UEE 0612

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.
Question 1. A. calcium B. black C. match D. prepare
Question 2. A. maintains B. laughs C. drops D. imports
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.
Question 3. A. simultaneous B. popularity C. indication D. difficulty
Question 4. A. agrarian B. happen C. origin D. graduate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 5. My father (A) used to (B) give me (C) a good advice whenever I (D) had a problem.
Question 6. Mr. Son, (A) along with his students (B) from Tran Phu High School, (C) are planning to take part
in charity in (D) remote areas
Question 7. Peter was (A) the first player (B) scored a goal for his team (C) in the (D) yesterday’s match.
Question 8. (A) It was Shirley Temple Black (B) which (C) represented her country in the United Nations and
(D) later became an ambassador.
Question 9. After Werner Arber (A) discovered restriction enzymes, Daniel Nathan, Hamilton Smith, and (B)
him (C) were awarded the Nobel Prize for (D) their research in that field.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 10. I know we had an argument, but now I'd quite like to ______.
A. make for B. make up C. make out D. make into
Question 11. The university administrations are introducing new measures to ______ that the enrolment
process runs smoothly.
A. improve B. maintain C. ensure D. facilitate
Question 12. ______ Paul realize that he was on the wrong flight.
A. It was not until the plane had taken off that B. No sooner had the plane taken off than
C. Only after the plane had taken off D. Not until the plane took off did
Question 13. The sky was grey and cloudy. ______, we went to the beach.
A. However B. In spite of C. Even though D. Consequently
Question 14. They worked really hard ______ they could earn enough money for their living.
A. so as to B. because C. so that D. in order for
Question 15. The gun accidentally ______ and killed that man.
A. went away B. went off C. went down D. went in for
Question 16. In the wake of increasing food poisoning, many consumers have turned to vegetables ______
organically.
A. that grow B. are grown C. grown D. which grows
Question 17. Without your help, I ______ the technical problem with my computer the other day.
A. wouldn’t solve B. couldn’t have solved C. could solve D. can’t solve
Question 18. “It’s about time you ______ your homework, Mary.”
A. must do B. would do C. do D. did
Question 19. In our team, no person ______ John could finish this tough task in such a short time.
A. other than B. apart C. outside D. rather than
Question 20. He was believed ______ 3 years ago.
A. to have gone back hometown B. to go back hometown
C. to be go back hometown D. to have been gone back hometown
Question 21. More and more investors are pouring ______ money into food and beverage start-ups.
A. Ø B. the C. a D. an
Question 22. A university degree is considered to be a ______ for entry into most professions.
A. claim B. demand C. requisite D. request
Question 23. If you didn't have to leave today, I ______ you around the city.
A. would show B. have shown C. showed D. will show
Question 24. Michael rarely returns to his hometown, ______?
A. hasn't he B. has he C. does he D. doesn't he
Question 25. Many parents tend to make their children study hard in the belief that good education will enable
them to ______ in the future.
A. turn up B. get out C. get on D. turn away
Question 26. Drastic measures should be taken to tackle the problems ______ child abuse.
A. involving B. to involve C. involved D. are involving
Question 27. Anyone _____ ticket has been stolen should contact the airline immediately.
A. his B. their C. whose D. which
Question 28. ______ ‚ the Mormons fled from Illinois in 1846.
A. Their religious beliefs made B. Their religious beliefs because
C. Because their beliefs religious D. Because of their religious beliefs
Question 29. The girl was used ______ birthday presents from her brothers.
A. to receive B. to receiving C. to being received D. to be receiving
Question 30. _____ the firm was a shock to everyone, including her husband.
A. Her decision of leaving B. Her deciding to leave
C. She decided to leave D. She decided on leaving
Question 31. Scientists are predicting that the area is due _____ a difficult hurricane season.
A. for B. to C. by D. of
Question 32. Rodney _____ for the company for very long before he was promoted.
A. hasn’t been working B. didn't work C. didn't use to work D. hadn’t been working
Question 33. I’m sorry, but I’ve got ______ much work to do to come to the beach today.
A. too B. such C. enough D. so
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 34. - Laura. “Well, it’s getting late. Maybe we could get together sometime.” - Ken: “______”
A. Nice to see back you. B. Take it easy.
C. Sounds good. I’ll give you a call. D. Yes, I’ve enjoyed it.
Question 35. - Waiter: “Can I get you something?” -John: “______”
A. I’ll pay for what I have eaten B. Could I have a look at the dessert menu?
C. Yes, you can. D. Is it cheap or expensive?
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.
Question 36. There are 256 people on the books at the cement works.
A. to be employed B. on the payroll C. to be sacked D. in registration
Question 37. Her mind was overcome by the green-eyed monster.
A. sympathy B. fear of ghost C. jealousy D. environmentalist
Question 38. It seems impossible for me to go to graduate school because I just can’t afford it. But I’m
going to try. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
A. It doesn’t matter. B. Everything takes time.
C. If you want something, you can do it. D. It has been going well up to now.
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.
Question 39. The old man did not notice it had begun to rain. He was so engrossed in feeding the pigeons.
A. fully attentive to B. sick of C. occupied with D. immersed in
Question 40. Jean has been the subject of much malicious gossip in the village. ác tâm
A. leisurely B. spiteful C. free D. sympathetic
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or, D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits the numbered blanks.
Reports that the government is about to (41) _____ the go ahead to plans for the building of a new runway at
London’s Gatwick airport have angered local residents and raised fears of increased noise and exhaust
pollution. The (42) _____ plans also include permission for additional night flights and will (43) _____ the
compulsory purchase of farmland, as well as the demolition of a number of private homes. According to
sources close to the Ministry of Transport, the government is known to be concerned by the increasing (44)
_____ of traffic at London Heathrow, where there are no plans for further runways in the foreseeable (45)
_____. Gatwick is widely (46) _____ as a better (47) _____ for expansion than London’s third airport, Stansted,
which still suffers from poor transport links. A spokesperson for the Keep Gatwick Quiet association, (48)
_____ up of local people, accused the government of going back on promises made before the General
Election. “We were told then that the airport authority had no (49) _____ of building another runway, and we
believe that the government has a duty to (50) _____ its pledges. “Prominent figures in the government are
also believed to be concerned at the news, although the Prime Minister, interviewed last night, is quoted as
saying that reports were “misleading”. However, he would not give an assurance that plans for building a
runway had definitely been rejected.
Question 41. A. sign B. make C. give D. approve
Question 42. A. controversial B. debatable C. notorious D. doubtful
Question 43. A. involve B. concern C. assume D. need
Question 44. A. sum B. size C. volume D. length
Question 45. A. years B. period C. time D. future
Question 46. A. regarded B. believed C. felt D. held
Question 47. A. potential B. outlook C. prospect D. likelihood
Question 48. A. made B. set C. brought D. taken
Question 49. A. desire B. intention C. wish D. objective
Question 50. A. bear out B. count on C. pull off D. stand by
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
For millions of people, the Internet has opened up a whole new world. From their personal computers
they are ordering books, sending greeting cards and finding out about literally anything on Earth. For students
it is invaluable for homework, for travelers it makes planning and booking astonishingly easy, while for many
others it is a great way of keeping in touch with family and friends or, indeed, making new friends. It is, in short,
a wonderful resource for obtaining information, getting things done and communicating with others. And yet it
is also creating one of the fastest-growing social problems of our time: Internet addiction.
A recent study involving Internet users from all over the world found that 50 per cent of them claimed to
be addicted, spending an average of over 60 hours per week online. Some of these reported routinely logging
on as soon as they arrived home from work, university or school, often remaining online until the small hours.
“Sometimes I’m feeling absolutely exhausted, dying to go to bed,” said one respondent, “but then I think to
myself I’ll just try one more page, it might be really good. And then I think the same about the next page. And
the next. And so on.”
The study showed no difference in the rate of addiction between men and women and revealed that
many heavy users simply lost track of time. In extreme cases, they began to neglect themselves, their families
and their friends, apparently preferring the company of their computer to that of other people. They were also
found to be more likely to be depressed than moderate users, although it is as yet unclear whether this is
brought about by the excessive time spent online, or whether already depressed individuals have a greater
tendency to stay at home and engage in what is, essentially, a solitary activity.
 The researchers compared it with other addictions such as gambling, which, they say, shares with it the
element of intermittent rewards: in the case of the Internet, the occasional discovery of an exciting web page.
In addition, both activities tend to take place against a background of darkness. Net surfing often takes place
at night; casinos deliberately keep the lights turned down low so that the punters, too, lose all sense of time.
Television addiction, however, appears to be different, as TV watching tends to be more passive, merely filling
the available free time.
Many Internet users, of course, would say the same of going online. So when does “normal” extensive
Net surfing become an addiction? In some cases the indications are clear: skipped meals, lack of sleep,
strained relationships, etc., but in others the symptoms are more subtle. Obsessive users may check and
recheck their email boxes unnecessarily. They may deceive themselves, and others, about how long they
actually spend online session. They might even rush to their PC’s the minute they have the house to
themselves, relieved that others are not there to pass judgement.
What, though, can those who recognize they have a problem actually do about it? The first thing is not
to panic. One expert points out that many people spend an enormous amount of time reading, say, or talking
on the telephone, sometimes to the detriment of family relationships. Yet nobody talks about “book addiction”,
or “phone addiction” as if they were in some way akin to chronic alcoholism or heavy smoking. If they are
cutting themselves off, so this theory goes, it is because of a weak relationship. Going online is merely one
way, like turning on the TV or going out for a drink, of avoiding conversation with those at home. The problem
is the relationship, not the computer.
Where an addiction genuinely does exist, the advice is to seek professional help similar to that for
sufferers of other compulsive disorders. This consists of gradually reducing the time spent online, as well as
dealing with any personal difficulties that may underlie the condition. Other experts advise the addict to talk to
support groups specifically formed to help people with the problem of Internet overuse. Ironically, these groups
can currently only be contacted via the Internet.
Question 51. What did the study discover?
A. Half of all users always go online when they get home.
B. The heaviest users are usually male.
C. Some keep hoping to find something interesting online.
D. Many people remain online throughout the day.
Question 52. According to the text, depression ________.
A. is caused by Internet addiction B. leads to overuse of the Internet
C. is associated with heavy Internet use D. is common among all Internet users
Question 53. In paragraph 4, the writer implies that ________.
A. people prefer to gamble in darkened places B. Internet addicts are often also gamblers
C. gamblers rarely win D. gambling is less harmful than Internet addiction
Question 54. What is the difference between television addiction and Internet addiction?
A. TV watching leave you more free time B. There is no treatment for television addiction
C. TV addiction is less severe D. TV watching is more passive
Question 55. Which of these is an example of a less obvious sign of addiction?
A. Telling other people how long they have spent online.
B. Being afraid that other people will criticise them.
C. Being shocked to discover how long they have spent online.
D. Not eating at proper times because of excessive surfing.
Question 56. In paragraph 6, the author likens heavy Internet use to ________.
A. smoking a lot of cigarettes B. drinking too much alcohol
C. talking to relatives for many hours D. having long telephone conversations
Question 57. Which, according to the author, could have the opposite result from what is intended?
A. Treating the possible causes of the addiction. B. Discussing the addiction with specialist organizations.
C. Attempting to spend less time online. D. Obtaining the same treatment as for other conditions.
Question 58. What is the author’s aim in writing this text?
A. To discourage people from using the Internet
B. To describe Internet addiction and suggest remedies
C. To call for more controls on the content of Internet pages
D. To dismiss claims that the Internet is addictive
Question 59. What does the phrase “the small hours” refer to?
A. the early hours of the morning B. a few hours
C. midnight D. the time before midnight
Question 60. What is the best title of this passage?
A. Addicted to the Internet B. Addictions
C. A compare and contrast of common addictions D. Advantages and disadvantages of the Internet
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Question 61. Jenny is so creative that we all can rely on her for original ideas.
A. Being creative, we can all rely on Jenny for original ideas.
B. Creative as Jenny is, we can rely on her for original ideas.
C. Jenny is such creative girl that we all can rely on her for original ideas.
D. So creative is Jenny that we all can rely on her for original ideas.
Question 62. We couldn't have managed our business successfully without my father's money.
A. Had it not been for my father's money, we couldn't have managed our business successfully.
B. We couldn't have managed our business successfully with my father's money.
C. If we could manage our business successfully, my father would give US his money.
D. If we couldn't have managed our business successfully, we would have had my father's money.
Question 63. "Don't forget to submit your assignments by Thursday," said the teacher to the students.
A. The teacher encouraged the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
B. The teacher allowed the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
C. The teacher reminded the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
D. The teacher ordered the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
Question 64. I didn't realize he was your brother until I saw the photograph.
A. Seeing the photograph, I didn't realize he was your brother.
B. It was only when I saw the photograph that I realized he was your brother.
C. Even though I saw the photograph I didn’t realize he was your brother.
D. It was only after I saw the photograph did I realize he was your brother.
Question 65. They were on the point of canceling the match when the opposition arrived.
A. When the opposition arrived, they had canceled the match.
B. They were about to call off the match when the opposition arrived.
C. The match had been canceled before the opposition arrived.
D. The opposition arrived just in time to call off the match.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 66. Joe has finished his first-aid course. He proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker.
A. Without finishing his first-aid course, Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker.
B. However helpful Joe proves as a rescue worker, he hasn't finished his first-aid course.
C. Although Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker, he hasn't finished his first-aid course.
D. Having finished his first-aid course, Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker.
Question 67. She doesn’t want to go to their party. We don't want to go either.
A. Neither we nor she wants to go to their party. B. Neither she nor we don’t want to go to their party.
C. Neither we nor she want to go to their party. D. Either we or she doesn't want to go to their party.
Question 68. The government have established some wildlife reserves. They want to protect endangered
species.
A. Whether the government have established some wildlife reserves or not, endangered species are still
protected.
B. Endangered species can't be protected although the government have established some wildlife reserves.
C. The government have established some wildlife reserves so that endangered species can be protected.
D. If the government established some wildlife reserves, they would be able to protect endangered species.
Question 69. Electronic devices are bad for your eyes. Their radiation is very harmful.
A. Electronic devices that their radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes.
B. Electronic devices which their radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes.
C. Electronic devices, whose radiation is very harmful, are bad for your eyes.
D. Electronic devices, which are bad for your eyes, their radiation is very harmful
Question 70. He was very tired. However, he agreed to help me with my work.
A. As tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my work.
B. Despite being very tired, he agreed to help me with my work.
C. Because tired he was, he agreed to help me with my work.
D. Tired though he was, but he agreed to help me with my work.
Use the right form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences.
Question 71. Uncle George lives in an attractive ………………………………. part of Sydney. (RESIDE)
Question 72. Computers have ………………………………. the way we work. (REVOLUTION)
Question 73. Age and experience will be ……………………………. factors in our choice of candidate.
(DETERMINE)
Question 74. It’s ……………………………. to be laughed at in public. (HUMILIATE)
Question 75. In Britain, we have a society for the prevention of …………………………. to animals. (CRUEL)
Question 76. He wrote the book alone, so he doesn’t have a ……………………………. (AUTHOR)
Question 77. Her style ……………………………. modern Italian cooking at its best. (EXAMPLE)
Question 78. Parents’ natural desire to protect their children should be ……………………………. by the
children’s need for independence. (BALANCE)
Question 79. ……………………………. is one of the qualities required of a social worker. (FLEXIBLE)
Question 80. Although he was not ……………………………. about helping with the washing up, he did so
all the same. (ENTHUSE)
Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable preposition.
Question 81. I have already told Joe that I won’t go to Spain with him, but he’s still trying to talk me
__________.
Question 82. He accepted my advice __________ reservation.
Question 83. I saw Steve’s mom lay __________ him when he came home late last night.
Question 84. Stop wasting time. Get to my office __________ the double.
Question 85. Despite his strong craving __________ a cigarette, John managed to avoid smoking until he
got out of the habit completely.
Question 86. I can assure you I took a course __________ housekeeping and I do the maintenance job.
Question 87. Mary isn’t very wasteful with her income, she prefers to put __________ some money for her
studies in Oxford.
Question 88. Another 20 well-trained engineers have been taken __________ to accelerate the design work
in the assembly department.
Question 89. The concert was so popular that people who had not bought tickets in advance was turned
__________.
Question 90. Owing to circumstances __________ our control, the flight to San Francisco has been cancelled.

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