REVISION 3

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.

1. A. manage B. hate C. cake D. mate
2. A. chemistry B. chalk C. chair D. teacher
3. A. retarded B. learned C. disabled D. arrived
Choose the word whose main stress is different.
4. A. visit B. attraction C. borrowing D. government
5. A. success B. passion C. medium D. aspect
Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting.
6. I want to try on the blue skirt over there. Can you showing me the changing room?
7. I went to the United States six months ago because mine cousin is out there.
8. She can sing very beautiful and dance very gracefully but she cannot do any difficult math exercise.
Choose the one best solution to make a sentence from the given prompts.
9. their / airport / to / do / will / they / go / meet / tomorrow / the / son/.
A. They will go tomorrow to the airport to meet their son. B. They will go to meet their son to the airport tomorrow
C. They will go to meet their son tomorrow to the airport. D. They will go to the airport to meet their son tomorrow.
10. weather / place / camping / in / for / fine / a / is / good / Hyde Park/.
A. Hyde Park is for camping a good place in fine weather. B. Hyde Park is a good place for camping in fine weather.
C. Hyde Park is in fine weather a good place for camping. D. Hyde Park is a good place in fine weather for camping.
11. used / tea / my / to /drink / parents / after / dinner/.
A. My parents used to dinner after drink tea. B. My parents used to drink tea after dinner.
C. My parents used to drink dinner tea after. D. My parents used to drink after dinner tea.
Choose the best answer.
12. He hated his job, as a ______ of fact he has now given it up.
A. condition B. nature C. matter D. type
13. Faraday’s father worked very ______, but he could ______feed the family.
A. hard/ hardly B. hardly/ hard C. hard/ hard D. hardly/ hardly
14. Anyone who lives alone has to look after_______.
A. himself B. itself C. self D. one self
15. If you_______ a crime, you must expect to suffer the consequences.
A. commit B. perform C. make D. do
16. It was a new surfboard ________ Marilyn gave me for my birthday last year.
A. that B. whose C. who D. whom
17. She has a lot of free time and wants to know how best to ______ it.
A. make B. waste C. spend D. save
18. The examiners will test your ______ to drive under normal conditions.
A. advantage B. virtue C. ability D. wisdom
19. The child was told to eat all his vegetable or ______ he would get no ice-cream.
A. else B. in fact C. in case D. instead
20. It ______ a lot of patience to be a nurse.
A. takes B. costs C. uses D. spends
21. She enjoys watching movies ________ make her laugh.
A. which B. they C. what D. who
22. Walking is_______ to your health
A. using B. useful C. used D. use
23. They left the room_______ they had finished the exam.
A. once B. while C. although D. before
24. People still haven’t _____ how dangerous pollution can be.
A. realized B. minded C. remarked D. noted
25. More and more young people want a university ________.
A. education B. educated C. educator D. educate
26. The man spoke with a ________ accent.
A. south B. southwards C. southern D. southbound
27. My brother has no ________ in football.
A. interesting B. interestingly C. interested D. interest
28. He died _______the age of 85.
A. in B. about C. at D. for
29. Please do not talk_______ the orchestra is playing.
A. while B. otherwise C. that D. during
30. My sister is a very warm and ________ person.
A. carefulness B. careful C. careless D. care
31. When they got back from holiday, they found their house had been ______ by burglars.
A. broken into B. broken up C. broken off D. broken down
32. Shy people often find it hard to ______ group discussion.
 A. take place in B. get in touch with C. take part in D. get on with
33. Since he was a boy, one of his ______ has been stamp-collecting.
A. hobbies B. cares C. sports D. professions
34. What’s the ________ of Vietnam?
A. popular B. populous C. populate D. population
35. Most of the experiments are carried out in_______.
A. libraries B. laboratories C. schools D. factories
Read the passage and choose the best answer:
The Nobel prizes, awarded annually for distinguished work in chemistry, physic, physiology or medicine, literature, and
international peace, were made available by a fund bequeathed for that purpose by Swedish philanthropist, Alfred Bernard Nobel.
The prizes, awarded since 1901, are administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm. In 1969, a prize for economics endowed
by the Central Bank of Sweden was added. Candidates for the prizes must be nominated in writing by a qualified authority in the
field of competition. Candidates are judged by Swedish and Norwegian academies and institutes on the basis of their contribution to
mankind. The awards are usually presented in Stockholm ion December 10, with the King of Sweden officiating, an appropriate
tribute to Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his death. Each prize includes a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about one
million dollars.
36. Why are the awards presented on December 10?
A. Because Central Bank of Sweden administers the trust. B. Because that date was established Nobel’s will
C. Because it is a tribute to the King of Sweden. D. Because Alfred Nobel died on that day.
37. How often are the Nobel prizes awarded?
A. Once a year B. Twice a year C. Five times a year D. Once every two year
38. A Nobel prize would NOT be given to _______.
A. a composer who wrote a symphony. B. an author who wrote a novel.
C. a doctor who discovered a vaccine. D. a diplomat who negotiated a peace settlement.
39. Why were the prizes named for Alfred Nobel?
A. He won the first Nobel prize for his work in philanthropy.
B. He is now living in Sweden.
C. He serves as chairman of committee to choose the recipients of the prizes
D. He left money in his will to establish a fund for the prizes.
40. What does this passage mainly discussed?
A. Swedish philanthropy B. The Nobel prizes. C. Alfred Bernard Nobel D. Great contributions to mankind
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one
41. No one in our club can speak English as fluently as Mai.
 Mai ………………………………………………………………..
42. An old woman saw him break into the building.
 He was ………………………………………………………………..
43. I haven’t gone to the cinema for ten years.
 I last ………………………………………………………………..
44. Mary said, “I am sure that you broke my vase, Jim.”
 Mary accused ………………………………………………………………..
45. The girl jumped joyfully as soon as she heard the result.
 Hardly had ………………………………………………………………..
REVISION 4
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.
1. A. chemist B. children C. China D. check
2. A. carry B. garlic C. hardship D. garment
3. A. bear B. near C. dear D. clear
Choose the best answer.
4. ______ has he behaved like that before.
A. Never B. For C. When D. Only by
5. We can____ not only through words but also through body language.
A. communicate B. interpret C. transfer D. talk
6. “More coffee? Anybody?” ~ “ ____________.”
A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid B. It’s right I think C. I’d love to D. Yes, please
7. In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself ______.
A. occupational B. occupant C. occupation D. occupied
8.“Oh, I’m really sorry!” ~ “______________.”
A. That’s all right B. It was a pleasure C. Yes, why? D. Thanks
9.The classroom_________ when the teacher arrived.
A. was cleaning B. is cleaned C. was cleaned D. was being cleaned
10.______ and interest are the two major factors that make you succeed in your work.
A. Friendliness B. Unfriendly C. Friendly D. Friendship
11.They spoke_______ for us to understand.
A. quick enough B. quickly enough C. quickly so D. so quickly
12.“Do you like the weather here?” ~ “I wish it_________.”
A. doesn’t rain B. won’t rain C. hadn’t rained D. didn’t rain
13.After finishing the presentation, I suggested_____ to the cinema.
A. that we to go B. going C. us to go D. we going
14.Although he was________, he agreed to play tennis with me.
A. exhausting B. exhaustive C. exhausted D. exhaustion
15.By 2050, medical technology_____ many diseases.
A. has conquered B. is conquering C. conquered D. will have conquered
16.“You look nice today. I like your new hairstyle.” ~ “________________.”
A. It’s nice of you to think so B. Shall I? Thanks
C. Oh well done! D. I feel interesting to hear that
17.He asked me________ home the day before.
A. what time I had left B. what time I will leave C. what time I leave D. what time I left
18.The more electricity you use,______.
A. your bill will be higher B. the higher will be your bill
C. the higher your bill will be D. the highest your bill will be
19.I have to announce that the manager cannot attend our party today,_____ is a pity.
A. what B. that C. who D. which
20.People who_____ crimes of violence should be punished.
A. make B. cause C. commit D. create
Choose the word whose main stress is different.
21. A.desperate B. disaster C. cultivate D. latitude
22. A.excellent B. capital C. determine D. continent
Read the passage and choose the best option to each blank:
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger. Many species of animals are threatened, and could
easily become (23)___ if we do not make an effort to protect them. There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are
hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, (24)___ as parrots are caught alive and sold as pets. For
many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat-the place where they live-is disappearing. More (25)___ is used for farms,
for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow
better crops, but these chemicals pollute (26)___ environment and harm wildlife. The most successful animal on earth-human
beings-will soon be the only ones left, (27)___ we can solve this problem.
23. A. disappeared B. lost C. extinct D. empty
24. A. like B. where C. such D. or
25. A. soil B. area C. earth D. land
26. A. a B. that C. an D. the
27. A. unless B. if C. however D. because
Choose the one best solution to make a sentence from the given prompts.
28.There are many factors contributing to air pollution.
A. Air pollution is the result of burning forests. B. Air pollution is contributing to these phenomena.
C. Factors contributing to air pollution are numerous. D. Air pollution results in many consequences.
29. surfing / net / I / enjoy / but / have / I / don’t / time/ it.
A. I enjoy surfing on the net but I don’t have much time for it.
B. I enjoy surfing net but I don’t have many time for it.
C. I enjoy surfing the net but I don’t have few time for it.
D. I enjoy surfing net but I don’t have a few time for it.
30. I don’t think Jerry will win the tennis match.
A. In my opinion, Jerry will not likely to win the tennis match. B. The fact is that Jerry won’t win the tennis match.
C. I will never think Jerry will win the tennis match. D. Jerry will win the tennis match, I don’t think that.
Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting.
31. These televisions are all too expensive for we to buy at this time, but perhaps we will return later.
32. The students are going to hearing three short conversations about food.
33. I will never forget what has he done for me.
34. Because they had spent too many time considering the new contract, the students lost the opportunity to lease the apartment.
35. Heavily polluted factories will be closed down sooner or latest.
Read the passage and choose the best answer:
Along with jogging and swimming, cycling is one of the best all-round forms of exercise. It can help to increase your strength
and energy, giving you more efficient muscles and stronger heart. But increasing your strength is not the only advantage of cycling.
Because you’re not carrying the weight of your body on your feet, it’s a good form of exercise for people with painful feet or backs.
However, with all forms of exercise it’s important to start slowly and build up gently. Doing too much too quickly can damage
muscles that aren’t used to working. If you have any doubts about taking up cycling for health reasons, talk to your doctor and ask
his/her advice.
Ideally you should be cycling at least two or three times a week. For the exercise to be doing you good, you should get a little
out of breath. Don’t worry that if you begin to lose your breath, it could be dangerous and there must be something wrong with
your heart. This is simply not true; shortness of breath shows that the exercise is having the right effect. However, if you find you
are in pain then you should stop and take a rest, at least two or three times a week.
36. People with back problems might go cycling because___.
A. it does not make them carry the weight of their body on their feet
B. it enables them to carry the weight of their body on their feet
C. it helps to make their backs become stronger
D. it helps them to relieve their backache
37. You should not worry about the shortness of breath because___.
A. it is a sign of your getting rid of your heart problem B. it is a sign of exercise having the right effect
C. it shows that there is something wrong with your heart D. it shows that you should stop and take a rest
38. All forms of exercise must be started___.
A. gradually B. quickly C. strenuously D. violently
39. According to the writer, it is best to go cycling___.
A. at least two or three times a week B. once a week
C. at least two or three times a month D. every day
40. Which of the following is NOT included in the advantages of cycling?
A. Making you look younger B. Giving you better muscles
C. Giving you a stronger heart D. Increasing you strength and energy
Mark the correct answer to each of the following questions.
41. Robert ______ in three important water polo games so far.
A. had played B. is playing C. has played D. played
42. My grandmother takes ______ for keeping house.
A. probability B. ability C. possibility D. responsibility
43. Many people ______ homeless after the earthquake in Haiti a few months ago.
A. become B. will become C. became D. are becoming
44. He has made so many mistakes in his essay that he ______ do it all again.
A. needs B. ought C. used to D. has to
45. Unless we can find new sources of energy, our life will certainly ______.
A. affected B. be affecting C. affect D. be affected
46. ______ the salary meets my expectations, I will accept the job offer.
A. So B. Therefore C. If D. Although
47. Despite its successful ______ reforms, this country is still a developing one.
A. economic B. economics C. economizing D. economical
48. The police ordered people to leave the building ______ a bomb threat.
A. in case B. because of C. because D. since
49. The government has ______ measures to promote the development of the economy.
A. achieved B. made C. carried D. taken
50. Mr. Minh ______ wearing a crash helmet when he goes somewhere on his motorbike.
A. is used to B. is using C. used to D. used
51. “______ you lend me your calculator for some minutes, please?”
A. Should B. Must C. Will D. Need
52. Yesterday I met your brother, ______ had taken us to the Headquarters of the United Nations in New York before.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. that
53. ______, we couldn't have continued with the project.
A. Unless we had your contribution B. Provided your contribution wouldn't come
C. Even if you didn't like to contribute D. If you hadn't contributed positively
54. In general, my father doesn't mind ______ the housework, but he hates to do the cooking.
A. to do B. doing C. do D. done
55. Thomas Edison was a famous American ______.
A. invent B. invention C. inventor D. inventive
56. Many young people want to work for a humanitarian organization, ______?
A. do they B. don’t they C. can’t they D. are they
57. Jack asked his sister ______.
A. where would she go the following day B. where you will go tomorrow
C. where she would go the following day D. where will you go tomorrow
58. Peter apologized ______.
A. me for phoning not earlier B. for phoning me not earlier
C. not to phone me earlier D. for not phoning me earlier
59. We are talking about the writer ______ latest book is one of the best-sellers this year.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
60. My younger sister is not ______ to study overseas.
A. old enough B. so old C. enough old D. very old
61. A scientist who studies living things is a ______.
A. biologist B. biologically C. biology D. biological