PRACTICE TEST

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress
in each of the following questions.
1. A stimulate
B permanent
C fertilizer
D variety
2. A assassinated
B international
C preferential
D differentiate
3. A accompany
B participant
C misunderstand D surprising
4. A. philosopher
B. discriminate
C. individual
D. significant
5. A effort
B effect
C emit
D mature
Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.
6. Womens movements work for the purpose of guaranteeing women the enjoyment
of human rights and fundamental freedoms on a basis of equal with men.
7. Fountain pens first became commercial available about a hundred years ago.
8. All of mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly among the friendliest to humans.
9. We are confident that we will be possible to persuade our friends to keep the school
clean.
10. The town we visited was a four-days journey from our hotel, so we took the train
instead of the bus.
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
part in each of the following questions.
11. My mother is not unfair in the way she treats my siblings and me.
A. biased
B. impartial
C. dishonest
D. truthful
12. She looked at me without showing any reaction when I told her the news.
A. impersonally
B. uncaringly
C. indifferently D. heartlessly
13. You must be on time for your interview or you will not be accepted for the job.
A. early
B. exact
C. well-timed
D. punctual
14. Some of the most well known writers come from Europe.
A. respected
B. notable
C. interesting
D. extraordinary
Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
15. The man jumped out of the boat. He was bitten by a
A. Bitten by a shark, the man jumped out of the boat.
B. After jumping out of the boat, the man was bitten by a shark.
C. After bitten, the shark jumped out of the boat.
D. After jumping out of the boat, the shark bit the man.
16. The police issued a warning on the radio. A dangerous man had escaped from
the prison.
A. The police issued a warning on the radio so that a dangerous man escaped from
the prison.

B. The police issued a warning on the radio, namely a dangerous man had escaped
from the prison.
C. A dangerous man had escaped from the prison so the police issued a warning on
the radio.
D. Escaping from the prison, the dangerous man made the police issue a warning on
the radio.
17. Peter heard a strange sound on the roof. He became very frightened.
A. On hearing a strange sound on the roof, Peter became very scared.
B. He became very frightened after he heard a strange sound on the roof.
C. He heard a strange sound on the roof and then becoming very terrified.
D. Peter became very frightened so he heard a strange sound on the roof.
18. He tried many times. He never succeeded in kicking the ball into the goal.
A. Although he tried many times, he ever succeeded in kicking the ball into the goal.
B. However hard he tried, he didnt succeed in scoring a goal for his team.
C. No matter how many times he tried, he didnt ever succeed in kicking the ball into
the goal.
D. Hard as he tried, he has never been successful in football career.
19. We cut down many forests. The Earth becomes hot.
A. The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes.
B. The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes.
C. The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter.
D. The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter.
Read the passage and choose the correct word for each blank .
Although a bank is under tight (20) ___, gangs still attempt to rob it. To escape (21)
___, some robbers dress normally. In this way, they will be able to (22) ____ in with
the rest of the customers at the bank. It is easy for security guards to (23) ____
these people as they usually go to the bank during peak hours. However,
sometimes, robbers wear masks and this makes them highly (24) ____ from the
moment they enter the bank. However, there is little that the (25) ____ security
guard can do. With just one security guard, it is impossible to do anything to stop
the robber. The only hope is for a bank officer to press the alarm (26) ____ before
any of the robbers spot him. Even if the police have been (27) ____, apprehending
the robbers is still not a simple task. Sometimes, specialists have to be sent to (28)
____ with the robbers. These specialists will give the robbers what they want in (29)
____ for the bank customers and employees who are held (30) ____ in the bank. If
the tasks do not work, the police have to (31) ____ the situation to find out if it is too
risky to storm into the bank.
20. A. surveillance B. watch
C. guard
D. observation
21. A. suspicion
B. detection
C. recognition
D. discovery
22. A. merge
B. stay
C. blend
D. mix

23. A. ignore
B. neglect
C. forget
D. overlook
24. A. obvious
B. visible
C. seen
D. observable
25. A. alone
B. isolated
C. solo
D. lone
26. A. directly
B. silently
C. daringly
D. inconspicuously
27. A. warned
B. alerted
C. signaled
D. reported
28. A. bargain
B. consult
C. negotiate
D. cooperate
29. A. return
B. exchange
C. trade
D. replacement
30. A. hostage
B. ransom
C. kidnapped
D. convicted
31. A. tackle
B. assess
C. measure
D. debate
Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each question.
Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and highquality protein, eggs also contain a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major
causes of heart diseases. One egg yolk, in fact, contains a little more than twothirds of the suggested daily cholesterol limit. This knowledge has caused egg
sales to plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about the development
of several alternatives to eating regular eggs. One alternative is to eat substitute
eggs. These egg substitutes are not really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs
when they are cooked. They have the advantage of having low cholesterol rates,
and they can be scrambled or used in baking. One disadvantage, however, is that
they are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling. A second alternative to regular
eggs is a new type of egg, sometimes called 'designer' eggs. These eggs are
produced by hens that are fed low-fat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola
oil, flax, and rice bran. In spite of their diets, however, these hens produce eggs
that contain the same amount of cholesterol as regular eggs. Yet, the producers of
these eggs claim that eating their eggs will not raise the blood cholesterol in
humans.
Egg producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly. They cite
scientific studies to back up their claim. And, in fact, studies on the relationship
between eggs and human cholesterol levels have brought mixed results. It may be
that it is not the type of egg that is the main determinant of cholesterol but the
person who is eating the eggs. Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol
derived from food than other people. In fact, there is evidence that certain dietary
fats stimulate the body's production of blood cholesterol. Consequently, while it still
makes sense to limit one's intake of eggs, even designer eggs, it seems that doing
this without regulating dietary fat will probably not help reduce the blood cholesterol
level.
32. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To inform people about the relationship between eggs and cholesterol.
B. To convince people to eat 'designer' eggs and egg substitutes.
C. To persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten.

D. To introduce the idea that dietary fat increases the blood cholesterol level.
33. According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart diseases?
A. minerals
B. cholesterol
C. vitamins
D. canola oil
34. Which of the following could best replace the word 'somewhat' in the passage?
A. indefinitely
B. in fact
C. a little
D. a lot
35. According to the passage, what has been the cause for changes in the sale of
eggs?
A. dietary changes in hens
B. decreased production
B. increasing price
D. concerns about cholesterol.
36. According to the passage, one yolk contains approximately what fraction of the
suggested daily limit for human consumption of cholesterol?
A. 1/3
B. 1/2
C. 2/3
D. 3/4
37. The word 'portrayed' in the passage could best be replaced by________.
A. described
B. studied
C. destroyed
D. tested
38. What is the meaning of the phrase 'back up' in the passage?
A. reverse
B. advance
C. support
D. block
39. What is meant by the phrase 'mixed results' in the passage?
A. The results are blended.
B. The results are inconclusive.
C. The results are a composite of things. D. The results are mingled together.
40. According to the passage, egg substitutes cannot be used to make any of
following types of eggs except?
A. scrambled
B. fried
C. poached
D. boiled
41. According to the author, which of the following may reduce blood cholesterol?
A. reducing egg intake but not fat intake
B. increasing egg intake and fat intake
B. increasing egg intake but not fat intake D. decreasing egg intake and fat intake
Read the article and then choose the answer to each question.
Hot weather makes your heart pump harder, and if youre not very fit, you start
to understand why the majority of mountain rescue statistics are made up from
summer walkers suffering heart attacks. Heart exhaustion is quite easy to get when
youre making a great physical effort. It happens where your body cant produce
enough sweat to keep you cool.
The answer is to keep up your water intake. Its a good idea to drink a pint of
water for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit every 24 hours. So, if the temperature is in
the 70s, and you are doing a five-hour walk, youll need a minimum of around one a
half pints of water. Its vital that you dont wait until you develop a raging thirst
before you stop for a drink keep taking regular swigs from your water bottle. Many
walkers flavour their water with fruit juice, which makes it a lot more palatable. You
could even use 10 one of the isotonic drinks made for athletes, which replace the
bodys salts lost through sweating. Powders such as Dioralyte, which you may have

in the house as a treatment for diarrhea, will do the job just as well, as its main aim
is also effective rehydration.
Given that evaporation is your bodys cooling mechanism, you can help things
along with an external application of water. Soaking your hat with water is a great
way to cool the head, though if the sun is beating 15 down, it will probably dry off
almost immediately. Better still then if you can plunge into a river or the sea fullyclothed. And if thats not possible, then at least take off your boots and socks and
paddle in a cool stream.
Walking in the heat increases the rate at which your feet swell, which can lead
to them feeling tight in your boots. Cool water from a stream reduces any swelling
and helps general foot comfort. At the same time, you can check out your feet or
signs of blisters. Extra sweating makes the skin softer and increases the chance of
blisters 20 forming, in the same way as when water leaks into your boots and gets
to your feet.
As for what clothing you wear, this should be lightweight and reasonably loosefitting. Tight clothing will feel uncomfortable and may even lead to the formation of
an irritating rash known as prickly heat on your skin. The answer, if this does
develop, is to try and stay cool as much as possible. Do this by either keeping in
the shade, or washing the affected area with cold water, but without soap. But
prevention is by far the best 25 approach, so keep your clothing light.
Its understandable to want to remove any extraneous clothing when its
extremely hot, but it doesnt really make much sense to take off T-shirts. The suns
rays can be quite strong, and shoulders are always very sensitive to sunburn. This
is the worst place to be red and sore when you are wearing a heavy rucksack on
your back. Wearing shorts can also create problems for walkers, as the backs of
the legs can catch the sun very 30 easily.
In fact, those days when an apparently harmless breeze is blowing can be the
most deceptive. It might not feel so hot, so you probably wont notice the damage
being done so soon. As on every other day then, a good strong sun cream should
therefore be applied to any skin which is exposed. Make the most of the summer,
but treat the sun with the respect it deserves.
42. The writer says that hot weather
A. is the main cause of heart attacks.
B. requires walkers to have frequent drinks.
C. is the worst type of weather for mountain walking.
D. ensures that mountain walkers stay fit.
43. What does the writer say about Dioralyte?
A. It helps to reduce sweating.
B. It prevents the loss of body salts.
C. It will prevent you getting diarrhea.

D. It works in the same way as an isotonic drink.

44. The word it refers to______.
A. the sun
B. your hat
C. the head
D. water
45. According to the text, when might your feet suffer?
A. when they cool down
B. if you are wearing tightly-fitting boots
C. when they are wet
D. if you have to walk through water
46. According to the writer, it is better to wear loose-fitting clothing because
A. it keeps you cool
B. it is very light
C. it is less likely to create problems for your skin
D. it lasts longer than tight-fitting clothing
47. What does the writer mean by extraneous clothing ?
A. clothing which is no longer needed to keep you warm
B. clothing which most people would consider unusual in hot weather
C. clothing which is too tight
D. clothing which is too heavy to wear
48. According to the writer, when are walkers particularly at risk from the effects of
the sun?
A. when they are unaware of the heat
B. if the sun scream is not strong enough
C. when there is a strong wind
D. if they have suffered an injury
49. Who has the text been written for?
A. people who go walking in the mountains
B. walkers who are unfit
C. people who go walking in hot weather
D. people who only go walking in summer
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the questions.
50. We have run out of rice today.
A. We have run in the street to buy rice today.
B. We have been out in the market to buy rice today.
C. Theres no rice left for us today.
D. There is not any rice in our house today.
51. At no time did the two sides look likely to reach an agreement.
A. The two sides had no time to reach an agreement.
B. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement.
C. If the two sides had had time, they would have reached an agreement.
D. The two sides never look like each other.

52. It is believed that a buried treasure was hidden in the tomb.

A. They believed that a buried treasure was hidden in the tomb.
B. A buried treasure is believed that was hidden in the tomb.
C. A buried treasure is believed to hide in the tomb.
D. A buried treasure is believed to have been hidden in the tomb
53. You should have finished the report by now, John told his secretary.
A. John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report.
B. John said that his secretary had not finished the report.
C. John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time.
D. John scolded his secretary for not having finished the report.
54. Its too stuffy in this room, isnt it? said the guest.
A. The guest suggested that the room should be aired.
B. The guest remarked that the room should be aired.
C. The guest said that there was too much stuff in the room.
D. The guest said that the room was too crowded.
Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
55. I feel sick. I wish I ______ so much cake.
A. not ate
B. didnt eat
C. hadnt eaten D. wouldnt have eaten
56. I warned them _____ late-night horror movies.
A. didnt watch
B. not to watch
C. not watching D. dont watch
57. Whenever he had an important decision to make, he ______ a cigar,
supposedly to calm his nerves!
A. had lit
B. would have lit
C. would light
D. would be lighting
58. ..more help, I could call my neighbour.
A. should I need
B. needed
C. I have needed D. I should need
59. Mr. Cooks son the whole business when he retired.
A. take over
B. take after
C. take up
D. take out
60. Last nights concert did not .our great expectation.
A. catch up with
B. stand in for
C. come up to
D. look up to
61. .for the fact that he was working abroad, he would willingly have
helped with the project.
A. If it had been
B. If it hadnt been C. Had it been D. Hadnt it been
62. Who is Mr. Madely? I have no idea. Ive never heard _____ him.
A. about
B. from
C. after
D. of
63. .lion dancing is very popular in Vietnam, my friend Andy does not enjoy it.
A. But
B. Although
C. If
D. However
64. Tom: I dont have my glasses. I cant read the menu. Jane: ______.
A. I am going to read it to you
B. I will read it to you
B. I have read it to you D. I will be reading it to you
65. Harry: Thank you for your help, Judy. Judy: ________

A. With all my heart

B. Never mention me
B. Its my pleasure
D. No problem
66. Ann was robbed on the way home yesterday. She was made ..all her
money to the robber.
A. give
B. to give
C. giving
D. given
67. The population of the earth is increasing at a tremendous rate and .out of
control.
A. they have become B. soon will be
B. are soon going to be D. why it will be
68. many times I tell him, he always forgets to pass on phone messages.
A. Wherever
B. Whatever
C. Whenever
D. However
69. I wish you __________ leave now. Can't you stay a bit longer?
A. don't have to
B. didn't have to
C. won't have to D. hadn't to
70. She never let you cook the meals, __________?
A. didn't she
B. doesn't she
C. did she
D. was she
71. Give her a telephone to ring __________ she gets lost.
A. whether
B. unless
C. until
D. in case
72. All the girls but one ................... present yesterday
A. was
D. is
C. were
D. are
73. Id sooner you harder.
A. work
B. working
C. to work
D. worked
74. Janet, make us some tea, will you? - _______
A. No, I wont Im afraid B. Sorry, I dont
C. Dont worry. Go ahead
D. I cant, Im afraid
75. The wedding was planned for the 16th but the bride went down ............ flu so it
had to be put ............
A. with off
B. with on
C. to off
D. from - up
76. You took quite a risk in coming here. Supposing you .........................!
A. followed and arrested
C. are followed and arrested
B. had been followed and arrested
D. were followed and arrested
77. Its no use __________ a language if you dont try to use it.
A. to learn
B. learned
C. learning
D. learn
78. Do I have to take that French course? No, you __________.
A. havent
B. dont have
C. mustnt
D. neednt
79. I was just about ....................... the office when the telephone rang.
A. leave
B. to leave
C. leaving
D. to have left
80. _________ affect a persons body has been known by doctors.
A. Which emotional disturbances
B. Emotional disturbances
B. That emotional disturbances
D. If emotional disturbances