PRACTICE TEST 10

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a
meaningful paragraph in each of the following questions.
Question 1:
a. Today, silence reigns, broken only by the whispers of history and the chirping of birds flitting through
the arches.
b. Once a stage for emperors' spectacles, its weathered stones now stand as a testament to human ingenuity
and the fleeting nature of glory.
c. Towering over Rome's ancient heart, the Colosseum whispers tales of gladiatorial battles and roaring
crowds.
d. Yet, the Colosseum's grandeur remains, a silent reminder of the power and drama that once unfolded
within its walls.
e. Beneath the scorching sun, spectators once marveled at the clash of steel and the roar of lions, their
cheers echoing through the tiers.
A. e – c – d – a – b B. c – b – e – a – d
C. b – a – d – c – e D. d – b – e – c – a
Question 2:
a. These sites are selected for their cultural, natural, or mixed significance.
b. World Heritage sites are important for everyone. They help us to learn about our past, appreciate our
present, and envision our future.
c. World Heritage sites help to preserve our shared cultural and natural heritage.
d. World Heritage is a designation given by UNESCO to sites of outstanding universal value to humanity.
e. They also promote tourism and economic development in the countries where they are located.
A. d – a – c – e – b B. c – e – d – b – a
C. e – b – a – d – c D. d – a – b – d – c
Question 3:
a. Environmental protection is essential for the health of our planet and its inhabitants.
b. It helps to reduce pollution and climate change, which are two of the most pressing issues facing our
world today.
c. Therefore, it is important for everyone to do their part to protect the environment.
d. Environmental protection can also help to protect our natural resources, such as air, water, and land.
e. These resources are essential for our survival and well-being, and we must do everything we can to
protect them.
A. a – b – d – e – c B. a – b – c – d – e
C. a – e – d – c – b D. d – a – b – e – c
Question 4:
a. Firstly, reading sharpens our critical thinking skills as we analyze stories, arguments, and characters.
b. Reading regularly expands our vocabulary and knowledge, opening doors to new worlds and
perspectives.
c. Lastly, reading fosters empathy and understanding as we connect with the emotions and experiences of
others.
d. The benefits of reading are numerous, making it a valuable pastime for people of all ages.
e. In fact, immersing ourselves in books enhances our imagination and creativity, allowing us to explore
different realities.
A. d – b – a – e – c B. d – a – b – e – c
C. b – a – e – d – c D. b – e – a – d – c
Question 5:
a. It provides the body with the nutrients it needs to function properly.
b. Eating a healthy diet can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and
cancer.
c. A healthy diet is essential for maintaining good health and well-being.
d. A healthy diet includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
e. It is also important to limit processed foods, sugary drinks, and unhealthy fats.
 A. d – a – e – b – c B. b – a – d – e – c
C. c – d – a – e - b D. c – a – d – e – b
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. sugar B. consume C. trans-fat D. obesity
2. A. vitamin B. mineral C. diet D. fitness
3. A medicine. B. remedy C. exercise D. obesity
4. A balanced B. yoga C. fatty D. natural
5. A. vegetable B. hygiene C. sugary D. longevity
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. prevent B. injure C. sugar D. fitness
2. A. healthy B. consume C. diet D. headache
3. А. уора B. fatal C. immune D. careful
4. A. infectious B. essential C. precaution D. properly
5. A. unhealthy B. vitamin C. mineral D. natural
Read and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Apples are one of the healthiest foods you can eat everyday. A traditional American proverb states: “An
apple a day keeps the doctor away”. But it does not specifically say anything about the best time of day to eat
apples. It is generally believed that eating an apple in the morning is good for people, but eating an apple in the
evening is like eating poison.
There is actually a scientific reason behind this belief. One belief of apples is that they are a favorable
source of fructose, which is a natural form of sugar that gives you a big boost of energy. The energy you get
from an apple is longer lasting than that provided by a cup of coffee. Clearly, this is something most people
would rather experience in the morning than right before bedtime.
Apples also contain high levels of pectin, a kind of dietary fiber. Fiber stimulates bowel movements,
which help maintain the health of your digestive system. But if you eat an apple shortly before going to bed,
this can cause problems. While you are asleep, your bowels can fill up with gas, making you feel bloated and
uncomfortable. You may also wake up several times to use the bathroom, which will prevent you from getting
a good night’s sleep.
Other health benefits of apples come from flavonoids, beta carotene, and B vitamins. Flavonoids are
materials that give flowers and fruits their bright colors such as the deep red of apples. When eaten, flavonoids
can decrease your risk of heart disease, diabetes and other illnesses. Meanwhile, beta carotene helps prevent
cancer and B vitamins provide the body with a wide variety of important benefits. Apparently, starting your day
with an apple really can keep the doctor away.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Apples are not good as people think. B. Eating an apple in the morning proves beneficial.
C. Pectin can cause digestive problems at night. D. Flavonoids are as good as beta carotene.
2. The word “that” in the 2nd paragraph refers to _________
A. an apple B. energy C. sugar D. a cup of coffee
3. The word “stimulates” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ________
A. prevents B. avoids C. encourages D. creates
4. Which of the following gives people a big boost of energy?
A. Fructose B. Flavonoids C. Beta carotene D. Pectin
5. Which of the following is TRUE about flavonoids, according to the passage?
A. They make apples’ colors brighter than those of other fruits.
B. They are less important than beta carotene and B vitamins.
C. They help prevent the risks of several health problems.
D. They may lead to the feeling of being bloated and uncomfortable.
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.
Keeping fit and healthy may seem difficult, but there are a few easy-to-follow guidelines. Firstly,
a balanced diet is absolutely essential. This means selecting food that is (1) ______ in salt and sugar. Experts
recommend (2) ______ the amount of fat in our diet, as too much can lead to heart problems. They also suggest
increasing the amount of high fibre food we eat. This comes in the form of fresh fruit, vegetables, whole meal
bread and pasta. As well as being packed (3) ______ vitamins and minerals, they are delicious too.
Secondly, it’s important to fit exercise into your daily (4) ______. This can be done by simply walking
as much as possible and climbing stairs instead of taking the lift. Exercise is necessary to maintain a healthy
body, as well as increasing energy levels and making you feel generally fitter and happier. Finally, staying
relaxed is important for good health.
Too much stress can lead to a variety of illnesses, from headaches to high blood pressure. Whenever
possible, do things you enjoy and treat yourself occasionally. So the message is simple - enjoy yourself but learn
to respect your body too. It’s all a (5) ______ of getting the balance right.
1. A. poor B. short C. small D. low
2. A. declining B. dropping C. cutting D. reducing
3. A. from B. by C. with D. of
4. A. routine B. custom C. time D. manner
5. A. feeling B. wonder C. question D. need
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
Diseases are a natural part of life on Earth. If there were no diseases, the population would grow too
quickly, and there would not be enough food or other resources. So in a way, diseases are nature's way of
keeping the Earth in balance. But sometimes they spread very quickly and kill large numbers of people. For
example, in 1918, an outbreak of the flu spread across the world, killing over 25 million people in only six
months. Such terrible outbreaks of a disease are called pandemics.
Pandemics happen when a disease changes in a way that our bodies are not prepared to fight. In 1918, a
new type of flu virus appeared. Our bodies had no way to fight this new flu virus, and so it spread very quickly
and killed large numbers of people. While there have been many different pandemic diseases throughout history,
all of them have a few things in common.
First, all pandemic diseases spread from one person to another very easily. Second, while they may kill
many people, they generally do not kill people very quickly. A good example of this would be the Marburg
virus. The Marburg virus is an extremely infectious disease. In addition, it is deadly. About 70-80% of all the
people who get the Marburg virus die from the disease. However, the Marburg virus has not become a pandemic
because most people die within three days of getting the disease. This means that the virus does not have enough
time to spread to a large number of people. The flu virus of 1918, on the other hand, generally took about a
week to ten days to kill its victims, so it had more time to spread.
While we may never be able to completely stop pandemics, we can make them less common. Doctors
carefully monitor new diseases that they fear could become pandemics. For example, in 2002 and 2003, doctors
carefully watched SARS. Their health warnings may have prevented SARS from becoming a pandemic.
1. This passage is mainly about _______.
A. how to prevent pandemic diseases. B. pandemic diseases.
C. pandemic diseases throughout history. D. why pandemics happen.
2. According to paragraph 1, how are diseases a natural part of life on Earth?
A. They prevent pandemics. B. They help control the population.
C. They help the world grow quickly. D. They kill too many people.
3. The word it in the passage refers to _______.
A. disease B. flu virus C. pandemics D. bodies
4. According to paragraph 3, why hasn't Marburg virus become a pandemic?
A. It is not a deadly disease.
B. It does not spread from person to person easily.
C. Doctors have prevented it from becoming a pandemic.
D. It kills people too quickly.
5. The word monitor in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. fight B. prevent C. watch D. avoid
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
1. Children often get vaccinated in order to be immune to fatal diseases.
A. susceptible B. vulnerable C. allowed D. resistant
2. This kind of fruit helps to boost the immune system.
A. decrease B. reduce C. increase D. maintain
3. Life expectancy for both men and women has improved greatly in the past twenty years.
 A. Living standard B. Longevity C. Life skills D. Lifeline
4. If you take this medicine, you will recover quickly.
A. get well B. get on C. get up D. get in
5. In order to stay healthy, make sure you have a balanced intake of vitamins and minerals.
A. take-off B. take-away C. consumption D. digestion
6. A popular way to relieve stress in today's busy lifestyles is practising meditation.
A. reduce B. relax C. repeat D. require
7. Having healthy skin is especially essential to women to maintain their beauty.
A. trivial B. meaningless C. vital D. contributory
8. If you stare at a computer screen for too long, it may damage your eyesight.
А. peep B. glue your eyes to C. glance D. glare
9. Here are some precautions for us to take when doing different types of physical activities.
A. safety measures B. safety levels C. safety rules D. safety factors
10. If you do workout outdoors in the hot and sunny weather, your body can overheat and lose a lot of fluid.
A. liquid B. vitamins C. minerals D. nutrients
Read and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
In 2002, several obese teenagers in the USA sued McDonald's, claiming that the company was responsible
for making them fat. They argued that McDonald's deliberately misled them into thinking that their
cheeseburgers and other products were healthy and nutritious food. They claimed that the company had not
warned them about the health problems that can result from eating too much salty, high-fat food and drinking
too many sugary drinks: diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. The mother of one of the children, who at
the age of 15 weighed more than 180 kilograms, said in her statement: ‘I always believed McDonald's was
healthy for my son.'
McDonald's rejected the claim that they were responsible for these teenagers’ health problems. ‘People don't
go to sleep thin and wake up obese,' said McDonald's lawyer, Brad Lerman. 'The understanding of what
hamburgers and French fries do has been with us for a long, long time,’ he added. The judge agreed, and
dismissed the case, saying: 'it is not the place of the law to protect people against their own excesses.' In other
words, if people choose to eat a lot of unhealthy food, they can't blame the company that sold it to them.
Other similar lawsuits against fast food companies in the USA have also failed. In 2005, the US House of
Representatives passed a bill which became known as the 'Cheeseburger Bill'. It made it much harder for obese
people to take legal action against the food industry. However, the bill has not ended the arguments about
responsibility. There is some scientific evidence to suggest that fast food is addictive, and harmful too. So is
selling fast food the same, in a way, as drug-dealing?
1. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Obesity - who is to blame? B. Is fast food addictive?
C. Is fast food really healthy? D. How to get rid of fast food?
2. According to the obese teenagers in the USA who sued McDonald’s, which of the following health problems
was NOT mentioned?
A. diabetes B. hypertension C. obesity D. heart disease
3. In paragraph 2, the word “rejected” is closest in meaning to ____.
A. accepted B. denied C. ignored D. agreed
4. In paragraph 2, the word “it” refers to ____.
A. law B. healthy food C. unhealthy food D. bill
5. What happens if people choose to eat a lot of unhealthy food?
A. The company will be responsible for their health problems.
B. They may get financial support from the company.
C. They will surely succeed in lawsuits.
D. They can't force the company to be responsible for them.
5. In paragraph 3, the word “failed” is closest in meaning to ____.
A. not famous B. not important C. not successful D. not proud
6. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about fast food?
A. salty and high-fat B. addictive C. nutritious D. harmful
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
1. The effects of diarrhoeal disease can be conquered with one of the simplest and cheapest natural _______
known to science.
A . restorations B. selections C. remedies D. fixings
2. A poor diet, with low nutrient snacks can lead to nutritional _______.
A. shortages B. lacks C. inadequacies D. deficiencies
3. If the victims survive the first half hour, there is a good chance of complete _______.
A. coverage B. recovery C. improvement D. treatment
4. What a pity! Thomas wasn't strong enough to _______ his own confidence.
A. improve B. progress C. boost D. raise
5. The rapidly _______ population will put a strain on the country's health care system.
A. ageless B. ageing C. ageless D. anti-aging
6. Mass media have helped to raise people's awareness of _______ choices.
A. lifestyle B. living C. livelihood D. lifelong
7. It is said that adults are often immune _______ such diseases as measles, whooping coughs, or mumps.
A. at B. off C. over D. to
8. Jack's parents should _______ have a healthier diet because his big weight.
A. let him B. make him C. get him D. encourage him
9. The increase in the number of obese children can be ___ to several factors, among which is unhealthy diets.
A. responsible B. blamed C. led D. attributed
10. His picture on the wall will _______ to you some idea of the meaning of a healthy lifestyle.
A. coincide B. commence C. convey D. convert
11. If this kind of fish becomes _______, the future generations may never taste it at all.
A. minimum B. short C. seldom D. scarce
12. _______, you would not have been involved in that terrible condition.
A. If you listened to me B. Had you listened to me
C. If only you listened to me D. As long as you listened to me
13. A popular way to relieve stress in today's busy lifestyles is _______ meditation and yoga.
A. taking on B. taking in C. taking to D. taking up
14. Research has suggested that the food we eat _______ longevity.
A. must affect B. should affect C. affected D. affects
15. Jack hid himself in his bedroom and did not want to see anybody, _______ they were.
A. whichever B. however C. whatever D. whoever
16. Grandparents and other relatives play ______ roles in raising children so that they can grow up healthily.
A. incapable B. indispensable C. insensible D. infinite
17. The statistical figures in that report are not _______. You should not refer to them.
A. accurate B. fixed C. trustworthy D. precise
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
It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame them for most of the
misunderstandings between them. They have always complained, more or less justly, that their parents are
old-fashioned, possessive and dominant; (1)_______ ; that they talk too much about certain problems and
that they have no sense of humor, at least in parent-child relationships. I think it is true that parents often
underestimate (2)_______ and also forget how they themselves felt (3)_______ .
Young people often irritate their parents with their choices in clothes and hairstyles, in entertainers and
music. This is not their motive. They feel cut off from the adult world into which they have not yet been
accepted. So they create a culture and society of their own. Then, if it turns out that their music or
entertainers or vocabulary or clothes or (4)_______ , this gives them additional enjoyment. They feel they
are superior, at least in a small way, and that they are leaders in style and taste.
If you plan (5)_______ , co-operation can be part of that plan. You can charm others, especially parents, into
doing things the ways you want, and (6)_______ with your sense of responsibility and initiative, so that they
will give you the authority to do what you want to do.
Câu 1. A. that they do not trust their children to deal with obstacles
B. that it does not trust their children to deal with obstacles
C. that does not trust their children to deal with obstacles
D. which they do not trust their children to deal with obstacles
Câu 2. A. his teenage children B. our teenage children C. your teenage children
D. their teenage children
 Câu 3. A. after they were young B. when they were young
C. as well as they are young D. when they are young
Câu 4. A. their parents hairstyles irritate B. irritates their parents hairstyles
C. hairstyles irritate their parents D. hairstyles irritating their parents
Câu 5. A. controlled your life B. to be control your life
C. to control your life D. controlling your life
Câu 6. A. impress others B. to impress others C. others be impressed D. impressing others
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
Any type of regular, physical activity can improve your fitness and your health. The most important thing is
that you keep moving. Exercise should be a regular part of your day, like brushing your teeth, eating, and
sleeping. It can be in gym class, joining a sports team, or working out on your own. When you are ready for
regular exercise, keep the following tips in mind. In the first place, a good mental attitude is important, so stay
positive and have fun. Let’s start by finding an activity that you think is fun. You are more likely to keep with
it if you choose something you like.
A lot of people find it more fun to exercise with someone else, so see if you can find a friend or family member
to be active with you. Additionally, take it one step at a time. Small changes can add up to better fitness. For
example, walk or ride your bike to school or to a friend's house instead of getting a ride. Get on or off the bus
several blocks away and walk the rest of the way. Use the stairs instead of taking the elevator or escalator.
Third, get your heart pumping. Whatever you choose, make sure it includes aerobic activity that makes you
breathe harder and increases your heart rate. This is the best type of exercise because it increases your fitness
level and makes your heart and lungs work better. It also burns off body fat. Examples of aerobic activities are
basketball, running, or swimming.
Of no less importance, don't forget to warm up with some easy exercises or mild stretching before you do any
physical activity. This warms your muscles up and may help protect against injury. Stretching makes your
muscles and joints more flexible too. It is also important to stretch out after you exercise to cool down your
muscles.
Whatsoever, your goal should be to do some type of exercise every day. It is best to do some kind of aerobic
activity without stopping for at least 20 to 30 minutes each time. Do the activity as often as possible, but don't
exercise to the point of pain.
1. What question does the passage answer?
A. What can I do to get more fit?
B. Is mental health more important than physical one?
C. How can students balance life and study?
D. What is the best type of exercise?
2. According to the passage, the most important thing is that you should _____.
A. do exercise after you brush your teeth B. do mental exercise such as meditation
C. take exercise as part of your daily routine D. train yourself with different aerobic activities
3. What is the basis for choosing an activity?
A. An active sibling B. Your mood C. Your interest D. A funny friend
4. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT recommended?
A. Going on foot B. Cycling C. Getting a ride D. Using the stairs
5. According to the passage, aerobic activity does NOT increase _____.
A. your body fat B. your heart rate C. your fitness level D. your lung capacity
6. What does the word "this" in paragraph 4 refer to?
A. Doing any physical activity including mild stretching
B. Protecting against injury caused by aerobic exercises
C. Warming up with some easy exercises or mild stretching
D. Forgetting to warm up or stretching the body
7. According to the passage, it is advised to _____.
A. rest for a day when you start doing exercise B. stop exercising before you feel painful
C. overcome the pain to increase your fitness level D. rest for a day when you start doing exercise
8. What is the tone of the passage?
A. Encouraging B. Humorous C. Critical D. Disappointing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
1. You need to do some warm-up exercise such as stretching before you start your yoga practice.
A. remaining B. declining C. developing D. shrinking
2. After hundreds of rejections by the employers, I decided that I need to do something about my obesity.
A. denial B. approval C. refusal D. rebuttal
3. I have followed a special diet and joined a fitness class for overweight people for over six months.
A. refused B. obeyed C. adhered to D. carried on
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
1. In the 1960s, the World Health Organization (WHO) began a campaign to eradicate the mosquitoes that
transmit the disease malaria.
A. minimize B. devastate C. eliminate D. exacerbate
2. The disease is said to kill an estimated 3 million people each year in the world's tropical regions,
predominantly southern Africa.
A. mainly B. only C. except D. noticeably
3. The fall in the number of deaths from heart disease is generally attributed to improvements in diet.
A. blamed on B. contributed to C. responsible for D. thanks to
4. Smoking, alcohol intake and fast food consumption can increase the risk of heart disease.
A. the outcome B. the output C. the income D. the input
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
In 1960, Americans spent 10% of their healthcare dollar on medicines. Most of the money came from their
own pockets, and was spent on drugs that largely treated infections, heart disease, arthritis and depression.
Beyond that, there was little that science could offer. Today, the range of diseases for which medical research
has some partial treatment is vast. Despite this, and the double digit increase in drug spending - 75%-90% of
which is paid for by insurance companies - prescription drugs now account for 9% of total health expenditures.
Similarly, claims by insurers and corporations - that drug costs are driving insurance costs up in general -
are overstated. According to health analyst J.D. Kleinke, since pharmacy costs represent only 9% of all
spending, even increases of 20% could not be responsible for insurance premium increases of 10%-15% over
the last two years: Premiums have been increasing far out of proportion to increasing total medical costs over
the past three years.
The fact is we should spend more on newer, more expensive medicines because they are worth the
investment. Medical innovation creates what Harvard economist David Cutler calls health capital - the ability
of people to stay well early and consistently throughout their lives, and remain that way at an increasingly older
age. In fact, under the most conservative assumption, the U.S would have needed only about 30% of the
improvement in medical progress over the period in time. In the case of congestive heart failure, Mr. Cutler
found that increased consumption of new and more expensive drugs and other innovative technologies generated
longer life, more productivity and lower health costs that offset the cost of their development and consumption.
1. What has changed the least since 1960?
A. Percentage of money Americans pay for medicines out of their own pockets.
B. The variety of drugs available.
C. Percentage of healthcare dollar on medicines.
D. The amount of money spent on drugs by insurance companies.
2. Claims by insurers and corporations that drug costs are driving insurance costs are overstated because
_____.
A. drug costs have not increased in the past
B. insurance costs have not increased in the past
C. premiums have increased by more than 20% in the last two years
D. premiums have increased much more than have total medical costs in the past three years
3. The way to invest in health capital is to _______.
A. adopt a healthy lifestyle
B. spend around 10% of the healthcare money on medicines
C. spend money on medicines that the latest medical science can offer
D. spend more money on medical care in spite of higher health costs
4. The cost of congestive heart failure illustrates that _______.
A. health capital is no guarantee for a better life
B. using newer drugs may prove too expensive for many people
C. using newer drugs contributes to a better life
D. it is difficult to make people spend more on medicines
5. The main idea of the passage is that _______.
A. people should spend more money on good medicines
B. people should get insurers to pay for their medicines
C. people are reluctant to pay a lot of money on medicines
D. medical technologies make most diseases curable
Read the passage and choose the best answer.
We all know that eating right can help you maintain a healthy weight and avoid certain health
problems, but your diet can also have a ____ (1) effect on your mood and sense of wellbeing. Studies have
linked eating a typical Western diet, filled (2) _____ processed meats, packaged meals, takeout food, and
sugary snacks, with higher rates of depression, stress, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. Eating an unhealthy diet
may even (3) ____ a role in the development of mental health disorders such as ADHD and Alzheimer's
disease, or in the increased risk of suicide in young people.
Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, cooking meals at home, and reducing your intake of sugar and
refined carbohydrates, on the other hand, may help to improve mood and ____ (4) your risk for mental health
problems. If you have already been diagnosed with a mental health problem, eating well can even help to
manage your symptoms and regain control of your life.
While some specific foods or nutrients have been shown to have a beneficial effect on mood, it's your
overall dietary pattern that is most important. That means switching to a healthy diet doesn't have to be an all
or nothing proposition. You don't have to be perfect and you don't have to completely eliminate foods you
enjoy to have a healthy diet and make a (5) _____ to the way you think and feel.
1. A. prestigious B prominent C. profound D. prevalent
2. A. with B. of C. about D. by
3. A. take B. assert C. play D. ensure
4. A. deduce B. lower C. lighten D. decline
5. A. choice B. headway C. progress D. difference
Read and mark the letter to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks.
Recent studies have shown that more and more students are choosing unhealthy ways to boost energy.
The two main ways (1) ______ are eating snacks high in sugar and drinking beverages high in caffeine. In
fact, research shows these two choices may result in the opposite effects as those desired.
Eating a sweet snack, (2) _______ a candy bar, does not provide the body more energy. (3) _______
candy bars have (4) _____ nutritional value; however, their high sugar content can create a full feeling in the
consumer. While the sugar may produce an initial boost in energy, the lack of nutritional value soon (5)
_______ the body feeling fatigued. In effect, eating a sweet snack will have the opposite effect to what most
people expect.
Likewise, many people will drink a caffeinated beverage like coffee or cola to give themselves more
energy. To a certain (6) _______, drinking coffee or cola will give a person some energy. The caffeine can
increase the heart rate and blood flow, (7) _______ producing a feeling of increased energy. Understandably,
caffeine products are often consumed in excessive quantities or at unwise times. This, (8) _______, can
interfere with normal sleep patterns and also lead to fatigue. In the end, caffeine drinkers often lose valuable
hours of sleep and become even more tired during the day.
1. A. choosing B. chosen C. which choose D. having chosen
2. A. like B. such C. as D. similar
3. A. Almost B. Most of C. All of D. Most
4. A. little B. a little C. few D. a few
5. A. gets B. makes C. leaves D. lets
6. A. level B. extent C. limit D. standard
7. A. then B. therefore C. thus D. and
8. A. in sum B. at odds C. in turn D. at risk
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
A healthy diet is essential for maintaining a healthy body and a healthy lifestyle. Though some doctors and
health experts disagree on some components of a healthy diet, other parts are almost universally recognized.
For example, all agree that a healthy diet includes necessary nutrients - ingredients that help keep bodies strong
and healthy. Human bodies need more than 50 different kinds of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, water,
and fiber.
 Vitamins are natural substances found in plants and animals. A body cannot make its own vitamins, so it
must get them from food. Vitamins do not supply energy. However, they are useful substances that the body
needs. Vitamin A, for example, helps eyes see better. Vitamin B develops protein needed in muscle growth.
Vitamin C helps support the healing process for certain illnesses. Finally, Vitamin D helps strengthen teeth and
bones.
Minerals help balance bodily fluids, such as blood and water. They are also an important part of the iron in
blood. There are seven major minerals that bodies need in large amounts, and ten minor or trace minerals,
which bodies need in smaller amounts. Scientists are still studying many minerals, such as nickel and cobalt, to
try to understand exactly how they affect the human body.
Some people do not include water as a nutrient, but it is vital for a healthy body to function properly.
Humans can live for several days without food, but only for two or three days without water. People who play
sports or exercise a lot often fail to drink enough water. This can cause their muscles to become overly tired. If
not enough water is taken in during very strenuous exercise, death may in fact result.
Scientists have learned much about the importance of fiber in recent years. They now say that many people
do not get enough fiber in their diets. The average many people should eat between 30 and 40 grams of fiber
each day, twice as much as the average person currently gets. Though fiber is not digested or absorbed, it helps
rid the body of waste products. Fiber helps control weight and maintain normal levels of important substances
such as cholesterol and blood sugar. Fiber is found in whole-grain breads and cereals, as well as nuts, beans,
fruits, and vegetables. There are several different kinds of fiber, and they each help in different ways. Two kinds
of fiber, called pectins and gums, are needed to help control body fats, cholesterol, and carbohydrates (a type of
nutrient that produces energy). Apples, cranberries, and cherries are good sources of pectin. Oatmeal and
legumes are good sources of gums. In general, fresh fruits and raw vegetables provide more fiber than peeled
fruits and cooked vegetables. According to dieticians, two servings of vegetables and two servings of whole
grains (like whole wheat bread) each day will provide enough fiber for most adults.
In summary, recommendations for a healthy diet include drinking lots of liquids while eating fiber from a
wide variety of foods. This way, the body will not be getting too much of one kind of fiber and too little of
another kind. If a person is not eating enough fiber now, it is best to change one's diet gradually. Above all,
experts warn, do not depend on getting fiber from pills or tablets. A whole bottle would need to be consumed
to see any benefit.
1. According to paragraph 1, what are nutrients?
A. Regular foods B. Sources of energy for the body
C. Useful substances in foods D. Substances controlling levels of cholesterol
2. According to the passage, which of the following is true of vitamins?
A. Americans do not get enough of them. B. They are natural substances made by our bodies.
C. They do not supply energy to our bodies. D. They do not have a good taste.
3. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about minerals?
A. They are important to iron in blood. B. They help balance fluids in body.
C. Many of them are being researched. D. Some minerals support the healing process.
4. The word "major'' in the passage can be best replaced by _______.
A. powerful B. general C. large D. main
5. The word "function" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. breathe B. operate C. move D. exist
6. Which of the following is true about water according to the passage?
A. Water is not always considered a nutrient; however, it is as important as food.
B. Though nutrients are not found in water, they are essential for good health.
C. Water is not considered nutritious; however, it helps your body work.
D. Though water is sometimes not classified as a nutrient, it is essential for good health.
7. What is the main purpose of paragraph 5?
A. To discuss the importance of fiber B. To explain the history of fiber
C. To describe the structure of fiber D. To tell how to eat enough fiber
8. Which of the following is NOT true of minerals?
A. They help balance liquids in the body. B. There are seven of them in total.
C. They play an important role in human blood. D. Some of them are under further studies.
9. The word "they" in the passage refers to _______.
A. breads B. kinds of fiber C. cereals D. different ways
10. The author's tone in this passage could best be described as _______.
A. neutral B. humorous C. critical D. pessimistic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
1. The school was closed for a month because of serious _____ of fever.
A. outbreak B. outburst C. outset D. outcome
2. I have been advised to take every _____ against catching flu again this winter.
A. precaution B. prediction C. premeditation D. prevention
3. Apart from the _____ cough and cold, I have been remarkably healthy all my life.
A. odd B. irregular C. opportune D. timely
4. The doctor gave the patient a(n) _____ examination to discover the cause of his collapse
A. universal B. thorough C. exact D. whole
5. She remained depressingly fat _____ all her efforts to slim.
A. despite B. although C. contrary D. against
6. The doctor allowed him to go home on _____ that he remained in bed.
A. order B. promise C. condition D. account
7. If you have a minor illness, it’s usually better just to let nature take its _____.
A. way B. time C. path D. course
8. Mary was ill. She’s still feeling a bit under the _____.
A. temperature B. climate C. rain D. weather
9. The doctor told me he could _____ nothing wrong with my health.
A. bring B. gain C. find D. obtain
10. Sleep is _____ to our health, and lack of it can lead to many illnesses.
A. needed B. required C. essential D. desirable
11. The patient’s condition is _____.
A. critical B. dangerous C. hazardous D. perilous
12. After climbing the stairs to the sixth floor, I was completely out of _____.
A. my mind B. breath C. touch D. the blue
13. Peter was _____ from hospital last week.
A. dismissed B. discharged C. released D. withdrawn
14. Doctors advise people who are deficient _____ Vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables.
A. for B. of C. from D. in
15. It’s important to keep your body in good _____.
A. contour B. shape C. form D. figure
16. Exports recommend a _____ diet with plenty of fresh vegetables.
A. various B. varied C. wide D. changeable
17. If you eat sensibly, you are not likely to _____ weight.
A. put B. gain C. earn D. win