SAMPLE TEST 2

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
Question 1. A. horoscope B. honeymoon C. income D. money
Question 2. A. reserve B. conserve C. preserve D. desert

Choose the word whose stress is put differently from that of the others.
Question 3. A. popularity B. scuba-diving C. preservation D. economical
Question 4. A. increase B. perfect C. object D. police
Question 5. A. concentrate B. similar C. Vietnamese D. interesting

Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to fill in the blank.
Tourism will always have an (6) ______ on the places visited. Sometimes the impact is good, but often
it’s negative. For example, if lots of people visit one place, then this can damage the environment. The question
is – how can we (7) ______ the problems without preventing people from travelling and visiting places? The
main aim of ecotourism is to reduce the negative impact that tourism has on the environment and local people.
The idea is to encourage tourists to think about what they do when they visit a place. It’s great to talk about (8)
______ the environment, but how do you actually do this? There are a number of key points. Tourists shouldn’t
drop litter; they should stay on the paths; they shouldn’t interfere with wildlife and they should respect local
customs and traditions. Some people see ecotourism as a (9) ______. They say that any tourism needs
infrastructure – roads, airports and hotels. The more tourists (10) ______ visit a place, the more of these are
needed and, by building more of these, you can’t avoid damaging the environment.

Question 6. A. impact B. harm C. affect D. control

Question 7. A. increase B. minimize C. go down D. understand
Question 8. A. protect B. protecting C. to protect D. protects
Question 9. A. contradicted B. contradictory C. contradiction D. contradict
Question 10. A. whom B. that C. where D. what

Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.

Question 11. The principle of equal pay is that men and women doing _______ work should get paid the same
amount.
A. same B. alike C. similar D. identical

Question 12. All forms of discrimination against all women and girls ______ immediately everywhere.
A. ends B. must end C. musn’t be ended D. must be ended

Question 13. UN World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21st is a chance to
celebrate the cultural diversity of people around us, and find out more about what we have ______.
A. in common B. as usual C. as normal D. alike

Question 14. There are some things Americans would change, and that_____ people would change is their
education.
A. a big B. the C. a bigger D. the biggest

Question 15. In _____ Netherlands, singing at the dinner table means you are singing to the devil for your
dinner – which means bad luck.
A. a B. the C. Ø D. an

Question 16. Some teachers ____ levels of IT are not very high may resist teaching with electronic devices.
A. who B. they C. whose D. their

Question 17. Students can also use word processing applications to ______ their vocabulary.
A. improve B. make C. store D. spend

Question 18. The garden and islets near the Tien and Hau River are very attractive ecotourism _____ of the
region.
A. sights B. destinations C. views D. scenes

Question 19. If you go to Park Ou Caves in Laos, you _____ thousands of Buddha images and statues which
have been deposited herere over centuries.
A. see B. will see C. saw D. have seen

Question 20. If tourists _____ rubbish in the river, the water would be cleaner.
A. don’t throw B. throw C. didn’t throw D. threw

Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option to fit each numbered blank

Women in Saudi Arabia began registering to vote this week for the first time in the nation’s history. The late
King Abdullah announced in November, 2015 that women would be allowed to run for office and vote in city
elections, which (21) _______ every four years. At least 70 women intend to run for office, and more than 80
registered as campaign managers, Arab News reported last month. (22) _______ the legal barrier to voting has
been lifted, other Saudi laws and culture could complicate women’s (23) _______ to cast their votes.

Saudi women still have to deal with limits on their freedom of movement, and since it’s illegal for them to
drive, many of them will have to rely (24) _______ male members of their family to take them to register and to
vote. Male relatives who oppose female voting rights could also be a barrier. The government also (25)
_______ voters to have personal ID cards, and many Saudi women do not.

Question 21. A. take place B. take part C. take care D. take after
Question 22. A. When B. Because C. However D. While
Question 23. A. work B. careers C. efforts D. travels
Question 24. A. in B. about C. for D. on
Question 25. A. needs B. keeps C. requests D. requires

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 (from 26 to 30).
A POLLUTED WORLD
The environment has been polluted in many different ways. The three major ways are water, land and air
pollution.
Water pollution is the contamination of lakes, caused by human activities. It can be harmful to organisms and
plants which live in the water. Water pollution occurs when wastes are discharged from waste water treatment
plants. Other known causes are factory wastes or leaking underground tanks. These can be chemical substances
that are toxic. The polluted water can cause cholera and typhoid fever. Water pollution has led to the deaths of
more than 14,000 people daily.
Land pollution is the destruction of the earth’s land surfaces. It is often caused by human activities such as
careless disposal of wastes, over-mining of minerals and wrong use of land for planting. All these will affect
our health in the long run. They will lead to all kinds of diseases such as cancer, heart disease and breathing
problems. Land pollution also brings about natural disasters such as flash floods and landslides.
Air pollution is also the result of human activity where chemicals and other dangerous materials are released
into the air. This happens through the release of carbon monoxide gas from exhaust pipes of motor vehicles.
Other gases such as sulphur oxides are released from the burning of coal and oil. High air pollution levels can
cause damage to the environment. It also brings discomfort to humans and other living organisms. In the long
term, air pollution can cause serious breathing problems, lung cancer and heart disease.
(Banulata. (2009). KBSR skill-based activities & UPSR practice)

Question 26. How many ways is the environment being polluted?

A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five

Question 27. The word It in the passage refers to the

A. diseases B. land pollution C. air pollution D. water pollution

Question 28. Which of the following causes land pollution?

A. Toxic factory wastes B. Overexploitation of natural resources
C. Burning of coal and oil D. Leaking underground tanks

Question 29. What type of diseases caused by polluted water?

A. Cholera and typhoid fever B. Breathing problems and cancer
C. Heart disease and typhoid fever D. Cholera and breathing problems

Question 30. From the passage, we know that air pollution _________.
A. bring about typhoid fever
B. happens when lands are being destroyed
C. takes place when lakes are contaminated
D. happens when exhaust pipes release carbon monoxide

Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning of the first ones.
Question 31. I don't see you very often because you live so far away.
=> If you didn't live so far away, I would see you more often.

Question 32. "What would you do if you were having a problem with grammar, Nga?" Huyen asked.
=> Huyen asked Nga what she would do if she were having a problem with grammar.
Question 33. Phong doesn't have enough money so he can't travel abroad.
=> If Phong had enough money, he could travel abroad.

Question 34. That man’s sister is my new English teacher.

=> That is the man whose sister is my new English teacher.

Question 35. “Do you know the girl over there?" Tom said.
=> Tom asked if I knew the girl over there.

Question 36. Mai said, "The burning of fossil fuels leads to air pollution."
=> Mai said that the burning of fossil fuels leads to air pollution.

Question 37. Tom has hundreds of books. They are all in foreign languages.
=> Tom has hundreds of books, all of which are in foreign languages.

Question 38. No ocean in the world is deeper than the Pacific. (deepest)
=> The Pacific is the deepest ocean in the world.

Read the following advertisement/announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 39 to 41.

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eager to embark on thrilling expeditions and conquer new challenges? If so, join us on an unforgettable journey
as part (39)____ our Extreme Adventure Team!

Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of excitement and exploration. We are looking for courageous
individuals who are ready to dive into the unknown and experience the thrill of a lifetime. As a member of the
Extreme Adventure Team, you will (40)______ the opportunity to participate in a wide range of exhilarating
activities, including rock climbing, white-water rafting, skydiving, and more.

No prior experience is necessary, just a fearless spirit and a sense of adventure. Whether you're scaling
towering cliffs or navigating raging rapids, you'll be surrounded by a (41)_______ team of fellow thrill-seekers.
Flexible scheduling and training are provided to help you reach new heights of excitement.

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Question 39. A. of B. in C. for D. on

Question 40. A. learn B. have C. earn D. cost
Question 41. A. support B. supported C. supportedly D. supportive

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph/letter/conversation in each of the following questions.
Question 42.
(a) Overall, self-study serves as a gateway to lifelong learning and personal development.
(b) Second, it cultivates critical thinking and problem-solving skills through interaction with a variety of
resources.
(c) First, it grants autonomy, enabling exploration of diverse subjects at a comfortable pace.
(d) Self-study is a dynamic approach to learning that empowers individuals to shape their educational
experiences according to their interests and needs.
(e) Third, self-study fosters independence and discipline, crucial attributes for success in both academic and
professional endeavors.
A. d-c-b-e-a B. d-c-a-b-e C. d-a-b-e-c D. d-c-e-b-a

Question 43.
(a) I wanted to let you know that I'll be in New York next week and would love to see you while I'm there.
(b) Hi Mai, I hope you're doing well.
(c) Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
(d) Best regards, Nga.
(e) Are you available for a meet-up sometime during my visit? It would be great to catch up in person.
A. b-a-d-e-c B. b-d-c-e-a C. b-a-e-c-d D. b-c-e-a-d

Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
THE BALANCE OF NATURE
All the different plants and animals in a natural community are in a state of balance. This balance is
achieved by the plants and animals interacting with each other and with their non-living surroundings. An
example of a natural community is a woodland, and a woodland is usually dominated by a particular species of
plant, such as the oak tree in an oak wood. The oak tree in this example is therefore called the dominant
species but there are also many other types of plants, from brambles, bushes, and small trees to mosses, lichens
and algae growing on tree trunks and rocks.
The plants of a community are the producers: they use carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen to build up
their tissues using energy in the form of sunlight. The plant tissues form food for the plant-eating animals
(herbivores) which are in turn eaten by flesh-eating animals (carnivores). Thus, plants produce the basic food
supply for all the animals of a community. The animals themselves are the consumers, and are either herbivores
or carnivores.
Examples of herbivores in a woodland community are rabbits, deer, mice and snails, and insects such as
aphids and caterpillars. The herbivores are sometimes eaten by the carnivores. Woodland carnivores are of all
sizes, from insects such as beetles and lacewings to animals such as owls, shrews and foxes. Some carnivores
feed on herbivores, some feed on the smaller carnivores, while some feed on both: a tawny owl will eat beetles
and shrews as well as voles and mice. These food relationships between the different members of the
community are known as food chains or food webs. All food chains start with plants. The links of the chain are
formed by the herbivores that eat the plants and the carnivores that feed on the herbivores. There are more
organisms at the base of the food chain than at the top; for example, there are many more green plants than
carnivores in a community.
Another important section of the community is made up of the decomposers. They include the bacteria
and fungi that live in the soil and feed on dead animals and plants. By doing this they break down the tissues of
the dead organisms and release mineral salts into the soil.

Question 44. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. All the plants in a wood are eaten by animals.
B. All the animals in a wood depend on plants for their food supply.
C. Plants and animals in a natural community do not interact with their non-living surroundings.
D. The balance of a natural community means there is no primary species.

Question 45. All of the following statements are true, EXCEPT_____.

A. some animals eat other animals
B. plants depend on the sun to grow
C. plants depend on the gasses in the atmosphere to grow
D. not every food chain starts with plants

Question 46. Which of the following is NOT an example of carnivores?

A. shrew
B. lacewings
C. owl
D. aphids

Question 47. What makes the links in a food chain?

A. the plants and the herbivores
B. the herbivores and the carnivores
C. the carnivores and the decomposers
D. the plants and the decomposers

Question 48. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. Some animals eat plant-eating animals and also flesh-eating animals.
B. There are more organism at the base of a food chain than at the top.
C. Green plants outnumber carnivores in a food chain.
D. The consumers are at the base of a food chain.

Question 49. The best definition for the word "dominant" in paragraph 1 is
A. making up the whole community
B. covering the majority of the area
C. providing food for others
D. having the most important position

Question 50. The word “organism” in the paragraph 3 is closet in meaning to ____
A. herbivores
B. animals
C. plants
D. living things