PRACTICE TEST 3

Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
1. A. promise B. realise C. devise D. recognise
2. A. honest B. honour C. honey D. exhibit
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
3. A. Generous B. extensive C. resources D. eternal
4. A. regular B. poisonous C. atmosphere D. awareness
Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following sentences.
5. Why don’t we …………a drink tonight?
A. have B. drink C. swallow D. go
6. He was dismissed because he was . …………
A. efficient B. efficiency C. inefficient D. inefficiency
7. He seldom goes to the cinema, …………?
A. doesn’t he B. is he C. does he D. isn’t he
8. The doctors say it may take him a long time to get …………the shock.
A. past B. above C. Through D. over
9. Once the fire …………out we had to sit in the cold.
A. went B. fell C. lit D. came
10. If you can give me one good reason for your acting like this, ………… mention this incident again.
A. I will never B. I never C.willlnever D.ldont
11. If only I………… in the countryside right now: I’d go fishing in the river.
A. were B. am C. can be D. would
12. I have known him …………. I entered this school.
A. when B. since C. during D. until
13. It’s recommended that we become more concerned …………the environment around us.
A. of B. to C. with D. About
Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
14. - “Well done! That's a very nice picture!”
A. Thanks. It's nice of you to say so. B. Wow. What’s a nice compliment!
C. Yes. I think so too. D. Right. I've painted a nice picture.
15. - “Must I finish my homework now?”
A. Yes, you may. B. Yes, you need. C. No, you needn't. D. No, you can't.
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.
16. The graduation is sad, because the time we studied together has come to an end.
A. succeeded B.begun *
C.finished D.changed
17. Under the major's able leadership, the soldiers found safety.
A. guidance B.intensity C. flagship D. ability
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
18. It you follow these simple rules, not only will you save money, but also the environment will be cleaner.
A. earn B. count C. waste D. replace
19. Animal communication is not a straightforward subject. It's complicated because animals communicate
differently with each other.
A. impossible to express B. difficult to understand
C. easy to interpret D. interesting to study
There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Find the mistakes (A, B, C, or D).
20. His teacher encouraged him taking part in the competition.
A B C D
21. Robots in the home might not be enough creative to do the cooking, plan the meal and so on.
A B C D
22. If there will be too much exhaust fume in the air, our breathing will be badly affected.
A B C D
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
CUSTOMS
All passengers (23)______ from a country outside Britain and Northern Ireland are allowed to bring with them a
certain quality of duty free items. You can get information about how much you can bring by reading the signs
marked Duty Free Allowances in the baggage reclaim area.
There are three Customs Channels: the Red Channel, the Green Channel (24) ______ the Blue Channel. If you
(25)______ something to declare, or if you are not sure about your Duty Free Allowance, you must go through the
Red Channel. Passengers arriving from outside the European (26) _______ with nothing to declare must go
through the Green Channel. Passengers arriving from the countries in the European Community with nothing to
declare must go through the Blue Channel.
Please note that Customs Officers may stop you at any time and examine(27) _____ luggage as you go through the
Green or Blue Channel.
23. A. arriving B. arrived C. who arriving D. have arrived
24. A. so B. and C. but D. or
25. A. having B. had C. have D. has
26. A. Community B. Communication C. Communicate D. Communal
27. A. his B. her C. your D. their
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
The bee, like the ant, is a social insect. Bees live in groups in a hive, and every bee does certain work that helps the
other members of the group. In a beehive there are three kinds of bees: the queen bee, the drones, and the workers.
The worker bees go from flower to flower collecting nectar, or juice, which is composed mostly of sugar mixed
with water. Bees draw this nectar into the honey sacks of their bodies, and enzymes in their bodies turn the nectar
into honey. This newly made honey flows slowly from the underside ol the bees and is stored in cells in the hive to
be used as food during the winter months. Some people are in the honey business and keep hundreds of hives.
Beekeepers remove honey from the hives and pack it in bottles or jars. Honey usually appears as a clear golden-
colored liquid, but this depends on the kind of flower from which the bees have taken the nectar.
28. Bees are called social insects because they________? .
live in groups B. live near people C. need beekeepers D. work hard
29. What do bees do with nectar?
A. Change it into sugar B.Convert it into honey
C. Give it to the queen bee D.Use it to build their hives
30. From the passage, we know that honey is sold in .
A. beehives B. golden-colored packs C. honey sacks D. bottles or jars
31. The underlined word “which"’ in the last sentence refers to_________________.
A. honey B. golden-colored liquid C. kind of flower___________D. nectar
32. The word has the CLOSET meaning to “depend on”
A. rely on B. independent C. sacrifice D. get over

Choose one sentence that has the same meaning as the root one.
33. “Sorry madam, looking after the garden is not my duty."
A. He apologized for not looking after the garden.
B. He said that he was not responsible for looking after the garden.
C. He promised to look after the garden.
D. He asked me if looking after the garden was his duty.
34. They do not have enough money, so they can not buy this house.
A. If they have enough money, they will buy this house.
B. They do not have enough money to buy this house.
C. They do not have money enough to buy this house.
D. If they had had enough money, they could have bought this house.
35. Although Loan eats a lot of organic food, she can’t put on weight.
A. Despite of eating a lot of organic food, she can’t put on weight.
B. In spite of a lot of organic food, she can put on weight.
C. Despite eating a lot of organic food, she can’t put on weight.
D. In spite eating a lot of organic food, she can’t put on weight.
36. The bomb was demolishing the bridge near the river at 9 p.m yesterday.
A. The bridge was being demolished near the river by the bomb at 9 p.m yesterday.
B. The bridge was being demolished near the river at 9 p.m yesterday by the bomb.
C. The bridge was being demolished by the bomb at 9 p.m yesterday near the river.
D. The bridge was being demolished at 9 p.m yesterday near the river by the bomb.

37. Nguyen Thi Anh Vien is a professional athletic. She won a lot of gold medals.
A. Nguyen Thi Anh Vien, that is a professional athletic, won a lot of gold medals.
B. Nguyen Thi Anh Vien, who won a lot of gold medals is a professional athletic.
C. Nguyen Thi Anh Vien, whom is a professional athletic, won a lot of gold medals.
D. Nguyen Thi Anh Vien, who won a lot of gold medals, is a professional athletic.
38. I don’t like listening to jazz music. My father don’t like it, either.
A. Both I and my father don’t like listening to jazz music.
B. Either I or my father like listening to jazz music.
C. Not only I but also my father don’t like listening to jazz music.
D. Neither I nor my father doesn’t like listening to jazz music.
39. This book talks about Vietnam’s history. I read it until mid night.
A. This book talks about Vietnam’s history, so I read it until mid night.
B. This book talks about Vietnam’s history, however, I read it until mid night.
C. This book talks about Vietnam’s history, moreover, I read it until mid night.
D. This book talks about Vietnam’s history, but, I read it until mid night.
40. I was sick yesterday. I could not take part in the competition.
A. I wish I had taken part in the competition yesterday.
B. I wish I can take part in the competition yesterday.
C. I wish I had take part in the competition yesterday.
D. I wish I took part in the competition yesterday.
PREPOSITIONS
1. I’ll be at home _____ Saturday morning. You can phone me then.
A. At B. on C. In D. By
2. I’m going away _____ the end of June.
A. At B. on C. in D. to
3. What time did they ____ the hotel?
A. arrive to B. arrive at C. arrive in D. arrive on
4. Have you read any books ______ Agatha Christie?
A. of B. from C. by D. with
5. I’m not very good _____ repairing things.
A. at B. for C. in D. about
6. “What time will you arrive?” “I don’t know. It depends __ the traffic.”
A. of B. for C. from D. on
7. I prefer tea _____ coffee.
A. to B. than C. against D. over
8. The accident was my fault, so I had to pay for the damage __ the other car.
A. of B. for C. to D. on
9. These days everybody is aware _____ the dangers of smoking.
A. on B. of C. with D. about
10. He’s very brave. He’s not afraid _____ anything
A. at B. about C. with D. of
11. Bill and I come from the same town but my accent is different ___ his.
A. with B. on C. at D. from
12. Do you know anyone who might be interested ___ buying an old car?
A. on B. in C. with D. about
13. Sun oil can protect the skin _____ the sun
A. in B. for C. from D. by
14. The apartment consists ______ three rooms, a kitchen and bathroom.
A. of B. about C. on D. at
15. Mozart died ______ Vienna in 1791 _____ the age of 35.
A. in / on B. in / at C. at / in D. of / for
16. We waited ages for a taxi. We gave up ___ the end and walked home.
A. in B. on C. at D. of
17. I like to get up ___ time to have a big breakfast before going to work.
A. on B. to C. in D. for
18. Why are you never _____ time? You always keep everybody waiting.
A. in B. on C. for D. at
19. “Romeo and Juliet” is a play ______ Shakespeare.
A. about B. for C. on D. by
20. There has been an increase ______ the number of road accidents recently
A. in B. on C. at D. by
21. I’m sure you are capable ______ passing the examination.
A. with B. to C. of D. by
22. My home town is not especially interesting. It’s not famous ___ anything.
A. for B. with C. at D. on
23. Linda is married ____ an American.
A. with B. to C. in D. for
24. When I realized that I was wrong, I apologized _____ my mistake.
A. to B. at C. on D. for
25. The book is divided ______ three parts.
A. to B. with C. of D. into
26. Don’t throw stones _____ the birds! It’s cruel.
A. at B. to C. into D. in
27. I saw a really funny program _____ television.
A. at B. from C. in D. On

28. Stuart: Good heaven! It’s Nick Jenkins, isn’t it? I don’t believe it!
Nick: Stuart! I haven’t seen you ______ we left school.
 A. for B. from C. since D. by
29. What’s the difference ______ a boat and a ship?
A. between B. from C. under D. with
30. I can’t find my keys. I had them a minute _____.
A. ago B. before C. behind D. back.
31. Father: What’s this girl’s name?
Son: Julie. She’s ______ college _____ me.
A. at / with B. at / on C. in / to D. to / with
32. We all laughed _____ the cartoon.
A. for B. at C. on D. to
33. Sally and Kevin had an argument and now they’re not speaking _______ one another.
A. about B. to C. for D. at
34. Police are searching _______ the man who escaped from prison.
A. at B. in C. for D. by
35. Don’t point that knife _____ me. It’s dangerous.
A. at B. to C. into D. onto
36. I heard a noise behind me and turned _____, but there was nothing.
A. away B. out C. on D. round
37. Why were you so unfriendly ________ Tessa? Have you had an argument with her?
A. of B. for C. to D. with
38. They gave me a form and told me to fill ______ it.
A. in B. on C. at D. with
39. We travelled ________ 6.45 train, which arrived at 8.30.
A. in the B. on the C. by the D. by
40. Janet warned me ______ the water. She said it wasn’t safe to drink.
A. about B. with C. on D. to
41. Albert is 85 and lives alone. He needs somebody to look ______ him.
A. for B. on C. at D. after.
42. I will not be here next week. I am going _____ business in Singapore.
A. in B. on C. with D. at
43. I don’t believe __ ghosts. I think people only imagine that they see them.
A. to B. about C. in D. with
44. Don’t go too fast. I can’t keep _____ you.
A. on to B. on with C. up to D. up with
45. Polly wants to cycle round the world. She’s really keen ______ the idea.
A. about B. for C. on D. with
46. This village is ______ Hanoi. It’s only six miles away.
A. along B. by C. near D. next.
47. Endangered species are plant and animal species which are _____ danger of extinction.
A. on B. in C. at D. by
48. Plant and animal extinction leads ______ loss of biodiversity.
A. on B. in C. into D. to
49. The initiative for founding the Red Cross came _______ a Swiss man called Jean Henri Dunant.
A. from B. with C. through D. to
50. Helen: Hello, Julie. You look very brown. Where’ve you been?
Julie: Oh, I’ve just got back ______ holiday.
51. A. on B. at C. in D. from
Miss Dunn: Hello, Tenex Transport. Can I help you?
Mr. Miller: Yes. Can I speak ______ Mr. Smithers, please?
A. at B. About C. to D. for
52. Tom: How long have you been living there?
Peter: Oh, ______ about two years.
A. In B. Since C. On D. For