PRACTICE TEST 13

I. 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. skill B. split C. children D. finance
2. A. breadwinner B. clean C. each D. lead
II. 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.
3. A. magnificence B. geography C. satisfaction D. accommodate
4. A. original B. geography C. imperial D. stimulating
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5. When you get involved in a volunteer project, you are able to ________ your knowledge into
practice.
A. take B. put C. bring D. push
6. Volunteers can work with many ________ children who were harmed by Agent Orange in
childcare centres.
A. parentless B. disabled C. poor D. homeless
7. Both CARE and Oxfam organisations have programmes to help people in underdeveloped
countries ________ their lives.
A. make B. risk C. improve D. start
8. Many international volunteer organisations are trying to find a ________ to the problem of
world hunger.
A. way B. method C. suggestion D. solution
9. For a cleaner and greener community, everyone should ________ the amount of trash and
take care of our environment.
A. increase B. reduce C. contribute D. ignore
10. Thanks to everyone’s efforts, we can do ________ to make school a meaningful place for
students living in poverty.
A. a great many B. a little C. a great deal D. a few
11. On the door of the house where Louis Braille was born are the words “He opened the door of
________ to all those who cannot see.”
A. knowledge B. information C. news D. material
12. University students are willing to get involved in helping the old and ________ people.
A. childlike B. childish C. children D. childless
13. Contract is ________ connecting students with volunteer organisation abroad.
A. in place of B. in charge of C. in case of D. in danger of
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
14. Martha, along with her cousins from New York, are planning to attend the festival.
A B C D
15. Jane looked sadly and worried this morning. I wonder what had happened to her.
A B C D
16. In case it may rain hard this afternoon, you’d better take your raincoat along.
A C C D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
17. Phuc: “What factors affect tourism?”
Khanh: “_____________”
A. Economic factors are always decisive ones.
B. A strong tourism industry brings the country numerous advantages.
C. It is influenced by so many things, such as weather, people, and administrative policies.
D. People need to be professionally trained to work in tourism industry.
18. Hoai Nam: “Do you think tourism is bad for the planet?” Tue Minh: “_______”
A. To some extent, yes.
B. People need to live in a green planet.
C. A lot of people want to travel around the planet.
D. We should protect our planet from bad tourism.
VI. 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.
19. He’s planning to release his new solo single album about New Year.
A. put out B. set free C. imprison D. come out
20. This game show has attracted many participants since it was aired in 2015.
A. breathed B. impacted C. introduced D. broadcast
VII. 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.
21. Hector Berlioz was one of the most prominent composers of the Romantic period.
A. classical B. unknown C. prolific D. modern
22. The new star always appears with a lovely affected smile on her lips, but no one realises it.
A. natural B. artificial C. dishonest D. charming
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
HELP YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENT
Many of us are trying to think of new (23) ……..to help the environment. Groups which are involved
in protecting the environment think they may have found a long-term (24) ……. . Most of the
current ways of getting people involved in helping the environment mean that people have to (25)
……a large organization and they can sometimes feel the problem is too large or (26) …….to
manage. A new (27) …….is that groups are set up locally to deal with small issues that affect just
the community they (28) ………in. It is hoped that this will make people more (29) …….of the
importance of helping. Also, this plan means that each community works together by contributing
(30) ……the environment and this makes for a strong community. If every community does this
then organizers are (31) ……the effect will be national. The government may even offer some (32)
………help for projects set up by these local groups. The idea came from someone who thought
that (33) ……..the size of what we do would actually be more productive. Also, it should mean that
helping becomes a (34) ……..rather than a chore.
23. A. access B. approaches C. paths D. routes
24. A. answer B. key C. reply D. solution
25. A. join B. enroll in C. engage in D. involve in
26. A. improbable B. impractical C. impossible D. unrealistic
27. A. proposal B. suggestion C. remark D. statement
28. A. exist B. reside C. subsist D. live
29. A. conscious B. aware C. capable D. sure
 30. A. to B. with C. about D. for
31. A. expecting B. dreaming C. hoping D. imagining
32. A. money B. monetary C. funding D. financial
33. A. lessening B. minimizing C. reducing D. dwindling
34. A. happiness B. pleasure C. delight D. enjoyment

IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
It is a common saying that we do not fully value a thing until we lose it. We often value the love
and worth of a friend when he has been taken from us by death more than when he was with us in
the flesh; it is only when we have left school or college that we understand the greatness of our
opportunity of education, which has gone forever; and it is the sick and the ailing who realize the
value of good health. When we are young and strong, we cannot imagine what it is like to be weak
and ill. We are so used to vigorous health that we take it for granted. The organs of our body work
so smoothly that we scarcely know we have lungs and liver, heart and stomach. But when any of
these gets upset and gives us pain and sickness, we learn by bitter experience what an
unspeakable blessing it is to be well.
Loss of health makes us miserable, and a burden to ourselves and our friends. It cripples our
efforts so that we cannot accomplish many of the good and great things we might have done. It
spoils our life. What must we do to keep our health?
We must be moderate in eating and drinking and wise in the choice of plain, wholesome simple
food. Gluttony has killed thousands, and strong drink tens of thousands. We must, when young,
get plenty of sleep, which is “nature’s sweet restorer”, and not try to burn the candle at both ends.
We must live as much as possible in the open air and keep our rooms well ventilated. We must get
sufficient and regular physical exercise, and keep our bodies clean. And we must avoid bad habits
and secret sins as we avoid the devil, and keep our thoughts clean and our bodies pure. Our ideal
must be the sound mind in the sound body.
35. According to the passage, we often appreciate our friends _________.
A. only when they are with us
B. only when they are good to us.
C. only when they passed away
D. only when they live a long way from us.
36. We do not take care of our health because _________.
A. we are always in good health
B. most of the diseases can be cured nowadays
C. we are so accustomed to good health
D. we are so busy making a living
37. Poor health makes us _________.
A. useless B. unable to fulfill our expectations
C. a shame to our friends D. fail to become famous
38. According to the author, having plenty of sleep when we are young _________.
A. is wasting our time B. can help us regain our strength
C. may cause loss of health D. can reduce our vigour
39. The best title for the passage is _________.
A. Health and Human Aspirations B. Health and Our Success
C. How to Keep Our Health D. The Value of Health
X. Read the article about the relationship between humans and animals. Five sentences have
been removed from the article. Choose from sentences A – F the one which fits each gap.
There is one sentence you will not need to use.
MAKING SENSE OF MONKEY BUSINESS.
“Who can one hit, if not one’s friends?” a famous actor once asked his comrade and fellow actor
shortly before punching him on the jaw.
The response of the surprised, bruised actor is not recorded. Nevertheless, the story illustrates an
interesting aspect of human behavior. [40]………..Peace was made – and this reconciliation
represents the most important aspect of the incident, says Dutch zoologist Frans deWaal in a recently-
published book.
He believed that scientists who study human nature have concentrated on violence, on our ability for
competition, at the expense of our capacity for making peace. [41] ………..An examination of
reconciliation is needed to correct the balance, he believes.
De Waal has studied human peacemaking and has attempted to put it in its proper context – by
comparing how we and our close animal cousin, the ape and monkey, solve our disputes.
[42] …….It is, however, a dangerous approach, for it is all too easy to detect human “motivation” in
creatures incapable of such experiences.
But for deWaal, such comparisons are not invalid. The only differences in behavior, he believes, are
those of time. [43] …………
Our species has man conciliatory gestures in common with these animals, e.g. stretching out a
hand, smiling, kissing, embracing – which deWaal traces back 30 million years. So what does this new
interpretation of human reconciliation tell us about world conflicts, peace negotiation and arms
reduction talks? Unfortunately, not much, it seems.
“If my studies of monkeys and apes contain any lesson for the world, it is that people who need each
other for one reason or another are less likely to fight, and, if they do fight, they are more likely to
make up afterwards. [44] ………..Nevertheless, it would be wrong to criticize such an interesting book
for this reason.
A. Dutch zoologist Frans deWaal was reluctant to explain his theories.
B. The result is a highly readable book which emphasizes the parallels between our behavior
And that of animals.
C. As a result, these scientists have led people to believe that violence is much more a part of
Human nature than peace.
D. Despite the unreasonable attack, the two old men remained firm friends.
E. It is a message unlikely to revolutionize world politics.
F. Whereas monkey generally make up within minutes, humans can take years to do the same
XI. Complete each gap with the correct form of the word provided.
45 - 47. Her uncle is a famous (NOVEL) ………………………….and at the same time a(n)
(ESTABLISH) ……………………………(LANGUAGE) ………………………
48. In spite of your excuses, I still find your rude reaction (EXPLAIN) ………………………….
49-50. The boy was (EXCEPT) ……………………………….(ENCOURAGE) …………………………. .
He rescued four of his friends from the fierce flood.
XI. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the
root one.
51. Mrs. Taylor regretted buying the second – hand washing-machine.
 Mrs.Taylor wished ....................................................................................................
52. Jack was stopped by the police because he exceeded the speed limit.
  Had............................................................................................................................
53. Follow the instructions carefully and you won’t have any problems.
 As long ......................................................................................................................
54. They couldn’t find the manager anywhere.
 The manager was .....................................................................................................
55. We booked a table in advance, but it was unnecessary because there weren’t many people in
the restaurant.
 We need ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
XII. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word in brackets.
56. They consider Sarah is one of the best students in her school. (BE)
 Sarah ........................................................................................................................
57. It’s pity she doesn’t share memories of her trip with me. (WISH)
 I’d ..............................................................................................................................
58.The people at the meeting will say nothing to the press. WHO
 Nobody ....................................................................................................................
59. In Vietnam you are not allowed to ride a bicycle on the pavement. LAW
 In Vietnam ................................................................................................................
60. In Britain you can’t leave school until you are 16. COMPULSORY
 In Britain …………………………………………………………………………………….
XIII. Fill each gap in the passage with ONE suitable word.
KEEPING YOUR DISTANCE
Personal space is a term that refers to the distance we like to keep between (61) ………………….
and other people. When someone we do not know (62) ……………….gets too close we usually begin
to feel uncomfortable. If a business colleague comes (63) …………..than 1.2 metres, the most
common response (64) ………….to move away. Some interesting studies have been (65) …………in
libraries. If strangers come too close, may people get up and leave the building, others use different
methods such as (66) …………….their back on the intruder. Living in cities has made people develop
new skills for dealing with (67) …………………where they are very close to strangers. Most people on
crowded trains try (68) …………….to look at strangers, they avoid skin contact, and apologize if hands
touch by mistake. People use newspapers as a barrier (69) ………………themselves and other
people, and if they do not have (70) …………….., they stare into the distance, making sure they are
not looking into anyone’s eyes.
XIV. Complete each sentence with a correct form of one of the phrasal verbs given.
get out of take over come across go off let off
stand out put up come up against look through get on

71. Hello Janet! Long time no see. How you …………………………….?

72. Henry ………………………….a collection of old coins when he was tidying up his late father’s
room.
73. Don’t worry about hotels. We will …………………………..while you are in London. We have a
spare room upstairs.
74. It is very dangerous ……………………………fireworks indoors.
75. Shall we …………………………the procedures before the meeting begins?
76. Jack used to be crazy about BackStreet Boys, but he …………………………..this band. Now he
has turned to Super Junior.
77. Bill is always trying to make up excuses in order …………………………doing housework.
78. That company couldn’t see a worse year of business and it …………………………..by a big group.
79. Helen is the envy of many girls in her school. She always ………………………everywhere she
appears.
80. During tough times we ……………………………….many difficulties, fortunately we all got through
them thanks to our solidarity and individual efforts.
XV. 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.
The official residence of the president of the United States is the White House, located at 1600
Pennsylvania Avenue, in Washington, D.C. The Commissioners of the District of Columbia held a
meeting in 1792 and decided to hold a contest for the best design for the Presidential House. James
Hoban, an architect born in Ireland, was the winner. His bid for the construction of the mansion asked
for $200,000, but the final cost of the building came to twice that amount. The work on the project
began during the same year, and the grounds of approximately one and a half miles west of the
Capitol Hill were chosen by Major Pierre-Charles L.Enfant, who was in charge of city planning.
However, the construction continued for several more years, and George Washington had stepped
down as president before the building was habitable. When John Adams, the second president of the
United States and his wife Abigail moved in 1800, only six rooms had been completed.
The grey sandstone walls of the house were painted white during construction, and the color of the
paint gave the building its name. The building was burned on August 24, 1814, and James Hoban
reconstructed the house for President James Monroe and his family, who moved there in 1817. The
north portico was added to the building in 1829, water pipes were installed in 1833, gas lighting in
1848, and electricity in 1891. In 1948, inspectors announced that the building was so dilapidated that
it was beyond repair and suggested that it was cheaper to construct a new one than repair the existing
dwelling. However, the national sentiment was to keep the original form intact, and Congress
appropriated $5.4 million dollars for repairs. In 1961, Jacqueline Kennedy launched a program to
redecorate the rooms and appointed a Fine Arts Committee to make choices of furnishing and colors.
The house of the president accords its residents a great deal of space. The living quarters contain
107 rooms, 40 corridors, and 19 baths. The White House contains a doctor's suite, a dentist's office, a
large solarium, a broadcasting room, and a two-floor basement for storage and service rooms. The
office in which the president works is not located in the White House, but in a separate building called
the West Wing. The White House stands on 16 acres of park like land and overlooks a broad lawn,
flower gardens, and wood groves.

81. The word “contest” is closest in meaning to

A. hearing B. tournament C. competition D. computation
82. What does the passage imply about the cost of the White House construction?
A. It was proposed at the meeting of the commissioners. B. It did not adhere to the original estimate.
C. It was not included in the architectural design. D. It was considered excessive for the presidential
home.
83. The word "grounds" is closest in meaning to
A. high ground B. several lots C. hills D. site
84. It can be inferred from the passage that
A. George Washington often used the White House steps
B. George Washington contributed to the White House design
C. George Washington never lived in the White House
D. The White House was excluded from the city planning
85. The author of the passage implies that the construction of the main White House building
continued
A. up to 1800 B. after 1800 C. until 1814 D. until 1792
86. The word "dilapidated" is closest in meaning to
A. ornate B. run-down C. old-fashioned D. obscure
 87. What can be inferred about the White House from the information in the second paragraph?
A. Few changes occurred in the structure' in the first half of the 20th century.
B. The building was modernized extensively during one decade.
C. Running water was installed in the second half of the 19th century.
D. Each president added new features to the building's conveniences.
88. The word "appropriated" is closest in meaning to
A. accumulated B. authorized C. accosted D. increased
89. The word "launched" is closest in meaning to
A. began B. praised C. lavished D. requested
90. The passage mentions all of the following White House premises EXCEPT_____.
A. hallways B. kitchen C. medical offices D. storage
rooms

XVI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.
In the western customs (91) _____ hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod
of the head or (92) _____ bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon.
Business cards are often (93) _____ and yours should be printed in your own language and in
Chinese. Also, it is more respectful to present your card or a gift or -any other article using (94) _____
hands. The Chinese are (95) _____ applauders. You may be greeted with group clapping, even by
small children. When a person is applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return
the applause or a "thank you." When walking in public places, direct eye (96) _____ and staring is
uncommon in the larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign visitors. (97) _____, in
smaller communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some
stares. (98) _____ speaking, the Chinese are not a touch-oriented society, especially true for visitors.
So, avoid (99) _____ or any prolonged form of body contact. Public displays of affection are very rare.
On the other hand, you may note people of the same sex walking hand-in-hand, which is simply a
gesture of friendship. Do not worry about a bit of pushing and shoving in stores or when groups board
public buses or trains. In this case, (100) _____ are neither offered nor expected. The Chinese will
stand much closer than Westerners.

91. A. taking B. shaking C. grasping D. hugging

92. A. small B. bit C. slight D. light
93. A. exchanged B. changed C. transferred D. converted
94. A. pair B. couple C. double D. both
95. A. enthusiast B. enthusiastic C. enthusiasm D. enthusiastically
96. A. contact B. look C. stare D. watch
97. A. Moreover B. Furthermore C. However D. Whatever
98. A. Generally B. Successfully C. Fortunately D. Expectedly
99. A. touch B. to touch C. touched D. touching
100. A. Contacts B. Apologies C. Gestures D. Saying goodbye