PRACTICCE TEST 3

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. electric B. continent C. analyze D. champion
2. A. compose B. computer C. company D. comprise
3. A. absorb B. attach C. address D. access
4. A. exclaim B. influx C. excavate D. exaggerate
5. A. sword B. word C. afford D. absorb
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that djffers from the other three in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. A. alternative B. continental C. revolution D. explanation
7. A. interact B. historic C. committee D. linguistics
8. A. ability B. appreciate C. alcoholic D. renewable
9. A. private B. belong C. indeed D. emit
10. A. equipment B. anticipate C. emotional D. tournament
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
11. The removal of cataracts in the eyes by laser has become a common procedure.
A. method B. belief C. improvement D. regulation
12. The tennis match tomorrow afternoon will be broadcast on TV and radio.
A. jointly B. communally C. uniformly D. simultaneously
13. It’s high time hard.
A. to study B. studying C. study D. to studying
14. Fossil fuels like coal, gas and oil produce carbon dioxide when
A. are burned B. they burned C. burned D. are they burned
15. A: I’m awfully sorry I can’t go with you.
B: ? Haven’t you agreed?
A. Why don’t you B. How is it C. What is it D. Why do you think
16. It was a fine day for a picnic, it was rather cold.
A. if B. therefore C. so D. though
17. The bad weather the flight being delayed.
A. resulted in B. made C. caused D. created
18. children like ice- cream. That’s quite natural.
A. The most B. Most of C. Most D. The most of
19. has she behaved like that before.
A. Never B. Only by C. For D. When
20. We lost the match one goal.
A. with B. for C. by D.
from
21. - “Are we the only ones coming?”
- “I asked that Minh here, too.”
A. be B. to be C. being D. would be
22. When Ly came to Britain, she had to get on the left.
A. use to driving B. use to drive
C. used to driving D. used to drive
23. The train to arrive at 11.30 but it was an hour late.
A. supposed B. is supposed C. was supposed D. had supposed
24. It was not until 1856 across the Mississippi River.
A. that the first bridge was built B. was the first bridge built
C. that the first bridge being built D. the bridge building was
25. - Marie: “What a lovely house you have!” - Phil: “ ”
A. No problem B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in
 C. I think so D. Of course not, it’s not costly
26. He agreed to accept the position a share of the company’s profits.
A. in the agreement that he would be giving
B. with the aim that he would be received
C. with the purpose that he would give
D. on the understanding that he would be given
27. What we know about certain diseases is still not sufflcient to prevent them from spreading
easily among the population.
A. enough B. important C. efficient D. imperative
28. The new teacher was to the needs of all the children in her care.
A. attentive B. observant C. earnest D. careful
29. “Thank you for your lovely present. “ _”
A. It was the least we could do. B. No worry. A present is coming
C. Yes, it’s really a lovely present D. Why do you have to say so?
30. The boss is busy just now. I think he will need time to answer your letter.
A. little B. a little C. lots of D. plenty of
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
31. The guide has recommended that (A) both we (B) be as attentive (C) as possible when we (D)
visit the old castle.
32. (A) The qualifying examination (B) consists of two (C) three-hours periods (D) taken on
consecutive days.
33. The United States (A) themselves (B) will play a leading role (C) if it can render help to (D)
other countries.
34. The (A) winner photograph (B) was of an old barn window (C) covered with (D) a delicate,
lacy frost.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence
given in each of the following questions.
35. “Don’t forget to phone the office,” she told him.
A. She reminded him to phone the office.
B. She asked him whether he phoned the
office. C. She offered to phone the office for
him.
D. She allowed him to phone the office.
36. A child is influenced as much by his schooling as by his parents.
A. Schooling doesn’t influence a child as much as his parents do.
B. A child’s parents have greater influence on him than his
schooling. C. A child can influence his parents as much as his
schooling.
D. A child’s schooling influences him as much as his parents do.
37. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on
Saturday.
A. I think you’d rather deliver the sofa on Saturday.
B. I would rather you delivered the sofa on
Saturday.
C. I wanted to know if you could deliver the sofa on
Saturday. D. I expected you to deliver the sofa on Saturday.
38. I’m sure it wasn’t Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Ha
Noi.
A. It couldn’t be Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Ha Noi.
B. You mustn’t have seen Mr. Phong because he’s in Ha
Noi.
 C. It can’t have been Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Ha
Noi. D. Mr. Phong is in Ha Noi, so you might have seen him.
39. Lam hasn’t seen his aunt since she left for Ho Chi Minh
City.
A. Lam last saw his aunt before she left for Ho Chi Minh
City. B. Lam’s aunt left for Ho Chi Minh City but he didn’t
see her. C. Lam hasn’t seen his aunt in Ho Chi Minh City yet.
D. The last time Lam’s aunt left for Ho Chi Minh City she didn’t see him.
40. How old do you think this building
is?
A. When did you build this building?
B. How many buildings did you
build?
C. When was this building built?
D. How old were you when you built this
41. Seeing that he was so angry, she left the
office.
A. She didn’t want to make him angry, so she left.
B. She left the office when she saw how angry he was.
C. He grew very angry when he saw her leaving the
office. D. He wouldn’t have been so angry if she hadn’t
left.
42. The sooner he stops smoking, the better he’ll
feel.
A. When he stops smoking, he’ll begin to feel better.
B. As soon as he feels better, he’ll try to stop
smoking.
C. He feels so much better since he stopped smoking.
D. Though he feels much better, he still smokes.
43. The only reason why the party was a great success was that a famous statesman attended
it.
A. Had it not been attended by a famous statesman, the party would not be a great
success.
B. Had it not been attended by a famous statesman, the party would not have been a
great success.
C. The party would not have been successful if a famous statesman had
attendedit.
D. The attendance of a famous statesman would have made the party successful.
44. They recommend building more factories in poor rural
areas.
A. More factories are recommended to build in poor rural
areas.
B. Poor rural areas should recommend building more factories.
C. It is recommended that poor rural areas should build more factories.
D. They recommend that more factories should be built in poor rural areas.
Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.

Passage 1
The skin has many layers. Basically it consists of three parts-epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous
tissue. The epidermis is composed of a complex of submicroscopic structures. Keratin is a layer
of such structures. Keratin is a substance like horns of the cow, nails of man and hairs of the cat. It is
composed of keratocytes and forms the protective layer of the skin. The structural change of
keratocytes in the
keratinization process involves many steps. As the keratocytes move from the basal layer to the
cornfield layer, some chemical changes occur. The cell bodies of the melanocytes are normally
confined to the basal layer of the epidermis. Melanocyte processes extend for some distance between
epidermal cells. When melanin formation is stimulated, the cell bodies of the melanocytes also appear
in the supra basal layers of the epidermis.
45. The main purpose of this passage is to
A. initiate action B. relate facts
C. tell a mysterious story D. describe a new invention
46. The skin is like
A. an onion B. a melon C. an orange D. a cherry
47. The keratin is a layer
A. thinner than the subcutaneous tissue B. composed of various kinds of cell
C. as hard as steel D. of many colors
48. Keratocytes function to
A. destroy bacteria B. migrate in the epidermis
C. penetrate dermis D. absorb water
49. Melanocytes form a layer of
A. tissue which originates from epidermis B. cells
C. pigment D. subcutaneous tissue

Passage 2
Exam
Fitness
Research has shown that success in exams depends on physical as well as intellectual fitness, and while
there is no substitute for studying, keeping yourself in good physical shape will help you to make
the most of what you have learned. The following advice will enable you to perform at your best at
exam time.
Exercise — Many people believe that there are two kinds of students: the fit, sun-tanned type
with bulging muscles and a low IQ, and the weak, pasty academics, who wear thick glasses and pass all
their exams. The implication is that students are either intellectual or physical, which is not in fact the
case. Recent studies have found that students who take regular exercise generally do better at
school than those who don't. For example, twenty minutes of aerobic exercise will immediately bring
about:
• An improved performance in IQ
tests
• A reduction in
stress
• Improved levels of alertness and
concentration
• Faster, clearer and more creative
thinking
• An improvement in your
memory
So, try to do some aerobic exercise at least three times a week. But remember, as exercise peps you
up, it's better not to do it near bedtime. It could cause insomnia. And on the exam day, exercise before
your exam starts, preferably outdoors.
Body clocks and sleep — Our bodies and minds are programmed to run to a particular schedule
and our mental and physical abilities change dramatically during the day. For example,
concentration, memory and the ability to work with our hands, all reach a peak in the afternoon, and fall
to a low in the middle of the night. Our body clocks are set and kept in sync by daylight which also
keeps us alert. Confusing your body clock will make you less alert and less effective. Lack of
sleep will affect a student's ability to read a book and remember things well.
Some points to
remember:
• You should sleep at regular times so as not to confuse your body clock.
You must get enough daylight. Study in a well-lit room, preferably near a window.
• The best times to study are between 9.00 and 12.00 noon, and then late afternoon between 4.00
and
6.00.
• The worst times are after lunch, and also late at night. Study late at night will disrupt your body clock.
• A short nap during the afternoon will help you study and could result in an improved performance.
50. What is the point that the author is trying to make?
A. He provides advice about how to prepare yourself mentally for
examinations.
B. He helps students prepare mentally and physically for examinations.
C. He says that physical exercise is more likely to bring about exam success than
studying.
D. He says that our mental and physical abilities change all the time.
51. It can be inferred from the passage that
A. Students are either intellectual or
physical.
B. There are two basic types of students: intellectual and
physical.
C. Students' physical condition affects how well they do in
exams. D. Physical students pass all their exams.
52. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Late-night exercise might make it difficult for students to
sleep.
B. Exercise peps you up.
C. Indoor exercise is
preferable.
D. Students concentrate better if they do
exercise.
53. Which of the following statements is true?
A. People find it most difficult to concentrate in the
afternoon.
B. Study your lessons in the late afternoon because your memory is at its best
then.
C. Your body clock can be confused by regular sleeping time.
D. Confusing your body clock will result in lack of
sleep.
54. Which of the following would the author most probably NOT recommend?
A. take a daytime sleep B. study your lessons in the morning
C. study where there is enough light D. do no exercise before your exam starts
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
 THE EUROPEAN UNION
The European Union (EU) is an organization that brings European countries together to
cooperate on economic and political matters. To help member countries make (55) and
settle disputes, the EU has its own governing bodies. These (56) a legislature and courts.
A major goal of the EU is to promote (57) trade between member countries. In the
past, trade barriers prevented European countries from trading freely. These barriers included
tariffs, a tax paid (58) goods are moved from one country to another. Removing tariffs, made
trading easier and less costly.
The EU also (59) it easier for people to move from one country to another to find
work or go to school. Today, all EU member countries grant their citizens European citizenship. That
means a citizen of France or Germany has the (60) to live and work in every other country
that belongs (61) the EU.
In addition to economic cooperation, the EU works to promote (62) cooperation among
its members. The EU believes member countries (63) decide together how to respond to
international problems or threats. But many Europeans don’t want to (64) the right to
defend their countries as they see fit. Often, this makes political cooperation difficult.
55. A. talks B. appointments C. discussions D. decisions
56. A. consist B. include C. contain D. cover
57. A. liberal B. restricted C. open D. free
58. A. even if B.eventhough C.when D.where
59. A. think B. consider C. makes D. allows
60. A. right B. title C. power D. freedom
61. A. to B. with C. for D. on
62. A. cultural B. educational C. trading D. political
63. A. should B. need C. ought D. would
64. A. set up B. give up C. put off D. care for
WRITING:
Part 1: Rewrite the following sentences as directed (0.25 mark/ 1 correct answer)
1. You should have your leather jacket dry cleaned.
Your leather jacket needs …to be dried……
2. I didn't realize he was the author and that's why I was so rude about his new book.
Had I realized …realized he was the author, I wouldn’t have been so rude about his new book…
3. He's a careless driver.
He drives …carlessly….
4. They decided to go not until after the storm.
Only when …had the storm had finished did they decided to go…..
Part 2: Write a paragraph about 100-150
words: Describe one of your close friends

Everyone of us has at least one best friend to share happiness and sadness in our life. I
am too. My best friend is Tiff. Her house is next to mine. So we grew up together and
became best friend. My friend is kindly and sweet-natured. We are always happy to be
with each other. We enjoy studying, playing and eating together. If I am sad she will do all
she can to make me smile and feel happy. She has always been kind and helpful. She is
much similar to me in many aspects. She never argues me and describes me well
anything which I get stuck. She is an open minded girl and never feels bad for my
misbehave. She is very entertaining in nature and makes me laugh through her
interesting jokes and talks in the spare time. She is very cute and attractive, attracts
everyone through her smile and nice way of talk. She promotes me always to do better in
the classroom and exams. We are good in sports and academic activities. She takes my
opinions in her every tough work to do in the right way. We manage to share things in our
difficult times. We always perform better in the class tests and main exams. I love her so
much.

Everyone of us has at least one best friend

to share happiness and sadness in our life.

I am too. My best friend is Lan. Her

house is next to mine. So we gr