PRACTICE TEST 2 - MID TERM II KEY

Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word pronounced differently from the rest in each of the following
questions.
1. A. gender B. enroll C. preference D. secondary

2. A. aware B. family C. planet D. married

3. A. sue B. spend C. sure D. pursue

Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in
each of the following questions
4. A. maintain B. perform C. prefer D. offer

5. A. possibility B. international C. organization D. opportunity

Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
6. Saudi Arabia is one of the last countries to allow women to vote, and this is an important step towards
gender_______.
A. gap B. distance C. roles D. equality
7. In Nepal, child marriage and to school have prevented girls from reaching their full
potential.
A. lack B. access C. lack of access D. access lack
8. For girls in Nigeria, the only way to avoid child marriage and take control of their future is _______
A. to go schooling B. to schooling C. to educate D. to get educated
9. Women in the United States are more likely to complete high school and college than men, but there are
in high government positions.
A. a few women B. a number of women
C. many women D. fewer women
10. Women and men must have equal _______ to shape society and their own lives.
A. directions B. ways C. behaviors D. rights
11. She left her _______ job to pursue a better opportunity in cybersecurity.
A. paid B. unpaid
C. low-paid D. well-paid
12. Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, the fourth President of Iceland, was the first woman in the world ______ the first
female Head of State in 1980.
A. elects B. to elected
C. to be elected D. electing
13. Gender equality ______ without the support of the government, organizations, and individuals
A. mustn’t be achieved B. needn’t be achieved
C. should not be achieved D. cannot be achieved
14. Although progress ______, we are still a long way from achieving gender equality worldwide.
A. has been made B. have been made
C. has been done D. have been done
15. In sub-Saharan African countries, investments _______ in education, skill training and health care to
form a better future for adolescent girls and their families.
A. will be needed B. should need
C. will not be needed D. must need
16. Water is perhaps _______ resource and is under pressure across Asia.
A. the most fundamental B. most fundamental
C. the more fundamental D. more fundamental
17. Viet Nam has become _______ in the work of international organisations.
A. more active and active B. the more or less active
C. more and more active D. most and most active
18. The WTO is the world’s largest international _______ organisation.
A. economy B. economic C. economical D. economically
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19. International Women’s Day is an occasion to make more ________ towards achieving gender equality.
A. movement B. progress C. improvement D. development
20. UNICEF says that ____ to education is one of the biggest challenges facing children in Yemen today,
especially girls.
A. access B. get C. connect D. search
21. Since Vietnam joined the UN, our country has participated in many UN activities including _______.
A. peacekeeper B. peacekeeping C. keep peace D. peace
22. After carrying out economic renovations, Viet Nam achieved remarkable economic _______.
A. trade B. agreement C. growth D. attention

Fill in each gap with the correct form of the bold words.
23. _________ helps women realize their dreams of having jobs with the same pay EDUCATE
as men. EDUCATION

PARTICIPATE
24. Viet Nam has become an active _________ in the international community.
PARTICIPANT

(DISCRIMINATE)
25. ________________ against women is not allowed in many countries.
DISCRIMINATION

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
Vietnam's Pivotal Role in Multilateral Cooperation
 Vietnam's transformation from a developing (26)_________ to a dynamic regional player exemplifies
remarkable progress. The (27)_________ strategy demonstrates our commitment to regional peace.
Vietnam, (28)_________ as a reliable partner, continues to strengthen ASEAN unity. Vietnam provides
its expertise (29)_________ ASEAN members. When it comes to regional cooperation, Vietnam
(30)_________ the extra mile for sustainable development. Vietnam aims to promote integration while
hoping to establish stronger economic ties.
Question 1:A. nation B. national C. nationality D. nationalize
Question 2:A. Vietnamese innovative diplomacy B. innovative Vietnamese diplomacy
C. diplomacy Vietnamese innovative D. Vietnamese diplomacy innovative
Question 3:A. recognizing B. was recognized C. recognized D. which recognized
Question 4:A. with B. for C. about D. to
Question 5:A. goes B. makes C. brings D. does
Read the passage and fill in each blank with the correct answer.
International Women’s Day takes place every year on 8 March to celebrate the achievements of
women worldwide. It started with a (31) ______ that took place in New York City in 1908 where women
went out onto the streets to demand the right to vote, shorter working hours and better pay. Nowadays, it is a
global event that is supported by many charities, NGOs, governments and academic institutions.
In today’s world, it may appear that women have all the same opportunities as men. If you watch the
news, you will see women astronauts, women prime ministers and women leaders in business. (32) ______,
if you look at the statistics you will realise that there’s still a long way to go. A report by BBC a few years
ago (33) ______ that in the UK, women occupied only 30.9% of the most senior positions in areas like
politics and business. What is (34) ______, latest figures suggest that British women still earn on average
20% less than men. So, although progress has been made since 1908, there is still a lot to (35) ______ before
we see an equal number of men and women in the top jobs and receiving equal pay.
31. A. fight B. struggle C. protest D. disagreement

32. A. Therefore B. However C. As a result D. In addition

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33. A. showed B. drew C. read D. told

34. A. much B. most C. many D. more

35. A. do B. make C. give D. go

Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
The United Nations International Children's Fund (or UNICEF) was founded in 1946 to provide
emergency food and healthcare to children in countries that had been devastated by World War II.
Headquarters in New York City, it provides long-term humanitarian assistance to children and mothers in
developing countries. UNICEF is currently focused on such problems as basic education and gender
equality, child protection from violence, exploitation, and abuse, and HIVIAIDS. Its child protection
programmes also aim at children who are vulnerable to these abuses when living without parental care.
These children are at risk of death, poor physical and mental health, HIV infection, educational problems,
and poor parenting skills later in life.
Right now, UNICEF is working to help the disabled children in provinces in Central Viet Nam. Its first
priorities are to find out where children with disabilities live and what their needs are. It will also work to
meet disabled children's immediate needs: help build more centers for disabled children, give them access to
medical care and make sure they receive aids like wheelchairs. Half of all children with disabilities are
illiterate and most of them do not finish primary school. For the long term, UNICEF is already working with
the Vietnamese government to fully integrate those with disabilities into society and to improve the rights of
all disabled children.
36. What is one of the main tasks of UNICEF?
A. It creates opportunities for children to enjoy good educational system abroad.
B. It helps the old to have a comfortable life in the society.
C. It has programs to help poor and disabled children to have better life and overcome their educational
problems.
D. It teaches illiterate people in developing countries to read and write.
37. Children are at risk of the problems such as
A. illiteracy B. HIV infection C. poor health D. All are correct
38. According to the passage, being lacked parental care means that
A. children find it hard to be good parents in the future
B. children become disabled
C. UNICEF built centers for them
D. children pay more attention to school life
39. UNICEF is now helping the disabled children in provinces in Central Viet Nam by_______
A. preventing them from HIV/AIDS infection B. providing them with medical care
C. teaching them about gender equality D. finding parents for them
40. The word 'disabled' in paragraph 2 means
A. unable to speak at all B. unable to hear
C. unable to use part of the body in a normal way D. unable to read and write

Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings

41. Your body can produce 25 million new cells each second.
→ 25 million new cells ______________________________________________.
42. Companies ought to promote equal job opportunities to everyone. (promoted)
→ ________________________________________________.
43. This painting is not as valuable as the Mona Lisa. (more)
→ ________________________________________________.
44. The price of houses in this city is higher than it used to be.
→ The price of houses in this city used _________________________________.
45. Among all the students in the class, Jake runs fast.
→ Jake is ____________________________________ in the class.

41. 25 million new cells can be produced by your body each second.
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42. Equal job opportunities ought to be promoted to everyone by companies.
43. The Mona Lisa is more valuable than this painting.
44. The price of houses in this city used to be lower than it is now.
45. Jake is the fastest runner/student in the class