also need to be taken at home. Some people drop their smartphones into a box
the moment they arrive home, which gives them the chance to interact with the people they live
with. The fact that the phone cannot be heard - it is on silent, nor seen - the flashing lights are
hidden by the box - means that they are no longer tempted to use it.
A less drastic solution is to ban electronic devices at certain times of day when the whole
family is likely to be together, for example at meal times. This can be hard for everyone, from
teenagers desperate to text friends to parents unable to switch off from work. On a normal day,
however, dinner takes less than an hour, and the benefits of exchanging opinions and anecdotes
with the rest of the family certainly makes up for the time spent offline.
 Taking a break from technology is one thing, but knowing when to turn off a device is
another. Time seems to stand still in the virtual world, and before you know it, you find that it is
three o'clock in the morning. This is where a digital curfew comes in handy, a set time when all
devices must be put away. Evenings without technology are usually nice and peaceful and make a
more agreeable end to the day.
And then it's time for bed. One of the best ways of ensuring you can sleep at night is to ban
electronic devices altogether from the bedroom. Lying next to a machine bursting with information
is far from relaxing, and the sounds it emits during the night can easily wake you up. With
technology out of the room, a line has been drawn between daytime and sleep time, which enables
us to switch off ourselves and drift off to sleep.
(Adapted from Solutions 3rd Edition by Tim Falla and Paul A Davies)
Question 44. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Too Much Dependence on Technology: Time for Change!
B. Getting Rid of Your Mobile Phones: For Better or Worse?
C. Shocking News: Technology Shapes Our Mind!
D. Addiction to Technology: Storm in a Teacup
Question 45. According to paragraph 1, Brian Perez was shocked to find that _______.
A. people were willing to remove all their gadgets
B. the prices for food were too expensive
C. people were glued to their phones
D. everyone seemed quiet by nature
Question 46. The word highlights in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. tackles B. expects C. proposes D. emphasizes
Question 47. The word it in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. fact B. phone C. light D. box
Question 48. The word drastic in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by _______.
A. simple B. effective C. important D. severe
Question 49. Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage?
A. People choose not to use their phones at home so that they can talk to other members.
B. Meal times are the most suitable for the whole family to use phones together.
C. Teenagers can find it easier to turn off their phones compared to their parents.
D. Brian’s idea is not new in terms of making people less dependent on technology.
Question 50. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Having a conversation at dinner definitely can’t strengthen the bonds among family members.
B. Using electronic gadgets at bedtime is likely to deprive yourself of having a good sleep.
C. People are more pleasant to talk with when they use technology in the evenings.
D. The line between daytime and sleep time has become increasingly blurred.

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