PRACTICE TEST 54

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.
Câu 1. A. plays/eiz/ B. says/ez/ C. stays D. days
Câu 2. A. advertiser B. advertising C. advertisement D. advertise
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 3. A. nature:1 B. canal C. occur D. record (v)
Câu 4. A. conservative:2 B. flexibility:3 C. refugee D. population
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Câu 5. He plagued me ___________ stupid questions all through lunch.
A. for B. at C. with : khiến ai đó nổi giận D. on
Câu 6. Mrs Florida felt that her marriage had become __________ prison.
A. a B. the C. O D. an
Câu 7. "Which CD did you get Marcus in the end?" – "I got him the one _________ said he really wanted to hear."
A. that B. who he C. whose D. which he
Câu 8. To get their message across, animal activists are even willing to _______________ the use of violence.
A. make use of = B. take advantage of C. resort to: phải sử dụng đến D. make allowance for :
chiếu cố cho ai
Câu 9. Peter says that they__________ the party in the garden if the weather_______ good.
A. would have/was B. will have/is C. would have/is D. have/is
Câu 10. People believe that many anonymous poetic satires and letters were attributed to this
mythical____________.
A. personnel: NHÂN SỰ B. personality: tính cách C. personage : nhân vật q trọng D. personalize : nhân
cách hóa
Câu 11. Nutritionists report that diets that are high in saturated fat clog up our arteries, _______________ reducing
the blood flow to our hearts and brains.
A. thereby+ Ving: do đó B. so C. therefore D. as a result : kết quả là
Câu 12. “I will marry you when I __________ up”, my little son said to Jimmy.
A. grow B. grew C. have grown D. will grow
Câu 13. The Hawaiian alphabet, introduced by missionaries in the 1820's, ___________ and only seven
consonants.
A. consists of five vowels B. that consists of five vowels
C. consisting of five vowels D. the five vowels of which consist of
Câu 14. There are fascinating and _____________ stories of everyday life and insights into how different people
live
A. thought-provoking B. thought-bound C. thought-controlled : kiểm soát suy nghĩ D. thought-
executing
Câu 15. Many others certainly don't see it that way and are adamant that the late politician was largely to blame for
having a(n) ______________for the vision but scant regard for the detail.
A. eye: giỏi, có năng khiếu B. ear (fỏr): cảm thụ âm nhạc tốt C. nose D.
tongue
Câu 16. People also need to ___________the same warnings in mind if they use mobile phones and email.
A. take B. put C. bear / keep: nhớ điều gì D. have
Câu 17. Running can make your heart work __________ harder than just walking.
A. vigorously: mạnh mẽ B. significantly C. generally D. possibly
Câu 18. Many people_____________ the advanced learning of some children who take music lessons to other
personality traits, such as motivation and persistence, which are required in all types of learning.
A. distinguish: p biệt B. accredit: gán cho, quy cho C. criticize D. appraise
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.
Câu 19. No matter how the connection between language and music is parsed, what is apparent is that our sense of
music, even our love for it, is as deeply rooted in our biology and in our brains as language is.
A. related B. separated C. detached : tháo gỡ D. construed : phân tích
Câu 20. A rumor is floating about that the businessman is getting ready to waste millions again in a futile attempt
to become governor, but that's relevant only to the coyotes who will take his money.
A. concealing: che giấu B. circulating: lan truyền C. obscuring : che khuất D. covering
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.

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Câu 21. Successful desert plants are resilient to scorching summers and frigid winters, drought, and high-salt
conditions.
A. rigid: cứng, ko linh hoạt B. flexible C. tough : khó khăn D.
sturdy: cứng cáp, vững chắc
Câu 22. But some of the weird writing calls that composer to mind, especially in the more reflective moments of
the second movement.
A. recalls that composer B. forgets that composer
C. reminds that composer D. distracts that composer
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
      Tattooing has been around for thousands of years. The act of making a permanent design or mark on the body
was originally thought to (1) ______________ magical protection against disease and misfortune. Later, it was
used to show a person's social status. The Romans, for example, used to tattoo slaves and criminals.
       With the arrival of Christianity in Europe, tattooing was forbidden. It virtually died out for hundreds of years,
until European explorers came into (2) ________ with American Indians and Polynesians in the 17th and 18th
centuries. Sailors would return from long voyage, decorated with large and elaborate designs. Many of these sailors
later joined circuses, and earned a living by showing their tattoos to the public.
       Nowadays, tattooing is neither as unusual, nor as popular as it once was. Tattoo parlors do exist, but most
people are unwilling to go (3) ____________ the rather painful procedure. On the other hand, temporary tattoos are
becoming increasingly common. The design, (4)_______lasts for three to six weeks, is painted painlessly onto the
skin.
       Other people still prefer the (5) ____Adj_____, permanent techniques, of course. The world record for the
most-tattooed person is held by Tom Leppard from Scotland. His leopard-skin design covers 99.2% of his body
surface!
(Source: https://www.britannica.com/art/tattoo)
Câu 23. (1) A. prove B. do C. make D. provide + against: lên kế
hoạch
Câu 24. (2) A. touch B. contact C. meeting D. communication
Câu 25. (3) A. under: phá sản B. along C. through: trải qua D. with : đồng y với ai
Câu 26. (4) A. what B. which C. that D. whom
Câu 27. (5) A. original B. originate C. originality D. origin
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Câu 28. In South Korea, the national government has been built English immersion schools all over the country.
A. South Korea B. has been built bỏ been C. immersion D. over
Câu 29. In the United States, the burning of fossil fuels making electricity is the largest source of heat-trapping
pollution.
A. the United States B. burning C. making to generate/ produce D. heat-trapping
Câu 30. Raw chemical litter is being pumped into the sea, from where it pollutes our beaches.
A. Raw B. litter sewage C. pumped into D. from where
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.
      Though the conservation movement had European roots, many observers maintain that the United States has
emerged as the world's leader in environmentalism.
       The transcendentalism of the early 1800s and its celebration of the natural world arrived just in time to be
trampled underfoot by the ravages of the Industrial Revolution. As forests disappeared under the ax of reckless
timber barons, coal became a popular source of energy. Unfettered use of coal in homes and factories resulted in
horrific air pollution in cities like London, Philadelphia, and Paris.
      In the 1850s, a carnival huckster named George Gale heard about an immense California redwood that was
over 600 years old when Jesus was born. Upon seeing the magnificent tree, nicknamed The Mother of the Forest,
Gale hired men to cut the tree down so that its bark could be displayed in his sideshow. The reaction to Gale's stunt,
however, was swift and ugly: "To our mind, it seems a cruel idea, a perfect desecration, to cut down such a
splendid tree ... what in the world could have possessed any mortal to embark in such a speculation with this
mountain of wood?," wrote one editor.
       The growing realization that human industry was obliterating irreplaceable wilderness -- and endangering
human health -- resulted in the earliest efforts at managing natural resources. In 1872, Yellowstone National Park
was created, the first of what became one of America's best ideas: a network of national parks that were strictly off-
limits to exploitation.
(Source: https://www.thoughtco.com)

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Câu 31. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The green movement and the industrial revolution.
B. Unimaginable callousness towards nature.
C. The fragility of our environment in the hands of human.
D. Industrialization happened at a bad time.
Câu 32. The word “ravages” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. appearance B. impression C. destruction D. flow
Câu 33. According to paragraph 3, what made George Gale want to destroy such a holy tree?
A. The desire to preserve the tree beauty in his own way.
B. His instant and gratuitous self-gratification.
C. Profit from selling its wood.
D. His indifference and unbelief towards Jesus.
Câu 34. The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. the tree B. carnival huckster C. bark D. stunt
Câu 35. According to paragraph 4, what was the earliest milestone of the green history in the USA?
A. Understanding the importance of protecting natural resources.
B. The idea of Earth Day celebration.
C. The establishment of the oldest national park in the world.
D. The introduction of transcendentalism movement in the 1800s.
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.
      Urbanization degrades the environment, according to conventional wisdom. This view has led many developing
countries to limit rural - urban migration and curb urban expansion. But this view is incorrect. There are a number
of reasons urbanization can be good for the environment, if managed properly.
      First, urbanization brings higher productivity because of its positive externalities and economies of scale. Asian
urban productivity is more than 5.5 times that of rural areas. The same output can be produced using fewer
resources with urban agglomeration than without. In this sense, urbanization reduces the ecological footprint. The
service sector requires urbanization because it needs a concentration of clients. As services generally pollute less
than manufacturing, this aspect of urbanization is also beneficial to the environment.
      Second, for any given population, the high urban density is benign for the environment. The urban economics
literature shows that compactness is a key determinant of energy use. High density can make public transport more
viable and reduce the length of trips. Urban living encourages walking and cycling rather than driving. Third,
environment-friendly infrastructure and public services such as piped water, sanitation, and waste management are
much easier and more economical to construct, maintain, and operate in an urban setting. Urbanization allows more
people to have access to environment-friendly facilities and services at affordable prices.
     Fourth, urbanization drives innovation, including green technologies. In the long term, environment-friendly
equipment, machines, vehicles, and utilities will determine the future of the green economy. Green innovations in
Asia's cities will be supported by the region's vast market as the billions of people who will be buying energy-
efficient products will create opportunities and incentives for entrepreneurs to invest in developing such products.
Finally, the higher standard of living associated with urbanization provides people with better food, education,
housing, and health care. Urban growth generates revenues that fund infrastructure projects, reducing congestion
and improving public health. Urbanization fosters a pro-environment stance among property owners and the middle
class, which is crucial for the introduction and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.
      Of course, urbanization also comes with costs. Millions of people are migrating to Asian cities and companies
are locating there to employ them. Urban sprawl and industrial activities, such as power generation, transportation,
construction, garbage and waste disposal, harm the environment. An assessment of the impact of urbanization on
the environment must balance its benign and adverse effects.
(Source: https://www.asiapathways-adbi.org/)
Câu 36. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Urban sprawl brings challenges. B. Five things to do in the age of urbanization.
C. Urbanization might actually do some good. D. Driving force behind urbanization.
Câu 37. The word “footprint” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. area B. damage: thiệt hại C. mark D. limit
Câu 38. According to paragraph 3, through which can the optimization of power be achieved?
A. High-powered public transport. B. The awareness of commuters
C. Interconnected relationships of townspeople D. The proximity of places in a cities.
Câu 39. The word “benign” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. gentle: tốt B. harmful C. considerate: ân cần D. overwhelming : áp đảo
Câu 40. According to paragraph 4, why is the promotion of an environmentally friendly attitude necessary?

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 A. So that the government will not need a forceful means of regulation
B. It is conducive to the later intervention of legal rules.: dẫn tới
C. Urbanization cannot proceed further without the consideration for nature.
D. Due to the conscience of the affluent
Câu 41. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. The service industry does more harm than good.
B. The term urbanization refers to when the lifestyle that is common in a city becomes prevalent
C. Visionary technologies can ensure environmentally sustainable development.
D. The detrimental effects of urbanization on the environment cannot be reversed.
Câu 42. The word “them” in paragraph 5 refers to _____.
A. migrants B. Asian cities C. costs D. clients
Câu 43. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Urbanization will not take its course for the better.: ĐTH ko phát triển tự nhiên sẽ tốt hơn
B. We can look forward to a green society in a not-so-distant future.
C. There are not enough countermeasures for the negative effects of urbanization.
D. Everyone has been mistaken about the urbanization.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Câu 44. "You mustn't forget to put a stamp on," said the clerk.
A. The clerk told me that I mustn't put a stamp on.
B. The clerk reminded me to put a stamp on.
C. I told the clerk that I mustn't put a stamp on.
D. I told the clerk not to forget to put a stamp on.
Câu 45. I have never been as relaxed as my sister when talking to our father.
A. My sister has always been more relaxed than me when she talks to our father.
B. I have never tried to be relaxed when talking to our father but my sister has.
C. My sister has always been less relaxed than me when talking to our father.
D. Both my sister and I are equally relaxed when we talk to our father.
Câu 46. I guess Mary was very disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship.
A. Mary should have been very disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship.
B. Mary may have been very disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship.
C. Mary must have been very disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship.
D. Mary could have been disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes following exchanges.
Câu 47. - A: “____________.” - B: "That's a good idea."
A. Why not take a trip to the Citadel in Hue this summer holiday?
B. What happened to the Citadel in Hue after the storm?
C. Have you heard about the Citadel in Hue?
D. How can we book a tour to the Citadel in Hue this summer holiday?
Câu 48. A: "Jenny is always late for appointments." - B: “Yes. ________________”
A. But she is having an appointment.
B. But she will never be appointed to the position.
C. And the appointment is never late, too.
D. And she always knows how to make an excuse.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Câu 49. ASEAN is an international organization. It consists of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia.
A. ASEAN is an international organization, so it consists of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia.
B. An international organization which consists of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia is called ASEAN.
C. ASEAN is an international organization, consisting of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia.
D. ASEAN is an international organization having consisted of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia.
Câu 50. A hurricane is defined as a tropical storm. In this storm, winds attain speeds greater than 120 kilometers
per hour.
A. A hurricane in which winds attain speeds greater than 120 kilometers per hour is defined as a tropical storm.
B. A hurricane is defined as a tropical storm in which winds attain speeds greater than 120 kilometers per hour.
C. Defined as a cyclone, winds in a tropical storm often attain speeds greater than 120 kilometers per hour.
D. Because a hurricane is defined as a tropical storm, its winds attain speeds greater than 120 kilometers per
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