PRACTICE TEST NO.

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I. Choose the word, phrase or expression that best completes each sentence below (3.0 points).
1. The camera……….. Sarah bought yesterday was made in Japan.
A. who B. which C. where
2. If I knew how to repair the machine, I………….you.
A. would help B. will help C. help
3. 'Well, your sister has never cooked well,…………?” Aunt Alice asked me.
A. hasn't she B. has she C. doesn't she
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4. The church near our school…………. in the 16 century.
A. was built B. was building C. built
5. The farewell party ended …………… 11.30 p.m. We were all tired but very happy.
A. in B. on C. at
6. Cathy got up early. …………….. , she did not catch the train.
A. Therefore B. However C. Although
7. If you want to take a space trip, you must be in excellent ……………. condition.
A. physics B. physically C. physical
8. Whenever Mr. Johnson sees the kids playing football, he wishes he …………….young again.
A. is B. will be C. were
9. At the age of 18, Martin has to ……………. some very difficult decisions.
A. make B. do C. put
10. Man: “Can I help you with your luggage. Madam?"
Woman:__ “……………”
A. Oh, thank you B. Oh, you're night. C. It must be boring. I'm afraid
11. Stranger: “Excuse me, where’s the nearest post office?”
Mr. Johnson: “……………”
A. You can see in your dictionary.
B. It’s over there. Next to the cinema.
C. Take a taxi, please.
12. Laura: “Would you mind closing the window, Ben? It’s getting cold.”
Ben: “……………….”
A. No, of course not. B. Yes, I would C. Thanks. It’s really encouraging
13. Veronica: “What a lovely dress you are wearing!”
Kate: “………………….”
A. Certainty. It's costly B. No. thanks C. Thanks for your nee compliment.
14. Son: ’Why don't we go fishing this afternoon?"
Father: “……………”
A. That’s a good idea B. Glad you enjoyed it C. The traffic is not too bad, I think.
II. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence below that needs correcting (1.0 point).
15. What a pity. I have to look at my little brother, so I can't go to the cinema tonight.
A B C D
16. The children decided to cancel their camping trip therefore the weather was too bad.
A B C D
17. If Caroline doesn't take a raincoat with her, she would get wet on the way to school.
A B C D
18. Mike said me that he would spend his summer holiday in Vietnam the following month.
A B C D
19. Jane, accompanied by her classmates, are taking part in an English speaking contest
A B C D
tomorrow morning.
B. READING
I. Read the passage below and decide which option A, B, or C best fits each space (1.0 point).
Today, there (20) ……….a TV set in nearly every home. People watch TV every day. Americans
watch television about 35 hours a week. However, is television good (21) ………..bad for you? People
have different answers to this question. Some say that there is a lot of violence on TV today, the programs

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are terrible and people do not get any exercise (22) …………they only sit and watch TV. others (23)
…………. that TV programs bring news from ail over the world and help you learn many useful things.
Thanks to TV people learn about life (24) …………other countries, and it helps people relax after a long
hard working day.

20. A. are B. Is C. was

21. A. or B. but C. and
22. A. though B. despite C. because
23. A. talk B. think C. ask
24. A. at B. on C. in

II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question (1.0 point).
English is one of the most popular languages in the world. It comes second in the number of speakers
after Chinese. In Vietnam, more and more people are studying English and they consider it a key to
success. However, not everyone knows how to learn English effectively.
The best way to improve the four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing is to practice regularly.
You should make use of every opportunity to speak English with friends in class or at English speaking
clubs or ourselves in front of the mirror. Learning by heart all the words does not help much if you do not
read a lot because you will easily forget what you have learnt. Reading books, listening to radio and
watching films are better ways to memorize words. Besides. English learners should not be so shy
because making mistakes is unavoidable in learning foreign languages. Practicing speaking a lot is a good
way to correct your mistakes.
* Questions
25. How many skills are mentioned in paragraph 2?
A. 2 B. 4 C. 5
26. The word “memorize" in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to ……………
A. remember B. forget C. communicate
27. A good way to correct your mistakes Is
A. avoiding speaking English
B. stopping learning English
C. practicing speaking English a lot
28. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. You should never speak English with yourselves.
B. Many Vietnamese people consider English a key to success.
C. English learner should be shy if they make mistakes.
29. The passage is mainly about …………………..
A. how to learn English effectively.
B. people who study English in Vietnam.
C. how to read books, listen to radio and watch films

C. WRITING
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it (1.0 point).
30.I am sorry, I don’t understand the instructions on the packet.
I wish …………………………………………………………….
31. They gave Martha a lot of presents on her birthday.
A lot of presents................ .........................................................
32. 'Let's play football this afternoon," Peter said to me.
Peter suggested....................... .…………………............................
33. The woman comes from Manchester. My teacher is talking with her over there.
The woman with.............................................................................
34. Although Mr. Thomson is old, he runs 5 miles every morning.
In spite of …………………………………………………………