PRACTICE TEST (C)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. rough B. touchy C. southern D. coup
Question 2: A. attacked B. stopped C. decided D. searched
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. protect B. direct C. access D. assess
Question 4: A. procedure B. applicant C. syllabus D. recipe
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: You haven't seen Mary today, ___________?
A. have you B. haven't you C. have not you D. do you
Question 6: I am planning ________ Da Lat next week.
A. visit B. visiting C. visited D. to visit
Question 7: If I weren't afraid of travelling by air, I _______ to go to American by ship, which took me much
longer time.
A. I hadn't had B. I wouldn't have had C. I shouldn't have had D. I wouldn't have
Question 8: I saw many houses ________ by the storm.
A. were destroyed B. destroyed C. which destroyed D. destroying
Question 9: ________ the weather forecast spoke of wind and rain, we really enjoyed a warm and sunny
afternoon.
A. However B. Although C. Yet D. But
Question 10: _________, Joe stays in bed and reads magazines.
A. Whenever it rained B. As it will be raining C. When it will rain D. Whenever it rains
Question 11: I waited for you _______ half an hour and then decided that you weren't coming.
A. at B.in C. on D. for
Question 12: You need to be more ________ if you want to become a novelist.
A. imaginary B. imagination C. imaginative D. imaginatively
Question 13: Time and neglect had ________ the property.
A. deteriorated B. enhanced C. flourished D. acclimatized
Question 14: We must push the piano to the corner of the hall to _________ our party tonight.
A. make place for B. take up room to C. give place to D. make room for
Question 15: I didn't ________ my stepmother at first, but after a while we grew closer.
A. take to B. look up C. look forward D. come across
Question 16: My boss is angry with me. I didn't do all the work that I _________ last week.
A. should do B. should have done C. must have done D. might have done
Question 17:________ at his lessons, he couldn't catch up with his classmates.
A. Hardly as he worked B. Hard as he worked C. Hard as he does D. Hard as he was
Question 18: The US president Barack Obama _______an official visit to Vietnam in May 2016, which is of
great significance to the comprehensive bilateral partnership.
A. delivered B. paid C. offered D. gave
Question 19: Mrs. Hoa was born and brought up in Tuy Phuoc district and knows it like the ________.
A. nose on her face B. tip of the tongue C. back of her hand D. hair on her head
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20: I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money from me.
A. making me impatient B. praising me too much C. making me feel worse D. elevating me
Question 21: The government are trying to play down their involvement in the affair.
A. blow up B. explode C. look down D. soften
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A. divorced B. married C. single D. separated
Question 23: I'm always on pins and needles, waiting to get my tests back.
A. anxious B. unworried C. unhappy D. uneasy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges
Question 24: Hoa and Nam are talking about the Vietnamese culture.
- Hoa: "I think it's a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof. They can help one
another."
- Nam: “_________. Many old-aged parents like to lead independent life in a nursing home.”
A. I can't agree with you more B. It's nice to hear that
C. I don't think so D. There is no doubt about it
Question 25: Two friends Mai and Hoa are talking about their upcoming exams.
- Mai: "Our monthly tests will start next Saturday, are you ready?” – Hoa: “_________.”
A. God save you B. I'm half ready C. Thank you so much D. Don't mention it
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

Here are the tips that help success in your job interview.
Always arrive early. If you do not know (26) _______ the organization is located, call for exact
directions in advance. Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or unexpected events. If you are running
late, call right away and let someone know. The best time to arrive is approximately 5 - 10 minutes early. Give
yourself the time to read your resume one more time, to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview.
Once you are at the office, treat everyone you encounter with respect. Be (27)_______ to everyone as soon as
you walk in the door. Wear a professional business suit. This point should be emphasized enough. First (28)
______ are extremely important in the interview process. Women should not wear too much jewelry or make
up. Men should (29) ________ flashy suits or wearing too much perfume. It is also important that you feel
comfortable. While a suit is the standard interview attire in a business environment, if you think it is an informal
environment, call before and ask. (30)_______ you can never be overdressed if you are wearing a tailored suit.
(Adapted from https://www.thebalancecareers.com)
Question 26: A. who B. whom C. where D. which
Question 27: A. pleasure B. pleasant C. pleased D. pleasantly
Question 28: A. attendances B. attentions C. impressions D. pressures
Question 29: A. avoid B. suggest C. enjoy D. mind
Question 30: A. When B. Regardless C. Moreover D. Therefore
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.
 The coronavirus is usually transmitted by droplets, such as those produced when coughing and sneezing,
and by direct or indirect contact with secretions infected by the virus. The virus may also shed in blood, urine
and faces, and, therefore, there is potential for transmission through contact with a wide range of bodily fluids.
Certainly, person-to-person spread has been confirmed in community and healthcare settings across Asia and
into Europe. There is also a possibility that asymptomatic carriers may be able to infect people. Public Health
England (PHE) has classified the COVID-19 infection as an airborne, high consequence infectious disease
(HCID) in the UK.
The application of infection prevention and control (IPC) principles are already widely used by
healthcare professionals within hospital and community settings to both prevent the spread of infections and to
control outbreaks when they do occur. The WHO has issued interim guidance regarding IPC when COVID - 19
is suspected. This advice is echoed by guidance issued by PHE.
PHE suggests the coronavirus may pose complications, such as illness pneumonia or severe acute
respiratory infection. It also suggests that patients with long-term conditions or are immune compromised are at
risk of these complications. It is important that as first-line staff, midwives are also familiar with the
recommended IPC principles and measures, and ensure they have the appropriate personal protective equipment
(PPE) when caring for a patient with suspected COVID-19.

Question 31: Which could be the best title for the passage?
A. Problems Related to the Coronavirus B. Epidemic Situation in England by coronavirus
C. Advice for Those Who Infected with Coronavirus D. Coronavirus Transmission and Prevention
Question 32: According to the passage, the coronavirus can be found in all of the following except ____.
A. blood B. clothes C. urine D. faces
Question 33: The word "interim” in paragraph 2 mostly means ________.
A. temporary B. everlasting C. permanent D. effective
Question 34: Which of the following is TRUE about those with long-term conditions as stated in the passage?
A. They can work in the WHO.
B. They are employees of Public Health England.
C. They are at risk of illness pneumonia or severe respiratory infection.
D. They can work as first-line staff like midwives.
Question 35: The word “It” in the last paragraph refers to_________.
A. the coronavirus B. illness pneumonia C. PHE D. severe acute respiratory infection
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions below from 36 to 42.
Because geologists have long indicated that fossil fuels will not last indefinitely, the U.S government
finally acknowledged that sooner or later other energy sources would be needed and, as a result, turned its
attention to nuclear power. It was anticipated that nuclear power plants could supply electricity in such large
amounts and so inexpensively that they would be integrated into an economy in which electricity would take
over virtually all fuel-generating functions at nominal cost. Thus, the government subsidized the promotion of
commercial nuclear power plants and authorized their construction by utility companies. In the 1960s and early
1970s, the public accepted the notion of electricity being generated by nuclear power plants in or near
residential areas. By 1975, 54 plants were fully operational, supplying 11 percent of the nation's electricity, and
another 167 plants were at various stages of planning and construction. Officials estimated that by 1990
hundreds of plants would be online, and by the turn of the century as many as 1000 plants would be in working
order.
Since 1975, this outlook and this estimation have changed drastically, and many utilizes have cancelled
existing orders. In some cases, construction was terminated even after billions of dollars had already been
invested. After being completed and licensed at a cost of almost $6 billion, the Shoreham Power Plant on Long
Island was turned over to the state of New York to be dismantled without ever having generated electric power.
The reason was that residents and state authorities deemed that there was no possibility of evacuating residents
from the area should an accident occur.
Just 68 of those plants underway in 1975 have been completed, and another 3 are still under
construction. Therefore, it appears that in the mid1990s 124 nuclear power plants in the nation will be in
operation, generating about 18 percent of the nation's electricity, a figure that will undoubtedly decline as
relatively outdated plants are shut down.

Question 36: What was initially planned for the nation's fuel supply?
A. Expansion and renovation of existing fuel-generating plants
B. Creation of additional storage capacities for fossil fuels
C. Conversion of the industry and the economy to nuclear power
D. Development of an array of alternative fuel and power sources
Question 37: How does the author describe the attitude of the population in regard to nuclear power as fuel in
the early to the mid-1970s?
A. Apprehensive B. Ambivalent C. Receptive D. Resentful
Question 38: In line 5, the word “nominal” is closet in meaning to ________.
A. so-called B. minimal C. exorbitant D. inflated
Question39: In line 13, the phrase “this outlook” refers to _______.
A. the number of operating nuclear plants
B. the expectation for increase in the number of nuclear plants
C. the possibility of generating electricity at nuclear installations
D. the forecast for the capacity of the nuclear plants
Question 40: It can be inferred from the passage that government officials made a critical error in judgment
by_______.
A. disregarding the low utility of nuclear power plants
B. relying on inferior materials and faulty plant design
C. overlooking the possibility of a meltdown, however remote
D. locating installation in densely wooded areas
Question 41: In line 14, the word “terminated” is closet in meaning to _________.
A. delayed B. stopped C. kept going D. conserved
Question 42: The author of the passage implies that the construction of new nuclear power plants ____.
A. is continuing on a smaller scale B. is being geared for greater safety
C. has been completely halted for fear of disaster D. has been decelerated but not terminated
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 43: Neither the clerks nor the department manager are being considered for promotion this time.
A. nor B. department C. are D. for
Question 44: Having finished his term paper before the deadline, it was delivered to professor before the class.
A. finished B. before C. it was delivered D. before the class
Question 45: As part of the introductory week at university we had to do a time managed course.
A. part B. the introductory week C. at university D. managed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions
Question 46: Life on earth will be destroyed if people keep cutting trees for their own benefits.
A. If we stop to cut the trees for our benefits, the life on earth will be better.
B. If we don't continue to cut trees for our benefits, life on earth will be destroyed.
C. Life on earth will be destroyed unless people stop cutting trees for their own benefits.
D. The more trees we cut for our benefits, the better the earth becomes.
Question 47: You needn't take the course if you don't want to.
A. You are under no obligation to take the course.
B. You shouldn't take the course if it's not necessary.
C. You don't have to take any course you don't like.
D. You'd better not take the course if you don't want to.
Question 48: What happened is not your fault.
A. You are not to blame for what happened.
B. They didn't blame you for what happened.
C. You shouldn't blame anyone for what happened.
D. It's not your fault to make it happen.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions
Question 49: So few people are interested in this camping holiday. I just can't understand it.
A. I find it surprising that there aren't fewer people interested in such a camping holiday.
B. Hardly anyone wants to go on this camping holiday, which I find strange.
C. To my surprise almost no one was interested in such a camping holiday.
D. It's hardly surprising that a few people are interested in this camping holiday.
Question 50: The trophy arrived. The villagers rushed cut to welcome it.
A. On the trophy's arrival, the villagers rushed out to welcome it
B. Since their arrival, the trophy was rushed out to welcome.
C. On arriving, the villagers rushed out to welcome it.
D. Rushing out, the villager welcomed the trophy's arrival.
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