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UNIT 1. LIFE STORIES

PRACTICE TEST 1
A. PHONETICS
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. accident B. jazz C. stamps D. watch
2. A. this B. thick C. maths D. thin
3. A gas B. gain C. germ D. goods
4. A. bought B. nought C. plough D. thought
5. A. spear B. gear C. fear D. pear
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. remember B. influence C. expression D. convenient
2. A. medium B. computer C. formation D. connection
3. A. national B. cultural C. popular D. musician
4. A. successful B. humorous C. arrangement D. attractive
5. A. construction B. typical C. glorious D. purposeful
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the correct words in the box to complete the sentences.
widely related master inequality
movement accomplished pioneer increasingly
1. Hughes is one of the most ___________________ writers in American 20 literary history?
2. Albert Einstein was essentially all ___________________ to science meanwhile Leonardo Da Vinci
was a _______________________ at art, architecture, invention, and several other areas.
3. Han Mac Tu was part of the new poetic ___________________ in Vietnam at the beginning of the 20th
century.
4. Han Mac Tu is considered a ___________________ of romantic poetry in Vietnam.
5. During his time at University, Nelson Mandela became ___________________ aware of the racial
__________________ and injustice faced by non-white people.
6. Steve Jobs is ___________________ recognized as a pioneer in the field of microcomputer revolution.
II. Give the correct form of the words in the following sentences.
1. He was the most ___________________ football player that our school had produced in years His
talent for football was great. TALENT
2. Do you know Professor Phan Huy Le whose great ______________________ was his books on
the history of Vietnam in the 19th century? ACHIEVE
3. He wishes to straighten up and lead a ________________________ life. RESPECT
4. His career as a journalist was full of __________________________ achievements. He was a
respected and admired journalist. DISTINGUISH
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5. To be successful takes hard work and ________________________. DEDICATE

6. Doing things with ________________________ will give us true happiness. The more we give
away, the happier we are. GENEROUS
7. Tran Hung Dao was a great ________________________ to lure the enemy to enter deeply into his
land, then attacked to destroy them. STRATEGY
8. Mother Teresa was a living saint who offered a great example and ________________________ to
the world. INSPIRE
9. Zuckerberg was forced to shut his website down, but its immense ____________________
and controversy had made him consider its future potential. POPULAR
10. As the principal founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates is one of the most ________________________
and richest people on the planet. INFLUENCE
11. If Presley was considered a ________________________ and a rebellious figure, it just made
him more popular with young listeners. CONTROVERSY
12. Stephen William Hawking got more ________________________ for his research and
discoveries through his print and TV interviews. RECOGNINZE
III. Indicate the correct answer to complete each of the following questions.
1. At his first school, Mark Zuckerberg ____ in all subjects and worked hard throughout his classes.
A. interested B. excelled C. engrossed D. involved
2. His incredible performance during high school ____ him admission to Harvard University.
A. earned B. attained C. resorted D. applied
3. Mother Teresa suffered various health problems, but nothing could ____ her from fulfilling her mission
of serving the poor and needy.
A. persuade B. warn C. appoint D. dissuade
4. In 1979, Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for work undertaken in the ____ to
overcome poverty and distress.
A. battle B. struggle C. movement D. proposal
5. At the age of 18, Mother Teresa was ____ permission to join a group of nuns in Ireland.
A. required B. sought C. obtained D. given
6. Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for his work in helping to end racial ____
in South Africa
A. integration B. segregation C. achievement D. exploitation
7. Princess Diana fought for her children on any level so they could reach their full ____ as human beings
and in their public duties.
A. requirement B. condition C. capacity D. potential
8. Meeting my favorite celebrity at the airport was certainly a ____ of luck that wouldn't have happened if
I'd arrived five minutes later.
A. number B. piece C. stroke D. name
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9. Steve Jobs might hardly imagine that only a year later the company ____ impressive victory with
Apple II, one of the first highly successful ____ personal computer.
A. attain / massly-produced B. see / mass-produced
C. taste / massive produced D. achieve / mass-producing
10. Ms. May, 59 years old, is the country's longest-serving home secretary in half a century, with a ____
for seriousness, hard work and above all, determination.
A. fame B. reputation C. achievement D. maintenance
11. Theresa May is one of a growing number of women in traditionally ____ British politics rising to the
upper position of leadership.
A. male-dominated B. man-domination C. male-dominating D. man-dominatedly
12. Marilyn Monroe is widely ____ as one of most influential figures in American culture.
A. classified B. depicted C. admired D. regarded
13. May's sports hero was Geoffrey Boycott, a solid, stubborn cricketer who ____ in playing the long
game.
A. qualified B. specialized C. engrossed D. indulged
14. Like many other Britain's prime ministers, May ____ a place at Oxford.
A. admitted B. permitted C. won D. constituted
15. She has been quite critical ____ the media focusing on her fashion instead of her achievement as a
politician.
A. with B. for C. of D. in
16. Marilyn Monroe was ____ for Golden Globe Best Actress Award for Bus Stop (1956).
A. offered B. nominated C. awarded D. rewarded
17. Marilyn Monroe ____ to a heavy drug use, which had a damaging impact ____ both her mental and
physical health.
A. resorted - on B. abused - in C. overexploited - to D. related - for
18. Their family were wealthy but they encouraged their children to work hard and take nothing ____.
A. for sure B. for good C. for granted D. for charge
19. When Bill Gates saw an opportunity to found his own company, he dropped ____ Harvard without
finishing his course.
A. into B. by C. around D. out of
20. Despite the pervasive press intrusions into her private life, Princess Diana remained very popular
because people could identify ____ her.
A. in B. for C. with D. as
21. Elvis was ____ shy and as a youngster was not keen on performing in public.
A. relatively B. respectively C. virtually D. almost
22. As a teenager, he was uninterested in school - but became ____ in music, listening to a huge ____ of
contemporary American music.
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A. bored - amount B. reluctant - diversity C. reckless - type D. absorbed - range

23. Elvis Presley was ____ for the idea that rock 'n' roll music was having a negative effect on American
teenagers.
A. accused B. convicted C. criticized D. charged
24. If Presley was considered a controversial and a rebellious ____, it just made him more popular with
young listeners.
A. creator B. figure C. character D. celebration
25. Darwin was ____ a place on the HMS Beagle to act as a natural scientist on a voyage to the coast of
South America.
A. won B. gained C. offered D. admitted
26. Influenced by the work of Malthus, Darwin came ____ a theory of natural selection and gradual
evolution over time.
A. off B. into C. out D. up with
27. In the struggle for survival, the fittest win out at the ____ of their rivals because they succeed in
adapting themselves best ____ their environment
A. expense - to B. cost - for C. expenditure - of D. stake - to
28. Van Gogh played a ____ role in the development of modern art.
A. worthless B. valueless C. key D. minor
29. Van Gogh was ____ to a lunatic asylum where he would spend time on and off until his death in
1890.
A. related B. referred C. adapted D. committed
30. Oprah Winfrey has played a key role in modern American life, shaping cultural ____ and promoting
various liberal causes.
A. values B. trends C. potentials D. prosperity
IV. Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
questions.
1. His early death only cemented his legendary status, and Elvis Presley has become deeply ingrained in
popular culture.
A. engrossed B. indulged C. deep-rooted D. supreme
2. A distinctive feature of Trump's business and real estate ventures has been the prominent use of his
own name.
A. characteristic B. general C. common D. superficial
3. Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic nun who devoted her life to serving the poor and destitute
around the world.
A. committed B. dedicated C. committed D. attended
4. Marilyn Monroe has become an iconic representative of fame and female beauty.
A. figure B. image C. typical D. idol
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5. Marilyn Monroe was an epitome of sensuality, beauty and effervescence and was naturally photogenic.
A. frame B. indicator C. instructor D. figure
6. Despite the media often being dismissive of Monroe's potential, her efforts to improve acting paid off.
A. failed B. broke down C. managed D. met with success
7. Margaret Thatcher was known for her tough uncompromising conservative political views, and
became dubbed as ‘The Iron Lady’.
A. reserved B. inflexible C. narrow-minded D. compatible
8. He is commonly referred to as the "The King of Rock 'n' Roll" and epitomizes the post-war pop
generation
A. be representative of B. leads C. elaborates D. expands on
9. Leonardo da Vinci created rare masterpieces of art such as The Mona Lisa' and ‘The Last Supper’.
A. worthless works of art B. invaluable property
C. excellent qualifications D. excellent works of art
10. Da Vinci studied all aspects of life and his far-reaching investigations and discoveries sought to
show an underlying unity of the universe.
A. insignificant B. finite C. extensive D. excessive
V. Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
questions.
1. Da Vinci from an early age began to display his remarkable academic and artistic talents.
A. striking B. extraordinary C. run-of-the-mill D. exceptional
2. Joachim Lafosse confirms his exceptional talent with "Free Student", a film that is more conventional
in its form.
A. out of the ordinary B. abnormal C. usual D. odd
3. Van Gogh became one of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century.
A. admired B. honored C. acclaimed D. obscure
4. Michael stood out for his exceptional enthusiasm and soft, infectious musical voice.
A. attract attention B. be inconspicuous C. be conspicuous D. stick out a mile
5. In recent years, Madonna has continued to tour, release albums and engage in humanitarian work.
A. throw oneself into B. become uninvolved in C. have a hand in D. take part in
6. Henry VIII was equally notorious for his six marriages and several scandalous love affairs.
A. anonymous B. infamous C. celebrated D. ill-famed
7. The works Da Vinci did finish were often spectacular masterpieces, such as his paintings The Last
Supper and The Mona Lisa.
A. magnificent B. out of this world C. unimpressive D. remarkable
8. The death of Diana princess had a profound impact on the British public and those in other countries.
A. far-reaching B. superficial C. deep-seated D. heartfelt
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VI. Put the verb in the past simple tense or the past continuous.
1. When I (arrive) ________________________ at this house, he still (sleep)
________________________.
2. The light (go) _____________________ out while we (have) ________________________ dinner.
3. Bill (have) ________________________ breakfast when I (stop) ________________________ at this
house this morning.
4. She (wash) ________________________ up when Tam (arrive) ________________________ at this
house.
5. As we (cross) ________________________ the Street, we (see) ________________________ an
accident.
6. Tom (see) _________________________ a serious accident while he (stand)
________________________ at the bus stop.
7. The children (play) ______________________ football when their mother (come)
_____________________
back home.
8. The bell (ring) ________________________ while Tom (take) ________________________ a bath.
9. He (sit) _________________________ in a car when I (see) ________________________ him.
10. We (clean) _____________________ the house when she (come) ________________________
yesterday.
VII. Add "A/ AN/ THE/ X" to each of the following sentences.
1. He made his first attempt to engage in sporting activities four years ago with _________ support of his
family.
2. He was _________ most talented football player that our school had produced in years. His talent for
_________ football was great.
3. He did _________ Black Mountain hike with his friends, but had to check his blood glucose levels
every four hours.
4. Do you know Professor Phan Huy Le whose great achievement was his books on ____________
history of Viet Nam in ______________ 19th century?
5. __________ following year, he took part in Melbourne Sunset run to raise funds for __________
orphanage.
6. He wishes to straighten up and lead ___________ respectable life. He would like to be socially
acceptable due to his good behavior.
7. He had to brake hard to avoid hitting _________ truck in front.
8. Doing things with generosity will give us _____________ true happiness. _____________ more we
give away, ___________ happier we are.
9. His career as _________ journalist was full of distinguished achievements. He was _________
respected and admired journalist.
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10. Five years ago, when Edward was 35 years old, he was diagnosed with _____________ diabetes.
VIII. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1. She has read ____ interesting book.
A. a B. an C. the D. X
2. You'll get ____ shock if you touch ____ live wire with that screwdriver.
A. an/ the B. x/ the C. a/ a D. an/ the
3. Mr. Smith is ____ old customer and ____ honest man.
A. An/ the B. the/ an C. an/ an D. the/ the
4. I first met her four years ago when we ____ at a middle school.
A. had been studying B. are studying C. have been studying D. were
studying
5. This school has an excellent ____ in the community.
A. image B. reputation C. name D. opinion
6. ____ youngest boy has just started going to ____ school.
A. a/ x B. x/ the C. an/ x D. the/ x
7. Do you go to ____ prison to visit him?
A. the B. a C. x D. an
8. The boys broke a window when they ____ football.
A. played B. were playing C. half played D. are playing
9. In spite of having a peasant ____, Nguyen Hue had proved that he was really an excellent general, only
gained victories.
A. situation B. experience C. condition D. background
10. As well as being a successful actor, Clint Eastwood is a ____ film director.
A. talent B. talented C. distinguish D. respectful
11. I ____ about him when suddenly he came in.
A. talk B. talked C. am talking D. was talking
12. At first, Microsoft had ____ hyphen in the name "Micro-soft", ____ combination of microcomputer
and ____ software.
A. a - the - a B. a - a - X C. the - the - X D. X - a - the
13. Le Loi used the ____ war, moving from little to large scale.
A. mid-term B. short-term C. long-term D. half term
14. Last night at this time, they ____ the same thing. She ____ and he ____ the newspaper.
A. are doing/ is cooking/ is reading B. were doing/ was cooking/ was reading
C. was doing/ has cooked/ is reading D. had done/ was cooking/ read
15. When Carol ____ last night, I ____ my favorite show on television.
A. was calling/ watched C. called/ was watching
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B. called/ have watched D. had called/ watched

IX. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that needs correction.
1. The shortage of cooking gas in North Korea raised prices: an example of how the law of supply and
demand also apply to planned economies.
A. The shortage of B. raised C. an example of D. apply
2. In the latter half of the nineteenth century, physical techniques making it possible to determine the
chemical constitution of stars.
A. latter half B. making it C. to determine D. of stars
3. In 1997, molecular biologist L. Mark Lagrimini of Ohio State University cloned the gene in that codes
for a type of peroxidase found in tobacco plants.
A. In B. in that C. a type of D. found
4. Alpine Sainte nards are too good at following the scent of humans, even in snow, that they are used by
ski patrols as rescue dogs.
A. too B. following C. used D. as
5. Booker T. Washington, head of the first industrial school for African Americans, was as popular with
Southerners than he was with Northerners.
A. first industrial B. was C. popular with D. than he
X. Indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
1. "How do you like your steak done?" – “____.”
A. I don't like it B. Very little C. Well done D. Very much
2. "Oops! I'm sorry for stepping on your foot" – “____.”
A. Never mind B. You don't mind C. You're welcome D. That's fine
3. Anne: "Fancy a bite to eat?" - Barbara: “____”
A. No thanks, I've just had some. B. No thanks, I've just had something.
C. No thanks, I'm not neatly very thirsty. D. No thanks, I'm trying to give up.
4. Receptionist: "Good morning." - Chris: "Good morning. I've come to ____ Mrs. Dabria."
A. see B. visit C. do business with D. hold a talk with
5. Arm and Mary are studying in their classroom.
Ann: "Can I borrow your dictionary?" – Mary: “____”
A. I'm afraid I can't B. Here you are! C. I think so. D. It doesn't matter.
6. Jack and Joe are discussing how to make salad for dinner.
Jack: “____” - Joe: “How about putting some grapes in it, instead?”
A. We could fry some onions with it too. B. I'd rather just have some bread,
thanks.
C. Let's put some pieces of apple in the salad. D. Good idea! I'll go and make one.
7. - Would you mind lending me you bike?" – “____.”
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A. Yes. Here it is B. Not at all C. Great D. Yes, let's

8. Havy: "Thanks for your help, Judy." - Judy: “____.”
A. With all my heart B. Never remind me C. It's my pleasure D. Wish you
C. READING
I. Choose the word or phrase from the box that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
milestones prolific like won funded
breakthroughs making revolutionary
Elon Musk is one of the greatest and most (1) ________________ modern inventors and is
responsible for monumental advancements in futuristic technology (2) _________________ renewable
energy and space travel. Many of his innovations seem to be right out of a science-fiction movie, but
throughout his career he has brought about huge scientific (3) ________________. After (4)
_________________ his first fortune from the internet payment service 'PayPal', he invested $100 million
in his space travel company, 'SpaceX' and began building satellites, launch vehicles and other spacecraft
both for NASA and for his own company, creating new (5) _________________ with his privately (6)
_________________ spacecraft. Many of his (7) ________________ ideas and inventions focus on space
travel, renewable energy, commercial electric cars and other technologies, that look to a future where
fossil fuels and other resources may be in shorter supply. His futuristic and visionary ideas have (8)
_________________ him both scientific and philanthropic recognition and awards.
II. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
Gia Long was the first emperor of the Nguyen dynasty as well as the (1) ____ father of the
modern nation of Vietnam. Born as Nguyen Phuc Anh, he was the nephew of the last Nguyen lord who
ruled over southern Vietnam. (2) ____ being born into a royal family, he had to (3) ____ many difficulties
in his early life as he became the (4) ____ of rival groups who attempted to (5) ____ the Nguyen clan
completely. After the deaths of his father and uncle at the hands of the rival leaders, Nguyen Phuc Anh
fled to the southern coastal tip of Vietnam where (6) ____ he met a French priest, Pigneau de Behaine,
who would (7) ____ become his trusted adviser and play a major role in his (8) ____ to power. He
escaped with the help of the priest and later on sought aid from the French in his struggle (9) ____ his
rivals. (10) ____ the help of the French, and equipped with (11) ____ European armaments, he was (12)
____ in securing victories over his rivals.
1. A. found B. founded C. founding D. founder
2. A. Because of B. In view of C. Despite of D. In spite of
3. A. encounter B. face up C. manage D. get by
4. A. shield B. target C. purpose D. destination
5. A. wipe off B. wipe out C. kill up D. destroy
6. A. by chance B. on occasion C. on purpose D. at stake
7. A. at last B. especially C. specially D. eventually
8. A. raise B. arise C. rise D. rising
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9. A. for B. against C. off D. at

10. A. With B. Without C. But for D. Thanks
11. A. advance B. advances C. advanced D. advancing
12. A. engaged B. involved C. successful D. attended
III. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), who wrote under the pseudonym of O. Henry, was born in
North Carolina. His only formal education was to attend his Aunt Lina's school until the age of fifteen,
where he developed his lifelong love of books. By 1881 he was a licensed pharmacist. However, within a
year, on the recommendation of a medical colleague of his Father's, Porter moved to La Salle County in
Texas for two years herding sheep. During this time, Webster's Unabridged Dictionary was his constant
companion, and Porter gained a knowledge of ranch life that he later incorporated into many of his short
stories. He then moved to Austin for three years, and during this time the first recorded use of his
pseudonym appeared, allegedly derived from his habit of calling "Oh, Henry' to a family cat. In 1887,
Porter man Athol Estes. He worked as a draftsman, then as a bank teller for the First National Bank.
In 1894 Porter founded his own humor weekly, the "Rolling Stone", a venture that failed within a
year, and later wrote a column for the Houston Daily Post. In the meantime, the First National Bank was
examined, and the subsequent indictment of 1886 stated that Porter had embezzled funds. Porter then fled
to New Orleans, and later to Honduras, leaving his wife and child in Austin. He returned in 1897 because
of his wife's continued ill-health, however she died six months later. Then, in 1898 Porter was found
guilty and sentenced to five years imprisonment in Ohio. At the age of thirty five, he entered prison as a
defeated man; he had lost his job, his home, his wife, and finally his freedom. He emerged from prison
three years later, reborn as O. Henry, the pseudonym he now used to hide his true identity. He wrote at
least twelve stories in jail, and after re-gaining his freedom, went to New York City, where he published
more than 300 stories and gained fame as America's favorite short Story writer. Porter married again in
1907, but after months of poor health, he died in New York City at the age of forty-eight in 1910. O.
Henry's stories have been translated all over the world.
1. According to the passage, Porter's Father was ____.
A. the person who gave him a life-long love of books
B. a medical doctor
C. a licensed pharmacist
D. responsible for his move to La Salle County in Texas
2. Why did the author write the passage?
A. to outline the career of a famous American
B. because of his fame as America's favorite short story writer
C. because it is a tragic story of a gifted writer
D. to outline the influences on O. Henry's writing
3. The word "imprisonment" in paragraph 2 is closet in meaning to ____.
A. captivity B. escape C. insult D. punishment
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4. What is the passage primarily about?

A. The life and career of William Sydney Porter B. The way to adopt a nickname.
C. O. Henry's influence on American literature. D. The adventures of O. Henry.
5. The author implies which of the following is true?
A. Porter's wife might have lived longer if he had not left her in Austin when he fled.
B. Porter was in poor health throughout his life.
C. O. Henry is as popular in many other countries as he is in America
D. Porter would probably have written less stories if he had not been in prison for three years.
6. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. Porter left school at 15 to become a pharmacist
B. Porter wrote a column for the Houston Daily Post called "Rolling Stone".
C. The first recorded use of his pseudonym was in Austin
D. Both of Porter's wives died before he died
7. The word "pseudonym" in the passage refers to ____.
A. William Sydney Porter B. O. Henry C. Athol Estes D. the Aunt Lina
IV. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
A large number of inventions require years of arduous research and development before they are
perfected. For instance, Thomas Edison had to make more than 1,000 attempts to invent the incandescent
light bulb before he finally succeeded. History is replete with numerous other examples of people trying,
yet failing to make inventions before they eventually succeeded. Yet some inventions have come about
not through hard work but simply by accident in most cases, when someone unintentionally invented
something, the inventor was attempting to create something else. For example, in the 1930s, chemist Roy
Plunkett was attempting to make a new substance that could be used to refrigerate items. He mixed some
chemicals together. Then, he put them into a pressurized container and cooled the mixture. By the time
his experiment was complete, he had a new invention. It was not a new substance that could be used for
refrigeration though. Instead, he had invented Teflon, which is today most commonly used to make
nonstick pots and pans. Similarly, decades earlier, John Pemberton was a pharmacist in Atlanta, Georgia.
He was attempting to create a tonic that people could use whenever they had headaches. While he was not
successful in that endeavor, he managed to invent Coca-Cola, the world - famous carbonated soft drink.
Scientists have also made crucial discoveries by accident when they were conducting experiments.
In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, an antibiotic in this manner. He discovered some mold
growing in a dish with some bacteria. He noticed that the bacteria seemed to be avoiding the mold. When
he investigated further, he determined some of the many useful properties of penicillin, which has saved
millions of lives over the past few decades. Likewise, in 1946, scientist Percy Spencer was conducting an
experiment with microwaves. He had a candy bar in his pocket, and he noticed that it suddenly melted.
He investigated and learned the reason why that had happened. Soon afterward, he built a device that
could utilize microwaves to heat food, the microwave oven.
1: Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage ____.
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A. History's Most Important Inventions B. Accidental Inventions and Discoveries

C. How to Become a Great Inventor D. You Don't Always Get What You Want
2: In paragraph 1, the word "arduous" is closest in meaning to ____.
A. detailed B. tough C. specific D. constant
3: In paragraph 2, the word "endeavor" is closest in meaning to ____.
A. research B. dream C. request D. attempt
4: What does the author say about Teflon?
A. People first used it as a refrigeration device.
B. It was created many years before Coca-Cola.
C. The man who made it was a pharmacist.
D. It is used for kitchenware nowadays.
5: Who was John Pemberton?
A. The person who made Teflon B. The creator of Coca-Cola
C. The man who discovered penicillin D. The inventor of the microwave
6: The author uses Alexander Fleming as an example of ____.
A. one of the most famous inventors in history
B. a person who made an accidental scientific discovery
C. someone who became a millionaire from his invention
D. a man who dedicated his life to medical science
7: What does the author imply about penicillin?
A. Doctors seldom use it nowadays. B. Some people are not affected by it.
C. It is an invaluable medical supply. D. Mold combines with bacteria to make it.
D. WRITING
I. Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
1. Only with careful environmental planning can we protect the world in which we live.
A. Careful environmental planning protects the world we live in.
B. Planning the environment carefully, we can protect the world in which we live.
C. Protecting the world we live in, we plan the environment carefully.
D. We can protect the world we live in only with careful environmental planning.
2. You should take regular exercises instead of sitting in front of the television all day.
A. Taking regular exercises is better than sitting in front of the television all day.
B. Sitting in front of the television all day helps you take regular exercises.
C. Sitting in front of the television all day and taking exercises are advisable.
D. Don't take regular exercises, just sit in front of the television all day.
3. Wouldn't it be better to let them know about the alternations to the plan?
A. Why haven't they have been informed about the new development?
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B. Shouldn't they have been consulted before the scheme was changed?
C. Don't they think they should be informed about the changes in the plan?
D. We'd better ask them to change the plan, hadn't we?
4. Don't take any notice of all his complaints about his health; there's nothing wrong with him.
A. You can ignore all his talk of being ill; he's actually perfectly healthy.
B. Try to avoid the subject of his health as I am tired of hearing all about his complaints.
C. Don't listen to him talking about his health; it's his favorite subject.
D. If you let him, he would talk only about his ill-health though actually he is quite healthy.
5. We had planned to walk right round the lake, but the heavy rain made this impossible.
A. In spite of the heavy rain we managed to walk half way round the lake as planned.
B. The heavy rain nearly prevented us from walking right round the lake.
C. We would have walked right round the lake even if it had rained heavily.
D. If it hadn't rained so heavily, we would have walked right round the lake.
6. There won't be peace in the conflict if both sides do not really desire it.
A. It is only if both sides actually want the conflict to end peacefully that it will happen.
B. As both sides in the conflict apparently desire peace, it is likely that there will be peace soon.
C. The main problem in the conflict seems to be that neither side really desires peace.
D. There has been a lot of fighting in the conflict because both sides seem to want it that way.
7. The accident happened as a result of the driver's not paying attention to the road.
A. If the driver would have paid attention to the road, the accident hadn't happened.
B. Had the driver been paid attention to the road, the accident wouldn't have happened.
C. If the driver had been paying attention to the road, the accident wouldn't have happened.
D. Had the accident not happened, the driver would not have had to pay attention to the road.
8. "Shall I help you do the dishes, Carlo?" said Robert.
A. Robert suggested helping Carlo with the dishes.
B. Robert suggested to help Carlo do the dishes.
C. Robert offered Carlo to help do the dishes.
D. Robert offered to help Carlo do the dishes.
9. If I hadn't had so much work to do I would have gone to the movies.
A. Because I had to do so much work I couldn't go to the movies.
B. I would go to the movies when I had done so much work.
C. A lot of work couldn't prevent me from going to the movies.
D. I never go to the movies if I have work to do.
10. "Why don't you get your hair cut, Gavin?" said Adam.
A. Adam advised Gavin to cut his hair.
B. Gavin was suggested to have a hair cut.
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C. It was suggested that Adam get Gavin's haircut.

D. Adam suggested that Gavin should have his hair cut.
II. Indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of the following sentences.
1. He did not remember the meeting. He went out for a coffee with his friends then.
A. Not remember the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.
B. Not to remember the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.
C. Not remembered the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.
D. Not remembering the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.
2. They left their home early. They didn't want to miss the first train.
A. They left their home early so as to not miss the first train.
B. They left their home early for fear that they wouldn't miss the first train.
C. They left their home early so as not to miss the first train.
D. They left their home early in order that not to miss the first train.
3. The traffic is so heavy. It will take us at least an hour to get there.
A. Unless the traffic is heavy, it will take us at least an hour to get there.
B. As the traffic is so heavy, it will take us at least an hour to get there.
C. The traffic was so heavy that it took us an hour to get there.
D. We will spend more than an hour to get there to avoid heavy traffic.
4. There was no poor performance. Moreover, that of the Russian dancers was certainly the best.
A. The best performance was the one of the Russians while some of the others were poor.
B. The Russian dancers were well-worth watching but the others weren't.
C. All the dancers but the Russian performed poorly.
D. They all danced well, but the Russian did the best.
5. I started training to be an accountant six months ago. I've got more months to go and then I have to take
exams.
A. By the time I've taken my exam, I will have started training to be an accountant for a year.
B. By the time I take my exam, I will have been in training to be an accountant for a year.
C. By the time I took my exam, I would have trained to be an accountant for a year.
D. By the time I've taken my exam, I will be training for a year.
6. Why did Danny decide to enter the marathon? Danny's totally unfit.
A. Why did Danny decide to enter the marathon who's totally unfit?
B. Why did Danny, whose totally unfit, decide to enter the marathon?
C. Why did Danny decide to enter the marathon, who's totally unfit?
D. Why did Danny, who's totally unfit, decide to enter the marathon?

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PRACTICE TEST 2

I. 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. impact B. inspire C. decide D. prefer
2. A. stimulate B. amputate C. determined D. talented
3. A. considerate B. priority C. influential D. experience
4. A. campaign B. waiver C. gossips D. knowledge
5. A. interpret B. stimulate C. determine D. distinguish
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. diagnose (n) B. distinguish C. dedication D. figure
2. A. wavered B. talented C. respected D. awarded
3. A. diagnosed B. distinguished C. passed D. launched
4. A. mission B. gossip C. boss D. jobless
5. A. amputate B. alive C. impact D. talented
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. The film was so successful that the main actor became a household name afterwards.
A. a well-known person B. an unknown actor
C. an experienced director D. a house owner
2. The wound had become so infected that the doctors had no choice but amputate the soldier's arm.
A. cut off B. bring around C. recover D. replace
3. Despite all the obstacles, Mariah's determination to become a famous singer never waivers.
A. becomes stronger B. gets better C. becomes weaker D. get
destroyed
4. From humble beginnings, sales have rocketed and are set for further high growth in the next three
years.
A. promising B. poor C. impressive D. unexpected
5. It is quite common for students to gather at the canteen and shoot the breeze during the break.
A. enjoy fresh air B. check the homework
C. gossip about unimportant things D. fight with each other
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. ____ Arctic tern is ____ unbelievable bird which can migrate thousands of miles every year.
A. The /the B. An/an C. An/the D. The /an
2. In ____ 1950s, many people moved from ____ West Indies to ____ England because their life was so
hard there.
A. the / the / Ø B. the / Ø / Ø C. Ø / the / Ø D. Ø / Ø / Ø
3. While the guests were having dinner upstairs, the thieves ____ in and ____ the most valuable bikes in
the garage.
A. broke / stole B. were breaking / stealing
C. had broken / stolen D. were broken / stolen
4. A musical diva, according to many, should be able to have a(n) ____ on the next generations of artists.
A. inspiration B. decision C. reliance D. impact
5. The new teaching method is supposed to ____ students' creativity.
A. dedicate B. inspire C. stimulate D. distinguish
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6. A new campaign has already been ____ by all high schools in the district to help disadvantaged
children go to school.
A. stimulated B. achieved C. launched D. determined
7. Richard Byrd was ____ first person in history to fly over ____ North Pole.
A. the / a B. the / Ø C. the / the D. Ø / Ø
8. When I ____ at the party, everyone ____ a good time.
A. was arriving / had B. arrived / was having
C. arrived / had D. arrived / were having
9. ____ a good time last night?
A. Did you have B. Were you having C. Will you have D. Are you having
10. While I ____ to work this morning I ____ an old friend.
A. went / meet B. am going / met C. go / was meeting D. was going /
met
11. The kids ____ to get up this morning. It ____ and it was cold, and their bed was so warm.
A. don't want / is raining B. are not wanting / rains
C. weren't wanting / rained D. didn't want / was raining
12. I ____ to the news on the radio when the phone ____.
A. listened / was ringing B . am listening / was ringing
C. was listening / rang D. listen / is ringing
13. Ms. McGonagall is such a ____ woman that we all respect her.
A. respectful B. respecting C. respectable D. respective
14. The Beatles ____ in 1970 and its members followed their individual careers.
A. fell out B. got over C. let down D. split up
15. After quite a(n) ____ starting point, the contestant gained confidence and delivered an impressive
performance.
A. ordinary B. humble C. inferior D. normal
16. Different people would ____ the Luke's message in different ways; it's hard to know which one is
right.
A. figure B. interpret C. translate D. distinguish
17. The students admire Prof. Marshall not only for his also his ____ knowledge but also his dedication to
work.
A. wit B. wide C. large D. enormous
18. Many students opted for English 101 ____ to History 101.
A. with respect to B. with reference to C. in preference to D. in
view of
19. Daniel inherited the whole legacy of his grandma when she ____ last week.
A. brought up B. passed out C. passed away D. brought around
20. The villagers rumoured that the boy was ____ by his uncle and aunt not his parents.
A. brought in B. brought up C. grown up D. raised up
21. A(n) ____ friend never tells lies to his friends.
A. truly B. truthful C. true D. untrue
22. What a ____ sight! It may make a child cry.
A. fearsome B. fearless C. fearful D. fearing
23. This soup ____ more pepper will taste better.
A. with the exception of B. with the addition of
C. in conformity with D. in connection with
24. - X: "What's the problem, Harry?"
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-Y: “____.”
A. No problem B. No trouble at all
C. Thank you for asking me about it D. I can't remember where I left my glasses
25. - X: "What kind of TV program do you like best?"
- Y:“ "____.”
A. I like them very much B.I only watch them at weekends
C. It's hard to say, actually D. I'm too busy to say
26. A doctor, together with two nurses, ____ sent to that faraway village to help the sick people.
A. have been B. has been C. has D. have
27. He hurried to the bus stop, ____ the last bus had already left.
A. only finding B. only having found C. only to find D. only to have found
28. ____ he known my address, he would have come.
A. Were B. Did C. Had D. Should
29. If only I ____ not so nervous at the important interview.
A. am B. has been C. be D. were
30. While the robbers ____ from the building, the alarm went off.
A. was escaping B. had escaped C. were escaping D. are escaping
V. 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.
THE PRICE OF FAME
Charlotte Church looks like a normal teenager, but she is far from average. She has an amazing
voice. Her fan stands in (1) ____ for hours to get tickets for her concerts, and she is often on television.
Charlotte's singing (2) ____ began when she performed on a TV show at the age of 11. The head of a
record company was so impressed by her voice that he (3) ____ her up on the spot. Her first album rose to
number one in the charts.
Charlotte still attends school in her home town when she can. (4) ____, she is often away on tour
for weeks at a time. She doesn't miss out on lessons, though, because she takes her own tutor with her!
She (5) ____ three hours every morning with him. Her exam results in all the (6) ____ she studies are
impressive.
But how does she (7) ____ with this unusual way of life? She (8) ____ that she has the same
friends as before. That may be true, but she can no longer go into town with them because everybody
stops her in the street to ask for her (9) ____. It seems that, like most stars, she must learn to (10) ____
these restrictions and the lack of privacy. It's the price of fame.
1. A. rows B. files C. ranks D. queues
2. A. profession B. job C. career D. labour
3. A. wrote B. signed C. made D. picked
4. A. However B. While C. For D. Although
5. A. takes B. spends C. utilises D. uses
6. A. titles B. materials C. lessons D. subjects
7. A. cope B. adjust C. bear D. tolerate
8. A. denies B. refuses C. insists D. complains
9. A. letter B. autograph C. signs D. writing
10. A. look down on B. make do with C. run out of D. put up with
VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
David Beckham is an English footballer who has played for Manchester United and Real Madrid,
as well as representing his country 100 times. He moved to the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 to increase
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the profile of football in America. He married Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and has become a worldwide
celebrity, an advertising brand and a fashion icon.
Beckham was born in London in 1975. His parents were fanatical Manchester United supporters.
His talent was obvious from an early age and he signed with Manchester United on his fourteenth
birthday. He helped the youth team win several trophies and made his first team debut in 1995. He helped
his team achieve considerable success in his eleven seasons with them.
Beckham has been runner-up twice as world football's best player. He won many trophies with
Manchester United, including the Champions League, and won a league title with Real Madrid. He also
captained his club and country. He was famously sent off in a match against Argentina in the 1998 World
Cup. In 2003, Beckham received an honour for services to football from Britain's Queen.
Beckham has many interests off the soccer pitch and is rarely out of the headlines, especially
concerning his marriage and children. He has established football academies in Los Angeles and London.
In 2006 he was named a judge for the British Book Awards. He lives near Tom Cruise and the two are
best buddies. Beckham is also a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.
1. What is the main idea of the reading passage?
A. The life and career of David Beckham
B. Beckham's family background
C. Beckham's life before and after getting married
D. Beckham's marriage with a Spice Girl's member
2. According to the passage, Beckham has played 100 times for ____.
A. Real Madrid B. Manchester United
C. the national team of America D. The national team of England
3. The word "fanatical" is closest in meaning to ____.
A. inspired B. enthusiastic C. realistic D. idealistic
4. When did Beckham receive the royal award for his contribution to football?
A. In 1995 B. In 1998 C. In 2003 D. In 2006
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Beckham?
A. He contributed to the success of the youth team of the Manchester United.
B. He made England lose the match against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup.
C. He was voted one of the best football players of the world more than once.
D. Some of Beckham's interests are not related to football.
VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Mark Zuckerberg was born in 1984, in New York, into a prosperous, professional family. He
developed an interest in computers at an early age and when he was twelve, he created a messaging
program which he named "Zucknet". His dentist father used it in his surgery so that his receptionist could
inform him of the arrival of a patient without yelling across the room. Together with his friends, Mark
spent much of his spare time as a boy designing and making computer games just for fun.
In 2002, Mark enrolled at Harvard University. By his second year at the institution, he had
acquired a reputation on the campus as a developer of software. It was at that time he invented
"Facemash" which compared pictures of female students and allowed users to vote on which one was the
most attractive. The program became very popular on campus, but was later shut down by the university
authorities who deemed it ‘inappropriate’.
Based on the buzz of "Facemash", three of Mark's fellow students, Divya Narendra, and twins,
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, asked him to work with them on an idea for a social networking site
called "Harvard Connection". This site was designed to use information from Harvard's student networks
to create a dating site for the university's elite. Mark was initially enthusiastic about the complex project
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but boredom soon set in and he backed out of it to work on his own social networking site. He created a
site that allowed users to produce their own profiles, upload photos, and communicate with other people
beyond the confines of the university. He called the site "Facebook" and he operated from one small
college room until June 2004 when he finally abandoned his studies to devote himself fully to Facebook
and moved the company to California.
By the end of 2004, Facebook had one million users and Mark was climbing high. However, in
2006, the multi-millionaire business mogul faced his first big hurdle. The creators of Harvard Connection
claimed that he had used their idea, and insisted that he should compensate them for their business losses.
Mark maintained that the ideas were based on two very different types of social networks but, after
lawyers searched his records, incriminating emails revealed that he may have intentionally stolen the
intellectual property of his former partners. Although an initial settlement of $65 million was reached
between the two parties, the legal dispute over the matter continued well into 2011, after the Harvard
Connection creators claimed they were misled with regards to the value of the Facebook stock.
Since amassing his sizeable fortune, Mark has used his millions to fund a variety of philanthropic
causes. He has put lots of money into the deteriorating schools system in deprived parts on New York and
he actively encourages other wealthy, young entrepreneurs to follow his example and put back something
into society.
1. As a child, Mark Zuckerberg ____.
A. created a software package for dentists
B. developed a communications program
C. sold computer programs to his friends
D. was mainly interested in playing computer games
2. According to the passage, during his time at university, Mark ____.
A. was known for developing unsuitable software
B. made a program that was disliked by the authorities
C. developed an unsuccessful program
D. produced education programs
3. The Harvard Connection network was ____.
A. originally Mark's idea B. a site for all university students
C. for exchanging academic information D. not interesting enough for Mark
4. The Facebook social network developed at Harvard ____.
A. was a collaborative project with other students
B. could only be accessed by Harvard students
C. became Mark's full-time job after completing university
D. became really successful after June 2004
5. What does the word “mogul" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to?
A. tycoon B. thief C. manager D. inventor
6. The creators of Harvard Connection were unhappy because ____.
A. Mark was more successful than they were
B. they had lost a lot of business
C. they thought Mark had used their original concept
D. Mark had stopped working for them
7. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Mark did not copy the idea behind Harvard Connection.
B. The two parties in dispute were unable to come to an agreement.
C. Mark stated that the two websites were not in any way alike.
D. The Harvard Connection team were unaware of the value of Mark's company.
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8. The word "philanthropic" in paragraph 5 can best be replaced by ____.

A. failing B. moral C. problematic D. humanitarian
9. Which of the following is NOT MENTIONED in the passage?
A. Some of the creators of Harvard Connection used to be Mark's fellow students.
B. Mark has deliberately taken the ideas of the creators of Harvard Connection.
C. Mark has been investing in improving education in less developed areas of New York.
D. The legal dispute that Mark faced started in 2006 and continued well into 2011.
10. Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The Inventor Of Facebook B. The Legal Dispute Over Facebook
C. The Harvard Connection Creators D. The Success of Facebook
VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
1. To be effective, an advertisement must first attract an attention.
A B C D
2. Arthritis, a painful swelling of the joints, is often associated with elderly people, but can afflict young
as
A B C D
well.
3. About the third of the earth's land surface is covered by relatively flat plains.
A B C D
4. While the workers stood on the scaffold, it suddenly collapsed.
A B C D
5. My mother was coming across a ring that she had lost months ago when she was cleaning the attic.
A B C D
6. The police were trying to put end to the motorbike race among teenagers.
A B C D
7. Dry farming is a type of agriculture used in areas which has less than 20 inches of rainfall.
A B C D
8. Candles which are made from a beeswax burn with a very clean fame.
A B C D
9. After years of war, we tried to keep in the touch with our relatives.
A B C D
10. I have no difficulty in making the good use of the plans you have prepared.
A B C D
IX. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
1. He knows nearly everything there is to know about whales.
A. There's nothing that he knows about whales.
B. Little does he know anything about whales.
C. There is nothing that he doesn't know about whales.
D. Hardly does he know anything about whales.
2. I only made that terrible mistake because I wasn't thinking.
A. Had I been thinking, I wouldn't have made that terrible mistake.
B. If I was thinking, I wouldn't make that terrible mistake.
C. I wasn't thinking, which resulted from that terrible mistake.
D. The terrible mistake is caused when I am not thinking.
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A. John has started to play the guitar since he was twelve.

B. John began to play the guitar when he was twelve.
C. The last time John played the guitar was at the age of twelve.
D. It has been twelve years since John played the guitar.
4. When we asked the Minister about the strike, he declined to comment.
A. On asking us about the strike, the Minister declined to comment.
B. When asked about the strike, the Minister declined to comment.
C. We declined to comment when the Minister asked us about the strike.
D. Declining to comment, the Minister asked us about the strike.
5. The film star's behaviour was a shock to the fans.
A. The fans are shocked by the film star's behaviour.
B. The film star's behaviour took the fans by surprise.
C. It is a shock to the fans to see the film star's behaviour.
D. The film star was too shocked to behave well to the fans.
X. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
1. I prefer to go out for a meal. I really don't want to eat at home.
A. I'd rather to go out for a meal than to eat at home.
B. I prefer to go out for a meal than eating at home.
C. I prefer going out for a meal to eating at home.
D. I'd rather go out for a meal than eating at home.
2. You are spending money recklessly. Others are saving.
A. You are spending money recklessly, so others are saving.
B. You are spending money recklessly, for others are saving.
C. You are spending money recklessly, but others are saving.
D. You are spending money recklessly, or others are saving.
3. Mike's uncle is interesting. He always has stories to tell us.
A. Because Mike's uncle is interesting, he always has stories to tell us.
B. While Mike's uncle is interesting, he always has stories to tell us.
C. Mike's uncle is interesting as he always has stories to tell us.
D. Mike's uncle is so interesting that he always has stories to tell us.
4. Laura didn't know many people at the party. She felt uncomfortable.
A. Because Laura felt uncomfortable, she didn't know many people at the party.
B. If Laura knew many people at the party, she wouldn't feel uncomfortable.
C. Provided that Laura had known many people at the party, she would have felt uncomfortable.
D. Laura felt uncomfortable, for she knew few people at the party.
5. Mariah sings well. She writes good songs, too.
A. Mariah can either sing well or write good songs.
B. Mariah can neither sing well or write good songs.
C. Not only does Mariah sing well but she also writes good songs.
D. Well as Mariah sings, she writes good songs.

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