PRACTICE TEST 7

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. ancient B. vertical C. compose D. eradicate
2. A. fauna B. faucet C. draught D. daunting
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.
3. A.canoeing B. integrate C. enterprise D. certify
4. A.society B. elaborate C. incredible D. dedicated
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. Given the present economic situation, itbe best to wait before making further wage demands.
A. needed B. ought C. might D. should
6. .off Hawaiin coastline are living, others are dead.
A. While some types of coral reefs B. Because some types of coral reefs
C. There are many types of coral reefs D. Of the coral reefs
7. Small pox and diphtheria disappeared in Britain many years ago, ..cancer, AIDS and
heart disease are now predominant.
A. because B. even though C. in case D. whereas
8. All flights..because of the snowstorm, we decided to take the train.
A. were canceled B. had been canceled C. having canceled D. having been canceled
9. If Paul had received six more votes in the last election, he..our chairman now.
A. must have been B. would be C. were D. would have been
10. Stressful environments lead to unhealthy behaviors such as poor eating habits, which
.increase the risk of heart disease.
A. in turn B. in return C. by chance D. by turns
11. Although we had told them not to keep ua waiting, they made no.to speed up deliveries.
A. trial B. attemp C. action D. progress
12. His ambition is without limits. He has a(n)ambition.
A.limited B. unlimited C. limitable D. illimitable
13. Machines used to tree crops, such as cherries and almonds, can be classified either as
shakers or as pickup machines.
A. collect B. gain C. plough D. harvest
14. Were going to freeze out here if you dont let us..the bus.
A. get on B. take off C. go into D. come up
15. The new teacher wasto the needs of all the children in her care.
A. attentive B. observant C. earnest D. careful
16. Ithese old photos when I was tidying the closest.
A. bumped into B. looked after C. came across D. went into

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
17. Mr Brown: Its very nice of you to meet me here. Tom: ..
A. Thats right, sir. B. Yes, certainly, sir.
C. Youre right, sir. D. Its my pleasure, sir.
18. Lan: Would you mind helping me with these heavy boxes? Trung: ..
A. Yes, I would. B. Not at all. C. What a pity! D. My Gosh!
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.
19. People of diverse backgrounds now go to different places for pleasure, business or education.
A. distinctive B. different C. isolated D. distant
20. It is helpful for salemen to develop a good rapport with their customers in order to gain their
trust.
A.sympathy B. business C. conversation D. relationship
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.
21. Some people think their abilities have limitations, but with encouragement they can perform
much better than expected.
A. possibilities B. certainties C. boundaries D. advantages
22. The primary challenge for caner surgeons is to completely excise the tumor without harming
healthy tissue.
A. treat B. remove C. keep D. change
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
23. Almost poetry is more enjoyable when it is read aloud.
24. Alike other forms of energy, natural gas may be used to heat homes, cook food, and even run
automobiles.
25. The government recommends that all expectant women will not only refrain from smoking but
also avoid places where other people smoke.
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.

Many animals in the wild are suspicious and fearful of human beings. Many animals would take
flight instantly (26).a human approaches. Man, however, soon discovered that some
animals can be tamed or domesticated. Unlike animals in the wild, these animals would
(27).man to come close to them. They would even allow their owners to stroke or pet them.
In the early times, man would domesticate animals by setting traps to catch their young. A young
animal is (28)..easily domesticated than an adult one. From young, the animal learns to
trust and obey its owner.
Many different kinds of animals have been domesticated. Some common examples are animals like
horses, elephants, chickens and pigs. The dog, which is also (29).as mans best friend, is
one of the first animals to have been domesticated. One of the most unusual animals to have been
domesticated is the pig. In England long ago, the pig was a wild animal. It was a ferocious and
aggressive (30)which was not easily captured. Yet nowadays, the domesticated pig is no
longer the lean and tough creature it used to be! (Source: englishdaily625.com)
26. A. where B. when C. whether D. while
27. A. permit B. tolerate C. allow D. let
28. A. far more B. so much C. lots more D. quite so
29. A. considered B. identified C. recognized D. known
30. A. beast B. being C. individual D. creature
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.

Ambient divers are, unlike divers who go underwater in submersible vehicles or pressure resistant
suits, exposed to the pressure and temperature of the surrounding (ambient) water. Of all types of
diving, the oldest and simplest is free diving. Free divers may use no equipment at all, but most use a
face mask, foot fins, and a snorkel. Under the surface, free divers must hold their breath. Most free
divers can only descend 30 to 40 feet, but some skilled divers can go as deep as 100 feet.

Scube diving provides greater range than free diving. The word scube stands for self-contained
underwater breathing apparatus. Scuba divers wear metal tanks with compressed air or other
breathing gases. When using open-circuit equipment, a scuba diver simply breathes air from the tank
through a hose and releases the exhaled air into the water. A closed-circuit breathing device, also
called a rebreather, filters out carbon dioxide and other harmful gases and automatically adds
oxygen. This enables the diver to breathe the same air over and over. In surface-supplied diving,
divers wear helmets have replaced the heavy copper helmets used in the past. These divers get their
air from a hose connected to compressors on a boat. Surface-supplied divers can go deeper than any
other type of ambient diver.

(Source: Petersons TOEFL success-Bruce Rogers-Thompson Peterson)

31. Ambient divers are ones who.

A.can descend to extreme depths B. use submersible vehicles
C. use no equipment D. are exposed to the surrounding water
32. According to the passage, a free diver may use any of the following EXCEPT..
A. a rebreather B. a snorkel C. foot fins D. a mask
33. What does the word descend in the passage probably mean?
A. move to a lower level B. climb to a higher place
C. swim on the river bed D. go up and down slowly
34. According to the passage, the maximum depth for free divers is around.
A. 40 feet B. 100 feet C. 200 feet D. 1.000 feet
35. The word apparatus in the passage is closest in meaning to
A.clothes B. gases C. mask D. equipment
36. When using closed-circuit devices, divers.
A. exhale air into the water B. hold their breath
C. breathe the same air over and over D. receive air from the surface
37. What are the helmets that surface-supplied divers use today made from, according to the
passage?
A. glass B. copper C. plastic D. canvas
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.

One question that is being debated these days is whether or not genetic engineering is a good thing.
We hear this term genetic engineering with increasing frequency these days. For those readers who
may not be sure of its meaning, some definitions follow. When we speak of genes, we are referring
to chemical substances in the cells of all-living things that establish an organisms characteristics.
Genetic engineering is the changing of certain genes, usually to improve an organism in some way.
In recent years, for example, certain genes have been placed in tomato plants to make tomatoes tasts
better and keep them fresh in suppermarkets for a longer time. Cows have been treated with a growth
hormone that makes dairy cattle give more milk and reduces the amount of fat in the meat of beef
cattle. These sound like positive things, dont they? After all, many people say, the technology exists
to improve our lives.

But there are plenty of people around who oppose genetic engineering. Why? Two specific
objections come to mind. One is that the balance of nature might be upset. Suppose, for example,
that scientists are able to genetically engineer certain plants so that insects will not eat them. This
will protect the plants, but the insects will be deprived of a food supply-and other animals that
depend on those insects for food will lose their food supply, too. A second objection is a moral
question. Is it acceptable or right for us to change the makeup of living things?

Supporters of genetic engineering say the benefits outweigh the dangers. Look at all the
improvements that can be made in plants raised for food, they say. Because of genetic engineering,
plants can be grown that produce more fruits and vegetables and resist disease. In a word where more
and more food will be needed in the future, this is a benefit. The medical advances provided by
genetic engineering, say the supporters, are even more impressive. Consider cancer, for example. If
genetic engineering can provide a way to cure or prevent this disease, shouldnt it be used? And if
genetic engineering can be used to kill the virus that causes AIDS, shouldnt it be permitted?

Opponents of genetic engineering say it should be stopped, or at least limited. Proponents of genetic
engineering say it should be promoted and expanded. The debate goes on.

(Source: slideplayer.com/slide/5796128/)

38. What is TRUE about genetic engineering, according to paragraph 1?

A. It increase peoples age. B. It improves fat in the meat.
C. It changes genes parameters. D. It reduces the number of cells.
39. Genetic engineering is said to be aimed at..
A. changing genes of plants and animals
B. placing new genes into plants
C. establishing an organisms characteristics
D. improving an organism in some way.
40. The word One in the passage refers to
A. specific objection B. mind C. balance of nature D. example
41. It is stated in paragraph 2 that
A. scientists control the number of insects
B. ecosystems should be counter balanced
C. insects protect the plants from extinction
D.people should be concerned about wild animals
42. The word outweigh in the passage is closest in meaning to..
A. have the same value B. be of greater importance
C. weigh heavier than D. be less expensive
43. Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the supporters of genetic engineering?
A. It has more advantages than weak points.
B. It will help to achieve record harvests.
 C. It can be controlled and stopped any moment.
D. It will mean breakthrough in medicine.
44. All of the following is mentioned in the passage EXCEPT..
A. genetic engineering will save plants and insects from extinction.
B. certain genes can make some vegetables more delicious.
C. genetic engineering could help sick people.
D. its harmful to interfere in animal life.
45. Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the passage?
A. Can genetic engineering be harmful to environment?
B.People can manage genetic engineering.
C. Genetic engineering: Superfoods.
D. Genetic engineering: Forward or Backward?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.

46. Had we left any later, we would have missed the train.
A. We almost missed the train.
B. We left too late to catch the train.
C.We didnt leave late and we still caught the train.
D. Because the train was late we had no trouble catching it.
47. My friend works very hard so that he can make a success of his new business.
A. My friend works very hard so as to avoid mistakes in his new business.
B. With a view to becoming successful in his new job, my friend works very hard.
C. My friend is very hard-working so he has made a success of his new business.
D. My friend works very hard, so he can make a success of his new business.
48. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
A.Being apart from someone you love makes you love them less.
B. Absence makes us grow older.
C. Being apart from someone you love makes you love them more.
D. Our heart needs absence to grow.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is different in meaning to each of the
following questions.

49. Get in my car. Ill take you to the station.

A. He offered to give me a lift to the station.
B. Let me take you to the station in my car.
C. Lend me the car and Ill take you to the station.
D. Shall I take you to the station in my car?
50. Notwithstanding the heavy storm, we managed to reach the habour.
A. In spite of the fact that it blew heavily, we reached the habour.
B. The heavy storm prevented us reaching the habour.
C. Although the storm was severe, we succeeded in reaching the habour.
D. The heavy storm didnt stop us reaching the habour. The end