PRACTICE TEST 29- ENTRANCE EXAM

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. threaten B. earth C. healthy D. breathe
Question 2: A. passion B. discussion C. expression D. decision

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the main stress in each of the following word. speciality
Question 3: A. administrative B. intervention C. insufficient D. specialty
Question 4: A. equivalent B. independent C. absenteeism D. methodology
it was split sentence: It + is/ was + S/ O/ ADV that
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 5: (A) It’s the goal of Chinese economic reform that was (B) generating sufficient surplus (C) value to
finance the (D) modernization of the mainland Chinese economy.
Question 6: The woman (A) of whom the red car (B) is parked in (C) front of the bank is (D) a famous pop star.
Question 7: It was heartbroken for her (A) to say she was (B) through to him. However, she (C) believed it
impossible to stay (D) any longer.
be through with = to end a relationship
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions. something in questions___> speaker
Question 8: What’s wrong with your eye? Have you got _______ in it? expects "yes"
A. anything B. nothing C. what D. something
Question 9: The workmen went to _______ church to repair the water pipes yesterday.
A. the Saint Paul’s B. X C. the D. a
Question 10: _______ a car, she finds it difficult to get around.
A. Not having B. Having not had C. After not having D. Having no
Question 11: The team didn't expect to win; _______, they were disappointed at their heavy defeat.
futhermore, what's more,
A. moreover B. therefore so, hence, thus C. nevertheless D. so that
Question 12: By this time next summer, you _______ your study. = however/ nonetheless
A. complete B. will complete
C. are completing D. will have completed
Question 13: Nobody was injured in the accident, _______?
A. was he B. wasn’t he C. were they D. weren’t they
Question 14: Each object _______Jupiter’s magnetic field is deluged with electrical charges.
A. enters B. it enters C. entering D. enter
Question 15: The more free time she has, _______to take part in social work.
A. the more she wants B. she wants the more
C. the most she wants D. she wants the most
Question 16: When my mother is busy preparing dinner, my father often gives a hand _____ tidying the
living room.
A. on B. with C. for D. about
Question 17: The three basic chords in _______the tonic, the dominant, and the subdominant.
A. functional harmony B. functional harmony is
C. functional harmony are D. functional harmony they are
Question 18: Sociologists find it relatively rare for people in some Asian countries, _______ as forms of greeting.
A. kissing and hugging B. to kiss and hug
C. that kissing and hugging D. that kiss and hug
Question 19: British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different as
_______.
A. cats and dogs B. chalk and cheese C. salt and pepper D. here and there
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions or the correct question to each of the following answers.
Question 20: - “Hi, Mary! What is going on?”
= how are you
- “Nothing special, Mary. _______ with you?”
A. Have you got something B. Nothing new C. Not much D. What’s up
Question 21: - "Would you like another coffee?" - "_______"
A. I'd love one B. Willingly C. Very kind of your part D. It's a pleasure

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 22: A nurse practitioner has training in a specialized area of medicine.
A. an honorable B. a difficult C. a prescribed D. a distinct
Question 23: I suppose she was the apple of your eye at the time.
A. your favourite fruit B. your favourite book
C. your favourite person D. your favourite meal

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 24: The members of the committee were assembled quickly.
A. advised B. informed C. dispersed D. consulted
Question 25: I cannot understand why she did that. Her story really doesn't add up.
A. is reasonable B. isn't a piece of cake
C. doesn't make sense D. like two peas in a pot

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 sentence .
Question 26: Twenty years ago, this region produced twice as much coal as it does now.
A. Coal production in this region has doubled in the last twenty years.
B. Coal production in this region has been halved in the last twenty years.
C. More coal is produced now in this region than twenty years ago.
D. This region has produced more coal than twenty years ago.
Question 27: The contractor advised the couple not to paint their house until the weather warmed up a little.
A. The contractor said that he would paint the house in spite of the heat.
B. The house should be painted during the winter.
C. The house was too small for the contractor to paint.
D. It was suggested that the house be painted in warm weather.
Question 28: "I'm sorry for what happened but you will have to accept the truth", Laura said to her friend.
A. Laura took the responsibility for what happened.
B. Laura didn't mean to tell the truth.
C. Laura apologized to her friend for what had happened.
D. Laura consoled her friend.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combine each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 29: He was very tired. He agreed to help me with my homework, though.
A. Tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework.
B. Despite being very tired, but he agreed to help me with my homework.
C. Tired though he was, but he agreed to help me with my homework.
D. As tired as was he, he agreed to help me with my homework.
Question 30: I’m sure it wasn’t Mr. Phong you saw. He’s in Hanoi.
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 could/ may/ might + V = predict presence/ future

A. It couldn’t be Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi.

B. You mustn’t have seen Mr. Phong because he’s in Hanoi must/ can't have done: predict past events
C. It can’t have been Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi.
D. Mr. Phong mightn’t see you because he’s in Hanoi.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word(s) for each of the blanks.
What is culture? Culture means the way of living of a _______ (31) group of people. People from different
cultures _______ (32) up with different customs, _______ (33) and values. For example, if you travel from one
country to another, you’ll probably find the people do some things very differently to the ways you _______ (34)
with in your culture. Culture is usually _______ (35) from parents to children for many generations, so people
sometimes believe that their culture is the only correct way to live.
Do you think everyone in the world should do things as you do them in your culture or you open-minded
about other customs? Many people believe that learning about other cultures can be educational and rewarding.
Question 31: A. special B. normal C. particular D. any
Question 32: A. grow B. come C. bring D. fed
Question 33: A. trusts B. beliefs C. knowledge D. answers
Question 34: A. familiar B. popular C. bored D. concerned
Question 35: A. given B. passed C. put D. run

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.
For centuries, sky watchers have reported seeing mysterious flashes of light on the surface of the Moon.
Modern astronomers have observed the same phenomenon, but no one has been able to satisfactorily explain how
or why the Moon sporadically sparks. However, researchers now believe they have found the cause.
Researchers have examined the chemical content of Moon rocks retrieved by astronauts during the Apollo
missions and have found that they contain volatile gases such as helium, hydrogen, and argon. The researchers
suggest that stray electrons, freed when the rock cracks, may ignite these gases. Indeed, lunar rock samples, when
fractured in the lab, throw off sparks.
What causes these rocks to crack on the lunar surface? The flashes are most often seen at the borders
between sunlight and shade on the Moon, where the surface is being either intensely heated or cooled. A sudden
change in temperature may cause thermal cracking. Another possibility is that meteors may strike the rocks and
cause them to crack. Finally, lunar rocks may be fractured by seismic events - in other words, by tiny moonquakes.
Question 36: Which of the following statements describes the organization of the passage?
A. popular notion is repeated.
B. generalization is made, and examples are given.
C. The significance of an experiment is explained.
D. phenomenon is described, and a possible explanation is proposed.
Question 37: According to the passage, how long have people been aware of the mysterious lights on the moon?
A. For the last ten years. B. Since the Apollo moon missions.
C. For hundreds of years. D. For thousands of years.
Question 38: According to the passage, the theory that Moon rocks give off sparks when they crack is supported
by _______.
A. a telescopic study of the moon B. experiments conducted by astronauts
C. observations made centuries ago D. an analysis of rocks from the Moon
Question 39: The word 'retrieved' is closest in meaning to _______.
A. invented B. brought back C. recovered D. renewed
Question 40: The word 'they' refers to _______.
A. helium, hydrogen and argon B. researchers
C. Apollo spacecraft D. lunar rocks
Question 41: Which of the following situations is an example of ‘thermal cracking’ as described in the
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passage?
A. A dam breaks when water rises behind it.
B. A stone cracks open because of the pressure of tree roots.
C. A cool glass breaks when it is filled with boiling water.
D. An ice cube melts in the heat of the sun.
Question 42: All of the following are given as reasons for Moon rocks cracking EXCEPT: _______.
A. seismic actions B. sudden temperature changes
C. the action of meteors D. the pressure of gases

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.
Most people can remember a phone number for up to thirty seconds. When this short amount of time
elapses, however, the numbers are erased from the memory. How did the information get there in the first place?
Information that makes its way to the short term memory (STM) does so via the sensory storage area. The brain
has a filter which only allows stimuli that is of immediate interest to pass on to the STM, also known as the
working memory.
There is much debate about the capacity and duration of the short term memory. The most accepted theory
comes from George A. Miller, a cognitive psychologist who suggested that humans can remember approximately
seven chunks of information. A chunk is defined as a meaningful unit of information, such as a word or name
rather than just a letter or number. Modern theorists suggest that one can increase the capacity of the short term
memory by chunking or classifying similar information together. By organizing information, one can optimize
the STM, and improve the chances of a memory being passed on to long term storage.
When making a Conscious effort to memorize something, such as information for an exam, many people
engage in "rote rehearsal". By repeating something over and over again, we are able to keep a memory alive.
Unfortunately, this type of memory maintenance only succeeds if there are no interruptions. As soon as a person
stops rehearsing the information, it has the tendency to disappear. When a pen and paper are not handy, you might
attempt to remember a phone number by repeating it aloud. If the doorbell rings or the dog barks to come in
before you get the opportunity to make your phone call, you will forget the number instantly. Therefore, rote
rehearsal is not an efficient way to pass information from the short term to long term memory. A better way is to
practice "elaborate rehearsal". This involves assigning semantic meaning to a piece of information so that it can
be filed along with other pre-existing long term memories.
Encoding information semantically also makes it more retrievable. Retrieving information can be done by
recognition or recall. Humans can recall memories that are stored in the long term memory and used often.
However, if a memory seems to be forgotten, it may eventually be retrieved by prompting. The more cues a person
is given (such as pictures), the more likely a memory can be retrieved. This is why multiple choice tests are often
used for subjects that require a lot of memorization.
Question 43: According to the passage, how do memories get transferred to the STM?
A. They revert from the long term memory. B. They are filtered from the sensory storage area.
C. They get chunked when they enter the brain. D. They enter via the nervous system.
Question 44: The word "elapses" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. passes B. adds up C. appears D. continues
Question 45: All of the following are mentioned as places in which memories are stored EXCEPT the _______.

A. STM B. long term memory C. sensory storage area D. maintenance area

Question 46: Why does the author mention a dog's bark?
A. It is a type of memory. B. It is a type of interruption.
C. Dogs have better memories than humans. D. A dog's bark is similar to a doorbell.
Question 47: What is paragraph 2 mainly about?
A. George A. Miller B. Cognitive theorists C. STM capacity D. Modern debates
Question 48: How do theorists believe a person can remember more information in a short time?
A. By organizing it B. By repeating it C. By giving it a name D. By drawing it
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Question 49: The author believes that rote rotation is _______.
A. the best way to remember something B. more efficient than chunking
C. ineffective in the long run D. an unnecessary interruption
Question 50: Which of the following is NOT supported by the passage?
A. The working memory is the same as the short term memory.
B. A memory is kept alive through constant repetition.
C. Cues help people to recognize information.
D. Multiple choice exams are the most difficult.

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