PRACTICE TEST 21

Time allotted: 60 min.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. virtual B. burden C. promote D. sector
Question 2. A. certificate B. operate C. facilitate D. affordable

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
Question 3. I decided (A) changing (B) my job because my boss makes me work (C) overtime (D).
Question 4. Several (A) people have apparent (B) tried to change the man’s mind (C), but he refuses to
listen (D).
Question 5. Meal time gives (A) children a chance to learn (B) how (C) some of their favorite dishes make
(D).

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 6. Let’s wait for Nick. I’m sure he’ll turn up soon.
A. arrive B. enter C. visit D. return
Question 7. There are a number of drawbacks of living in the city.
A. benefits B. advantages C. disadvantages D. difficulties

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 8. Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. interested B. dissatisfied C. excited D. shocked
Question 9. They appear surprisingly pessimistic about their chances of winning.
A. gloomy B. doubtful C. nervous D. optimistic

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 10. Susan: “Do you want to watch this or the news?”
Kate: “Oh, _________. It’s up to you.”
A. I agree. B. I couldn’t agree more.
C. Don’t mention it. D. I am easy.
Question 11. Jane: “Do you have a minute, Dr. Smith?”
Dr. Smith: “_________”
A. Well, I’m not sure when. B. Good, I hope so.
C. Sure. What’s the problem? D. Sorry, I haven’t got it here.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 12. A. food B. good C. tooth D. tool
Question 13. A. heavy B. bear C. measure D. eat

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.
Dear Helgar,
I would like to welcome you to our school. I know that being an (14)_________ studnet can be difficult,
especially when you are so far away from your home. As you may have heard, the Thanksgiving holiday is
(15)_________ I am aware that it isn't celebrated in Germany, but it's a very important holiday in the
United States. It is an occasion when American families gather to spend time with one another and enjoy a
variety of food. If you have nothinf planned for that day, I would like to (16)_________ you to visit my
home for Thanksgiving. My entire famlily is planning to be there, so you will get to hang out with us. My
mother is considered (17)_________ cooks in the city, so you will get a great introduction to traditional
Americian home cooking. I hope you can come as I am positive that you (18)_________ a wonderful time.
Let me know if you are interested.
Sincerely,
Greg Foster
Question 14. A. exchange B. exchanges C. exchanged D. exchaning
Question 15. A. improving B. happening C. approaching D. passing
Question 16. A. invite B. require C. let D. insist
Question 17. A. the better B. one of the best C. as good as D. the best
Question 18. A. have B. are having C. will have D. have had

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.
I’m 18 years old and have never played on a sports team before, so I never received lessons or
training of any kind. I wish my parents had signed me up for soccer when I was younger because I
discovered that I wanted to play sports. I just have no skills. There is a soccer team at my high school, but I
definitely won’t make it. Most people on the team have probably been playing for years. I feel like I missed
my chance and that I’ll never be as good as them. Is it too late for me to learn to play from scratch? I just
figure that by the time I become “good”, I’ll be too old anyway. I tried teaching myself in the past, but it
seemed too unorganized and I didn’t know what I was doing. Is there some places that teaches people of
any age how to play soccer?
Question 19. Why does the writer write this passage?
A. He wants to study how people play soccer
B. He is trying to apply for a soccer team
C. He needs advice on whether he should start learning soccer.
D. He has received a sport award for playing in a soccer game.
Question 20. What can be inferred from the passage about the writer?
A. His parents forgot to sign up the writer for a soccer team.
B. He has never played on a soccer team before.
C. His friends have all participated in some sports teams.
D. He envies those who can play soccer well.
Question 21. The word ‘figure’ closest in meaning to__________.
A. think B. want C. trust D. choose
Question 22. The word ‘it’ refers to__________.
A. being too old to learn
B. teaching himself how to play soccer
C. playing for many years
D. looking for a good coach
Question 23. What will the writer probably do?
A. Teach himself again to play soccer
B. Find a job instead of play soccer
C. Ask his friends to teach him soccer
D. Look for a place that teaches adults soccer

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 24. After__________ peeled and chopped the vegetables, place them in boiling water for fifteen
minutes.
A. being B. having C. having been D. doing
Question 25. She was very upset__________that all the places in the restaurant__________.
A. to hear – had been booked B. hear – are booked
C. to have heard – have booked D. hearing – to be booked
Question 26. Did you know that learning to ski is__________than learning to skate?
A. far more easier B. much easier
C. so much easier D. as easy
Question 27. A fire in the__________building could be a problem for firefighters.
A. ninety-story-tall B. ninety-tall-story
C. ninety-stories-tall D. ninety stories
Question 28. Could you please refrain__________smoking in the lecture hall?
A. of B. up C. down D. from
Question 29. Proving the existence of beings from outer is a(n) __________at the moment.
A. impossibility B. possible C. impossible D. possibly
Question 30. There used to be a huge stadium__________is now a modern leisure centre.
A. there B. what C. which D. where
Question 32. If you can’t give up smoking entirely, at least try to cut__________.
A. off B. down C. out D. on
Question 32. You should be concentrating on your project_________listening to music all night long.
A. so that B. even if C. rather than D. such as

Finish the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given
words.
Question 33. Their work is bad because they have no training.
 If they were trained, their work would be better
Question 34. John said the mistake was his secretary’s fault.
 John blamed his secretary for the mistake.
Question 35. We hope to see you here again next year, Peter.
 We look forward to seeing you here again next year, Peter.
Question 36. I don’t know what to do in such situation.
 I wish I knew what to do in such situation.
PRACTICE TEST 22
Time allotted: 60 min.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. versatile B. breathtaking C. inaccessible D.
dominance
Question 2. A. flexibility B. bilingual C. confusion D. affordable

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
Question 3. She is (A) no longer young (B) to enter (C) a beautiful (D) contest.
Question 4. Dinner time is a great time (A) for family members to talk (B) about that (C) is going (D) on
during their day at work.
Question 5. Viet Nam Airlines regrets informing (A) the passengers that (B) flight VN 251 to Hanoi is
postponed (C) due to (D) bad weather.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 6. Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.
A. taking off B. setting up C. growing well D. closing down
Question 7. At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on in his mind.
A. sometimes B. always C. hardly D. never

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 8. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same
region.
A. stay unchanged B. fluctuate
C. remain unstable D. change
Question 9. Your experience with oil well fires will be invaluable to the company in case of trouble.
A. valuable B. precious C. priceless D. worthless
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 10. – “I’m taking my driving test tomorrow.”
– “_________!”
A. Luck B. Best wishes C. Good luck D. Good chance
Question 11. – Susan: “Can you do the cooking today?”
– Bill: “_________!”
A. Oh, all right. B. No, thank you. C. I know that D. Yes, please

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 12. A. mixed B. used C. voiced D. increased
Question 13. A. mass B. trash C. gather D. wash

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.
Most birds build nests in which they lay their eggs, but the emperor penguiin has no need of them.
This bird lives in Antarctica and must endure (14)__________weather than anywhere else in the world. In
order to (15)__________that its eggs are not harmed and that its chicks may hatch from them, the emperor
penguin takes care of its eggs on a unique manner. An emperor penguin female lays a single egg. Once she
lays the egg, the male penguin takes it and puts it (16)__________. There, the egg (17)__________by a
layer of stomach fat that the penguin rests above the egg. Since emperor penguins lay their eggs right as
winter begins in Antarctica, it is vital that the eggs remain protected from the elements. Therefore, for the
next two months, the males incubate the eggs until the chicks finally hatch. During this entire
(18)__________, the males look after the eggs while hardly even moving.
Question 14. A. harsher B. the harshest C. as harsh as D. much of the harshest
Question 15. A. ensure B. promise C. recall D. trust
Question 16. A. on top of its feet B. with its feet at the top
C. by the top foot D. at the foot of the top
Question 17. A. protects B. is protecting C. is protected D. will protect
Question 18. A. period B. periods C. periodical D. periodically

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.
Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as
gesture of good will. Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had a more practical purpose.
Shaking hands originated in medieval times. In those days, when a man came on a stranger, he
would often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to
defend himself. Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other, weapons in hand,
until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside. Then, the two parties extended their right
hands to show they had no weapons, and clasped them. This was the beginning of the handshake.
The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one. In the Orient, people have, for centuries,
clasped their own hands in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons. In France, a
custom developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks. The natives of some
South-sea islands greet by rubbing noses.
Question 19. At first, the purpose of shaking hands was ____________.
A. to show a good relationship with each other
B. to show that there were no weapons in hands.
C. to show that both parties were ready for a fight.
D. a gesture of good will
Question 20. The word ‘them’ refers to ____________.
A. the two parties’ weapons
B. the two parties.
C. the two parties’ left hands.
D. the two parties’ right hands.
Question 21. According to the passage,the practice of shaking hands ________________.
A. was used to extend greetings
B. used to be popular, but now it is out of date.
C. is replaced by other customs in some countries.
D. is considered not to be very polite.
Question 22. The word “came on” in the second paragraph can best be replaced by ________.
A. waited for B. visited C. attacked D. happened to meet
Question 23. Which of the following is NOT true about the handshake ?
A. It happened for the first time very long times ago
B. It is a gesture of good will.
C. It is very popular all over the world.
D. It is one of the social customs.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 24. Being a private university,__________a well-organized charitable giving program in order
to ffer a sufficient number of quality courses and activities.
A. development of B. it developed C. develop D. developing
Question 25. She__________on paying for the phone calls she had made before she left.
A. demanded B. suggested C. required D. insisted
Question 26. My grandparents don’t__________of people who have bad manners.
A. respect B. admire C. approve D. appreciate
Question 27. If you decide you don’t like it, bring it back and we’ll give you a__________.
A. receipt B. refund C. guarantee D. reward
Question 28. I have just quit__________to the bookstore entirely because he made me__________so
angry and embarrassed.
A. going – feel B. to go – feel C. going – to feel D. to go – feeling
Question 29. Her response to my success was totally__________and took us all by surprise.
A. expectedly B. expectingly C. unexpected D. unexpecting
Question 30. One of the worrying problems is what to do for those__________education is so poor that
they can only manage simple, repetitive jobs.
A. that B. which C. what D. whose
Question 31. I have_________little free time________I probably won’t be able to attend the meeting.
A. too – for B. such – that C. so – that D. so – as
Question 32. I know why you can’t read that sign; it is because of your eyes. I think they need ______.
A. testing B. to have them tested
C. to test D. be tested

Finish the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given
words.
Question 33. I can’t advise him if he doesn’t tell me more about the situation.
 I can’t advise him unless he tells me more about the situation.
Question 34. Paola’s father made her sing.
 Paola was sang by her father.
Question 35. “You broke my vase, John”, said his mother angrily.
John’s mother accused him of breaking her vase.
Question 36. These trousers are too small for Kate.
These trousers are not big enough for Kate to wear.
PRACTICE TEST 23
Time allotted: 60 min.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. adolescence B. independence C. facility D. recognition
Question 2. A. creature B. contact C. procedure D. manual

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
Question 3. Is it (A) important that (B) the secretary finishes (C) the typing (D) today?
Question 4. For years, this (A) professional athletes have been known (B) throughout the country for(C)
their tremendous (D) abilities.
Question 5. Before taking (A) the exam, the students required (B) to remove (C) all the items from their
(D) desks.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 6. Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A. arrive B. happen C. clean D. encounter
Question 7. Unselfishness is the very essense of friendship.
A. important part B. interesting part C. romantic part D. difficult part

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 8. He wisely decided to tell the truth.
A. foolishly B. sensibly C. intelligently D. carefully
Question 9. Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.
A. different B. genuine C. fake D. similar

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 10. – “I’ve passed my driving test.” – “________”.
A. Congratulations! B. That’s a good idea.
C. It’s nice of you to say so. D. Do you?
Question 111. – “Hello, I’d like to speak to Mrs. Smith.” – “________”.
A. Sure. B. Where are you?
C. Hang on, please. D. Of course you can.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 12. A. doubt B. suburb C. plumber D. climb
Question 13. A. monthly B. sunbathing C. southern D. weather

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.
These days, there are many students who do not attend physical schools but instead, stay home,
where they are homeschooled. While these students (14)__________study at their homes, they sometimes
visit their local schools. One reason for this concerns athletics. In many American states, homeschooled
students are permitted to play on their local school’s athletic teams. This is good news for the schools
because a lot of homeschoolers are (15)__________athletes. The students who attend actual schools are
mostly accepting of the homeschoolers. They usually have no problems with them and are often simply
(16)__________about what it is like not to go to school. So they tend to bombard the homeschoolers with
numerous questions. The homeschoolers (17)__________by mingling with the students at school. Some of
them rarely spend time (18)__________, so it helps them develop their social skills if they can hang out
and play sports with other kids.
Question 14. A. primarily B. solely C. relatively D. cautiously
Question 15. A. exception B. exceptions C. exceptional D. exceptionally
Question 16. A. upset B. curious C. worried D. hostile
Question 17. A. benefit B. benefited
C. benefiting D. will have benefited
Question 18. A. for individuals of their age B. of the individuals who have aged
C. with other individual’s at their age D. by individuals that age

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.
 Plants and animals will find it difficult to escape from or adjust to the effects of global warming.
Scientists have already observed shifts in the lifecycles of many plants and animals, such as flowers
blooming earlier and birds hatching earlier in the spring. Many species have begun shifting where they
live or their annual migration patterns due to warmer temperatures.
With further warming, animals will tend to migrate toward the poles and up mountainsides toward
higher elevations. Plants will also attempt to shift their ranges, seeking new areas as old habitats grow too
warm. In many places, however, human development will prevent these shifts. Species that find cities or
farmland blocking their way north or south may become extinct. Species living in unique ecosystems, such
as those found in polar and mountaintop regions, are especially at risk because migration to new
habitats is not possible. For example, polar bears and marine mammals in the Arctic are already
threatened by dwindling sea ice but have nowhere farther north to go.
Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult. Some scientists have
estimated that 20 to 50 percent of species could be committed to extinction with 2 to 3 Celsius degrees of
further warming. The rate of warming, not just the magnitude, is extremely important for plants and
animals. Some species and even entire ecosystems, such as certain types of forest, may not be able to adjust
quickly enough and may disappear.
Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, will also be affected by global warming.
Warmer ocean temperatures can cause coral to “bleach”, a state which if prolonged will lead to the
death of the coral. Scientists estimate that even 1 Celsius degree of additional warming could lead to
widespread bleaching and death of coral reefs around the world. Also, increasing carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere enters the ocean and increases the acidity of ocean waters. This acidification further stresses
ocean ecosystems.
Question 19. Scientists have observed that warmer temperatures in the spring cause flowers to_____.
A. die instantly B. bloom earlier C. become lighter D. lose color
Question 20. According to paragraph 2, when their habitats grow warmer, animals tend to move____.
A. south-eastwards and down mountainsides toward lower elevations
B. north-westwards and up mountainsides toward higher elevations
C. toward the North Pole and down mountainsides toward lower elevations
D. toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations
Question 21. The pronoun “those” in paragraph 2 refers to_________.
A. species B. ecosystems C. areas D. areas habitats
Question 22. It is mentioned in the passage that if the global temperature rose by 2 or 3 Celsius degrees,
_________.
A. half of the earth’s surface would be flooded
B. the sea level would rise by 20 centimeters
C. water supply would decrease by 50 percent
D. 20 to 50 percent of species could become extinct
Question 23. The bleaching of coral reefs as mentioned in paragraph 4 indicates_________.
A. the water absorption of coral reefs
B. the quick growth of marine mammals
C. the blooming phase of sea weeds
D. the slow death of coral reefs

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 24. A lot of people have come tonight to ___________the forum.
A. apply B. attend C. arrive D. concentrate
Question 25. The villagers are trying to learn English___________they can communicate wotj foreign
customers.
A. in order that B. even though C. however D. because of
Question 26. The doctor wanted to go___________the test result with her patient.
A. over B. up C. down D. in
Question 27. The farmers in my home village___________ride home on trucks; they used buffalo-driven
carts.
A. didn’t used to B. didn’t use to C. not used to D. not use to
Question 28. They offered him a place at the company, but he turned it___________.
A. up B. down C. on D. off
Question 29. The new girl in our class, ___________name is Mina, is reasonably good at English.
A. whose B. who C. which D. that
Question 30. Our teacher asked us___________in the previous examination.
A. how we did B. how did we C. how had we done D. how we had done
Question 31. Women these days prefer to be___________independent.
A. finance B. financial C. financially D. finalize
Question 32. I don’t feel___________at interviews because my English is not very good.
A. confidently B. confidence C. condifential D. confident

Finish the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given
words.
Question 33. Harry, please don’t smoke here.
 Harry, would you mind not smoking in the kitchen ?
Question 34. Let’s have a walk in the woods this afternoon.
How about having a walk in the woods this afternoon ?
Question 35. You must listen carefully to the teacher’s instruction.
You must pay attention to the teacher’s introduction.
Question 36. I don’t want to go to the football match tomorrow.
I’d rather not go to the football match tomorrow.

PRACTICE TEST 24
Time allotted: 60 min.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. cartoon B. open C. paper D. answer
Question 2. A. manage B. shortage C. village D. enlarge

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
Question 3. Before she became (A) a film star (B), she has been (C) a stand-up (D) comedian.
Question 4. I’m trying (A) to persuade (B) my sister to drive (C), but I can’t get her do (D) it.
Question 5. Computers are often used (A) to control, adjustment (B), and correct (C) complex industrial
(D) operation.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 6. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual
meeting in May.
A. politeness B. rudeness C. encouragement D. measurement
Question 7. When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking
you.
A. be related to B. be interested on
C. pay all attention to D. express interest to

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 8. If the weatherman has predicted accurately, tomorrow will be a perfect day for our picniC.
A. astutely B. correctly C. wrongly D. acutely
Question 9. Fruits and vegetables grew in abundace on the island. The islanders even exported the
surplus.
A. sufficiency B. excess C. large quantity D. small quantity

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 10. – “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” – “__________.”
A. Thank you very much. I am afraid. B. You are telling a lie.
C. Thank you for your compliment. D. I don’t like your sayings.
Question 11. – “__________”. – “Oh, it’s great!”
A. How is the journey like? B. Would you like the journey?
C. What do you like about the journey? D. What do you think of the journey?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 12. A. finished B. abandoned C. arrived D. rained
Question 13. A. knees B. papers C. trees D. bats

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.
To all students,
Mr. Richards has just (14)__________the school that he will only be teaching with us for the next
few weeks of the semester. (15)__________to Texas to take care of his parents, both of whom are elderly.
Please give your best wishes to Mr. Richards before he leaves. Mr. Richards has been with us for five
years, and it is safe to say that there is no teacher (16)__________. As you all know, Mr. Richards teaches
social studies and history. Since we are in the middle of the semester, we do not have enough time to
conduct a (17)__________search for new teacher. We will do that during the winter break. Fortunately,
Mrs. Paker has agreed to come out of retirement, so she will take over Mr. Richards’ classes. Some of you
may remember Mrs. Parker, (18)__________two years ago prior to retiring. She is an outstanding teacher,
and you will all surely benefit from being in her class.
Dee Gorey,
Principal
Question 14. A. informed B. announced C. insisted D. alarmed
Question 15. A. Moving back, he is B. After moving back, he will
C. He has moved back D. He is moving back
Question 16. A. more popular than him B. as popular as that
C. the most popular like him D. more than he is popular
Question 17. A. swift B. thorough C. reduced D. verified
Question 18. A. who taught here B. that is teaching here
C. who will teach here D. which has taught here

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.
Last weekend, six students from the Donoho School went on a fascinating trip back in time. These
students accompanied Jacksonville State University professor William Bannister on a fossil hunt. The
students, professor, and three graduate assistants headed to a valley near Cheaha Mountain. The valley was
not previously known to have any fossils in it. However, two months ago, some campers in the
valley stumbled upon some bones sticking out from the ground. When they brought them to the museum,
they were told that the bones were those of a brontosaurus, a species of dinosaur.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Damke Foundation, the students were able to accompany the
professor on his dig. They spent most of both Saturday and Sunday carefully digging in the area.
"We found a few bones," said Wendy Jacobs, a Donoho senior. "We're not sure which animal they're
from, but the professor assured us they were from a dinosaur."
The students, all of whom intend to major in science at college, are looking forward to returning this
coming weekend. "There's enough money in the grant for the next month, so we should get to return at least
three more times." said Donoho student Philip Peters.
Question 19. What would be the most appropriate headline for this article?
A. Dinosaur Fossils Found near Cheaha Moutain
B. Donoho students meet professor bannister
C. Local studetns go Fossil hunting
D. Dinosaurs: Did they live arround here?
Question 20. In line 5, the phrase ‘stumbled upon’ is closest in meaning to___________.
A. tripped on
B. accidentally found
C. dug up
D. conducted research on
Question 21. Why does the author mention the Damke Foundation?
A. To claim it has an interest in dinosaurs
B. To note a group that is financing the students
C. To focus on its relationship with the Donoho School
D. To claim that it sponsord many local digs
Question 22. Who is Wendy Jacobs?
A. A student at Jacksonville State University
B. One of professor bannister's graduate assitants
C. A fourth-year student at the Donoho school
D. A representative of the Damke Foundation
Question 23. According to the article, when will the students go back to the dig site?
A. within a week
B. in two months
C. during summer vacation
D. next autumn

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 24. If you want to make your salad taste much better, add some olive oil to your dish and
it___________do the trick!
A. has to B. ought to C. needs D. may
Question 25. I wish I would have a chance to visit___________Mount Everest in___________Himalayas
in the future.
A. Ø – the B. the – the C. the – Ø D. Ø – Ø
Question 26. What___________if there___________only one language in the world?
A. will happen/ is B. happens/ is
C. would happen/ were D. would have happened/ was
Question 27. I would like to know the names of the club members___________, as you have said, are
responsible for the coming celebration.
A. which B. whom C. whose D. who
Question 28. I had to stand up and give a short speech___________the guest lecturer who cancelled at the
last minute.
A. in place of B. in terms of C. in need of D. in relation to
Question 29. ___________having to learn both vocational subjects and academic subjects at the same
time, students do not find it hard to perform well at school.
A. Although B. Though C. In spite D. Despite
Question 30. Many English words have been___________over the centuries. The___________of form
makes English easy to learn.
A. simple – simplicity B. simplicity – simple
C. simplified – simplicity D. simplifying – simplicity
Question 31. My sister is___________good at English so she could travel to the U.S alone last summer.
A. reason B. reasoning C. reasonable D. reasonably
Question 32. Before you decide___________your future job, it is advisable to consider your abilities and
prioriities.
A. on B. about C. for D. at

Finish the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given
words.
Question 33. Eating is not allowed in the classroom.
Students are not allowed to eat in the classroom.
Question 34. Tania will probably turn down the job in London.
Tania is not likely to accept the job in London.
Question 35. The Smiths moved to Cambridge six years ago.
The Smiths have lived in Cambridge for six years.
Question 36. Jack couldn’t manage to persuade his father to let him borrow the car.
Jack didn’t succeed in persuading his father to let him borrow the car.
PRACTICE TEST 25
Time allotted: 60 min.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. vegetable B. encourage C. Italian D. traditional
Question 2. A. sufficient B. nutritious C. adolescence D. unhealthy

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
Question 3. Some people enjoy preparing (A) their (B) own meals while (C) another (D) would rather eat
out regularly.
Question 4. The (A) news of the decision to (B) invade with armed forces were (C) not well received(D)
by the citizens.
Question 5. Air traffic controllers must use (A) a (B) form of communication that is universal (C)
understood because a pilot’s understanding (D) of instructions is critical.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 6. They try to imitate the wings and shape of animals in nature to produce parts of vehicles.
A. irritate B. irrigate C. paste D. copy
Question 7. They all started playing water polo when they were very young.
A. took away B. took up C. took over D. took off

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 8. Punctuality is imperative in your new job.
A. Being efficient B. Being courteous C. Being late D. Being cheerful
Question 9. Pure water is often a fairly rare commodity that requires significant energy to produce.
A. clean B. contaminated C. fresh D. flawless

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 10. – “Your parents must be proud of your result at school.” – “__________”.
A. I am glad you like it. B. Sorry to hear that.
C. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging. D. Of course.
Question 11. – “Thanks for your help, Linda.” – “__________”
A. With all my heart. B. It’s my pleasure.
C. Never remind me. D. Wish you.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 12. A. century B. culture C. secure D. applicant
Question 13. A. eradicate B. astronaut C. standard D. fatal

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.
Just imagine a day without paper, reads one advertisement for a Finnish paper company. It adds,
'You almost certainly see our products every day.' And they're right. But in most industrial countries,
people are so (14)__________to paper - whether it's for holding their groceries, for drying their hands or
for PROVIDING them with the daily news - that its (15)__________ in their daily lives passes largely
unnoticed.
 At one time paper was in short supply and was used mainly for important documents, but more
recently, growing economies and new technologies have (16)__________ a dramatic increase in the
amount of paper used. However, the costs (17)__________ in paper production, in terms of the world's
land, water and air resources, are high. This (18)__________ some important questions. How much paper
do we really need and how much is wasted?
Question 14. A. conscious B. acquainted C. familiar D. accustomed
Question 15. A. task B. operation C. service D. role
Question 16. A. called on B. came around C. brought about D. drawn
Question 17. A. involved B. contained C. held D. connected
Question 18. A. puts B. raised C. gets D. places

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.
Are sports bad for kids?
People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and playing with others. However, playing
sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-respect or aggressive
behavior in some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40,000,000 kids play sports in the US.
Of these, 18,000,000 say they have been yelled at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many
children with a bad impression of sports. They think sports are just too aggressive.
Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much
aggression in children's sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behavior. This behavior is then
further strengthened through both positive and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful
teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these adults behave aggressively themselves,
sending children the message that winning is everything. At children's sporting events, parents may yell
insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively. As well, children may be taught that
hurting other players is acceptable or are pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. In
addition, the media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent
behavior replayed over and over on television.
As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents and
coaches should act as better examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They
should teach children to enjoy themselves whether they win or not. It's not necessary to knock yourselt out
to enjoys sports. Winning isn't everything. In addition, children shouldn't be allowed to continue to play
when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the message that health
isn't as important as winning. If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports again.
Question 19. What is the main idea of the reading?
A. Children often become like their parents
B. Children need to play sports in school
C. Playing sports may have negative results
D. Some sports can cause health
Question 20. How may children said they had some negative experience when playing sports?
A. All of the children
B. More than half of the children
C. Less than half of the children
D. About ten perfcent of the children
Question 21. Which is described as the main cause of more aggressive playing?
A. Adults
B. Children with low grades in school
C. New rules in sports
D. Other players
Question 22. What does the writter suggest?
A. Aggressive sports shouldn't be shown on television
B. Children shouldn't play sports intil high school
C. Coaches should be required to study child psychology
D. Parents should teach children to play sports for fun and exercise

Question 23. What would probably NOT be done when "facing up to a problem"?
A. Ignoring the problem
B. Finding the reason
C. Admitting there is a problem
D. Looking for a solution

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 24. Don’t phone between 7 and 8 o’clock. ___________ dinner then and my wife doesn’t like
being disturbed when we’re eating.
A. We’ll be having B. We’ll have C. We’d have D. We’d be having
Question 25. The teacher keeps a record of every student’s___________ .
A. attending B. attendant C. attendance D. attention
Question 26. He liked his work___________ it was badly paid.
A. however B. even though C. even D. in spite of
Question 27. There’s a world__________ of energy and scientists are looking for alternative sources.
A. shortage B. lack C. exhaust D. loss
Question 28. – Do you know the man___________to Anne? – No, I’ve never seen him before.
A. talking B. is talking C. who talking D. whose talking
Question 29. If you make a good___________at the interview, you will get the job.
A. impress B. impressive C. impression D. impressance
Question 30. ___________ the beginning, I didn’t want to have a party for my birthday, but now I’ve
changed my mind.
A. At B. In C. On D. During
Question 31. During his career as a teacher, he has___________ students from different backgrounds.
A. taken over B. got on with C. dealt with D. faced up to
Question 32. I want to___________that I turned off all the lights in the house, so I’ll go back and check.
A. insure B. reassure C. make sure D. inquire

Finish the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given
words.
Question 33. It is believed that he was very talented when he was young.
 He is believed to be very talented when he was young
Question 34. This packet is completely empty.
 There’s nothing in this packet.
Question 35. My house is quite near the train station.
 My house is not far from the station.
Question 36. Tim should learn how to cook now.
 It’s time for Tim to learn how to cook.