PRACTICE TESTS FOR UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAMINATION –LEVEL 1 -NO19

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. washed B. turned C. boiled D. formed
Question 2: A. south B. compound C. house D. route
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet 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. result B. pressure C. between D. attract
Question 4: A. attractive B. secretary C. brilliant D. different
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: He was offered the job thanks to his _______ performance during his job interview.
A. impressively B. impression C. impress D. impressive
Question 6: Tom apologized__________not ringing me earlier.
A. abut B. to C. in D. for
Question 7: On ___________ up the book, I saw that the cover had been torn.
A. picking B. picks C. picked D. pick
Question 8: She often drives very_________ so she rarely causes accident.
A. seriously B. difficultly C. carefully D. nervously
Question 9: The mountain climbers are in danger of _________ by an avalanche.
A. to be killed B. being killed C. to kill D. killing
Question 10: __________, they were surprised to find their favourite band playing there.
A. On arrival at the party B. They had arrived at the party
C. Just attended the party D. To have attended the party
Question 11: When I arrived home last night, my mother _________ dinner.
A. will prepare B. was preparing C. have prepared D. prepares
Question 12: The monitor always goes to class on time to set a good_________ for the whole class.
A. hobby B. motion C. mistake D. example
Question 13: I managed to make myself understood________ I didn’t speak the language.
A. although B. because C. so D. despite
Question 14: He had stolen my money. I didn’t want to________ a fuss.
A. do B. take C. make D. put
Question 15: Many people would be out of work if that factory_____________down.
A. closes B. closed C. had closed D. close
Question 16: We took _______ taxi to the airport last night.
A. an B. a C. Ø D. the
Question 17: An economic ____is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of
unemployment and poverty.
A. depression B. development C. improvement D. mission
Question 18: All parents are _______ to at least try to behave in ways that will give their own children an
important protection.
A. followed B. decided C. supposed D. rejected
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 19: I said "Good morning" but he just cut me dead.
A. stopped short B. let down C. looked away D. pretended not to hear
Question 20: World Wide Fund for Nature was formed to do the mission of the preservation of biological
diversity, sustainable use of natural resources, and the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.
A. extinction B. development C. contamination D. energy
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.
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Question 21: House prices have decreased in recent months.
A. increased B. deceased C. declined D. raised
Question 22: You've just got to get off your tail and start looking for a job.
A. be at a loose end B. sprite up C. be down in the mouth D. make up yourself
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each exchange.
Question 23: - Lan: "What sort of things do you like doing in your free time?" - Nam : “____________”
A. I love checking out the shops for new clothes.
B. Nothing special. Just some photos I took on the trip to Nepal.
D. I hate shopping.
Question 24: A student is standing in front of class.
- Student: “_________________” - Teacher : “No worries. Come in, please.”
A. I'm sorry I'm late B. I’m late C. I've just arrived D. I want to come in
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
Thanks (25)_____ our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers
(26)_____ ever before, the number of overweight people is at a new high. As people frantically search for a
solution to this problem, they often try some of popular fad diet being offered. Many people see fad diet as
harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them. Unfortunately, not only don’t fad diet
usually do the trick, they can actually be dangerous for your health.
Although permanent weight loss is the goal , few are able to (27)_____ it. Experts estimate that 95 percent
of dieters return to starting weight, or even gain weight. While reckless use of fad diets can bring some
initial results, long-term results are very rare.
Nonetheless, people (28)_____ are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to
fad diets. Rather than being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dietary (29)_____ . They advise eating only
one type of food, or they prohibit other types of foods entirely. This results in a situation where a person’s
body doesn’t get all the vitamins and other things that it needs to stay healthy.
Question 25: A. about B. of C. to D. for
Question 26: A. more B. less C. as D. than
Question 27: A. achievable B. achieved C. achieve D. Achievement
Question 28: A. which B. who C. whose D. whom
Question 29: A. measures B. discoveries C. solutions D. Changes
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
Galileo Galilei, one of the first modern scientists, was born in Pisa, Italy, in 1564. About twenty
years later he attended the University of Pisa. At first he studied philosophy, but later he studied
mathematics and astronomy. He was interested in the way the earth and other planets move around the sun.
He made the telescope, which made far-away things look larger and easier to examine. He also started the
new way of working in science. Before Galileo; scientists did not do experiments. They just guessed about
how something happened. Galileo was different. He did not just make guesses. He did experiments and
watched to see what happened.
Galileo was famous for his study of how things fall. He was the first person to do experiments about
this problem. Before, people thought that heavy things always fell faster than light things. He found out that
this was not true. He took a heavy ball and a light ball and he dropped them both from a high place. They
fell at the same speed. This meant that weight is not important. This is the law of failing bodies. it is an
important law for understanding our world.
The life of the scientist was not always easy in the 1500s. For example, Galileo got into trouble
because of his scientific ideas. His ideas were not the same as the religious ideas at the time. Many religious
people did not agree with him. During his whole life he had to worry about this. He even went to -prison for
a while. But no one could stop him from thinking: He continued to look for scientific answers to his
questions about the world.
Question 30: Which of the following is NOT true about Galileo?
A. He was an Italian mathematician, astronomer and physicist.
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B. He was the first to do experiments about how things happened.
C. He lived over four centuries ago.
D. Being sent to prison stopped him from exploring the world.
Question 31: In his study of how things fall. Galileo found out that ______.
A. heavy things did not fall faster than light things. B. weight is not important.
C. B and A are correct. D. light things always fell faster than heavy things.
Question 32: Galileo started a new way of working in science in which _________.
A. he made guesses about how things happened.
B. he made guesses about how things happened before doing experiments.
C. he did experiments to see how things happened.
D. he was interested in the way things happened.
Question 33: Galileo Galilei studied all of the following EXCEPT__________.
A. philosophy B. astronomy C. experiments D. mathematics
Question 34: This passage is mainly about ____________.
A. studying of how things fall B. studying of light things.
C. studying of the Sun D. studying of the earth and other planets.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose
backing means there are no tuition fees and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co-founders come from
the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying to do to education what Facebook did to
communication and Airbnb to accommodation.
Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer -
perhaps to design a website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available
on the Internet and by seeking help from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-
plan room full of computers. Another student will then be randomly assigned to mark their work.
The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education
system, which they say encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. "Peer-to -peer learning
develops students with the confidence to search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and
ingenious ways."
Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a
project. They graduate when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end,
there is a certificate but no formal degree. Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM,
Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms.
"The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out
information for themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief
operating officer of 42 in California and a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates
will be better able to work with others and discuss and defend their ideas - an important skill in the “real
world” of work. "This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious
for lacking certain human skills," she says.
But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits
42's methods do not suit all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and
who are not scared by having the freedom to work at their own pace," she says.
Question 35: According to the passage, 42 is ______.
A. a kind of school B. a tool of virtual communication
C. a type of accommodation D. an innovation in technology
Question 36: The author mentions “to design a website or a computer game” in paragraph 2 to illustrate
A. a free resource available on the Internet.
B. a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete.
C. a help that students at 42 get for their work.
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D. a job that a French software engineer always does.
Question 37: It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods
B. 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities
C. all 42’s graduates are employed by world leading technology companies
D. 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance.
Question 38: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course.
B. The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook.
C. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course.
D. 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working.
Question 39: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. students at 42 B. software engineers terms C. projects D. resources
Question 40: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course?
A. a degree B. a project C. a design D. a certificate
Question 41: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve ______.
A. the skills of giving feedback B. the skills of searching for information
C. the skills of software programming D. the skills of teamwork and debating
Question 42: The word “notorious” in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by ______.
A. incompetent B. infamous C. memorable D. respectable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 43: The English will be spoken at the conference.
A B C D
Question 44: My father works often from 8 a. m to 5 p.m everyday.
A B C D
Question 45: Nowadays, most students use electric calculators in their studies and examinations.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each question.
Question 46: “ Are you taking much money with you to France?
A. My bank manager wanted to know If I am taking much money with me to France.
B. My bank manager wanted to know If I was taking much money with him to France.
C. My bank manager wanted to know If I was taking much money with me to France.
D. My bank manager wanted to know If I were taking much money with me to France.
Question 47: If we can solve the problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.
A. The sooner can we solve the problem the better will it be for all concerned..
B. The sooner we can solve the problem it will be the better for all concerned.
C. The sooner we can solve the problem the better it will be for all concerned.
D. The sooner we can solve the problem the better it will be for all the things which are concerned.
Question 48: It was a mistake of you to lose your passport.
A. There must be a mistake in your passport. B. You needn't have brought your passport.
C. Your passport must be lost. D. You shouldn't have lost your passport.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
Question 49: My father sold his old car last month. He now regrets it.
A. He regrets not having sold his old car last month. B. He regrets to sell his old car last month.
C. If only he didn’t sell his old car last month D. He wishes she hadn’t sold his old car last month.
Question 50: Jenny is so creative . We all can rely on her for original ideas.
A. Jenny is such creative girl that we all can rely on her for original ideas.
B. Creative as Jenny is, we can rely on her for original ideas.
C. So creative is Jenny that we all can rely on her for original ideas.
D. Being creative, we can all rely on Jenny for original ideas.
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