PRACTICE TEST 10

Time allotted: 60 min.

Mark the letter A, 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.
1. A. fabulous B. opposite C. circumstance D. official
2. A. multimedia B. community C. geography D. considerate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
3. A. cable B. disaster C. radiation D. volcano
4. A. thermal B. theme C. bathing D. footpath
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. The building has a smoke detector _________ any fires can be detected immediately.
A. if B. as if C. such as D. so that
6. I hadn't realized she was a foreigner _________ she spoke.
A. incase B. only after C. until D. when
7. The old houses were _________ down to make way for a new block of flats.
A. put B. hit C. knocked D. banged
8. Ann has a lot of English books, _________ she has never read.
A. a lot of that B. some of these
C. many of which D. which many of them
9. If you _________ doing your work, don't sit there playing games, Duong.
A. don't finish B. won't finish
C. aren't finishing D. haven't finished
10. The _________ about travelling by train rather than by car is that you can sleep or read during the
journey.
A. enjoyable B. enjoyed C. enjoying D. enjoyment
11. Nowadays children would prefer the subject of history _________ in more practical ways.
A. be taught B. to be taught C. to teach D. teaching
12. In spite of all the difficulties, the Viet Nam team succeeded _________ climbing Mt. Everest.
A. of B. in C. at D. to
13. My grandma was seriously ill last month but fortunately, she is now making a steady _________.
A. recovery B. treatment C. survival D. healing
14. My friend was in a difficult situation, so I agreed _________.
A. to help her out B. helping her out
C. with helping her out D. that she would help me
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.
15. The kinds of sun cream you use may affect your skin.
A. cause B. increase C. influence D. worry
16. He only has average general intelligence, but he is an excellent artist.
A. ability to think B. ability to work hard
C. specialized skill D. musical performance
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.
17. I was virtually finished with the paper when my computer lost the file.
A. stopped B. found C. damaged D. changed
18. The uses of computer-based technology in hospitals have become extensive.
A. widespread B. serious C. expanded D. limited
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
19. -"How long have you been friends with Lam?"
 - “____________”
A. I met him at my aunt's house B. For five years
C. He lives in my neighbourhood D. In June 2016
20. -"What does your new English teacher look like?"
- “____________”
A. I like her very much B. She has been teaching English for 5 years
C. She is slim with long black hair D. I am sure you will like her

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, orD to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions from 21 to 25.
From pop band to movie star
Johnny Depp is the actor who plays Willy Wonka in the movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
With his good looks and unusual sense of humour, Johnny has become one of the biggest names at the
box office, but did you know that he started his career in a pop band?
Johnny taught himself to play guitar when he was twelve years old. Soon afterwards he formed a
band called Flame. The band wrote their own music and practised in a garage. Johnny designed the band's
costumes - many were made from old clothes found in his mother's wardrobe.
By the time Johnny was sixteen, Flame had changed its name to The Kids and the band was playing
gigs around America. The Kids worked hard for six years but they did not hit the big time. It was only
after meeting the actor Nicolas Cage that Johnny decided to try acting. The rest, as they say, is history.
But Johnny still finds time for music - he has recently played guitar on the album of his musician
girlfriend, Vanessa Paradis. (NAPLAN Reading)
21. How old was Johnny when he started playing the guitar?
A. six B. eight C. twelve D. sixteen
22. The question at the end of the first paragraph suggests readers will think this information is __.
A. amusing B. surprising C. upsetting D.
disappointing
23. Which of these is a fact about The Kids?
A. The band did not become famous.
B. The band reached the top of the music charts.
C. The band did not write any music for six years.
D. The band made lots of money from playing gigs.
24. Why is Nicolas Cage mentioned in this text?
A. He played with The Kids.
B. He offered Johnny an acting role.
C. He inspired Johnny to become an actor.
D. He introduced Johnny to Vanessa Paradis.
25. What does the text suggest about Johnny's current attitude to making music?
A. He prefers to listen to his girlfriend make music.
B. He would rather play a different instrument.
C. He thinks he is too old to be in a band.
D. He still enjoys playing his guitar.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
Earth's atmosphere is made up of many layers. Because of gravity's pull, most of the air in the
atmosphere is in the bottom (26) ____________. When scientists talk about how high the atmosphere
goes, they use the word altitude. They start (27) ____________ the altitude at sea level, which is the place
where the land and sea are at the same level. It has an altitude of 0 feet. There is (28) ____________ of
oxygen and other gases at sea level.
At about 62 miles, or over 300,000 feet above sea level, the atmosphere disappears. This is
(29)____________ outer space begins. Earth’s gravity is too weak to
pull on anything, so all the gases, including oxygen, are gone. That's why you can't
(30)____________in outer space.
Luckily, scientists have solved that problem. Astronauts who visit space have special suits. These
suits have oxygen inside of them. Wearing one of these suits is like being in your own atmosphere!
(Daily Science - Evan-Moore -2015)
26. A. reason B. layer C. surface D. class
27. A. repairing B. inventing C. analyzing D. measuring
28. A. many B. number C. plenty D. much
29. A. where B. which C. that D. when
30. A. work B. swim C. stay D. breathe

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. There is a quest house at the corner of this street where we can stay there.
A. is a guest house B. at the C. of this street D. can stay there
32. Although they always argue with each other, but they are good friends.
A. always B. with C. but D. friends
33. More and more schools have built recently to make it convenient for children to get schooling.
A. More and more B. have built C. to make D. to get schooling
34. We wish today is sunny so that we could spend the day in the countryside communicating with nature.
A. is B. so that C. could spend D. in the
35. A large amount of popular expressions in our language have interesting backgrounds.
A. A large amount B. popular C. have D. backgrounds
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/phrases given.
36. The sun/much hotter /the moon
A. The sun is as much hotter as the moon.
B. The sun is much hotter than the moon.
C. The sun is much hotter and the moon is too.
D. The sun is much hotter but the moon is not.
37. What /you/use to do/your free time/a child?
A. What did you use to do in your free time as a child?
B. What did you use doing in your free time as a child?
C. What do you used to do in your free time when a child?
D. What were you used to do in your free time as a child?
38. I wish /can/go camping/you/ tomorrow
A. I wish I can go camping with you tomorrow.
B. I wish I can go to the camp with you tomorrow.
C. I wish I could go camping with you tomorrow.
D. I wish I could going to camp with you tomorrow.
39. Unless /you/a passport/can't/travel abroad
A. Unless you have a passport, you couldn't travel abroad.
B. Unless you make a passport, you can't travel abroad.
C. Unless you have had a passport, you couldn't travel abroad.
D. Unless you have a passport, you can't travel abroad.
40. sorry/get angry/you/yesterday
A. I'm sorry for I get angry with you yesterday.
B. I'm sorry I get angry with you yesterday.
C. I'm sorry I got angry with you yesterday.
D. I'm sorry I had got angry with you yesterday.
 PRACTICE TEST 11
Time allotted: 60 min.
Mark the letter A, 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. tender B. determine C. external D. erode
2. A. arithmetic B. threaten C. thermal D. therefore

Mark the letter A, 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.
3. A. charity B. recommend C. organise D. festival
4. A. suspicious B. decorate C. sensible D. numerous

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. On July 20th, 1969, Astronaut Neil Armstrong _________ down onto the moon, the first person ever to
set foot on another celestial body.
A. was stepping B. stepped C. has stepped D. was step
6. Phong always gets up early every morning _________ he's not late for his work.
A. so that B. even though C. because D. as soon as
7. Stratford-on-Avon, _________ many people have written about, is Shakespeare's birthplace.
A. where B. that C. which D. who
8. Mr. Thanh hoped _________ to join the club. He could make important business contacts there.
A. inviting B. being invited C. to invite D. to be invited
9. I think _________ young need to be encouraged and supported in society.
A. a B. an C. the D. 0
10. I'll _________ your suggestion and discuss it with the sales department.
A. setup B. think over C. find out D. look at
11. He was _________ to see that his bonus was a bit less than he had expected.
A. delighted B. embarrassed C. disappointed D. interested
12. Please _________ the eggs just a little so that even the whites are not quite hard.
A. boil B. stew C. simmer D. grill
13. You have to fill out an _________ form for admission to the hospital at the front desk.
A. applicable B. application C. applicant D. apply
14. Could you tell me _________ to fly from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
A. it costs how much B. how much does it cost
C. how much it costs D. how much costs it
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.
15. This house has many unique features, including a 45-foot-long outdoor swimming pool.
A. private B. special C. ordinary D. typical
16. These documents will provide you with all the information you need to write your report.
A. reserve B. transfer C. supply D. assist
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.
17. Lack of sleep can have an enormous negative impact on a student's grades.
A. positive B. cognitive C. affective D. creative
18. The majority of young professionals in the capital have moved there from provincial towns.
A. seniority B. authority C. priority D. minority
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
19. -"Hi, Paul! How's it going? Getting over the jet lag?"
- “__________”
A. Yes, I was born and grew up here B. Yes, I slept pretty well last night
C. No, I couldn't get it D. No, I didn't eat anything yesterday
20. -"__________?"
-"A pizza base, some cheese, some bacon, an onion, and an apple."
A. How much is this pizza B. Why do I have to make a pizza
C. Who is going to make a pizza D. What do we need to make a pizza
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions from 21 to 25.
The television set is an indispensable household item today. It now takes up its familiar place as the
focal point of the living room. It has even ventured into bedrooms. The television set is one of the best
ways to get the latest news and to watch films.
The television set was not fully electronic when it was first invented. Its screen actually had a small
motor and a small lamp. When the motor and the lamp were turned on, they worked together to give out a
reddish orange picture. The picture was blurry and it was only about the size of a business card!
It was in 1953 in Europe when many people first started owning a television set. They bought a
television set for the sole purpose of watching the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in London. Only a
few thousand people were allowed into Westminster Abbey. However, live coverage allowed millions of
people around the world to watch the coronation.
Another significant event was the moon landing in 1969. Again, millions of people around the
world watched as Neil Armstrong walked on the moon and planted an American flag there to serve as a
reminder of the great accomplishment of the crew. This time the event was broadcast in colour. The
programme was much more realistic than the previous ones.
(Comprehension Fast Forward 4-J. Lee& G. Y. Shen – SAP)
21. Many people need the television set today as it _____________.
A. allows them to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
B. enables them to find out what is happening around the world
C. is an electronic item
D. lets them see things in colour
22. Television sets in the past ____________.
A. were not so clear
B. were very bulky
C. ran on electricity
D. showed pictures that were full-coloured
23. Why do you think the sales of television sets rocketed in Europe __________ in 1953?
A. Television sets became more affordable.
B. People wanted to watch the moon landing.
C. People wanted to watch the crowning of the queen.
D. People wanted to watch live coverage of events around the world.
24. People around the world watched Neil Armstrong in 1969.
A. travel to the moon
B. sit on the moon
C. put a flag on the moon
D. take the American flag away from the moon
25. From the passage, as television sets improved, _____________.
A. the colours on the screen became lighter than ever before
B. more realistic programmes were shown
C. people could watch events earlier than before
D. an event watched on television looked more like the actual event that was happening

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
 When we say the word "family", the first picture that appears in our minds would be an image of a
mother, a father and their children. This is (26) _________ we call a nuclear family. However, there are
families that are made up of just a single parent. Then there are the extended families where more than
one set of families live together (27) _________ the same roof.
According to the most common definition, a nuclear family or traditional family (28) _________
of parents, legalized through marriage, together with their biological or adoptive children. They raise and
nurture the children till the young ones (29) _________ of marriageable age to form new families of their
own.
During the festive seasons, holidays or even the weekends, nuclear families who stay on their own
way may return to the grandparents' home for meals and spend time together. If the paternal and maternal
grandparents are still (30)_________, alternative weekly visitations to each grandparent's home is
common. In this way, the grandchildren will get to spend quality time with both sets of grandparents.
(Wong &Shen - Close Fast Forward - SAP)
26. A. what B. how C. when D. why
27. A. into B. of C. on D. under
28. A. includes B. consists C. engages D. forms
29. A. are B. have C. do D. make
30. At lived B. lively C. alive D. living

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. As soon as I will get my exam results, I'm going to visit my uncle in the countryside.
A. will get B. exam results C. to visit D. the countryside
32. My brother used to working downtown, but he moved to the suburbs three months ago.
A. working B. downtown C. moved D. suburbs
33. He didn't have money to buy food because he has forgotten to ask his parents.
A. to buy B. because C. has forgotten D. to ask
34. The scientists are investigating an area on Mars which liquid water may be found.
A. are investigating B. on C. which D. be found
35. If people use contaminated water for cooking, their health would be badly affected.
A. contaminated B. cooking C. would D. badly affected

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
36. "Why don't we travel to Phu Quoc Island by ferry?" they said.
A. They asked why we didn't travel to Phu Quoc Island by ferry.
B. They suggested travelling to Phu Quoc Island by ferry.
C. They wished that we travelled to Phu Quoc Island by ferry.
D. They wanted to travel to Phu Quoc Island by ferry.
37. Life in the countryside isn't as stressful as life in the city.
A. Life in the city is less stressful than that in the countryside.
B. Life in the countryside is more stressful than that in the city.
C. Life in the city is more stressful than life in the countryside.
D. Life in the countryside is so as stressful as life in the city.
38. You are not allowed to leave the room without permission.
A. You mustn't leave the room without permission.
B. You might leave the room without permission.
C. You have right to leave the room without permission.
D. You don't have to leave the room without permission.
39. The soil is poisoned because farmers use too many pesticides and herbicides.
A. The soil won't be poisoned if farmers use fewer pesticides and herbicides.
B. If farmers use too many pesticides and herbicides, the soil will be poisoned.
C. The soil would be poisoned if farmers used too many pesticides and herbicides.
D. If farmers used fewer pesticides and herbicides, the soil wouldn't be poisoned.
40. It is not a good idea to spend too much time on computer games.
A. It's not good to stop spending too much time on computer games.
B. It's better to avoid spending too much time on computer games.
C. It's not good to postpone spending too much time on computer games.
D. It's better to continue to spend too much time on computer games.
 PRACTICE TEST 12
Time allotted: 60 min.
Mark the letter A, 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. aquatic B. treatment C. tension D. listen
2. A. courage B. sound C. doubtful D. amount

Mark the letter A, 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.
3. A. media B. music C. effect D. body
4. A. opposite B. dependent C. pyramid D. mountainous

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. This time tomorrow I __________ with my cousin in London on Viber.
A. will chat B. am chatting C. chat D. will be chatting
6. The astronaut __________ had a speech in our school this morning has flown into space three times.
A. which B. whose C. that D. whom
7. Susan had to do the shopping for her neighbour, __________?
A. didn't she B. hadn't she B. does she D. isn't she
8. Nhung has lived in Sydney, Australia for five years so she speaks __________.
A. perfect English B. perfectly English
C. English perfect D. English more perfect
9. My mouth is burning! This is __________ spicy food that I don't think I can finish it.
A. such B. so C. very D. too
10. She teaches relaxation techniques to help patients __________ the pain of their illness.
A. look through B. live on C. pass down D. deal with
11. In the morning, Sandra usually eats a __________ of bread and drinks a cup of coffee.
A. slice B. bow C. stick D. bunch
12. Because Nga is a __________, she is often chosen to translate between English and Vietnamese
speakers.
A. official B. bilingual C. domestic D. flexible
13. Before you __________ a man, you should always walk a mile in his shoes.
A. critic B. criticism C. criticize D. critical
14. Both my books __________ from my room last night.
A. were stolen and my wallet B. and my wallet were stolen
C. and my wallet was stolen D. were and my wallet stolen

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.
15. We took off our shoes and socks and walked without socks or shoes along the beach.
A. hotfoot B. out-footed C. flat-footed D. barefoot
16. Is there any place in particular that you'd recommend I visit while I'm in Hanoi?
A. counsel B. suggest C. expect D. assig

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,
17. Because she is so depressed, Barbara cries in her bed all day long.
A. delighted B. worried C. interested D. confused
18. The departure time on Saturday is different than the time the bus leaves on Sunday.
A. stopover B. check-out C. arrival D. expedition
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
19. - "Can you come and give me a hand, Nam?"
- “__________”
A. OK. Wait for me fora while B. Sorry. I don't have anything to give you
C. Fine. I can come with you now D. No. I cannot hand it back to you
20. - "It's well worth going to Ha Long Bay. It's very picturesque."
- “_________”
A. No. I'm not going there next month B. This is the first time I've ever been there
C. I've gone to Ha Long Bay D. Yes, that's what I've heard

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions from 21 to 25.
Easter Island Mystery
Easter Island has a mystery. How and why did its inhabitants carve and transport the massive
statues which surround the island?
Easter Island is a triangular volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean, over 3600 kilometres from Tahiti
or Chile. It is one of the most isolated places on Earth. It is famous for the 800 giant stone statues that dot
the coastline. The early explorers discovered the island on Easter Day in 1722, and named its Easter
Island.
Where did Easter Islanders come from? Some say the people who built the statues were from South
America, where there is similar stonework. Others have suggested that Easter Islanders are the last people
of a lost continent, or even parts of an alien invasion.
Pacific Islanders (Polynesians) came to the island about 1500 years ago. As the population grew to
more than 10000, the land could not support so many people. (In 2002, the population was about 3500.)
Food and materials became scarce, and the palm forests were destroyed - cleared for farming and to move
the huge statues to coastal locations. Although called 'Easter Island heads', they are kneeling figures with
their hands over their stomachs. A few statues have become buried up to their necks by shifting soils.
(NAPLAN*-Style Test Guide)
21. The Easter Island statues are __________.
A. along the coast B. on a volcano
C. in the forests D. on farmland
22. The word "massive" in the passage means that the statues were __________.
A. heavy B. strange
C. huge D. gravestones
23. What is the most likely reason the population of Easter Island decreased in number?
A. part of the land sank into the sea B. not enough food could be grown
C. people moved to Tahiti or Chile D. statues took up much of the island's space
24. Easter Island is unusual because it ___________.
A. has strange statues B. is in the middle of the ocean
C. was invaded by aliens D. has a small population
25. Little was known about Easter Island until after 1722 because __________.
A. the island was small and volcanic
B. Easter Island is a long way from other known places
C. the people who lived there had only been there for 1500 years
D. its coastline was surrounded with large stone statues

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
Sonia is a Spanish schoolgirl aged 16. She goes to school and does her homework but in her free
 time she is a pop star! She loves writing songs and she's very (26) __________ at playing the piano and
the guitar too! She's got a lot of fans, they love her music. Sonia (27) __________ in her country and in
the UK as well.
Sonia is also an activist who fights for children's rights. She has (28) __________ in many
campaigns and helped an organization called "New Creature", which provides food, medicines and school
supplies (29) __________ poor children.
To keep fit, Sonia runs twice a week and follows a special diet created by a famous cardiologist,
Dr. Atkins. The focus of this diet is to reduce carbohydrates. As a consequence, the (30) __________
consumes fat, and the person loses weight.
Sonia is planning to travel to the Caribbean next holiday. She is going to stay in a five star hotel
next to the beach. One thing she knows for sure, she is going to enjoy it a lot!
26. A. interested B. good C. able D. pretty
27. A. performs B. discusses C. argues D. implements
28. A. organized B. evaluated C. participated D. interviewed
29. A. with B. for C. of D. in
30. A. person B. shadow C. image D. body

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. We will come home early in order to we can help you with the preparations.
A. will come B. in order to C. can help D. with
32. If you don't join this English club, you wouldn't have chance to practice speaking English.
A. don't join B. have C. to practise D. speaking
33. The new English teacher whom comes from Australia is very kind and helpful.
A. new English B. whom C. from D. very kind
34. I'm not sure why she left, but she mentioned to have an appointment or something.
A. why she left B. but C. to have D. or something
35. It's only my first week in Paris, and I saw so many interesting things already.
A. only B. first week C. saw D. interesting

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
36. Peter usually had lunch in the canteen, but he doesn't now.
A. Peter got used to having lunch in the canteen.
B. Peter expected to have lunch in the canteen.
C. Peter suggested having lunch in the canteen.
D. Peter used to have lunch in the canteen.
37. Steven felt unwell, but he went on working.
A. Though he felt unwell, but Steven went on working.
B. In spite of feeling unwell, Steven went on working.
C. Steven went on working despite he felt unwell.
D. Steven went on working although feeling unwell.
38. My uncle plans to open another restaurant in London next month.
A. My uncle would have opened another restaurant in London next month.
B. My uncle is thinking of opening another restaurant in London next month.
C. My uncle is opening another restaurant in London next month.
D. My uncle delays opening another restaurant in London next month.
39. We should move the furniture to higher places because of the flood.
A. The furniture to higher places should be moved because of the flood.
B. The furniture should be moved to higher places because of the flood.
C. The furniture to higher places because of the flood should be moved.
D. The furniture should because of the flood be moved to higher places.
40. Tom lives in the area affected by air pollution, so he has a breathing problem.
A. If John didn't live in the area affected by air pollution, he wouldn't have a breathing problem.
B. Tom will have a breathing problem if he lives in the area affected by air pollution.
C. If Tom lived in the area affected by air pollution, he would have a breathing problem.
D. Tom won't have a breathing problem if he doesn't live in the area affected by air pollution.
 PRACTICE TEST 13
Time allotted: 60 min.
Mark the letter A, 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. wheat B. spread C. disease D. reason
2. A. chamber B. bachelor C. machine D. challenge

Mark the letter A, 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.
3. A. private B. package C. remote D. promise
4. A. recognise B. attendant C. tradition D. delicious

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. Fish were among the earliest forms of life. Fish ________ on earth for ages and ages.
A. existed B. are existing C. exist D. have existed
6. The current constitutional problem is ________ by the top legal minds in the country.
A. studying B. being studying C. being studied D. been studied
7. The professor told me that I was doing well, ________ my final grade was awful!
A. so B. therefore C. in spite of D. yet
8. I must hurry. I want to get home ________ to see the football match on television.
A. on time B. in time C. by time D. at time
9. It's very noisy in the new neighbourhood; ________, we enjoy living there.
A. therefore B. but C. so D. however
10. An arrangement between the two couples ensured there was always someone to ________ the
children.
A. take care B. keep up C. bring in D. look after
11. Please read the ________ carefully before you fill out the form.
A. instructions B. advices C. labels D. proposals
12. There is a greater ________ between New York and Tokyo than there is between New York and
Washington D.C.
A. space B. length C. distance D. journey
13. Because it is expensive to eat at a restaurant every day, it is more ________ to buy groceries and
make your own meals.
A. economic B. economical C. economist D. economics
14. Neptune is about thirty times as far from the Sun ________.
A. like the Earth is B. such as the Earth
C. as is the Earth D. where is the Earth

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.
15. Like most presidents before him, the new U.S. president will reside in the White House.
A. live B. work C. sleep D. grow
16. During the seven-day journey by the sea, the ship traveled to three different countries.
A. flight B. transfer C. route D. voyage

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.
17. You don't need to be carrying heavy things and getting out in this weather.
A. empty B. light C. easy D. ugly
18. The exit to the front of the building was locked, so we had to use the back doors instead.
A. staircase B. window C. entrance D. escalator
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
19. -"How would you like your steak cooked?"
- “________”
A. Well done, please B. A little bit cheaper, please
C. I'd like it hot, please D. Cook it immediately, please
20. - “________”
-"Don't mention it. It was the least I could do."
A. I'm terribly sorry for being late B. Thank you so much for your help
C. It's a pleasure to meet you D. Well, I'll see you later then

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions from 21 to 25.
Dear Laura,
Hello. How are you? I met Aunt Sue at the supermarket today. I was surprised to see her trolley
filled with flour, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs and even a small electric whisk. I know that she loathes
baking. When I asked her, she said that you wanted to bake a cake.
I am not an expert in baking but I have baked quite a few cakes before. Let me share some useful
tips with you.
If your butter is taken directly from the refrigerator, it will be cold and hard. Try to slice it thinly or
grate it and put it over some warm water for about ten minutes. This will make it easier to mix it with the
other ingredients.
Most importantly, make sure that you set the correct temperature for the oven. Besides turning on
the oven before putting in the mixture, remember to check that the oven rack is placed in the centre. This
helps to bake the cake evenly. What type of baking tray are you using? If you are using a glass tray, do
adjust the oven temperature by about 25°C.
I hope you have fun baking your cake.
Love,
Mary
(Adapted from Comprehension Fast Forward 4-J. Lee& G. Y. Shen- SAP)
21. Mary was surprised that Aunt Sue ________.
A. liked baking
B. was alone at the supermarket without Laura
C. had bought a trolley
D. was buying ingredients for baking
22. The phrase "useful tips" in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
A. short-cuts B. advice C. warnings D. recipes
23. It is probably difficult to use butter that has been ___________.
A. sliced B. softened
C. refrigerated D. put in warm water
24. Before using the oven, Laura should check that.
A. the temperature in the oven is adjusted to 25°c
B. she is using a glass tray
C. the cake is baked evenly
D. the oven rack is in the middle
25. Mary wrote the letter because she wanted.
A. to bake the cake with Laura
B. to show off her knowledge to Laura
C. to tell Laura what to look out for when baking a cake
D. Laura to share her baking experience with her soon
 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
Most of Earth's surface is covered by water. Water can be salty or fresh. The water in oceans is
(26)________ of salt. Fresh water is found in lakes and rivers, under the ground, in the air, or
(27)________ in ice caps and glaciers. The water we have now on Earth is all the water we will ever
have.
The water on Earth is always moving through the water cycle. A cycle is something that (28)
________ over and over. Water starts in the ocean or on land. It then evaporates, or changes from a liquid
to a gas. The gas forms clouds. Water changes from a gas to a (29) ________ when it rains. It falls back
to land or into the oceans.
Many things can happen to water as it falls from the clouds to Earth. In cold places, the water freezes.
It makes snow or ice. It can become part of a glacier or an ice cap. In (30) ________ places, water falls as
rain. Some of the rain flows into oceans, rivers, and lakes. Some of it soaks into the ground.
(Daily Science - Evan-Moor-2015)
26. A. thirsty B. full C. crowded D. rich

27. A. frozen B. melted C. heated D. driven

28. A. separates B. creates C. happens D. repeats

29. A. water B. liquid C. cloud D. rainbow

30. A. taller B. lower C. warmer D. colder

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. I think she ought join some clubs so she can meet people who have similar interests.
A. ought join B. can meet
C. who D. similar interests
32. They played so good game of tennis last night that they surprised their audience.
A. so good game B. that C.surprised D. audience
33. Mr. Brown didn't remember bringing his passport when he went to the consulate.
A. didn't B. bringing C.when D. went to
34. Some of the most important books for my report is not available in the school library.
A. Some of B. for
C. is not D. the school library
35. I'm still not sure I really understand it despite Tom explained it in detail.
A. not sure B. despite C. explained D. in detail

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words /phrases given.
36. If/not hurry up/miss/train
A. If you didn't hurry up, you will miss the train.
B. If you didn't hurry up, you missed the train.
C. If you don't hurry up, you will miss the train.
D. If you are not hurrying up, you miss the train.
37. Pacific Ocean/deeper/Atlantic Ocean
A. A Pacific Ocean is deeper than an Atlantic Ocean.
B. Pacific Ocean is deeper than Atlantic Ocean.
C. The Pacific Ocean is deeper than the Atlantic Ocean.
D. The Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean are deeper.
38. you like/join US/charity work/this summer?
A. Do you like joining US for charity work this summer?
B. Would you like to join US for charity work this summer?
C. Would you like joining US to do charity work this summer?
D. Will you like to join with US for charity work this summer?
39. She /not/go /party /unless /her sister/go/her
A. She won't go to the party unless her sister goes with her.
B. She doesn't go to the party unless her sister goes with her.
C. She didn't go to the party unless her sister would go with her.
D. She isn't going to the party unless her sister is going with her.
40. She/go back /the village/where/born/grow up
A. She goes back to a village where she was born and grew up.
B. She goes back to the village where she was born and grown up.
C. She is going back to village where she was born and grew up.
D. She went back to the village where she was born and grew up.
 PRACTICE TEST 14
Time allotted: 60 min.
Mark the letter A, 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. tricked B. faced C. collapsed D. claimed
2. A. exchange B. champagne C. champion D. charge

Mark the letter A, 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.
3. A. describe B. dentist C. surface D. factor
4. A. contaminate B. communicate C. vegetarian D. remarkable

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. It's against the law to kill the black rhinoceros. They __________ extinct.
A. became B. are becoming C. become D. have become
6. Because of the light, the city seemed __________ from the way that I had remembered it
A. different B. differently C. to different D. to be differently
7. Bogota, __________ is the capital city of Columbia, is a cosmopolitan city.
A. that B. which C. where D. when
8. Henry denied __________ a whole bag of chocolate chip cookies before lunch.
A. having ate B. to have eaten C. eating D. to eat
9. Don't ask me to decide. I'm not very good __________ making decisions.
A. on B. at C. in D. about
10. When the weather is cold, I usually __________ my jacket.
A. warm up B. put on C. tidy up D. give away
11. You're too trusting. It's one of the hard facts of life that not everyone is as __________ as you are.
A. polite B. clever C. obedient D. honest
12. He came here to return the book he had __________ from me last month.
A. sold B. bought C. lent D. borrowed
13. He has applied for several different jobs, but is yet to find full-time __________.
A. employment B. employer C. employee D. employable
14. I don't understand this sentence. Can you __________?
A. explain to me this word B. explain me this word
C. explain this word to me D. explain to me for this word

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.
15. Because she owes me money my neighbor tends to keep away from me when she sees me outside.
A. prevent B. avoid
C. attack D. surprise
16. The children have seen various kinds of animals and birds at the zoo.
A. plentiful B. similar
C. different D. abundant

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.
17. Because of the blizzard weather, my departure to New York will be delayed.
A. release B. transfer
C. schedule D. arrival
18. In the 1920s, amateur theater performances benefited poor families and other charitable causes.
A. professional B. inexperienced
 C. profitable D. untrained

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
19. - “__________?"
- "Actually, it's a little too hot for me. I prefer cold weather."
A. What's the weather like today B. Is it hot or cold for you
C. It's a nice day, isn't it D. Do you like cold weather
20. -"Excuse me. __________?"
-"You go three blocks to Washington Street, then turn right. It's on the corner, across from the bank."
A. Could you tell me when the library opens today
B. Could you tell me where the library is
C. Could you tell me whether the library is opened
D. Could you tell me how the library is now

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions from 21 to 25.
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was born in 1910 in Saint-André-de-Cubzac, in France. He was a famous
scientist, underwater explorer, French naval officer, author and documentary filmmaker.
As a child he was fascinated with building things and especially with movies. He saved his pocket
money and bought himself a movie camera. After he finished school, he joined the French Naval
Academy. It was during this time in the French Navy that he began his underwater explorations. He tried
to build a machine that would allow people to stay underwater longer.
During World War II, he worked with French engineer Émile Gagnan as they tried to perfect the
aqualung, a cylinder of compressed air connected to a face mask.This now meant that divers could stay
underwater for several hours without a heavy diving suit or being connected back to a ship.
In 1950, Cousteau bought the ship Calypso to help his explorations. To help pay for these
explorations, Cousteau made movies and a number of television films: The Silent World (1956) and
World Without Sun (1966). Each won an Academy Award as the best documentary feature of the year.
Cousteau wrote many books, including a series entitled Undersea Discoveries of Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
One of the world's greatest ocean explorers, Jacques-Yves Cousteau died in June 1997.
(Excel NAPLAN*-style Tests)
21. When was Jacques Cousteau born?
A. 1950 B. 1910 C. 1956 D. 1997
22. Who was Jacques Cousteau?
A. He was a famous scientist and underwater explorer.
B. He was an author and documentary filmmaker.
C. He was a French naval officer.
D. All of the above
23. Which word below is similar in meaning to "fascinated" in paragraph 2?
A. spellbound B. bored C. hated D. fed up
24. What would be considered Jacques Cousteau's greatest diving achievement?
A. writing books B. making films
C. perfecting the aqualung D. buying the Calypso
25. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Jacques Cousteau?
A. He was a famous scientist and explorer.
B. He joined the French Naval Academy.
C. He bought the Calypso in 1950.
D. He won three Academy Awards for his films.
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 from 26 to 30.
People who own dogs consider them as members of the family. Dogs are known for their loyalty and
strong (26) __________ of alertness. Besides the police, many hospitals and homes also use dogs in their
treatment programmes and have been successful in their implementation. Children recover from illnesses
faster and elderly people feel (27) __________ depressed or helpless after playing with dogs. Dogs are
also very much needed by the blind.
However, owning a dog is no easy task. It needs your constant (28) __________ and affection. Besides
feeding and bathing, a dog needs daily exercises and play time too. It also needs to go for
(29)__________ check-ups at the animal clinic. For young dogs, you need to put in time for training.
Before buying a dog, you need to sit down and ask yourself some questions. Do you have enough
room and time for it? What is the main reason for buying a dog? When you travel, who will care for it
(30) __________ your absence? Owning a dog is a long-term commitment.
(Wong &Shen - Close Fast Forward - SAP)

26. A. look B. image C. sense D. point

27. A. less B. more C. fewer D. smaller
28. A. caution B. imagination C. decision D. attention
29. A. different B. regular C. urgent D. occasional
30. about B. within C. among D. during

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. They suggested to spend the summer holiday on an island in the Pacific Ocean.
A. to spend B. on C. an island D. Pacific Ocean
32. If he worked more slowly, he didn't make so many mistakes.
A. worked B. slowly C. didn't D. so many
33. Lack of sanitation in restaurants are a major cause of diseases in some areas of the country.
A. of sanitation B. are C. cause of D. some
34. If you need to keep fit, then why not take on a sport such as badminton or tennis?
A. to keep B. take on C. such as D. or tennis
35. They decided having a picnic in the country as it was a sunny day.
A. having B. in the C. as D. sunny

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
36. Quang had his brother fix the ball yesterday.
A. Quang had the ball to fix yesterday by his brother.
B. Quang had the ball to be fixed by his brother yesterday.
C. Quang got the ball fixed yesterday by his brother.
D. The ball was fixed by Quang had his brother yesterday.
37. They're twins, but they don't have many interests in common.
A. Despite they're twins, they don't have many interests in common.
B. They don't have many interests in common though they're twins.
C. Although they're twins, but they don't have many interests in common.
D. They don't have many interests in common because they're twins.
38. That's the most delicious meal I've ever had.
A. I have ever had some more delicious meal than that.
B. That meal isn't so delicious as the meal I've ever had.
C. That meal was as delicious as the meal I've ever had.
D. I have never had a more delicious meal than that.
39. They wanted to know where I came from.
A. “We want to know where do you come from,"they said.
B. "Where did you come from?" they asked.
C. "Where do you come from?" asked they.
D. "We wanted to know where I came from," they said.
40. Unfortunately, we do need to work today, and I don't like it.
A. I wish that we didn't need to work today.
B. If we worked today, I would like it.
C. I hope that we won't need work today.
D. We don't need to work today.
 PRACTICE TEST 15
Time allotted: 60 min.
Mark the letter A, 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. attended B. passed C. attacked D. fixed
2. A. habitat B. household C. honour D. heritage

Mark the letter A, 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.
3. A. machine B. inquire C. confide D. answer
4. A. imagine B. confidence C. appearance D. discussion

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. The whole team must ________ together in order to win the game.
A. to work B. worked C. working D. work
6. The paintings ________ with small red dots have already been sold.
A. which are marked B. who are marked C. that mark D. are marked
7. If energy ________ inexpensive and unlimited, many things in the world would be different.
A. is B. will be C. were D. would be
8. Mr. Bruce is always willing to help, but he doesn't want ________ at home unless there is an
emergency.
A. to call B. to be called C. calling D. being called
9. A good thing is that we could stop him ________ making that stupid remark!
A. from B. against C. at D. for
10. She had forgotten to ________ the tap, so there was water all over the floor.
A. turn off B. switch on C. close up D. lock down
11. Every person needs a friend to make them ________ when they think they will never smile again.
A. whisper B. scream C. weep D. laugh
12. Some people make decisions based on ________ rather than logic, which can lead to making the
wrong choice.
A. opinion B. emotion C. guidance D. courage
13. As we walked around this pretty little island, we were charmed by the ________ of the local people.
A. friendly B. unfriendly C. friendliness D. befriend
14. I couldn't understand the lecture, and ________.
A. neither could Mark B. so couldn't Mark
C. Mark couldn't neither D. Mark couldn't also
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.
15. During the snowstorm, many people made the decision to abandon their cars on the highway.
A. lose B. save C. leave D. sell
16. They all watched him without making any noise, waiting for an explanation.
A. silently B. slowly C. carefully D. cautiously

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.
17. After several weeks of not being able to sell the home, the owners increased the price by 10,000
dollars.
A. purchased B. reduced C. expanded D. divided
18. The students are constantly asking about the relevance of studying modern history when they live in
the present time.
A. present B. human C. natural D. ancient
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
19. -"Do you mind if I open the window?"
- “__________"
A. Sure, go ahead B. I'm afraid I don't mind
C. Yes, I can open it D. Sorry, you must close it
20. - “__________?"
-"I love to read and do garden. I picked two buckets of tomatoes last week."
A. What did you do last week
B. When did you pick two buckets of tomatoes
C. Where do you like to do at weekends
D. What do you like to do in your free time

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions from 21 to 25.
Safety on Foot
We've all heard it a thousand times: "Look both ways before you cross the street!" But how many
people really obey this simple rule? According to the Federal Highway Administration, about 100,000
pedestrians (people traveling on foot) are hit by cars each year. It is one of the leading causes of
accidental death for children. So, how can you be safe when you are walking? Follow these simple rules
offered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
• Always walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk and you have to walk in the street, always walk on
the side that allows you to face oncoming traffic.
• Wear bright colors. You want drivers to be able to see you. If you must walk at night, be sure to wear
reflective clothing or tape so that drivers can see you.
• Cross the street only at marked crosswalks or corners, and always stop at the curb before crossing. Look
both ways (left, then right, then left again). If you see a car coming, wait for it to pass. Keep looking for
cars as you cross.
• Walk at a good pace. Never run.
(Readwork-2015)
21. How many pedestrians are hit by cars each year?
A. about 100 B. about 1,000 C. about 100,000 D. about 1 million
22. What does this text list?
A. rules for being safe while walking
B. the top five causes of accidental death among children
C. the names of all pedestrians hit by cars last year
D. the names of the people working at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
23. What does "a thousand times" in the first sentence mean here?
A. at one time or another B. once or twice
C. a lot D. every single day of our lives
24. What does "It" in the first paragraph refer to?
A. the Federal Highway Administration B. being hit by a car
C. driving a car D. accidental death
25. What is the main idea of this text?
A. Looking both ways before crossing the street is a simple rule.
B. You should cross the street only at marked crosswalks or corners, and always stop at the curb before
crossing.
C. People walking at night should wear reflective clothing or tape so that drivers can see them.
D. Many pedestrians are hit by cars each year, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, orD to indicate the correct word that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
Wind is the movement of air. Wind blows during storms and on clear, sunny days. It can be hot or
cold. It blows at different (26) ________, too. People who study wind and weather are called
meteorologists. They study how wind moves around the planet.
Meteorologists also study pressure systems. In high pressure systems, there is (27) ________air
pressure than normal, and the wind blows clockwise. High pressure systems usually have good weather.
In low pressure systems, there is less air pressure than normal, and the wind blows counterclockwise.
Low pressure systems usually (28) ________ storms.
Wind is an important resource. We use it to create power. Sails catch wind to help boats move.
People use wind to (29) ________ their clothes outside. Windmills are used to pump water from the
ground. Today we even have wind farms. Wind moves giant machines, called turbines, that turn to make
electricity. The largest wind farm is in Texas. It has over400 turbines. That is (30) ________ to male
electricity for 20,000 homes.
(Daily Science - Evan-Moore -2015)
26. A. rates B. looks C. angles D. speeds
27. A. more B. most C. least D. little
28. A. happen B. result C. cause D. lead
29. A. hot B. dry C. wet D. soft
30. A. great B. plenty C. enough D. too
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
31. Last Sunday while Sandy cleaned out the attic, she found her mother's wedding dress.
A. cleaned B. the attic C. found D. mother's
32. I still remember the man whom taught me to play the guitar when I was small.
A. remember B. whom c to play D. when
33. We are going to give John either a T-shirt nor a pair of shoes on his birthday.
A. are B. to give C. nor D. on
34. I wish we live in a bigger house because then I'd have a room of my own.
A. live B. bigger C. I'd have D. my own
35. We admire Peter for his intelligence, cheerful disposition and he's honest.
A. for B. intelligence C. disposition D. he's honest
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
36. "Remember to pick me up at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning," he said.
A. He told me to remember to pick him up at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning.
B. He reminded me to pick him up at 7 o'clock the following morning.
C. He reminded me to remember to pick him up at 7 o'clock the next morning.
D. He told me to pick him up at 7 o'clock the next day morning.
37. Richard never succeeded in getting his homework done on time.
A. Richard never had to get his homework done on time.
B. Richard was never interested in getting his homework done on time.
C. Richard never delayed getting his homework done on time.
D. Richard was never able to get his homework done on time.
38. During the storm, they did not let the children leave the school building.
A. During the storm, the children weren't allowed to leave the school building.
B. The children weren't reported to leave the school building during the storm.
C. During the storm, the children weren't expected to leave the school building.
D. The children weren't requested to leave the school building during the storm.
39. The bus driver stopped frequently to allow the tourists to see the sights.
A. If the bus driver stopped frequently, the tourists could see the sights.
B. The bus driver stopped frequently because the tourists could see the sights.
C. The bus driver stopped frequently so that the tourists could see the sights.
D. Although the bus driver stopped frequently, tourists could see the sights.
40. The rent for this apartment is more expensive than we had expected.
A. We had expected such an expensive rent for this apartment.
B. The rent for this apartment is not as cheap as we had expected.
C. We hadn't expected such a cheaper rent for this apartment.
D. The rent for this apartment is as expensive as we had expected.