PRACTICE TEST 1

Mark the letter А, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. books B. dreams C. falls D. builds
2. A. clouds B. costs C. pains D. farms
3. A. mails B. wraps C. раіnts D. packs
4. A. brings B. trains C. talks D. clears
5. A. warms B. reads C. starts D. rings

Mark the letter А, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. A. consist B. carry C. remove D. protect
7. A. provide B. repeat C. listen D. collect
8. A. study B. delete C. reward D. survive
9. A. connect B. travel C. deny D. return
10. A. intend B. decide C. install D. follow

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
11. Pat and Sam are talking about doing exercise.
- Pat: “I don’t think we should exercise late at night.”
- Sam: “______________. This increases our heartbeats and makes it harder to sleep.”
A. You can do it again. B. I agree with you. C. You’re right. D. It’s not true.
12. Jim invited Helen to visit his gardens.
- Helen: "I love your gardens. The plants are well taken care of!"
- Jim : “Thanks. Yes, I suppose I've always______________.”
A. had green fingers (giỏi làm vườn) B. let nature take its course
C. made it down on my luck D. drawn the short straw
13. Janet: "What does your brother do for living?" - Tom: “______________”
A. He lives in London. B. His name is Greg.
C. He's an engineer. D. Thanks, he's very well.
14. - John: “What kind of job would you like? - Tim: “______________.”
A. No, thanks. B. I heard it was very good.
C. Anything to do with computers. D. Any time after next week.
15. - John: "How about giving me a hand?" - Tom: "______________"
A. Sure, I'd be glad to help. B. You're welcome!
C. Never mind. Go ahead. D. I promise.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the

underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
16. I leave the house at a quarter past five and arrive in the field at exactly 5.30.
A. 10 minutes B. 15 minutes C. 20 minutes D. 30 minutes
17. Then I go home, take a short rest and have lunch with my family at 11.30.
A. break B. lag C. while D. relaxation
18. The bomb exploded in the school; fortunately no one was injured.
A. taken off B. went off C. put on D. hold up
19. It was relatively (tương đối) easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket
player.
A. approximately B. comparatively C. nearly D. essentially
20. You have to be on your toes if you want to beat her.
A. pay all your attention to what you are doing(chú ý vào vc bạn đang làm) B. upset her in what
she is doing (làm cô ấy khó chịu vs những gì bạn làm)
C. get involved in what she is doing D. make her comply with your order

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the

underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. We visit our neighbors on occasion.
A. as often as B. up to date C. now and then D. once and for
all.
22. I leave the house at a quarter past five and arrive in the field at exactly 5.30.
A. quickly B. weakly C. wrongly D. successfully
23. I don't want to change jobs. I'm quite contented with my present position.
A. disappointed B. unsatisfied C.happy D. concerned
24. He died in a plane crash on a routine training flight in March 1968.
A. impulsive B. spontaneous C. irregular D. exceptional
25. With the final examinations coming very soon his anxiety was rising to almost unbearable
limits.
A. joy B. confidence C. boredom D. apprehension

Use the correct form or tense of the verb in parentheses to fill in each blank.
26. His father (take) _______took_______ him to Tyne castle when he was five to see a Hearts
and Hibs game.
27. (attack) _____ Attacked________ by a dog, the little girl was taken to the nearest hospital.
28. That she is one of the most beautiful women in the world seems (widely, accept) ___to
have widely accepted___________ although she has never taken part in any beauty contests
before.
29. She made a mistake of (take) ______taking________Peter’s bike without his permission.
30. Unlike most Europeans, many Americans are used to (eat) ______eating________a bowl of
cereal for breakfast every day.
31. We should practice speaking it whenever possible (speak) ______to speak________English
fluently.
32. Did you remember (book) _____to book_________ seats for the theatre tomorrow?
33. The children's mother warned them against (go) ______going________ near the river.
34. If services are increased, taxes (probably, go up) ______will probably go up________.

35. Only because she had to support her family did Alice decide (leave) ______to
leave________ school.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Tim Samaras is a storm chaser. His job is to find tornadoes and follow them. When he gets
close to a tornado, he puts a special tool (36)______________a turtle probe on the ground. This
tool measures things like a twister’s temperature, humidity, and wind speed. With this
information, Samaras can learn what causes tornadoes to develop. If meteorologists understand
this, they can warn people (37)______________ twisters sooner and save lives.
How does Samaras hunt tornadoes? It’s not easy. First, he has to find one. Tornadoes are too
small to see using weather satellites. So Samaras can’t rely on these tools to find a twister.
(38)______________, he waits for tornadoes to develop.
Once Samaras sees a tornado, the chase begins. But a tornado is hard to follow. Some tornadoes
change (39)______________ several times – for example, moving east and then west and then
east again. When Samaras finally gets near a tornado, he puts the turtle probe on the ground.
Being this close to a twister is (40)_______________. He must get away quickly.
36. A. called B. known C. made D. meant
37. A. with B. about C. at D. for
38. A. Rather B. Still C. Instead D. Yet
39. A. progression B. movement C. dimension D. direction
40. A. terrify B. terrifying C. terrified D. terrifies

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too
quickly. So he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear tree that was a great
distance away. The first son went in the winter, the second in the spring, the third in summer,
and the youngest son in the fall. When they had all gone and come back, he called them
together to describe what they had seen.
The first son said that the tree was ugly, bent, and twisted. The second son said no – it was
covered with green buds and full of promise. The third son disagreed, he said it was laden with
blossoms that smelled so sweet and looked so beautiful, it was the most graceful thing he had
ever seen. The last son disagreed with all of them; he said it was ripe and drooping with fruit,
full of life and fulfilment.
The man then explained to his sons that they were all right, because they had each seen but one
season in the tree’s life. He told them that you cannot judge a tree, or a person, by only one
season, and that the essence of who they are – and the pleasure, joy, and love that come from
that life – can only be measured at the end, when all the seasons are up. If you give up when it’s
winter, you will miss the promise of your spring, the beauty of your summer, fulfilment of your
fall.
Don’t judge a life by one difficult season. Don’t let the pain of one season destroy the joy of all
the rest.
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41. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The Seasons of Life B. The Observation of a Tree
C. Father and Four Sons D. Love all the Seasons in a Year
42. According to the paragraph 2, what did the second son see in his turn?
A. The tree was gloomy, withered and crooked.
B. The tree was in buds and teeming with vigor.
C. The tree was blossoming and gave off a sweet scent.
D. The tree was bountifully fruitful, brimming with life force.
43. The word “laden” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______________.
A. loaded B. decorated C. enhanced D. given
44. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ______________.
A. the four sons B. the pleasure, joy and love C. trees, people D. green buds
45. According to the paragraph 4, what is the lesson the father wanted to impart to his children?
A. Moral lessons can come from the most unexpected and ordinary things.
B. No matter what season it is outside, you always have to cherish it.
C. The old age of humans is similar to the winter of nature.
D. Persevere through the difficulties and better times are sure to come sometime sooner or
later.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
FAMILY LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES
Family life in the United States is changing. Fifty or sixty years ago, the wife was called a
“housewife”. She cleaned, cooked, and cared for the children. The husband earned the money
for the family. He was usually out working all day. He came home tired in the evening, so he
did not do much housework. And he did not see the children very much, except on weekends.
These days, however, more and more women work outside the home. They cannot stay with the
children all day. They, too, come home tired in the evening. They do not want to spend the
evening cooking dinner and cleaning up. They do not have time to clean the house and do the
laundry. So who is going to do the housework now? Who is going to take care of the children?
Many families solve the problem of housework by sharing it. In these families, the husband and
wife agree to do different jobs around the house, or they take turns doing each job. For example,
the husband always cooks dinner and the wife always does the laundry. Or the wife cooks
dinner on some nights and the husband cooks dinner on other nights.
Then there is the question of the children. In the past, many families got help with child care
from grandparents. Now families usually do not live near their relatives. The grandparents are
often too far away to help in a regular way. More often, parents have to pay for child care help.
The help may be a babysitter or a day-care center. The problem with this kind of help is the
high cost. It is possible only for couples with jobs that pay well.
Parents may get another kind of help from the companies they work for. Many companies now
let people with children work part-time. That way, parents can spend more time with their
children. Some husbands may even stop working for a while to stay with the children. For these
men there is a new word: they are called “househusbands”. In the USA more and more men are
becoming househusbands every year.
These changes in the home mean changes in the family. Fathers can learn to understand their
children better, and the children can get to know their fathers better. Husbands and wives may
also find changes in their marriage. They, too, may have a better understanding of each other.
46. Sixty years ago, most women ______________.
A. went out to work B. had no children
C. did not do much housework D. were housewives
47. Nowadays, there are ______________.
A. more women going out to work than before.
B. more and more women staying with the children all day.
C. more work outside the home than before.
D. more housewives than before.
48. The word “laundry” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______________
A. tidying up B. cooking and washing the dishes
C. washing and ironing D. shopping
49. It can be inferred from paragraph 4 that__________.
A. couples with low-paid jobs can’t afford the cost of a babysitter or a day-care center.
B. grandparents can help care the children in a regular way.
C. all couples with jobs can pay for help from a babysitter or a day-care center.
D. in the past, grandparents did not help the couples with child care.
50. The word “they" in paragraph 5 refers to ______________.
A. husbands who stop working to stay with the children
B. fathers who spend more time with their children
C. parents who work part-time
D. children who spend more time with fathers than mothers
51. The changes in the American home mentioned in this passage may ______________.
A. help families B. not happen
C. cause problems for a marriage D. not change the children at all
52. This article is about______________.
A. American men as househusbands
B. housewives in America
C. how more American women are working
D. how family life in America is changing

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
53. They finished their work in two hours.
 It took them two hours to finish theirs work
54. His refusal to come to my party was beyond my ken.
 I couldn’t understand him refusing to come to my party – why he refused to come to my
party
55. He's trying to find a way not to pay the tax.
 He avoids paying the tax
56. The Browns began living in this house in 2008.
The Browns have lived in this house since 2008
57. It takes five hours to fly from London to New York.
 It is a five-hours flight from London to New York.
58. I am on the tenth page of the report I am writing.
 So far I have written ten pages of the report
59. Karen didn’t want to go to the cinema with us. She had already seen the movie.
 Karen had already seen to the movie so she didn’t want to go to the cinema with us
60. The #Trashtag Challenge has had a great influence on people around the world. They have
started to clean up their nearby polluted areas.
 The #Trashtag Challenge is so influential that people around the world have started to
clean up their nearby polluted areas.
 PRACTICE TEST 2

Mark the letter А, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. attacks B. medals C. concerns D. fingers
2. A. improves B. destroys C. suggests D. reminds
3. A. attends B. appears C. accepts D. complains
4. A. begins B. believes C. delays D. attracts
5. A. wonders B. problems C. mountains D. moments

Mark the letter А, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. A. doctor B. parent C. advice D. student
7. A. obtain B. perform C. affect D. happen
8. A. legal B. diverse C. polite D. complete
9. A. teacher B. action C. police D. lesson
10. A. practise B. include C. arrive D. accept
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
11. Helen and Sarah are talking about their school’s field trip.
Helen: “This is the best field we’ve ever had.”
Sarah: “______________”.Everyone enjoys it to the fullest.”
A. I don’t think that’s a good idea. B. I totally disagree.
C. You’re right. D. Never mind.
12. John and Mary are talking about what to do after class.
- John: “______________” - Mary: “Yes, I’d love to.”
A. Do you often have time for a drink after class?
B. Would you like to have a drink after class?
C. Do you often go out for a drink after class?
D. Would you like tea or coffee after class?
13. - Peter: “How long have you been recently? -Mary:“______________”
A. It’s too late new. B. Pretty busy. I think.
C. By bus, I think. D. No, I’ll not be busy.
14. - Peter. 14. – Peter: 'I haven't seen you for a while.' - Mary:'______________ '
A. No, I haven't seen you, too. B. No, I have been busy. I am afraid.
C. But I saw you last month. D. Yes, you are right I miss you.
15. – Sophia: “How did you learn English?” - Hoang: “______________ ”
A. I picked it up from movies and songs. B. I found it very difficult when I started learning it.
C. I’ve learned English for about 10 years. D. I liked learning English very much.

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.
16. I’m interested in teaching profession because I love working with children.
A. science B. technology C. career D. department
17. I’m the headmaster of Chu Van An High School.
A. head B. master C. teacher D. principal
18. After a long lunch hour, business resumes as usual.
A. continues B. resurfaces C. delays D. responds
19. School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. depended B. paid C. required D. divided
20. It was obvious to everyone that the child had been badly treated.
A. significant B. unclear C. evident D. frank

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.
21. I’m interested in teaching profession because I love working with children.
A. unconcerned B. worried C. unhappy D. bored
22. He has to ride his bike in narrow and crowded streets on the way to and from school.
A. little B. few C. deserted D. minor
23. In most countries, mandatory military service does not apply to women.
A. optional B. compulsory C. beneficial D. constructive
24. I must have a watch since punctuality is imperative in my new job.
A. being courteous B. being cheerful C. being efficient D. being late
25. It is impolite when you ask Alex about her age, marriage and income.
A. rude B. courteous C. friendly D. thoughtful

Use the correct form or tense of the verb in parentheses to fill in each blank.
26. We are going to get our house (paint)_____painted_________ next week.
27. If you didn't wear shabby clothes, you (be)_____would be _________ more good-looking.
28. Henry (go)_____went_________ into the restaurant when some his friends were having
dinner.
29. Nowadays, the divorce rate is higher than it used to be even though young people are
allowed (decide) ______to decide_________ on their marriage.
30. It’s about time (stop) ______to stop________ driving carelessly.
31. Many reliable methods of storing information tended (forget) __to be forgotten__ when
computers arrived.
32. Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and depression when (ask)__being asked___about
their future.
33. Having understood all things happened, he didn’t want (make) _____to make_________ a
fuss, he acted silently as much as possible.
34. Mr. Brown refused (answer)_____to answer_________ the questions on the grounds that
the matter was confidential.
35. I regret (go) _____going_________ to his party last night.

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.
Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday. The
(36)______________ class size is twelve and the average is ten. We use modern methods
(37)______________ teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video
camera and recorders. You will only be successful in improving your English if you work hard
and practise speaking English as much as you can. You will take a short (38)______________
in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (39)______________ at the
most suitable level.
The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (40) ______________ of
situations at the advanced knowledge. You will learn how to use language correctly and
appropriately when you talk to native speakers. In addition, you will develop such study skills
as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures.
36. A. maximum B. minimum C. small D. large
37. A. in B. on C. of D. to
38. A. test B. exam C. course D. lesson
39. A. form B. class C. grade D. course
40. A. lot B. amount C. number D. variety

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
 For many years, schoolchildren in the US have been taken on ‘field trips’ to cultural
institutions and historical sites. Despite these trips involving some expense and disruption to
class timetables, educators arrange them in the belief that schools exist not only to teach
economically useful skills, but also to produce civilised young people who appreciate the arts
and culture.
However, there have been increasing signs in recent years that the attitude towards field trips
is changing, with a significant decrease in the number of tours organised for school groups. A
survey carried out by a group of school administrators found that over half the schools they
asked had decided to cancel trips planned for the next academic year.
So what are the reasons for this change? The most obvious one is the issue of finance. Because
increasing demands on their funds, schools are forced to make a difficult choice about how to
spend the limited money they have. Field trips are an obvious thing to cut since they are seen by
many as a luxury. A large number of school heads also consider days spent away from school
a waste of time, believing that the only worthwhile use of students’ time is spent preparing for
exams in the classroom.
But why should anybody worry if schoolchildren go on fewer trips? Those that believe this is a
negative development in education would say that cultural field trips contribute to the
development of students into well-educated adults who have a healthy interest in history and the
arts. Researchers warn that if schools cut field trips, then valuable opportunities to broaden and
enrich children s learning experiences are lost.
(Adapted from Exam Booster by Helen Chilton, Shella Dignen, Mark Fountain and Francies
Treloar)
41. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Positive changes in American schools B. Valuable academic learning experiences
C. New trends in educational development D. Field trips for schoolchildren
42. According to paragraph 1, educators believe that through field trips, children
can______________.
A. practise some outdoor activities B. enjoy their time at school
C. learn to value the arts and culture D. develop economically useful skills only
43. The word “they" in paragraph 2 refers to______________.
A. school administrators B. the schools C. field trips D. school groups
44. The phrase “a luxury” in paragraph 3 mostly describes something which
is______________
A. difficult and important B. new and common
C. expensive but not essential D. cheap but comfortable
45. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. The number of field trips organised for school groups is growing.
B. Cutting field trips may mean fewer opportunities for students' cultural learning.
C. Most school heads find it not worthwhile for students to spend time preparing for exams.
D. Schools no longer have to pay for their students’ field trips.

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.
Because writing has become so important in our culture, we sometimes think of it as more real
than speech. A little thought, however, will show why speech is primary and writing secondary
to language. Human beings have been writing (as far as we can tell from surviving evidence)
for at least 5000 years; but they have been talking for much longer, doubtless ever since there
have been human beings.
When writing did develop, it was derived from and represented speech, although imperfectly.
Even today there are spoken languages that have no written form. Furthermore, we all learn to
talk well before we learn to write; any human child who is not severely handicapped physically
or mentally will learn to talk: a normal human being cannot be prevented from doing so. On the
other hand, it takes a special effort to learn to write. In the past many intelligent and useful
members of society did not acquire the skill, and even today many who speak languages with
writing systems never learn to read or write, while some who learn the rudiments of those skills
do so only imperfectly.
To affirm the primacy of speech over writing is not, however, to disparage the latter. One
advantage writing has over speech is that it is more permanent and makes possible the records
that any civilization must have. Thus, if speaking makes us human, writing makes us civilized.
46. We sometimes think of writing as more real than speech because______________ .
A. writing is secondary to language
B. human beings have been writing for at least 5000 years
C. it has become very important in our culture
D. people have been writing since there have been human beings
47. The author of the passage argues that___________.
A. speech is more basic to language than writing
B. writing has become too important in today’s society
C. everyone who learns to speak must learn to write
D. all languages should have a written form
48. According to the passage, writing______________ .
A. is represented perfectly by speech B. represents speech, but not perfectly
C. developed from imperfect speech D. is imperfect, but less so than speech
49. Normal human beings______________.
A. learn to talk after learning to write B. learn to write before learning to talk
C. learn to write and to talk at the same time D. learn to talk before learning to write
50. Learning to write is______________.
A. easy B. quick C. not easy D. very easy
51. In order to show that learning to write requires effort, the author gives the example of
___________.
A. people who learn the rudiments of speech B. severely handicapped children
C. intelligent people who couldn’t write D. people who speak many languages
52. The word “advantage” in the last paragraph most closely means
A. rudiments B. skill C. domination D. benefit

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
53. “I wasn’t there at that time”
He denied that he hadn’t been there at the time / being there at the time
54. I have never seen a lion before.
 Never have I seen a lion.
55. How heavy is your suitcase?
 What’s the weight of your suitcase?
56. Failing to pay your taxes, you may go to prison.
 You must pay your taxes or you may go to prison
57. Robert says he will never visit Manchester again.
Robert says this is the last time he has visited Manchestes
58. Why don’t you ask her yourself?
 I suggest that you should asking her yourself
59. The other passengers will get on the bus soon. Then we’ll leave.
 As soon as the other passengers get on the bus, we’ll leave
60. The dogs watch the chicken coop. The dogs protect the chickens from wolves.
 The dogs watch the chicken coop to protect the chickens from wolves.