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Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in the following questions.
Question 1: A. damaged B. sacrificed C. distinguished D. developed
Question 2: A. future B. picture C. culture D. turn
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. opponent B. enthusiast C. tsunami D. advocate
Question 4: A. knowledge B. victim C. appeal D. effort
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 5: The trouble with Frank is that he never turns up on time for a meeting.
A. takes care of B. goes off C. resembles D. arrives
Question 6: Buying a new car has cost us a lot of money, it has meant that we will have had to tighten our
belt for the next few months.
A. save our money B. spend more money C. exchange our money D. increase our money
Question 7: Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to
brightness.
A. record B. shine C. categorize D. diversify
The aim of the competition is to stimulate the spirit of studying English among students.
A. excitement B. purpose C. sponsor D. result
He can’t make up his mind whether he should phone her or not.
A. decide B. wonder C. know D. recognize
I haven’t been to the cinema for a decade
A. five years B. seven years C. ten years D. twenty years
Suddenly, Julia jumped out of the car and sprinted for the front door.
A. walked hurriedly B. ran very fast C. move slightly D. ran slowly
Maintaining biodiversity is vital for us because of many reasons.
A. important B. unnecessary C. unimportant D. beneficial
The river is now seriously contaminated.
A. clean B. destroyed C. polluted D. pure
To absorb a younger workforce, many companies offered retirement plans as incentives for older workers to retire and
make way for the young ones who earned lower salary.
A. rewards B. opportunities C. motives D. encouragements
How on earth could they do away with a lovely old building like that and put a car park there instead?
A. keep B. destroy C. decrease D. upgrade
The situation seems to be changing minute by minute
A. again and again B. from time to time C. very rapidly D. time after time.
Human beings are constantly contaminating natural habitats of the wildlife.
A. polluting B. promoting C. destroying D. protecting
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions.
Question 7: When I was going shopping yesterday, I accidentally met one of my old friends in high school.
A. by far B. by heart C. by chance D. on purpose
Question 8: The chairman initiated the proceedings with a brief speech.
A. confused B. closed C. started D. complicated
Those clothes are inappropriate for this morning.
A. improper B. attractive C. suitable D. available
She is a very generous woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.
A. mean B. amicable C. kind D. hospitable
Commercial exploitation of animals for food and other products has seriously reduced the number of rare
animals.
A. unusual B. common C. unpopular D. few
Women are said to be a majority in the fashion and cosmetics industry.
A. opposition B. support C. minority D. superiority
Most universities have trained counselors who can reassure and console students who have academic or personal
problems.
A. satisfy B. sympathize C. please D. discourage
I don’t know what they are going to ask in the job interview. I’ll just play it by ear.
A. plan well in advance B. be careful about it
C. listen to others saying D. do not plan beforehand
The proposal will go ahead despite strong objections from the public.
A. support B. disagreement C. agreement D. dislike
Mathematics, a required subject in all schools, is divided into many branches.
A. assembled B. separated C. strengthened D. shortened
She hesitated for a moment, and then went on.
A. walked B. continued speaking C. arrived school D. climbing up
They were forced to postpone the trip.
A. put off B. call off C. do without D. see about
He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.
A. fresh B. disobedient
C. obedient D. understanding
Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. restrain B. remain unstable C. fluctuate D. stay unchanged
Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 9: Tom is talking to Mary about his plan for this evening.
Tom: “We’re going to the Italian restaurant. Would you care to join us?”
-Mary: “______________,but I’m afraid I have another commitment this evening. Maybe another time.”
A. Yes, of course B. Yes, I do C. I like it very much D. I’d love to
Question 10: Hoa is asking Hai, who is sitting at a corner of the room, seeming too shy.
-Hoa: “Why aren’t you taking part in our activities? ______”
- Hai: “ Yes, I can. Certainly”
Can you help me with this decorations?.
B. Can I help you?
C. Shall I take your hat off?
D. Could you please show me how to get the nearest post office
Mr. Black: “I’d like to try on these shoes, please.” Salesgirl: “_________”
a. That’s right, sir. b. Go ahead, sir.
c. I’d love to. d. Why not?
Kevin: “How far is it from here to the nearest post office? Lan: “ .”
A. Turn left and then turn right B. Yes, it’s quite near here
C. Two kilometers at least D. No, it’s rather far
- “ More coffee?, Anybody?”
- “ ..............................”
A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid B. Yes, I’d love to
C. Yes, please D. It’s right, I think
A. that B. which C. whom D. whose
Peter: “I thought your baseball game was a lot better, Phil”
- Phil: “___________”
A. You are kidding. I thought it was bad B. Yes, please. Just a little
C. Thank you. I’d love to. D. No, thanks. I think I can do.
. - “Would you like to go out for a drink with me?”
- “Yes, __________.”
A. I like B. I go C. I can’t D. I’d love to.
- “Would you mind lending me your dictionary?”
- “__________.”
A. Yes, here it is B. Not at all C. Yes, let’s D. Great
Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 32: Trash cans have been placed all over campus. Students still throw garbage on the ground.
A. Although trash cans have been placed all over campus, students still throw garbage on the ground.
B. Because trash cans have been placed all over campus, students still throw garbage on the ground.
C. Unless trash cans have been placed all over campus, students still throw garbage on the ground.
D. When trash cans have been placed all over campus, students still throw garbage on the ground.
Question 33: Kate had finished the report. She left for the game.
A. Hardly had Kate left for the game when she finished the report.
B. No sooner Kate had finished the report than she left the game.
C. Having finished the report, Kate left for the game
D. Before Kate had finished the report, she left for the game.
Read the following passage and indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions:
Many animals in the wild are (34)_______ and fearful of human beings. Many animals would take escape
instantly when a human approaches. Man, however, soon discovered that some animals can be tamed or
domesticated. (35)_________ animals in the wild, these animals would allow man to come close to them. They
would even allow their owners to stroke or pet them.
In the early times man would domesticate animals by setting traps to catch their young. A young animal is
(36)______ easily domesticated than an adult one. From young, the animal learns to trust and obey its owner.
Many different kind of animals have been domesticated. Some common examples are animals like horses,
elephants, chickens and pigs. The dog, which is also (37)_____ as ‘man’s best friend’, is one of the first animals
to have been domesticated is the pig. In England long ago, the pig was a wild animals. It was a ferocious and
aggressive (38)_____ which was not easily captured. Yet nowadays, the domesticated pig is no longer the lean
and tough creature it used to be!
Question 34: A. suspicious B. suspicion C. suspiciously D. suspiciousness
Question 35: A. Like B. Similarly C. Unlike D. Different
Question 36: A. far more B. so much C. lots more D. quite so
Question 37: A. considered B. identified C. recognized D. known
Question 38: A. beast B. being C. individual D. creature
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
We live on a wet planet. In fact, most of the surface of Earth is covered with water. Oceans are the largest
bodies of water on Earth. A body of water is a part of Earth’s surface covered with water. You probably know
that ocean water is salty. Do you know why? It is mainly because rain brings salt from the land and into the
ocean! Here is how that happens: Rain falls onto rocks. The rainwater breaks down salt and minerals from the
rocks. The water mixes with the salt and minerals. Then it flows into the oceans.
Scientists have discovered two other sources of salty ocean water. Some salt comes from underwater
volcanoes. Other salt spurts from heated vents on the ocean floor. Most ocean salt, however, starts on land.
Lakes are large bodies of water. They are surrounded by land. Lakes usually have fresh water, but some lakes
have salt water. The Great Salt Lake in Utah is a saltwater lake. Lake water does not move from place to place.
Rivers are filled with fresh water that moves from one place to another. The water in rivers comes mostly
from rain. Rivers usually flow into oceans. Streams and creeks are also bodies of moving fresh water. They are
smaller than rivers. Streams and creeks can come together and form larger streams or rivers.
Question 39: What is most of the surface of Earth covered with?
A. land B. air C. water D. salt
Question 40: The article lists examples of bodies of water. What is the first example it lists?
A. creeks B. rivers C. oceans D. lake
Question 41: The word “mixes” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____
A. combines B. includes C. contains D. consists
Question 42: What is a body of water that does NOT move from one place to another?
A. a lake B. a river C. a stream D. an ocean
Question 43: What is the main idea of this article?
A. Different bodies of water cover most of the earth.
B. Rivers are bodies of fresh water that usually flow into oceans.
C. Rainwater mixes with the salt and minerals of rocks.
D. Oceans are the largest bodies of water on Earth
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Most people know that a balanced diet and regular exercise are very important. However, most people do
not know how to exercise properly. Instead of concentrating on how to get the best results efficiently and
effectively, people usually rush through their workouts, or they make the same common workout mistakes.
Exercising the right way is important for people who are worried about their health and their appearance.
However, if someone is not working out properly, it is rare that he or she will see the results he or she wants.
Therefore, training experts have devised tips to teach people how to exercise correctly in order to achieve the
greatest health benefits. If you want to achieve the best workout results, here are a few helpful tips to bear in
mind.
One of the most common workout mistakes is doing the same routine over and over again. This does not
challenge your muscles, and it can actually prevent muscles from growing and repairing themselves. Instead of
always sticking to the same old workout, it is important to change your routine every six to eight weeks. It is also
important to add a variety of workouts to your routine, such as swimming, yoga, or biking, to make sure your
whole body stays fit. This will help make your workouts more interesting, and benefit your health and muscle
development as well.
Another mistake people tend to make is to work out too hard, too often. Your body needs to rest between
workouts; otherwise, no progress will be made. It is best to keep the number of hard workout routines to no more
than two per week. Then, for those who don’t want to get off schedule by skipping a day, shorter workouts of
about twenty minutes can be used on other days. For more variety in workouts, you could also plan an easier
routine for forty to sixty minutes between days of shorter, more intense workouts. Experts recommend, however,
taking at least one day off completely each week, especially after several hard workout days in a row.
In reality, no one is perfect. However, if you want to make a difference in your overall health, there are
some things you can do. Stretch before and after every workout. Do not rush your routine, and do not work out
too little or too much. Remember not to make these common workout mistakes, and always have fun while
exercising!
Question 44: What is the main idea of this reading?
A. Daily exercise can often be bad for your health.
B. Working out properly is the only way to gain effective health results.
C. Most people know how to work out efficiently and effectively.
D. Adding a variety of workouts to your routine is not important.
Question 45: Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
A. Daily intense workouts help one stay healthy.
B. One’s body needs to rest between workouts.
C. A variety of exercises is better than doing the same one all the time.
D. It can be good to take a day off from exercising.
Question 46: Which word is closest in meaning to the word “stretch” in this reading?
A. Exaggerate B. Widen C. Make tight D. Extend or reach
Question 47: The word “This” in paragraph 3 refers to.
A. adding a variety of workouts
B. doing the same routine
C. challenging your muscles
D. sticking to the same old workout
Question 48: What can be inferred about the mistakes people make when they work out?
A. They are very harmful to the body.
B. People who rarely work out make them.
C. People think it is OK to make them.
D. Athletes would not make these mistakes.
Question 49: Why should you change your workout routine every six to eight weeks?
A. To challenge your muscles B. To become faster
C. To avoid bone problems D. To exercise your brain
Question 50: According to the passage, what is a common mistake that people who work out often make?
A. taking at least one day off completely each week
B. changing their routine every six to eight weeks
C. letting their bodies rest between workouts
D. keeping the number of hard workout routines to two per week