PRACTICE TEST FOR UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (06.03.

2022)
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. pencils B. installs C. commits D. motors
Question 2: A. final B. survival C. reliable D. liberty
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. lawyer B. sugar C. fitness D. prevent
Question 4: A. completion B. understand C. material D. behavior
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
Question 5: The girl who were injured in the accident is now in hospital.
A. who B. were C. in D. now
Question 6: They have carried out exhausting research into the effects of smartphones on schoolchildren's
behaviour and their academic performance.
A. exhausting B. into C. behavior D. academic perfonnance
Question 7: Below are some pieces of advice that can help you reduce the feeling of pressure and creating a
good impression on your interviewer.
A. are B. you reduce C. creating D. on
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8: You should know that everyone in this office _____ busy planning the dance for a week.
A. is B. has been C. are D. have been
Question 9: Hoa hoped ________ to join the club. She could make friends with many people here.
A. being invited B. to invite C. to be invited D. inviting
Question 10: Students are ________ less pressure as a result of changes in testing procedures.
A. under B. above C. upon D. out of
Question 11: ________ ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat.
A. If you arrived B. Had you arrived C. Were you arrived D. If you hadn't arrived
Question 12: I hope the new year will bring you ________, health and prosperity
A. success B. succeed C. successful D. successfully
Question 13: He tried to ________ himself with everyone by paying then compliments.
A. gratify B. please C. ingratiate D. commend
Question 14: My grandmother ________ her whole life to looking after her children.
A. paying B. using C. spending D. devoting
Question 15: Governments should ________ some international laws against terrorism.
A. bring up B. bring about C. bring in D. bring back
Question 16: ________ Paul realize that he was on the wrong flight.
A. No sooner had the plane taken off than B. It was not until the plane had taken off that
C. Only after the plane had taken off D. Not until the plane had taken off did
Question 17: Making mistakes is all ________ of growing up.
A. bits and bobs B. chalk and cheese C. part and parcel D. from top to bottom
Question 18: I really enjoy being with my father. He has got a really good ________ of humour.
A. sense B. way C. mood D. feeling
Question 19: In _______ 1950s, many people moved from _______ West Indies to _______ England because
their life was so hard there.
A. x / the / x B. the / the / x C. x/x/x D. the / x / x
Question 20: My parents lent me the money. ________, I couldn't have afforded the trip.
A. Therefore B. However C. Only if D. Otherwise
Question 21: I don't think Jill would be a good teacher. She's got little patience, ________?
A. hasn't she B. does she C. doesn't she D. has she
Question 22: Many of the pictures ________ from outer space are presently on display in the public library.
A. sending B. sent C. which sent D. which is sending

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
Question 23: Scientists hope that this new drug will be a major breakthrough in the fight against Covid-19.
A. new cure B. important therapy C. sudden remedy D. dramatic development
Question 24: I thought his business would fail, but he is really making a go of it.
A. trying to overcome B. standing a chance of C. proving himself D. having success with
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
Question 25: Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest.
A. rich B. hungry C. poor D. full
Question 26: Tom may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking wine.
A. get into trouble B. stay safe C. fall into disuse D. keep calm
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each exchange
Question 27: John and Jane are talking about protecting cultural identities.
John: “Do you think that people should protect their cultural identities in the age of globalization?”
Jane: “________”
A. There is no doubt about it. B. Of course not, you bet!
C. Well, that's very surprising. D. Yes, it's an absorbed idea.
Question 28: Linda is thanking Daniel for his birthday present.
Linda: “Thanks for the book. I've been looking it for months.” Daniel: “________”
A. You can say that again. B. I'm glad you like it.
C. I like reading books. D. Thank you for looking for it.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each the numbered blanks.
Our position in the family is one of the factors (29) ________ strongly affect our personality. The eldest or first-
born children get maximum (30) ________ from their parents and the result is that they are usually self-
confident and ambitious people. Firstborns are also responsible because they often have to look after their
younger brothers or sisters. (31) ________, they can be quite bossy and dominant as they often give orders
and are fearful of losing position. Middle children are usually sociable since they have other children to play
with. They are good at peacemaking and compromising. Yet, on the negative side, (32) ________ children can
be jealous and moody ones. The youngest in a family is probably quite a relaxed person and some are often
lazy. This is because they always have someone in the family to help them. Yet, they are charming and (33)
________ have a good sense of humor and know how to manipulate others when they want to get their way.
Question 29: A. which B. where C. who D. what
Question 30: A. awareness B. attention C. attraction D. willingness
Question 31: A. Whenever B. In addition C. Therefore D. However
Question 32: A. elder B. middle C. younger D. youngest
Question 33: A. create B. creation C. creative D. creature
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer
REALITY TELEVISION
Reality television is a genre of television programming which, (it is claimed), presents an unscripted dramatic
or humorous situation, documents actual events, and features ordinary rather than professional actors. It could
be described as a form of artificial or “heightened” documentary. Although the genre has existed in some form
or another since the early years of television, the current explosion of popularity dates from around 2000.
Reality television covers a wide range of television programming formats, from game or quiz shows which
resemble the frantic, often demeaning programmes produced in Japan in the 1980s and 1990s (a modern
example is Gaki no Tsukai), to surveillance-or voyeurism-focused productions such as Big Brother.
Critics say that the term “reality television” is somewhat of a misnomer and that such shows frequently portray
a modifies and highly influenced form of reality, with participants put in exotic location or abnormal situations,
sometimes coached to act in certain ways by off-screen handlers, and with events on screen manipulated
through editing and other post-production techniques.
Part of reality television's appeal is due to its ability to place ordinary people in extraordinary situations, For
example, on the ABC show, The Bachelor, an eligible male dates a dozen women simultaneously, traveling on
extraordinary dates to scenic locales. Reality television also has the potential to turn its participants into national
celebrities, outwardly in talent and performance programs such as Pop Idol, though frequently Survivor and
Big Brother participants also reach some degree of celebrity.

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Some commentators have said that the name “reality television” is an inaccurate description for several styles
of program included in the genre. In competition-based programs such as Big Brother and Survivor, and other
special-living-environment shows like The Real World, the producers design the format of the show and control
the day-to-day activities and the environment, creating a completely fabricated world in which the competition
plays out. Producers specifically select the participants, and use carefully designed scenarios, challenges,
events, and settings to encourage particular behaviours and conflicts. Mark Burnett, creator of Survivor and
other reality shows, has agreed with this assessment, and avoids the word “reality” to describe his shows; he
has said, “I tell good stories. It really is not reality TV. It really is unscripted drama.”
Question 34: In the first line, the writer says “it is claimed” because ________.
A. be totally disagrees with the statement.
B. everybody except the writer agrees with the statement.
C. he wants to emphasize that it is his own claim.
D. he wants to distance himself from the statement.
Question 35: The word “demeaning” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. valueless B. despising C. diminishing D. humiliating
Question 36: According to the passage, the program “Pop Idol” ________.
A. turns all participants into celebrities. B. is a dating show.
C. is more likely to turn its participants into celebrities than Big Brother.
D. is less likely to turn participants into celebrities than Big Brother.
Question 37: The word “fabricated” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. real B. imaginary C. isolated D. imaginative
Question 38: Which of the following it NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Shows like Survivor have good-narratives.
B. Reality television has been popular since well before 2000.
C. Mark Burnett thinks the term “reality television” is inaccurate.
D. Japan has produced demeaning TV shows copied elsewhere.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer
The Urban Gardener
Cities are home to skyscrapers and apartment buildings, and it's rare to find wide, open spaces within them.
With limited space for parks and gardens, architects and city planners often find it challenging to incorporate
greenery into neighbourhoods.
One creative solution is to grow plants on unused areas like walls or rooftops. It’s a popular idea, and now
rooftop gardens and green walls have been spouting up in cities around the world. There are many benefits to
having green spaces to the urban landscape. Adding gardens to rooftops or walls can create a pleasant
environment - what was once a grey cement wall can become a colourful, blooming garden. The CaxiaForum
art gallery in Madrid, Spain, is a famous example - one of its walls is covered with 15,000 plants from over 250
different species.
In other cities, green walls are being used more functionally, to cover up construction sites and empty buildings
and to prominently decorate the lobbies of office buildings. Using plants to cover walls and rooftops can also
keep cities cooler in the summer. Buildings and roads absorb the sun’s heat and hold it, causing a building or
neighbourhood to stay warmer longer. Plants, on the other hand, provide an enormous amount of shade. There
is evidence that growing a roof or wall garden can lower a building's energy costs. Many cities offer tax
discounts to businesses with these features.
In New York City, public schools plant rooftop gardens that can reduce heating and cooling costs. In addition
to saving the school money, teachers and parents love the gardens because of their educational value - it's a
fun and healthy way for their kids to investigate the world around them. “For the children, it's exciting when you
grow something edible,” said Lauren Fontana, principal of a New York public school.
These green spaces are also used to grow food. In recent years, rooftop gardens have slowly been included
in the “local food movement”. This is based on the concept that locally grown food reduces pollution since it
does not have to be transported far. Vegetables are being grown in rooftop gardens by schools, churches,
neighbourhoods and even restaurants. Chef Rick Bayless serves “Rooftop Salsa” at his restaurant in Chicago,
USA, using only ingredients grown in his rooftop garden. Rooftop gardens and green walls may require a bit
more effort to grow and maintain. However, hard work always brings rewards, and with green spaces, the
rewards are plentiful.
Question 39: What is this passage mainly about?

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A. gardens in Madrid, New York, and Chicago B. people growing plants on roofs and walls
C. private gardens in the city's unused spaces D. how to grow your own food in the city
Question 40: According to the passage, people ________ as cities have little space for gardens.
A. grow plants in their apartments B. go to the countryside at the weekends
C. paint their walls and roofs green D. grow trees and flowers on top of roofs
Question 41: Why is the green wall in Madrid mentioned in the passage?
A. It is the most expensive green wall in the world. B. It is located on the side of a government building.
C. It is a famous example of a green wall. D. It was made to provide jobs for homeless people.
Question 42: Which is NOT mentioned as a benefit of a rooftop garden?
A. It becomes a park that the community can use.
B. Having one might mean paying less taxes.
C. Children can use it to leam about the environment.
D. Growing plants on a roof keeps buildings cooler.
Question 43: Because food can now be grown in cities, ________.
A. the food at expensive restaurants is cheaper
B. governments are making many rules about city gardens
C. farmers in the countryside are moving to the city
D. there's less pollution caused by transporting food
Question 44: The word “it” in paragraph 5 refers to ________.
A. a rooftop garden B. the food in general C. locally grown food D. green space
Question 45: Why did Chef Bayless name his dish “Rooftop Salsa”?
A. He got the idea while cooking on his rooftop.
B. He buys the salsa from other rooftop gardeners.
C. It is made from food grown in his rooftop garden.
D. The money earned from the dish is given to rooftop gardeners.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning Question 46: No one in
our club can speak English as fluently as Mai.
A. Mai is the worst English speaker in our club.
B. Mai speaks English the most fluently in our club.
C. Mai speaks English as fluently as other people in our club.
D. Mai speaks English more fluently than no one in our club.
Question 47: “Don't forget to submit your assignments by Friday,” said the teacher to the students.
A. The teacher reminded the students to submit their assignments by Friday.
B. The teacher allowed the students to submit their assignments by Friday.
C. The teacher ordered the students to submit their assignments by Friday.
D. The teacher encouraged the students to submit their assignments by Friday.
Question 48: John is not here, perhaps he is ill.
A. Because of his illness, John shouldn't have been here. B. John might be ill, so he is not here.
C. John must be ill, so he is not here. D. John needn't be here because he is ill.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
Question 49: Mary was very disappointed. However, she tried to keep calm.
A. Mary was too disappointed to keep calm.
B. Mary lost her temper because of her disappointment.
C. Disappointed as she was, Mary tried to keep calm.
D. Feeling disappointed, Mary tried to keep calm, but she failed.
Question 50: The basketball team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other.
A. Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each others.
B. Not only did the basketball team lose the match but they blamed each other as well.
C. No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match.
D. As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match.