PRACTICE TEST 7

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:
1. A. increases B. images C. experiences D. stomachaches
2. A. food B. blood C. stool D. spoon
Choose the word in each group stressed on the different syllable from the others:
3. A. eyebrow B. bottom C. response D. elbow
4. A. atmospheric B. atmosphere C. government D. scientist
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
5. Sitting still at a computer terminal all day can give you a _______ neck.
A. soft B. *stiff C. gigantic D. rough
6. When is the government going to _______ the problem of poverty in the inner cities?
A. trap B. twist C. sprain D. *tackle
7. I took strong _______ so that I could fly home immediately and be assessed here.
A. *painkillers B. meal C. level D. ground
8. My _______ ached terribly after the climb.
A. altitude B. pressure C. *thighs D. donor
9. We also give them health-care services and business training so that their businesses have a greater
_______.
A. sustainable health B. self-defense
C. *chance of success D. lifespan
10. A player intending never to _______ might play so cautiously as to be ineffective.
A. *commit a foul B. come up with
C. burn himself D. bang his head
11. She fell awkwardly when she was skiing and _______.
A. *twisted her ankle B. stay awake
C. break a bone D. crouch
12. Some people find unemployment very difficult to _______.
A. think of B. *cope with C. find out D. consider
13. I've stopped drinking coffee in the evenings, as it tends to keep me _____ at night.
A. sad B. annoying C. *awake D. suspicious
14. I’m sure she _______ to the party because she is busy taking care of her mother.
A. will come B. *won’t come
C. will have come D. has come
15. This time tomorrow, I _______ for you at the school gate.
A. will have waited B. have waited
C. *will be waiting D. waited
16. Two hours from now, she _______ this English lesson.
A. *will have finished B. has finished
C. will finish D. finishes
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined one in the following sentence.
17. This theory also implies that the internal body clock takes up to five years to develop fully.
A. alarm clock B. *biological clock
C. clock tower D. clock radio
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined one in the following sentence.
18. He looked rather fragile after his operation.
A. *strong B. weak
C. easily vulnerable D. easily broken
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
19. - Harry: “_______” - Lisa: “He might be sick, but I’m not sure.:”
A. Who is Mike going for a picnic with?
B. How long has Mike been working here?
C. When will Mike finish the report?
D. *Why didn’t Mike come to work today?
20. Roger: “I bruise myself badly.” - Kevin: “_______ you go to the hospital?”
A. *Why don’t B. How can C. How don’t D. What do
Find the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected.
21. Some worms have no limitation on lifespan as they continually re-grow their bodies as their age.
A. Some B. *limitation C. continually D. age
22. According to the weather forecast, it will rain all day tomorrow.
A. According B. the C. forecast D. *will rain
23. A group of scientists from Finland decided finding out which emotions affect which parts of the
body.
A. from B. *finding out C. affect D. which
Choose the correct sentence (A, B, C or D) which has the same meaning as the given one.
24. Leave at once or I will call the police.
A. Unless you don’t leave at once, I will call the police.
B. I would call the police if you didn’t leave at once
C. When you don’t leave at once, I won’t call the police.
D. *Unless you leave at once, I will call the police.
25. I found her angry reaction surprising.
A. *I am surprised at her angry reaction.
B. Her angry reaction made me surprised.
C. I am surprising to her angry reaction.
D. She was angry with me.
Read the following passage mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the numbered blanks.
A Disastrous Holiday
The day Gerald arrived at the Almara Beach Hotel, he fell down the stairs. The manager called an
ambulance, but fortunately Gerald's leg was only badly (26) _______ , and not broken. The doctor
recommended swimming as further treatment but gave Gerald a prescription for some tablets
(27)_______ his leg became painful. The next day Gerald sunbathed by the pool, and then took a deep
breath and dived (28) _______ the water. There was not very much water in the pool, and he hurt one
of his arms when he hit the bottom. This time he complained to the hotel manager (29) _______ sent a
special meal to Gerald's room. Later that night, Gerald was suffering from a sunburnt back, the injuries
to his arm and leg, and also had a terrible stomachache. He had a high temperature and felt terrible.
Luckily he had the tablets the doctor had given him to reduce the pain. As he reached for them, he fell
out of bed and broke his (30) _______ . He spent the rest of his holiday in bed.
26. A. sick B. hurt C. *bruised D. infected
27. A. *in case B. although C. because D. unless
28. A. to B. *into C. by D. in
29. A. *who B. whom C. which D. whose
30. A. stomachache B. forehead C. belly D. *wrist
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets.
31. If unemployment continues to rise, social stability may be {endangered} (danger)
32. He has physical {limitations} which prevent him from lifting heavy objects. (limit)
33. He tried {unsuccessfully} to make them change their decision, so he was very disappointed. (success)
34. Students are understandably {anxious} about getting work after graduation. (anxiety)
35. He was {envious} of the local boys who could see her every day. (envy)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
36. Unless you rest yourself, you really will be ill.
→ If you {don’t rest yourself, you really will be ill.}
37. Do you think Sally will be able to come to us for Christmas?
→ Is there any {chance that Sally will be able to come to us for Christmas?}
38. Tom probably won’t go camping with us.
→ I don’t think {Tom will go camping with us.}
39. You will definitely pass your driving test.
→ I am certain {that you will pass your driving test.}
40. It isn’t necessary to finish the work today.
→ You don’t {need to finish the work today.}
PRACTICE TEST 8
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:
1. A. melatonin B. salamander C. bandage D. antibiotics
2. A. passing B. dressing C. pressure D. vessels
Choose the word each group is stressed on the different syllable from the others:
3. A. temperature B. painkiller C. exercise D. activity
4. A. occasion B. teenager C. opinion D. necessity
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
5. Meat from animals that receive _______ could not be classified as organic.
A. vegetables B. fish C. pork D. *antibiotics
6. Tests show that from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. is the time when you are at your most
A. *alert B. sad C. surprised D. bored
7. My ankle is rather weak, so I always put a _______ on it to support it when I play tennis.
A. dressing B. *bandage C. intestine D. jaw
8. It can be difficult to sleep with the light on as light reduces the amount of _______ in your body.
A. fat B. excitement C. contempt D. *melatonin
9. If you _______, blood starts flowing from your nose.
A. twist your waist B. *have a nosebleed
C. have a toothache D. feel excited
10. The doctor advised me to drink lots of water to avoid _______.
A. *becoming dehydrated B. breaking a bone
C. spraining D. twisting
11. Exercise _______ an important part in the retention of bone density in an aging person.
 A. takes B. *plays C. gets D. makes
12. Not all patients who die are suitable as _______.
A. blood vessels B. blood pressure
C. in deep sleep D. *organ donors
13. I looked for my glasses, but _______ I couldn’t find them.
A. sadden B. sadness C. *sadly D. sad
14. My mother _______ a new laptop for me if I lose this one.
A. *won’t buy B. wouldn’t buy C. would have bought D. will be buying
15. Don’t phone me between 7.00 and 11.00. I _______ then.
A. will study B. *will be studying C. am studying D. study
16. By the weekend, I _______ from university.
A. will graduate B. have graduated
C. graduated D. *will have graduated
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined one in the following sentence.
17. I nearly passed out when I saw all the blood.
A. *faint B. stayed awake
C. conscious D. became unconscious
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined one in the following sentence.
18. Essential oils are harmless to skin, provided they are used correctly.
A. safe B. secure C. *dangerous D. imperative
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
19. - Terry: “Do you think men care as much about their appearance as women?”
- Susan: “_______”
A. No problem. B. I really like it
C. Don’t mention it. D. *I don’t think they do, really.
20. Mary: “Have you ever had a bad nosebleed?”
- Jack: “_______.”
A. Yes, I never B. No, I ever C. *Never D. Yes, you have
Find the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected.
21. Hopefully, I will not live with my sister when I'm twenty-five.
A. *Hopefully B. will not live C. with D. twenty-five
22. Do you know the woman in her hands on her hips over there?
A. Do you B. *in her hands C. on her hips D. there
23. Scientists could find a cure for cancer if governments invest more money in medical research.
A. *could find B. for C. if D. medical
Choose the correct sentence (A, B, C or D) which has the same meaning as the given one.
24. We doubt we will go on a boat trip this weekend.
A. We will go on a boat trip this weekend with doubt.
B. There is no doubt that we might will go on a boat trip this weekend.
C. *We probably won’t go on a boat trip this weekend.
D. It can’t be denied that we certainly will go on a boat trip this weekend.
25. You will definitely enjoy the party tonight.
A. Enjoying the party tonight is possible.
B. That you will enjoy the party tonight makes us happy.
 C. It is necessary for you to enjoy the party tonight.
D. *I am sure that you will enjoy the party tonight.
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
There are many different ways to keep fit. One of the most important ways is by exercising.
Exercising must be done on a regular basis. The amount of exercise done each time is dependent on the
free time that a person has. Exercises can be done from twenty minutes to an hour. Sometimes, daily
five-minute exercises are just as effective.
Exercising can take place both indoors and outdoors. Those who exercise indoors often do so in the
comfort of air-conditioned gymnasiums. They train on equipment that has been specifically designed to
tone the different parts of the body. Sometimes, games can also be played indoors. Badminton courts
and even some swimming pools are found indoors.
There are many different types of outdoor exercises. These include tennis, cycling and even rock
climbing. Most people enjoy outdoor activities because they like being in the sun or are attracted to its
sense of peace and quiet. Yet there are others who like the feel of the wind blowing against them. Some
of these activities are only suitable for people with a taste for adventure.
Exercising is crucial in a fitness regime. The type of exercise a person takes up depends on his
lifestyle and personality. It is important that a person finds an exercise that is suitable for him.
26. How often should a person exercise?
A. He can exercise when he has free time.
B. *He should exercise regularly
C. It is important that a person finds an exercise that is suitable for him.
D. The amount of exercise done each time is dependent on the free time that a person has.
27. Why do some people spend less time exercising?
A. *They do not have much free time to exercise.
B. It’s not good for their health.
C. They like the feel of the wind blowing against them.
D. They like being in the sun or are attracted to its sense of peace and quiet.
28. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the place where people can exercise indoors?
A. gymnasiums B. badminton courts
C. swimming pools D. *tennis courts
29. Which activity mentioned in the passage is suitable for more adventurous people?
A. jumping B. *rock climbing C. running D. jogging
30. The word “ regime” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. a set of rules B. *a way of keeping fit
C. the type of exercise D. the equipment
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets.
31. The report found that most of the deaths were caused by easily {treatable} diseases. (treat)
32. The government reaction has been {shamefully} slow. (shame)
33. They feel {angry} that their complaints were ignored. (anger)
34. {Scientists} have developed an injection that doesn't use a needle. (science)
35. Financial analysis and management have been {revolutionized} by technological improvements in
personal computers and data processing equipment. (revolution)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
36. You will cut yourself if you aren’t careful with that knife.
→ Unless you {are careful with that knife, you will cut yourself.}
37. It’s possible that Tim will know the truth.
→ Tim might {know the truth.}
38. My whole body feels less active because of depression.
→ Depression makes {my whole body feel less active.}
39. Our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary is in September next year.
→ By September next year, we {will have celebrated our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.}
40. “It’s not true! I have never been arrested.” said William.
→ William denied {having ever been arrested.}

PRACTICE TEST 9
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. path B. thousand C. breathe D. think
2. A. pond B. porch C. cottage D. possible
Choose the word in each group stressed on the different syllable from the others?
3. A. farmhouse B. shutter C. cramped D. remote
4. A. restore B. popular C. peaceful D. attic
Find the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected.
5. Jacqui saw the car to drive up outside the police station.
A. saw B. *to drive C. outside D. police
6. More people would spend their holidays in England unless the weather weren’t so unpredictable
A. would spend B. *unless C. so D. unpredictable
7. Of the two sisters, Susan is the most beautiful.
A. Of B. sisters C. is D. *most beautiful
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined one in the following sentence.
8. I'm sick and tired of you telling me what to do all the time.
A. interested in B. concerned with
C. *bored with D. tired from
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined one in the following sentence.
9. Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.
A. similar B. *different C. fake D. genuine
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
10. Anne is seeing Mary off at the airport.
Anne: “Don't fail to look after yourself, Mary!” - Marry: “_________.”
A. Of course, you are an adult. B. Oh, I knew about that.
C. The same to you. D. *Thanks, I will.
11. Frank is inviting William to go to the waterpark.
Frank: “What about going to the waterpark?” - William: “_________”
A. *That's good idea. B. That's right.
C. Of course! D. Right! Go ahead
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
12. He and his wife lived in a modern _________ on the outskirts of the city.
A. desert B. forest C. *bungalow D. grass
13. She locked the door of her room all day yesterday to avoid _________
A. to disturb B. disturbing C. *being disturbed D. to be disturbed
14. There have been cuts in local _________ on education.
A. *expenditure B. expensive C. salary D. wage
15. The robot is made of metal, _________, and other materials.
A. nylon B. *ceramic C. clothes D. wool
16. You can _________ the best time of your life from now on.
A. have B. get C. take D. *make
17. The street is lined with enormous _________ where the rich and famous live.
A. house B. palace C. huts D. *mansions
18. We were able to see a _________ improvement.
A. terrible B. small C. *substantial D. a little
19. I wish I _________ money when I was earning a good salary.
A. *saved B. could save
C. would have saved D. had saved
20. The rooms in the front _________ noisier than those in the back.
A. *are more B. are little C. are very D. are much
21. I _________ very well with my father now, we never have any arguments.
A. go on B. carry on C. *get on D. put on
22. There are no simple _________ to the problem of overpopulation.
A. method B. solutions C. *solution D. request
23. He has been unable to get in touch _________ his brother for a few days.
A. *with B. to C. about D. of
Choose the correct sentence (A, B, C or D) which has the same meaning as the given one.
24. Unless he apologizes, I’ll never invite him here again.
A. *If he doesn’t apologize, I’ll never invite him here again.
B. If he doesn’t apologize, I’ll invite him here again.
C. If he didn’t apologize, I’d never invite him here again.
D. If he apologizes, I’ll never invite him here again.
25. I took off my shoes before entering the room _________.
A. in order to not dirty the floor B. so that I not dirty the floor
C. in order not dirtying the floor D. *so as not to dirty the floor
Read the following passage mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the numbered blanks.
Culture shock refers to the feelings of discomfort experienced as a person adjusts to a new culture.
It is caused by having to cope with many new and unfamiliar situations and traditions. Newcomers feel
helpless because they cannot understand all the new things they experience. However, understanding
the stages of culture shock - and knowing that it is only temporary - can help newcomers make the
transition.
There are four stages of culture shock, although the length of time each stage lasts will differ for
each person. The first stage is the honeymoon stage. During this time, when you first enter a new culture,
everything is interesting and exciting. You are curious about the new culture and eager to learn.
Everything seems interesting, the people are friendly, the food is delicious, and you are eager to explore
your new surroundings. However, after some time, the distress stage begins. The newcomer starts to feel
uncomfortable and unhappy in the new culture. Everything seems very difficult: shopping, getting
around, and making friends all seem confusing. You may begin to feel homesick and want to return
home. Feelings of anger and sadness are common, and you may be overwhelmed by small problems.
However, these feelings are only temporary. Gradually, the newcomer becomes more comfortable in the
culture and enters the recovery stage. The new customs seem clearer, and everyday interactions are
easier. You begin to enjoy the new culture once more. Finally, the stability stage begins. Life becomes
more normal, and your sense of humor returns. You may not like everything about the new culture, but
it doesn't make you so unhappy. You begin to feel at home in the new culture.
26. According to the passage, which of the following is a feature of the honeymoon stage?
A. The newcomer feels it hard to do a lot of things because they are all new.
B. *The newcomer is enthusiastic to discover the new culture.
C. The newcomer is used to the new life, new culture, and new country.
D. The newcomer feels happier and easier to adapt to the new culture.
27. The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to _________.
A. the transition B. the culture
C. *the shock D. the experience
28. According to the passage, in which stage do newcomers miss their families the most?
A. The honeymoon stage B. *The distress stage
C. The recovery stage D. The stability stage
29. According to the passage, why does the author think that newcomers can get over the distress stage?
A. Because they can adapt to the new situation well
B. Because they will find a way to overcome it soon
C. *Because all the problems in this stage are not permanent
D. Because their friends can help them get over it
30. Where is this passage probably taken from?
A. A tourism magazine
B. *A handbook for exchange students
C. A book on cultural traditions
D. A website on culture preservation
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets.
31. Sally cut her household {expenditure} and tried to save every penny she could. (expend)
32. It will be very {inconvenient} for me to have no car. (convenience)
33. That was an {impressive} performance from such a young tennis player. (impress)
34. Money has been raised to {beautify} the area. (beautiful)
35. Most people tend to look at things {contemporarily} rather than historically. (contemporary)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
36. If he has free time, he’ll play tennis.
→ Should {he have free time, he’ll play tennis.}
37. It is such a heavy book that I can’t lift it
→ The book is too {heavy for me to lift.}
38. No one in my class in more intelligent than her.
→ She is {the most intelligent person in my class.}
39. 'Why not participate in the English Speaking Contest?', said he.
→ He suggested {participating in the English Speaking Contest}.
40. I lived on a farm once, but I don’t any more.
→ I used {to live on a farm.}
 PRACTICE TEST 10
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:
1. A. invites B. removes C. contacts D. takes
2. A. detached B. porch C. headache D. watch
Choose the word in each group stressed on the different syllable from the others:
3. A. spacious B. serious C. landing D. surreal
4. A. citadel B. deceased C. detached D. extension
Find the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected.
5. My elder sisters, both of them were doctors, said they were too busy to pick me up.
A. elder B. *both of them C. too busy D. to pick me
6. Every student in my class are good at English.
A. student B. in C. *are D. at
7. The weather is more hot than it was yesterday.
A. is B. *more hot C. than D. was
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined one in the following sentence.
8. In Africa, many children die from not having enough food.
A. poverty B. *starvation C. drought D. malnutrition
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined one in the following sentence.
9. She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.
A. *mean B. spacious C. kind D. charming
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
10. Bill is talking to his colleague.
Bill: “_________, Jack?” - Jack: “Fine! I have just got a promotion.”
A. What happened B. What are you doing
C. *How are you doing D. How come
11. Two students are talking in a new class.
Student 1: “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” - Student 2: “_________.”
A. No, thanks. B. Yes, I am so glad.
C. *Sorry, the seat is taken. D. Yes, yes. You can sit here.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
12. We looked all over the house, even down in the coal _________.
A. *cellar. B. shop C. home D. citadel
13. If Joe hadn’t tried to murder that millionaire, he _________ in prison now.
A. *wouldn’t be B. hadn’t been
C. weren’t D. wouldn’t have been
14. He will be making a new_________ for the exhibition.
A. painter B. *sculpture C. dynasty D. moat
15. The group is _________ to the conservation of the environment.
A. *dedicated B. enthusiastic C. expect D. fond
16. The government is determined to _________ inflation.
A. expend B. deem C. *tackle D. contact
17. If only you _________ how I feel about you.
 A. understand B. *understood
C. can understand D. would be understood
18. My list of things gets _________ I don’t know when to finish them all.
A. less and less B. shorter and shorter
C. *longer and longer D. more and more difficulty
19. The play was a/an _________ mix of fact and fantasy.
A. enormous B. deceased C. stackable D. *surreal
20. The programme will enable in-store beauticians to _________ recognition for learning specialist
skills as well as key retail techniques.
A. *gain B. got C. make D. had
21. After Mary _________ her degree, she intends to work in her father’s company.
A. will finish B. is finishing
C. *finishes D. will have finished
22. This is a _________ opportunity to study these rare creatures.
A. charming B. *unique C. remote D. contemporary
23. The authorities were turning a _________ eye to human rights abuses.
A. dim B. bright C. *blind D. dark
Choose the correct sentence (A, B, C or D) which has the same meaning as the given one.
24. I’m not a millionaire, so I can’t buy you a plane.
A. If I was a millionaire, I will buy you a plane.
B. *If I were a millionaire, I would buy you a plane.
C. If you were a millionaire, I would buy your plane.
D. If I buy a plane, I’ll become a millionaire.
25. Hoa doesn’t play the guitar as well as Minh.
A. Minh plays the guitar as well.
B. Hoa doesn’t play the guitar well.
C. Hoa doesn’t play the guitar better than Minh
D. *Minh plays the guitar better than Hoa.
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.
In the mountains of Northern Viet Nam live the Muong people, one of the largest ethnic groups in the
country. The Muong often live in stilt houses in villages. They live mainly by growing rice and
(26)_________ poultry and cattle.
They have their own language and traditions and are known as friendly and welcoming people. In
modern life, many of the Muong people still make their (27)_________ themselves. They need to be
very creative, talented and patient because their clothes have colourful patterns on them, which are
(28)_________ to make and take a lot of skill and time. Muong women often wear a long black skirt, a
white shirt and a plain or colourful headscarf. Men often wear a long white shirt with dark trousers.
The Muong people have their own style of music and they play the gong, one of the traditional musical
(29) _________ of the Muong culture. There are songs for special occasions, such as moving into a new
home, and songs with stories about the history of the Muong. The Muong people are (30) _________ of
their traditions and culture.
26. A. *raising B. rising C. planting D. adopting
27. A. bags B. hats C. shoes D. *clothes
28. A. skillful B. good C. *difficult D. comfortable
29. A. drums B. *instruments C. violin D. equipment
30. A. *proud B. tired C. afraid D. frightened
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets.
31. Several {architectural} styles are being considered for the proposed housing development. (architect)
32. When you get {home} late you don't feel like cooking. (homeless)
33. I hope the situation can be resolved {peacefully}. (peace)
34. That song was {popular} with people from my father's generation. (popularize)
35. There must be an {alternative} to people sleeping on the streets. (alternatively)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
36. Unless he phones her immediately, he won’t get information.
→ If {he doesn’t phone her immediately, he won’t get information.}
37. “What will you do if you leave school?”, Lan asked me.
→ Lan asked {me what I would do if I left school.}
38. They had a good meal and then went to dance.
→ After they {had a good meal, they went to dance.}
39. Without my teacher’s help, I wouldn’t have been able to get the scholarship.
→ If my teacher {hadn't helped me, I wouldn’t have been able to get the scholarship.}
40. They made all students sign up for the course before September.
→ Each student {was required to sign up for the course before September.}