SAMPLE TEST FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST

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 1. He resigned from the company in order to take a more challenging job.
A. complicated B. difficult C. demanding D. effortless
Question 2. The last week of classes is always hectic because students are taking examinations, making
applications to the University, and extending their visas.
A. leisure B. peaceful C. very busy D. wonderful
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 following questions from 3 to 10.
Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall
and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters. The
academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September,
January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length.
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the plus side, students who
wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to
study year round by enrolling in all four quarters. In addition, although most students begin their programs in
the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters. Finally, since the physical facilities are
kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students. But
there are several disadvantages as well. Many faculties complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough
for them to cover the material required by most college coursed. Students also find it difficult to complete the
assignments in such a short period of time.
In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some
colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system. In fourteen weeks, faculty and students
have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for
admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early.

Question 3: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. The Academic Year B. The Semester System
C. Universities in the United States D. The Quarter System
Question 4: How many terms are there in a quarter system?
A. One regular term and four summer terms B. Four regular terms and one summer term
C. Two regular terms and two summer terms D. Three regular terms and one summer term
Question 5: When is the academic year?
A. August to June B. September to June C. June to August D. September to August
Question 6: The word “customary” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by_______.
A. traditional B. length C. limited D. agreeable
Question 7: Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters?
A. They are long enough to cover the course material
B. they last eleven weeks
C. They allow students to graduate early
D. they provide more options for admission
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 questions.
Question 8: A. romantic B. comfortable C. decision D. computer
Question 9: A. politics B. century C. family D. position
Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
Question 10: A. clapped B. noted C. deleted D. confided
Question 11: A. meant B. leader C. measles D. teacher
 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of
the blanks.
The Korean education system basically consists of primary schools , high schools, and colleges
(12)................... universities, with graduate courses leading to Ph.D. degrees. (13) ................... education is
compulsory for children aged six to eleven. The basic primary school curriculum is generally divided into eight
subjects : the Korean language, social studies, science (14) .................., ethics, physical education, music and
fine arts. Students in secondary schools are required to take number (15)................... additional subjects, such as
English, and can take electives for as technical or vocational courses. Afterwards students can (16) ...................
between general education and vocational high schools. In general, high school tends to be strict, as college and
university admission is very competitive.
Question 12. A. as B. or C. but D. so
Question 13. A. College B. Secondary C. Primary D. University
Question 14. A. mathematician B. mathematics
C. mathematically D. mathematical
Question 15. A. of B. such of C. for D. to
Question 16. A. consist B. test C. wish D. choose
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 17: You_______ ill unless you stop working so hard.
A. would become B. would have become
C. will become D. become
Question 18: He_______ for two weeks. He is trying to give it up.
A. doesn’t smoke B. hasn’t smoked C. didn’t smoked D. isn’t smoking
Question 19: Julie was very upset because her job application was ________ twice.
A. turned down B. turned off C. turned on D. turned away
Question 20: Several toxic gases are very_______ to our health.
A. careful B. harmful C. good D. useful
Question 21. When can you usually see ___________ moon, in the morning or at night?
A. an B. Ø (no article) C. a D. the
Question 22. Who ___________ the cooking in your family?
A. has B. gets C. makes D. does
Question 23. He felt _____ when he failed the exams the second time.
A. discouraged B. annoyed C. undecided D. determined
Question 24. After finishing the presentation, I suggested ____________to the cinema.
A. us to go B. that we to go C. going D. we going
Question 25. I will tell him to call you___________.
A. as soon as he returned B. until I saw him.
C. when he returns D. after I’d seen him
Question 26. _____________ I was busy, I managed to meet the deadlines.
A. Due to B. Despite C. Because D. Although
Question 27. Be sure to wash the vegetables thoroughly. A lot of pesticide residues ______ on unwashed
produce.
A. can find B. can found C. can be found D. can be finding
Question 28. With greatly increased workloads, everyone is _______ pressure now.
A. under B. above C. upon D. out of
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
Question 29. Working as a volunteer gives her a chance to develop her interpersonal skills,
A B C
promote friendship, and discovering her own talent.
D
Question 30. The house has a very economic heating system so bills are not a big problem.
A B C D
 Question 31. The Lord of the Rings are a film series of three epic fantasy adventure films
A B C
directed by Peter Jackson.
D
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 32. People of diverse background now go to different places for pleasure, business or education.
A. different B. distant C. beautiful D. isolated
Question 33. Bullying can hurt people in many different ways, emotionally and physically. Therefore, all the
students in my class keep away from the bully.
A. notice B. defend C. annoy D. avoid
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
Question 34: John: “You look great in this new dress.” Anna: “-____________.”
A. I am glad you like it B. Not at all
C. Do not say anything about it D. With pleasure
Question 35: Minh: “Would you like some more tea?” – Daisy: “____________”
A. Yes, please B. Here you are C. It doesn’t matter D. I’m OK
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 36: The boy didn’t prepare for the test today; therefore he can’t finish it on time.
A. If the boy had prepared for the test today, he could have finished it on time.
B. If the boy prepared for the test today, he could finish it on time.
C. If the boy prepared for the test today, he could have finished it on time.
D. If the boy had prepared for the test today, he could finish it on time.
Question 37. He likes the dress. Huong is wearing it
A. He likes the dress which Huong is wearing it
B. He likes the dress Huong is wearing it
C. He likes the dress who Huong is wearing
D. He likes the dress which Huong is wearing
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 38: Peter said that whatever happened, it was Mary’s fault.
A. Peter blamed Mary on what had happened.
B. Peter blamed Mary for what had happened.
C. Peter blamed Mary of what had happened.
D. Peter blamed Mary at what had happened.
Question 39. I have met my grandparents for five years.
A. I haven't met my grandparents for five years.
B. I often met my grandparents five years ago.
C. I didn't meet my grandparents five years ago.
D. I last met my grandparents five years ago.
Question 40. In Vietnam, football is more popular than basketball.
A. In Vietnam, basketball is not as popular as football.
B. In Vietnam, basketball is more popular than football.
C. In Vietnam, football is not as popular as basketball.
D. In Vietnam, football is as popular as basketball.