TEST 72

I. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.

1. What is the individual’s .................... to others in modern society? (responsible)
2. It’s .................... to drive through a red light. (legal)
3. It’s .................... that people who earn more money pay lower taxes. (logical)
4. On the plane, the in-flight .................... are not only in Vietnamese, but also in English. (announce)
5. Parents are always fiercely .................... of their children (protect)
6. You may have some .................... during the first few days, but you’ll soon get used to it. (comfort)
7. Many Vietnamese women today don’t often wear ao dai at work because it is ..................... (convenience)
8. I was annoyed at his .................... to cooperate. (refuse)
9. On the Valentine’s day I got a cordless electric drill with ...................... batteries. (RECHARGE)
10. His eyes ..................... with surprise when I told him I was pregnant.(WIDE)
11. That was my hubby, the same man who mopped my floors , who won this year’s Mr Universe.............
(COMPETE)
12. I felt so relaxed and ....................when Alan said ‘Forget your husband tonight.’(ATTRACT)
13. The drawback for the great sportsmen is that the satisfaction of ...................rarely lasts very long.
(ACCOMPLISH)
14. Enjoy nicotine, alcohol and caffeine only in ............................... (MODERATE)
15. I’m unable to .......................between these perfumes, they all smell the same. (DIFFERENT) II. Fill in
each blank with ONE word.
STUDYING ENGLISH ABROAD
Just as more English is taught in primary schools worldwide, so there are a growing (1)……………..of language
schools in English-speaking countries that are increasing courses for younger learners. In Britain, most young learners’
courses are (2) ……………..to 11 - years - olds and upwards, with a few that cater for children as young as seven. But
what is a sensible (3) ……………..to start sending abroad to study? After all, (4) ……………..adults learners find the
experience of travelling to a strange country and encountering people (5) ……………..speak a barely comprehensible
language challenging.
A great (6) ……………..depends on how a child has been brought up. For example, (7) ……………..they have been
exposed to new things and have already started to learn independence, then they are likely to enjoy the experience. In
(8) …………….., children who have previously travelled abroad with their parents will be well prepared to undertake
a study trip in an English-speaking country on their (9) …………….. Getting used to the idea that other countries have
different customs and cultures (10) ……………..an important stage in the process of learning a foreign language.
III. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word.
Most students, in their own countries have had little opportunity to practise using English. When foreign learners first
have the (1) ............. to speak to an English-speaking person they may have a shock: they often (2) ............ great
difficulty in understanding. I'll just mention three of the possible reasons for this.
First, it seems to students that English people speak very quickly. (3) ........., they speak with a variety of accents.
Third, different styles of speech are used. For all of these reasons (4) ........... will have difficulty, mainly because they
lack everyday practice in listening to English people speaking English.
(5) .............. can a student do then to overcome these difficulties? Obviously, attend English classes and if a language
laboratory is available, use it as (6) ............ as possible. He should listen to programs in English on the radio and TV.
Perhaps, most important of (7) .................. , he should take every opportunity to meet and speak with native English-
speaking people.
In addition, the student probably has difficulty in speaking English fluently. The advice here will seem (8) .......... to
follow but it's necessary. Firstly, he must simplify what he wants to say so that he can express himself reasonably and
clearly. Secondly, he must try to think in English, (9) .............. translate from his mother tongue. This will only begin
to take place when his use of English become automatic; using a language laboratory (10) .......... listening to as much
English as possible will help.
IV. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the passage with one suitable word
Plants supply man (1) ……………..food, clothing, and shelter ... his most important needs. Many of our most
useful medicines are also made (2).……………..plants. In addition, plants add beauty and pleasure to our lives. Most
people enjoy the smell of flowers, the sight of a field of waving grain, and the quiet of a forest. Not (3)
……………..plants are helpful to man. Some species grow in fields and gardens (4) ……………..weeds that choke off
useful plants. Tiny bits of pollen from certain plants cause such (5). …………….. as asthma and hay fever. Other
plants destroy millions of dollars worth of crops yearly.
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
1. He was a talented musician in his .............. ( YOUNG )
2. The organization works to alleviate world .............and disease. ( HUNGRY)
3. I’ve .................forgotten her name. ( COMPLETE )
4. Before our modern age, people had a more physical and ............lifestyle. ( ACT )
5. There’re several ..................errors in his writing. ( GRAMMAR )
6. ...................... of the new system will take several days. (install)
7. Two (represent).............. from the group " friends of the earth" are talking to the students.
8. They said 'good-bye' to each other just because of some minor ................... (understand) 9. Many rural areas in
Vietnam have been (urban).................in the last few years.
10. Everyone has their ....................which are hardly recognized by themselves. (limit)
11. The lecturer is giving us first-aid (instruct) ...................
12. Ha Long Bay was (recognition)................by UNESCO as a world heritage site.
13. A dog has bitten him. He needs an anti-tetanus (inject). ...........................
14. It's difficult to find (accommodate) ................... at busy time in this town.
15. Tim and Sharon want to visit an (ocean) ................... institute in Viet Nam.
16. Video recorders have .........(revolution) my life.
17. He felt it was ....................to spend time on video games. (waste)
18. The country was in bad .................... situation. (economy)
19. Farms became more.......................(produce)
20. The (reside) ...................in this town are very friendly
VI. Choose the best answer. (Phrasal verbs)
1. The doctor says I'll take a long time to get ........... the shock.
A. past B. above C. through D. over
2. Once the fire ........... out we have to sit in the cold.
A. lit B. fell C. went D. came
3. Do you think it's possible to........... on nothing but fruit and vegetables?
A. eat B. live C. enjoy D. make
4. The bus only stops here to ........... passengers.
A. alight B. get on C. get off D. pick up
5. The dog was ........... by a lorry on the safety crossing in the main street.
A. knocked down B. knocked out C. run across D. run out
6. All his plans for starting his business fell ...........
A. in B. through C. down D. away
7. Stephen always wanted to be an actor when he ........... up.
A. came B. grew C. brought D. settled
8. They've ........... a new tower where that old building used to be.
A. put up B. put down C. pushed up D. pushed down
9. It's high time Bill got a steady job and ........... He's almost thirty.
A. settled in B. settled down C. turned in D. turned down
10. We're having terrible weather. Just can't put ........... it for much longer.
A. up B. on C. away D. up with
VII. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word.
Most students, in their own countries have had little opportunity to practise using English. When foreign learners first
have the (1) ……………..to speak to an English-speaking person they may have a shock: they often (2)
……………..great difficulty in understanding. I'll just mention three of the possible reasons for this.
First, it seems to students that English people speak very quickly. (3) ……………..., they speak with a variety
of accents. Third, different styles of speech are used. For all of these reasons (4) ……………..will have difficulty,
mainly because they lack everyday practice in listening to English people speaking English.
(5) ……………..can a student do then to overcome these difficulties? Obviously, attend English classes and if a
language laboratory is available, use it as (6) ……………..as possible. He should listen to programs in English on the
radio and TV. Perhaps, most important of (7) …………….., he should take every opportunity to meet and speak with
native English-speaking people.
In addition, the student probably has difficulty in speaking English fluently. The advice here will seem (8)
……………..to follow but it's necessary. Firstly, he must simplify what he wants to say so that he can express himself
reasonably and clearly. Secondly, he must try to think in English, (9) ……………..translate from his mother tongue.
This will only begin to take place when his use of English become automatic; using a language laboratory (10)
……………..listening to as much English as possible will help.
VIII. Choose a phrasal verb from the box to complete each of the sentences. Change the form if necessary.
bring back get on well with cut off fall over put on make up call
in give away put through hold up
1. It's getting dark, could you…………the…………light please?
2. During the strike all electricity supplies were………… …………
3. When you've finished with the books, please …………them…………
4. Mr. Green is on the line. Shall I . ………… …………him back?.
5. The robbers ………… …………the bank and got away with $200.000.
6. If you're ever in the area, do ………… …………and see me.
7. As he wasn't looking where he was going, he tripped an………… …………
8. Please………… …………your work. I didn't mean to interrupt you.
9. Are you telling the truth or are you …………that story …………?
10. This information is secret, don't. …………it …………to anyone.