PRACTICE TEST 13

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. dragon B. factor C. design D. publish
2. A. responsible B. accommodate C. experiment D. terrorism
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
that of the rest in each of the following questions.
3. A. particular B. superstar C. smart D. harvest
4. A. boxing B. luxurious C. relax D. galaxy
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
5. Because it was unsafe and too expensive to repair, the 70-years-old building had to be demolished.
A B C D
6. These interested paintings were donated to the library by Gilmore Foundation 20 years ago.
A B C D
7. The museum director was neither friendly or professional in his approach to US.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8. I couldn’t live with a person who had such disgusting________.
A. customs B. habits C. uses D. actions
9. ________the tree to get bird’s eggs, the boy had a bad fall.
A. Climbing B. To climb C. Climb D. Having climbed
10. The water company will have to________off water supplies while repairs to the pipes are carried out.
A. cut B. take C. break D. set
11. As consumers’ response to traditional advertising techniques declines, businesses are
beginning________new methods of reaching customers.
A. the development B. be developing C. being developed D. to develop
12. ________accepting your job offer, I’d like to know a bit more about the company.
A. In advance B. In order C. Until D. Before
13. Can you________the papers with you when you come to see me, please?
A. bring B. collect C. take D. get
14. It is too early in the________to expect many visitors to the town.
A. term B. season C. time D. calendar
15. If you can give me one good reason for your acting like this, ________mention this incident again.
A. I will never B. I never C. will I never D. I don’t
16. It is honest of Frank to have returned________.
A. a wallet back to its original owner B. to its original owner the wallet
C. the wallet to its originally owner D. the wallet to its original owner
17. We have bought extra food _______ our friends stay to have dinner.
A. in case B. if C. provided D. as long as
18. Cut this cake into six _______ pieces.
A. same B. alike C. like D. equal
19.. They received _______ advice from their parents that they became successful.
A. so good B. such a good C. so good an D. such good
20. I was ______ in the countryside but went to school in HCMC.
A. brought up B. taken over C. made up D. put off
21. Most of _______ archaeologists know about prehistoric cultures is based on studies of material remains.
A. these B. what C. which D. their
22. We wish you ________.A. good luck B. congratulation C. happy D. enjoy yourself
24. New York City is America’s largest city, ______ it is not the capital of New York State.
A. therefore B. but C. so D. however
25.. What do you think about his … of coins?
a. collect b. collector c. collection d. collecting
26. This young music composer is very famous _______ the most influential composer.
A. for B. to C. as D. with
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges.
27. Bin’. “Hello. Can I speak to Lily, please? This is Bin.” Paula’. “I’m sorry she’s out. ________”
A. You’ll have to wait. B. Would you like to leave her a message?
C. Can you come again? D. This is a wrong time to call her.
28. Alice’. “Is Monday possible for you?” Chris’. “________”
A. I hope so, too. B. I really enjoy meeting you.
C. Yes. Thank you. D. Yes, that’s fine.
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.
29. They grumbled about the food. They didn’t seem to be pleased.
A. argued B. complained C. thought D. bargained
30. The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior.
A. puzzled B. disgusted C. angry D. upset
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.
31. There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he had to resign.
A. invited B. opposed C. insisted D. supported
32. I’m sorry I can’t come out this weekend - I’m up to my ears in work.
A. busy B. bored C. idle D. scared
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.
Earthquakes are the most destructive natural disasters. They usually hit without any (33) ________and result in
a great loss of life and an enormous demolition of buildings. Additionally, they may cause devastating
landslides or (34) ________ gigantic tidal waves which, in fact, are colossal walls of water smashing into
seashores with such force that they are capable of destroying coastal cities. (35) ________, the vast majority of
fatalities and serious injuries come about when buildings collapse. Most frequently, the earthquake lasts 30 to
60 seconds, so usually there is no time to escape once the shaking starts. The savage (36) ________ of an
earthquake trigger off a complex chain reaction in the building’s structure when it is shaken, lifted, pushed or
pulled. A building’s height, its shape and construction materials are the most (37) ________factors
deciding about the survival and collapse of the structure and, consequently, about the life or death of its
inhabitants.
33. A. notice B. warning C. caution D. advice
34. A. create B. build C. construct D. get
35. A. Although B. Nevertheless C. Since D. However
36. A. services B. results C. forces D. waves
37. A. significant B. considerate C. trivial D. positive
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
There are many different ways to keep fit. One of the most important ways is by exercising. Exercising must be
done on a regular basis. The amount of exercise done each time is dependent on the free time that a person has.
Exercises can be done from twenty minutes to an hour. Sometimes, daily five- minute exercises are just as
effective. Exercising can take place both indoors and outdoors. Those who exercise indoors often do so in the
comfort of air-conditioned gymnasiums. They train on equipment that has been specifically designed to tone the
different parts of the body. Sometimes, games can also be played indoors. Badminton courts and even some
swimming pools are found indoors. There are many different types of outdoor exercises. These include tennis,
cycling and even rock climbing. Most people enjoy outdoor activities because they like being in the sun
or are attracted to its sense of peace and quiet. Yet there are others who like the wind blowing against them.
Some of these activities are only suitable for people with a taste for adventure. Exercising is crucial in a
different regime. The type of exercise a person takes up depends on his lifestyle and personality. It is important
that a person finds an exercise that is suitable for him.
38. According to the passage, why do some people spend less time exercising?
A. Five minutes is effective for them. B. They do not have much free time.
C. Gymnasiums are expensive. D. They keep fit not by exercising.
39. Which of the following is NOT a place for indoor exercise as mentioned in the passage?
A. gymnasiums B. badminton courts C. swimming pools D. tennis courts
40. The underlined word ‘‘These” in the passage refers to________.
A. different types B. outdoor exercises C. people D. activities
41. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. People should exercise from time to time. B. Outdoor exercises are more popular than indoor ones.
C. Rock climbing is suitable for adventurous people. D. Facilities in gymnasiums are not effective.
42. Which of the following influences the particular type of exercise a person takes up?
A. lifestyle B. health C. occupation D. income

III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences which is closest in meaning to the given one.
43. The teacher gave us two difficult exercises.
A. We were given two difficult exercises.
B. Two difficult exercises were given to the teacher.
C. Two difficult exercises were given us.
D. We are given two difficult exercises
44. You can enrich your knowledge by listening to the radio.
A. You can be rich if you listen to the radio.
B. Listening to the radio makes you know less.
C. Listening to the radio enables you to be rich.
D. Listening to the radio can make you know more.
45. I have not met her for three years.
A. The last time I met her was three years ago.
B. It is three years when I will meet her.
C. I did not meet her three years ago.
D. During three years, I met her once.
46. Lan is reading an interesting storybook. You lent it to her last week.
A. Lan is reading an interesting storybook which you lent it to her last week.
B. Lan is reading an interesting storybook which you lent to her last week.
C. Lan is reading an interesting storybook who you lent it to her last week.
47. If I were taller, I could reach the top shelf:
A. I am not tall enough to reach the top shelf.
B. I am too tall to reach the top shelf.
C. I cannot reach the top shelf because I am very tall.
D. In spite of being tall, I cannot reach the top shelf.
48. People say that the price of gold is going up.
A. The price of gold is said going up
B. It was said that the price of gold is going up
C. The price of gold is said to going up
D. The price of gold is said to be going up.
49. The bridge was so low that the lorry couldn’t go under it.
A. It was so low bridge that the lorry couldn’t go under it.
B. The bridge wasn’t high enough for the lorry to go under it.
C. It was such low bridge that the lorry couldn’t go under it.
D. The bridge was too low for the lorry to go under.
50.”I will visit my grandparents tomorrow”. She said ____________.
A. she visits her grandparents the next day.
B. she will visit her grandparents the next day.
C. she would visit her grandparents the next day.
D. she would visits her grandparents the next day