PRACTICE 48

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlinec
part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. natural B. pagoda C. landscape D. damage
Question 2. A. capable B. century C. capital D. captain
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs frorr the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. paper B. evolve C. review D. inform
Question 4. A. decorate B. expensive C. contribute D. remember
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 5. ______his old age, my grandfather still goes jogging every morning.
A. Although B. Because of C. In spite of D. Despite of
Question 6. It is important for us___this English course.
A. took B. to take C.take D. taking
Question 7. The Internet is a wonderful of modem life.
A. invented B. invent C.inventor D. invention
Question 8. We left early_______miss the last train.
A. so as to B. in order not C.in order to D. in order not to
Question 9. I preferwhenever I have free time.
A.watching TV to listening to music
B.watch TV to listen to music
C.to watch TV than listening to music
D.watching TV to listen to music
Question 10. Would you like to____the games?
A. take part in B. take off C. take down D. take in
Question 11. After waiting for 20 minutes, finally, Peter .
A. carried out B. took up C. turned in D. turned up
Question 12. Tom: “Let me congratulate you on passing the final exam.”
Jane: “_________ ”
A. Yes, let’s! B. It’s nice of you to say so.
C. Not at all! D. I’m sorry. I can’t.
Read the following announcement and 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 from 13 to 16.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF TET EXPERIENCING FESTIVAL
The club would like to announce:
All students (13)_____ be present at 7:30 on January 30.
Each class is to prepare materials for cooking (14) _____foods atTheTet. (15) _____ the
cooking typical foods on this occasion lasts 5 hours.
(16) _____class is to nominate one student to take part in the "King and Queen of Folk
Dancing"event.
If you have any questions, please contact your head teacher and class monitor.
Question 13. A.must B. should C.may D. can
Question 14. A.tradition B. traditional C.traditionally D. traditioner
Question 15. A.Making B. Preparing C.Doing D. Serving
Question 16. A.Each B. Some C.A D. Much
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions from 17 to 18.
Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
I recently started a new job. It's been a challenging but rewarding experience.
A. I'm still learning the ropes, but I'm confident that I'll be able to succeed.
B.I'm excited to be part of a dynamic and supportive team.
C.The first few weeks were tough, as I had to adjust to a new work environment.
A. a-b-c B. a-c-b C. b-c-a B. c-a-b
Question 18. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately.
A. I’m looking forward to growing and developing in my new role.
B. I’m grateful for the opportunity to work at such a great company.
C. I hope I can get a promotion soon.
D. I’m still getting used to my new schedule.
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 from 19 to 24.
One electronic device that I find extremely (19) _____in my daily life is my smartphone. It's an
essential tool (20) _____allows me to stay connected with Friends, family, and colleagues. I use it
(21) _____phone calls, send text messages, and check my email on the go. It's also my primary
camera for taking photos and (22) _____ videos. In Addition to these basic functions, my
smartphone is loaded with a variety of apps that help me (23) _____everything from navigation to
productivity. Whether I need to book a ride, order food, or check the weather, my smartphone is
always there to help me get things done quickly and efficiently. I can't (24) _____ going a day
without it!
Question 19. A. useless B.usefully C. useful D. use
Question 20. A. who B.which C. where D. what
Question 21. A. to make B.make C. making D. to making
Question 22. A. showing B.making C. recording D. catching
Question 23. A. with B.for C. on D. of
Question 24. A. guess B.think C. help D. imagine
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25. Tom started to teach English when he was twenty-four.
A. Tom hasn’t taught English since he was twenty-four.
B. Tom has taught English for he was twenty-four.
C. Tom has taught English since he was twenty-four.
D. Tom taught English since he was twenty-four.
Question 26. “If I were you, I would obey the traffic rules.” Linh said to me.
A. Linh suggested me obeying the traffic rules.
B. Linh advised me to obey the traffic rules.
C. Linh invited me to obey the traffic rules.
D. Linh offered me to obey the traffic rules.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from
the given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27. It I think / Jenny / be / a millionaire.
A. It is thought for Jenny is a millionaire.
B. It is thought that Jenny to be a millionaire.
C. It thought that Jenny is a millionaire.
D. It is thought that Jenny is a millionaire.
Question 28. It / be / such / interesting / film / we / keep / watch / all night.
A. It was so an interesting film that we kept watching it all night.
B. It was such a interesting film that we kept watching it all night.
C. It was too a interesting film for we kept watching it all night.
D. It was such an interesting film that we kept watching it all night.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign say?
A. You are allowed to litter anywhere.
B. You mustn’t litter anywhere, put it in the trash.
C. You can only throw trash in the trash.
D. If you can’t put trash in the bin, leave it where vou want,
Question 30. What does the notice say?

A. Pedro’s Pizza Bar isn’t open at weekends.

B. The third time you visit, you get a free pizza.
C. Three pizzas cost the same as two.
D. You get a free pizza if you buy two pizzas at the same time.
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 following questions from 31 to 36.
Dubai is the second largest of the emirates which make up the United Arab Emirates.
In the 1950s it was a tiny coastal village. Now it is a huge modern city with a population of over
700000. It offers an excellent modern lifestyle and is known around the world as a top tourist
destination.
Dubai has something for everyone. Holidaymakers can enjoy a relaxing break, and people
looking for adventure can find something new and exciting. The excellent hotels and facilities
make it a popular place for business conferences and exhibitions.
Dubai offers many unusual holiday experiences. Visitors can go on a desert safari or drive in the
sand dunes in a four-wheel drive, watch camel racing or learn how to hunt with falcons. They can
also try sand skiing. More relaxing is a cruise in a wooden dhow in the Gulf or a visit to the old city
markets.
 There are many opportunities to take photographs. The traditional architecture is amazing, and
there are many magnificent palaces and mosques. Visitors can visit a Bedouin village and see
camels and herds of goats. There are beautiful desert oases and the best senses in the world.
It is said that Dubai is the shopper's paradise. Many people come to Dubai to go shopping.
Visitors enjoy everything from modern malls to traditional markets. Low customs duties mean that
many products are less expensive than products bought in other countries. While Dubai's official
language is Arabic, many shopkeepers speak English. Bur Juman Centre and Al Ghurair Centre are
places that every shopper should try.
Question 31. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Dubai: Things to do for everyone
B. Dubai: An Ancient City in the Desert
C. Dubai: Things to Avoid
D. Dubai: Present and Future.
Question 32. The word “offers” in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to .
A. receives B. exchanges C. attends D. provides
Question 33. According to paragraph 2, why is Dubai a popular place for business conferences and exhibitions?
A. Because it has world-famous artists.
B. Because it provides new business opportunities.
C. Because it has excellent hotels and facilities.
D. Because it offers new and exciting holidays.
Question 34. The word “They” in paragraph 3 refers to .
A. visitors B. falcons C. sand dunes D. holiday experiences
Question 35. According to paragraph 5, what is NOT true about shopping in Dubai?
A. Visitors can shop in both modem malls and traditional markets.
B. Many products are cheaper than in other countries.
C. Most shopkeepers can’t speak English
D. Bur Juman and Al Ghurair are popular shopping centres.
Question 36. The word “magnificent’’ in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to .
A. outstanding B. beautiful C. elegant D. ordinary
Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, 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 from 37 to 40.
Bac Ha Sunday Fair in Lao Cai is the largest and most (37) _____. Every Sunday, the market is
crowded with minority people from villages far and near. The Flower Hmong, Tay, Nung, Dao, and
other ethnic groups come wearing their colourful traditional costumes. (38) _____. These goods may
be vegetables and fruits they grow in their gardens or medicinal plants they gather from the forests
and mountains. They also sell other items like the clothing they weave or silver jewellery they make.
The market has a large place to sell poultry and animals like chickens, ducks, dogs, buffaloes, and
horses.
(39) _____. After they finish their market activities, they gather around a big hot pan of thang
co, a (40) _____. Young people come there with the hope of finding a lover.
A.colourful highland market in Viet Nam
B. famous traditional Hmong food from horse meat
C. Bac Ha Sunday Fair is also a place for people to meet and chat
D.They come on foot or on horseback, bringing with them anything they can exchange
Question 37._____________ Question 38._______________
Question 39._____________ Question 40._______________
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