PRACTICE TEST 1 – E10

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
1. A. women B. adopt C. column D. borrow
2. A. ritual B. delicious C. origin D. exist
A. grill B. garnish C. dip D.superstitious
Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the rest.
3.A. inspire B. equal C. gender D. target
4.A. reception B. prestigious C. ancestor D. proposal
5. A. admire B. freedom C. fighter D. image
6. A. progress B. career C. busy D. mistake

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

7. These days, in India, there are ____ married couples who live on their own than before.
A. more B. many C. less D. little
8. In some countries in the Middle East, people stand ____ to each other than those in North America in a
conversation.
A. most closely B. more closely C. closer D. closest
9. Women with high qualifications ____ to managers.
A. must promote B. must be promoted C. most move D. most be moved
10.Of the two bridesmaids, Lisa turned out to be ____.
A. the most charming B. the least charming C. more charming D the more charming
11. Before doing something important, Vietnamese people always try to choose ____ time for it.
A. better B. less good C. the least good D. the best
12. The games are open to anyone who wants to join in. Everyone ___________ in them.
A. can be participated B. could be participated
C. can participate D. could participate
13. True gender equality ____ when both men and women reach a balance between work and family.
A. can achieve B. should be achieved C. can be achieved D. should achieve
14.He does not _______sign anything if he doesn’t want to at this stage.
A.have to B. has to C. must D. had to
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.
15. Nam: “Which gender, do you think, works harder: male or female?
Lan: “____”
A. I think it depends on individuals rather than gender.
B. Males like high position jobs more than females.
C. Females prefer to have a stable job.
D. Both males and females are responsible for childcare.
16.A: “Well, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have just decided to divorce! Don't you know?"
B: “____”
A. I couldn’t agree more. B. Oh, thanks!
C. Really? Are you kidding? D. No, not right now.
Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
17. Our government has done a lot to eliminate gender inequality.
A. cause B. remove C. add D. allow
18. Mary is planning to tie the knot with her German boyfriend next June.
A. get married B. say goodbye C. get together D. fall in love
19. In Viet Nam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as wedding, funerals, or house-
moving days.
A. suitable B. favourite C. beautiful D. whole
Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
20. Men and women equally gain first class degrees.
A. acquire B. lose C. achieve D. obtain
21. Much has to be done to achieve gender equality in employment opportunities.
A. attain B. obtain C. reach D. abandon
22. People have eliminated poverty and hunger in many parts of the world.
A. created B. eradicated C. phased out D. wiped out
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
23.I’ve never seen such a nice bouquet of wedding flowers.
A. This bouquet of wedding flowers is the nicest that I’ve ever made.
B. This is the nicest bouquet of wedding flowers that I’ve ever seen.
C. I ve never seen the nicest bouquet of w edding flowers so far.
D. Nothing I’ve seen is nicer than this bouquet of wedding flowers.
24. Nothing is more precious than happiness and health.
A. Happiness and health are the most precious things.
B. Happiness is more precious than health.
C. Health is more precious than happiness.
D. Happiness and health are more and more precious.
25. I have never read a better book about cultural diversity I have ever read.
A. This book is a good book about cultural diversity I have ever read.
B. This is the best book about cultural diversity I have ever read.
C. This book is as good as the one about cultural diversity I have ever read.
D. The book about cultural diversity I have ever read isn’t better than this one.
26.The government should create more job opportunities for women in rural areas.
A. Women in rural areas should create more jobs for the government.
B. More job opportunities should be created for the government by the women in rural areas.
C. More job opportunities should be created for women in rural areas by the government.
D. Rural areas should be created more job opportunities by women in the government.
Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.
27. She faced _________ because she not only had few friends but also was unwelcomed in that area.
(lonely)
28. As a rule of thumb, a number of superstitious people choose a ______ date before starting
something.(favour)
29. As a rule of thumb, a number of superstitious people choose a ______ date before starting
something.(favour)
30.Some people think that there is still gender__________ in our country. (discriminate)
Complete the sentences with A, An or The.
31. ________ Vietnamese have been described as energetic, sentimental, proud, and hardworking
32. ______ course allows students to progress at their own speed, and they are making much progress in
awareness of cultural diversity.
33. There is ______ obvious contrast between _________ cultures of East and West; however, European
cultures contrast with that of the USA.
34. People believe that if you sweep the floor during __________first three day of the festival, you
might sweep out any __________wealth.
Put the correct preposition for the sentences below.
35. She threatened to sue the company _________ gender discrimination
36. ______ some teenagers, when they rebel ______ their parents, they act as rebels.
37. If you really want ________ get to know _______ their culture, you need ______ go there to record their
daily activities as well as festivals.
38. Vietnamese people strongly believe _____________life after death.
39. She threatened to sue the company _________ gender discrimination
40. Rich people who are not educated are often looked _____ upon ______ other people.
41. Lots of people believe that when they _______ an important occasion, they should avoid crossing
the path of a woman.
42. Most Vietnamese people place more emphasis __________ their duties ______ their family than their own
desires.
43. ________ home, he should show respect ________ his parents, older brothers or sisters, and older relatives.
III. Choose the correct words in brackets to complete the sentences.
44. In the past, the proposal and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before / after the
wedding.
45. There is a wedding proposal / reception for all guests after the wedding ceremony.
46. My cousin's marriage / wedding is next Sunday.
47. The groom / bride can have as many bridesmaids as she wants.
48.Women can do everything that men can and women can do one thing that no men can: they
produce / eliminate children.
Complete the sentences with "will, can, must, shouldn’t, may, might, mustn’t”
49. ___________ you talk to your parents before you decide to join the police forces, Mai?
50. You _____________________ pick those flowers. Don't you see the sign?
51. Some people think married women _________________ pursue a career.
52. Remember to bring a raincoat with you. It ________________ rain later.
53. My brother is good at cooking and he _____________ cook very delicious food.
54. We ______________ stop when the traffic lights are red.
55. _____________ school boys study needlework and cookery? - Yes, of course.
Rearrange the words/phrases to make meaningful sentences.
56. equality / essay / An / gender / on / be / written / must / by / student. / each
57. processed / will / When / these / files /be/?
58. A/ course / finished / must / in / a / maximum / be / of / weeks. / four
59. most / He / the / polite / is / I / met. / have / man/ ever
60. serious / Obesity / be / health / considered / be / to / a / problem / can