UNIT 5: Higher education

Words Usage: Find the Right Words

Choose the best answer among A, B, C, or D to complete each of the followings:
1. I'd like to do something to change the world but whatever I do seems like a drop in the_____."
A. bucket:không quan trọng B. garbage C. rubbish D. river
2. Jack has egg________ because he couldn't remember how to spell "Batman"!
A. on his teeth B. on his face:cảm thấy xấu hổ C. on his shirt D. on his
fingers
3. He seems like a good________ I'll take a chance on him.
A. yolk B. leave C. egg:nhân cách tốt D. ink
4. I'm afraid hip hop isn't my cup of________.
A. tea:sở thích B. java C. coffee D. wine
5. Just a moment... I've got the answer on the________ of my tongue.
A. top B. tap C. tip:gần nhớ ra nhưng vẫn không nói được

IDIOMS FROM THE BOX

1. …………………………………………………………
2. …………………………………………………………
3. …………………………………………………………
4. …………………………………………………………
5. …………………………………………………………
Lexical Task A: the synonym
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1. The guards were ordered to get to the king’s room on the double.
A. in a large number B. very quickly C. on the second floor D. every two hours
Question 2. S. Mayo Hospital in New Orleans was so named in recognition of Dr. Mayo’s
outstanding:nổi bật humanitarianism.
A. remarkable:đáng chú ý B. charitable C. widespread D. popular
Question 3. It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger.
A. urgent:khẩn cấp B. unavoidable:không thể tránh
C. necessary D. important
Question 4. A living cell is a marvel:điều kì diệu of detailed and complex structure.
A. magnification:sự phóng to B. invention
C. swiftness:sự nhanh nhẹn D. wonder
Question 5. A striking:gây ấn tượng example of a successful multiethnic country is
Switzerland, where French, German, and Italian speakers from diverse religious groups live and
work harmony and prosperity.
A. remarkable
MEANINGS FROM THE BOX B. legitimate:hợp lí
C. spontaneous:tự phát D. characteristic:đặc trưng
1. …………………………………
2. …………………………………
3. …………………………………
4. …………………………………
5. …………………………………

Lexical Task B: the antonym

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.

Question 1. Organized research may discourage novel:mới lạ approaches and inhibit creativity,
so seminal discoveries are still likely to be made by inventors in the classic individualistic
tradition.
A. common:phổ biến B. coherent:mạch lạc
C. varied:phong phú D. unbiased:không thiên vị
Question 2. In the Egyptian calendar, the first practical:có hiệu quả calendar created, the
advent of Sirius in the morning sky before sunrise marked the beginning of the annual flooding of
the Nile.
A. functional:vật dụng B. inefficient:không có hiệu quả cao
C. accurate:chính xác D. standard:tiêu chuẩn
Question 3. The year-end party was out of this world:tuyệt đỉnh. We had never tasted such
delicious food.
A. enormous:rộng lớn B. terrific
C. strange D. awful:khinh khủng
Question 4. A pessimistic:bi quan person always sees things on the dark sides.
A. difficult B. intelligent C. comfortable D. sanguine:lạc quan
Question 5. I'd like to pay some money into:gửi tiền vào my bank account.
A. put some money into B. give some money out
C. leave some money aside D. withdraw some money from:rút tiền ra

MEANINGS FROM THE BOX

1. …………………………………
2. …………………………………
3. …………………………………
4. …………………………………
5. …………………………………
 MODULE 6: CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

Type 1: Real conditional sentences

Situation If Clause Main Clause

1. Future possible (có thể xảy If + S + V(s/es) S + will/can/may/must + V
ra ở tương lai) Ex: If I have the money, I will buy(buy) a new car.

2. Habitual If + S + V (s/es) S + V(s/es)

Ex: If Ann has (have) enough time, she usually walks to school

3. Command If + S + V (s/es) V/ Don’t V (Command form)

Ex : If you hear (hear) from Bill, please call me

Type 2: Present unreal conditional sentences

If Clause Main Clause

If + S + V2/ed S + would/could/ might + V
(be were)
1. I (write) would write to my parents If I (have) had enough time now
2. If I had time, I could go (go) to the beach with you

Type 3: Past unreal conditional sentences

If Clause Main Clause

If + S + had + V 3/ed S + would/could/might + have + (V3/ed)

1. I (write) would have written to my parents yesterday, if I had had (have) enough time.
2. If I had known (know) that you were there, I would have written you a letter.

Mixed Conditional sentences

If+ S +V 2/ed (now, today…) S+ would have V 3/ed(yesterday, last…, ago)

Ex: If I (know) knew he comes today,I (repair) would have the meal last night.

If+ S + had V3/ed( yesterday, last…, ago), S+ would + V ( now, today…)

Ex: If he(tell) had told me the reason yesterday, I(not/ be) wouldn/t be sad now.
If she had followed my advice, she(be) would be richer now.
Ex:
1. If she had eaten something last night, she _________ hungry now.
A. would have been B. would be C. wouldn’t be D. wouldn’t have been
2. If I ___________ the train last night, I would be here with you now.
A. took B. had taken C. take D. didn’t take
3. If it ______________ an hour ago, the streets _________ wet now.
A. rained/ would be B. rained/ would have been
C. had rained/ would be D. had rained/ would have been
4. If the students _____________ that is not good for them, they _____________ that yesterday.
A. had known/ would have done B. knew/ would have done
C. had known/ would do D. hadn’t known/ would do

Đảo ngữ của câu điều kiện

1.Đảo ngữ câu điều kiện loại 1: Should + S + Vo, S + Will +Vo
If he has free time, he’ll play tennis.
=> Should he have free time, he’ll play tennis

2. Đảo ngữ câu điều kiện loại 2: Were + S + to + Vo, S + Would + Vo

If I learnt Russian, I would read a Russian book.
=> Were I to learn, I’d read a Russian book.

3. Đảo ngữ câu điều kiện loại 3: Had + S + V3/Ved, S + Would have + V3/Ved
If he had trained hard, he would have won the match.
=>  Had he trained hard, he’d have won the match

1. _____have enough apples, she’ll bake an apple pie this afternoon.

A.Should she B. If she C. Will she D. Unless she
2. Had he come earlier, he __________her.
A. would meet B. would have met C. might meet D. will meet
3. Were I you, I _________ a new car.
A. buy B. will buy C. would buy D. bought
4. Were I to win the lottery, I_______ you half the money.
A. would have given B. gave C. will give D. would give
5. ___________ so high, he could have climbed it up to take his kite down.
A. Hadn’t the tree been B. If the tree had been C. had the tree been D. had the tree not been
Unless = If …not
Ex: If you don’t work hard, you can’t earn enough money for your living.
  = Unless you work hard, you can’t earn enough money for your living.
Without + N = There …no + N
Ex: Without water, life wouldn’t exist
          = If there were no water, life wouldn’t exist.
1. Without your help, I couldn’t overcome the problem.
A. If you don’t help me, I can’t overcome the problem.
B. If you didn’t help me, I couldn’t overcome the problem.
C. If you hadn’t helped me, I couldn’t overcome the problem.
D. If you hadn’t helped me, I couldn’t have overcome the problem.
2. “I couldn’t have made it without your help” means
A. I couldn’t have made it if you helped me.
B. I couldn’t have made it if you had helped me.
C. I couldn’t have made it if you hadn’t helped me.
D. I couldn’t have made it if you didn’t help me.
6. Without my tutor’s help, I couldn’t have made such a good speech.
A. Had my tutor not helped me, I couldn’t make such a good speech.
B. If my tutor didn’t help me, I couldn’t make such a good speech.
C. If it hadn’t been for my tutor’s help, I couldn’t have made such a good speech.
D. If my tutor hadn’t helped me, I could have made such a good speech.

THE SUMMARIES OF IF CLAUSES IN THE EXAMS (2008-2021)

CĐ 2008
Question 33: If people ______ after their houses properly, the police wouldn’t have so much work to do.
A. should look B. look C. have looked D. looked
Question 78: _______, they would have had what they wanted.
A. Had they arrived at the fair:hội chợ early
B. Supposing they were arriving at the fair early
C. Unless they arrived at the fair early enough
 D. If they arrived at the fair early
CĐ 2009
Question 2: Unless someone has a key, we cannot get into the house.
A. We could not get into the house if someone had a key.
B. If someone does not have a key, we can only get into the house.
C. If someone did not have a key, we could not get into the house.
D. We can only get into the house if someone has a key.
Question 28: Had she worked harder last summer, she ______. Sack: sa thải
A. wouldn't be sacked. B. wouldn't have been sacked.
C. wouldn't have sacked. D. wouldn't sack.

CĐ 2011
Question 32: Bottles of medicine must have childproof caps ______children think medicine is candy and
poison:thuốc độc, gây độc themselves.
A. if so. B. so that. C. in case. D. even though
Question 48: Had they arrived at the shop earlier, they ______ a better selection:sự lựa chọn tốt hơn of clothes.
A. would be finding B. would have found C. will find D. will have found

CĐ 2013
Question 4: If it had not rained last night, the roads in the city ______ so slippery now.
A. would not be B. would not have been C. could not have been D. must not be
Question 77: If I had worked harder, I would have passed the exam.
A. I failed the exam, so I will have to work harder.
B. As I did not work hard enough, I did not pass the exam.
C. I passed the exam because I worked harder than others.
D. Although I worked very hard, I did not pass the exam.

CĐ 2014
Question 6: If she let this chance slip, she_____ it for the rest of her life.
A. would regret B. regrets C. will regret D. would have regretted

ĐH 2008
Câu 47: The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concerned:lo lắng, bận tâm.
A. If we could solve this problem soon, it would be better for all concerned.
B. If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.
C. It would be better for all concerned if we can solve this problem soon.
D. If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon.

ĐH 2010
Question 51: If everyone ______, how would we control the traffic?
A. can fly B. could fly C. flies D. had flown

ĐH 2011
Question 60: If it ______ for the heavy storm, the accident would not have happened.
A. isn’t B. hadn’t been. C. were D. weren’t

ĐH 2013
Question 75: If you had stuck to what we originally agreed on, everything would have been fine.
A. If you had changed our original agreement, everything would have been fine.
B. If you had not kept to what was originally agreed on, everything would have been fine.
C. Things went wrong because you violated our original agreement.
D. As you fulfilled the original contract, things went wrong.

ĐH 2014
Question 49: _______ my mother’s encouragement, I wouldn’t have made such a daring decision.
A. Until B. In spite C. But for D. Providing
DH A1 2013
Question 2: You can use my car ______ you drive carefully.
A. though B. as though C. as long as D. lest
Question 11: The children ran away as if they ______ a ghost.
A. have seen B. had seen C. would see D. see
Question 12: I would join that running competition ______.
A. when I was 5 years older B. if I were 5 years younger
C. if it would happen 5 years ago D. unless I were 5 years younger
Question 16: “What ______ if the earth stopped moving?”
A. happened B. would happen C. happens D. will happen
Question 33: I would have worn the right shoes if I had known I was going to do all this climbing.
A. I would love to go climbing, but I do not have any shoes that would be suitable.
B. As I did not know I was going to do so much climbing, I did not wear suitable shoes.
C. I did not go climbing because I did not have the right shoes.
D. I would have gone on the climb if I had been wearing the right shoes.

DH A1 2014
Question 2: ________ a few more minutes, we could have finished the task.
A. Unless we had. B. If we had had. C. If we have D. If we had

TNTHPT QG 2015
Question 7: Students will not be allowed into the exam room if they______ their student cards.
A. don’t produce B. didn’t produce C. produced D. hadn’t produced
Question 1: If John does not change his working style, he will be sacked soon.
Unless John changes his working style, he will be sacked soon.
TNTHPT QG 2016
Question 11: Without your help, I ______ the technical problem with my computer the other day:hôm trước/khác.
A. wouldn’t solve B. couldn’t have solved C. could solve D. can’t solve

TNTHPT QG 2017
Question 44. We survived that accident because we were wearing our seat belts.
A. But for our seat belts, we would have survived that accident.
B. Had we not been wearing our seat belts, we wouldn't have survived that accident.
C. Without our seat belts, we could have survived that accident.
D. If we weren't wearing our seat belts, we couldn't have survived that accident.
Question 47. They were late for the meeting because of the heavy snow.
A. If it snowed heavily, they would be late for the meeting.
B. Had it not snowed heavily, they would have been late for the meeting.
C. But for the heavy snow, they wouldn't have been late for the meeting.
D. If it didn't snow heavily, they wouldn't be late for the meeting.
Question 24. He was successful in his career thanks to his parents' support.
A. Had it not been for his parents' support, he wouldn't be successful in his career.
B. If his parents hadn't supported him, he wouldn't have been successful in his career.
C. But for his parents' support, he wouldn't be successful in his career.
D. Without his parents' support, he would have been successful in his career.
Question 46. They cancelled all the sporting events because of the heavy rain.
A. Without the heavy rain, they wouldn't cancel all the sporting events.
B. If it hadn't rained heavily, they would have cancelled all the sporting events.
C. If it didn't rain heavily, they wouldn't cancel all the sporting events.
D. Had it not rained heavily, they wouldn't have cancelled all the sporting events.

TNTHPT QG 2018
Question 21: If Martin were here now, he ______ us to solve this difficult problem.
A. would help B. helps C. will help D. has helped
Question 11: If he didn’t have to work today, he ______ his children to the zoo.
A. will take B. takes C. would take D. has taken
Question 13: If you didn't have to leave today, I ______ you around the city.
A. have shown B. showed C. will show D. would show
Question 6: If our teacher were here now, he ______ us with this difficult exercise.
A. has helped B. helps C. will help D. would help
Question 24: She gave a great performance at the festival. We now know she has artistic talent.
A. Amazing as her artistic talent is, we don't know about her great performance at the festival.
B. Hardly had we known about her artistic talent when she gave a great performance at the festival.
C. Although she gave a great performance at the festival, now we still don't know she has artistic talent.
D. But for her great performance at the festival, we wouldn't know about her artistic talent now.
Question 49: His friends supported and encouraged him. He did really well in the competition.
A. If his friends had given him support and encouragement, he could have done really well in the
competition.
B. No matter how much his friends supported and encouraged him, he couldn't do well in the competition.
C. Such were his friends' support and encouragement that he couldn't do really well in the competition.
D. Had it not been for his friends' support and encouragement, he couldn't have done so well in the
competition.

TNTHPT QG 2019
Question 3: If the weather __________fine tomorrow, we will have our biology lesson outdoors.
A. will have B. is C. will be D. would be
Question 14: If we are not busy this weekend, we ______the new fruit farm in the countryside.
A. would have visited B. will visit C. visited D. would visit
Question 4: We _________ on a field trip if the weather is fine this weekend.
A. will go B. went C. would go D. could have gone
Question 14: If you follow my directions, you ___________ her house easily
A. would have found B. will find C. would find D. found
Question 26: Jack dropped out of school at the age of 15. He now regrets it.
A. If only Jack had dropped out of school when he was 15.
B. Jack wishes he hadn't dropped out of school when he was 15.
C If Jack dropped out of school when he was 15, he would regret it.
D. Jack regrets not having dropped out of school when he was 15.
Question 32: Her parents didn't attend her graduation ceremony. They regret it now.
A. If her parents attended her graduation ceremony, they would regret it.
B. Her parents regret having attended her graduation ceremony.
C. Her parents wish they had attended her graduation ceremony.
D. If only her parents could attend her graduation ceremony.
Question 49: Peter moved abroad for a fresh start. He regrets it now
A. Peter regrets not having moved abroad for a fresh start.
B. If Peter moved abroad for a fresh start, he would regret it
C. Peter wishes he hadn't moved abroad for a fresh start.
D. If only Peter had moved abroad for a fresh start.
Question 50: Mike didn't follow his parents' advice on choosing his career. He regrets it now.
A. If Mike followed his parents' advice on choosing his career, he would regret it.
B. Mike regrets having followed his parents' advice on choosing his career.
C. If only Mike followed his parents' advice on choosing his career
D. Mike wishes he had followed his parents' advice on choosing his career.
Question 25: The green campaign was strongly supported by the local people. The neighbourhood looks fresh
and clean now.
A. Only if the local people had strongly supported the green campaign would the neighbourhood look
fresh and clean now.
B. Had the local people not strongly supported the green campaign, the neighbourhood wouldn't look
fresh and clean now.
C. But for the strong support of the local people for the green campaign, the neighbourhood would look
fresh and clean now
D. Scarcely had the green campaign been strongly supported by the local people when the
hefghbourhood looked fresh and clean.
Question 31: The coach changed his tactics in the second half. His football team won the match.
A. Had it not been for the coach's change of tactics in the second half, his football team wouldn't have
won the match
B. Not until his football team had won the match did the coach change his tactics in the second half
C. Only if the coach had changed his tactics in the second half could his football team have won the
match
D. But for the coach's change of tactics in the second half, his football team could have won the match

TNTHPT QG 2020
Question 12: If I......уou. I would spend more time with the children.
A. would be B. were C. will be D. am
Question 13: If I ......you, I wouldn’t stay up this late.
A. am B. will be C. were D. would be
Question 20: If I.......you, I would take the doctor's advice.
A. were B. are C. had been D. will be
Question 14: If I.......you, I wouldn't go out in this weather.
A. am B. had been C. were D. will be
Question 8: If Linda.....here now, she could enjoy the party with us.
A. will be B. would be C. were D. are
Question 3: If Peter......here now, be could show us how to play this game.
A. would be B. are C.will be D. were
Question 12: If David....here now, he would help us with this maths problem.
A. were B. will be C. are D. would be
Question 13: If Jane......here now, we would have more fun.
A. were B. will be C are D. would be
Question 50: He lacked commitment to the job. He wasn't considered for promotion.
A. But for his lack of commitment to the job, he would have been considered for promotion.
B. Suppose that he lacked commitment to the job, he wouldn’t be considered for promotion
C. If it had not been for his lack of commitment to the job, he would be considered for promotion.
D. Without his commitment to the job, he would be considered for promotion.
Question 32: The Internet connection was not stable. The teacher couldn’t conduct the online lesson
successfully.
A. Suppose that the Internet connection hadn’t been stable, the teacher could conduct the online lesson
successfully.
B. Without the stable Internet connection, the teacher could conduct the online lesson successfully.
C. If the Internet connection had been unstable, the teacher could have conducted the online lesson
successfully.
D. But for the unstable Internet connection, the teacher could have conducted the online lesson successfully.
Question 50: The English patient made a miraculous recovery from Covid-19. This was thanks to the efforts of
the Vietnamese medical staff.
A. If the English patient had made a miraculous recovery from Covid-19, the Vietnamese medical staff would
have made efforts.
В. But for the efforts of the Vietnamese medical staff, the English patient couldn’t have made a miraculous
recovery from Covid-19.
C. Without the efforts of the Vietnamese medical staff, the English patient couldn’t make a miraculous
recovery from Covid-19.
D. Suppose that the English patient made a miraculous recovery from Covid-19, the Vietnamese medical
staff would make efforts.
Question 44: They were unexpected twists in the movie. It was so fascinating.
A. If there had been unexpected twists in the movie, it would have been so fascinating.
B. But for the unexpected twists in the movie, it wouldn't have been so fascinating.
C. Without the unexpected twists in the movie, it wouldn't be so fascinating.
D. Suppose that there were unexpected twists in the movie, it would be so fascinating.
Question 33: Social distancing was effective. The rate of Covid-19 infection was kept under control.
A. If social distancing had been effective, the rate of Covid-19 infection wouldn’t have been kept under
control.
B. Without effective social distancing, the rate of Covid-19 infection would have been kept under control.
C. But for effective social distancing, the rate of Covid-19 infection would be kept under control.
D. If it hadn't been for effective social distancing, the rate of Covid-19 infection wouldn’t have been kept
under control.
Question 44: His teacher of Literature was very inspiring. He became passionate about the subject.
A. If his teacher of Literature hadn't been inspiring, he would have become passionate about the subject.
B. Without his inspiring teacher of Literature, he would have become passionate about the subject.
C. But for his inspiring teacher of Literature, he wouldn't become passionate about the subject.
D. If it hadn't been for his inspiring teacher of Literature, he wouldn’t have become passionate about the
subject.
Question 50: There was a power failure.The online lesson didn’t take place as scheduled.
A. If it hadn’t been for a power failure, the online lesson would have taken place as scheduled.
B. Without a power failure, the online lesson wouldn’t have taken place as scheduled.
C. But for a power failure, the online lesson wouldn't take place as scheduled.
D. If there had been a power failure, thе online lesson would have taken place as scheduled.
Question 44: Katherine’s academic performance was excellent. She was awarded a scholarship to a leading
university
A. If it hadn’t been for Katherine's excellent academic performance, she wouldn’t have been awarded a
scholarship to a leading university.
B. But for Katherine’s excellent academic performance, she wouldn’t be awarded a scholarship to a leading
university.
C. Without Katherine’s excellent academic performance, she would have been awarded a scholarship to a
leading university.
D. If Katherine’s academic performance had been excellent, she would have been awarded a scholarship to
a leading university. .

TNTHPT QG 2021
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 1: Mike doesn’t feel well today. He can’t go out with his friends.
A. If Mike had felt well today, he couldn’t have gone out with his friends.
B. Mike wishes he felt well today so that he could go out with his friends.
C. If only Mike had felt well today, he couldn’t have gone out with his friends.
D. Provided that Mike feels well today, he can’t go out with his friends.

Question 2: Jane doesn’t have a computer. She can’t work from home.
A. If only Jane had had a computer, she couldn’t have worked from home.
B. If Jane had had a computer, she can’t work from home.
C. Provided that Jane has a computer, she couldn’t have worked from home.
D. Jane wishes she had a computer so that she could work from home.
 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI THỬ TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2022
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THI MINH HỌA Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
(Đề thi có 05 trang) Mã đề thi 405
Họ, tên thí sinh: ...............................................................................................
Số báo danh: .....................................................................................................

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 1: He would never forget__ a medal for bravery after saving three boys from drowning.
A. awarding B. being awarded C. to award D. to be awarded
Question 2: My aunt used to sell vegetables at the local to _____ a living
A. earn B. have C. do D. take
Question 3: If the weather _________fine tomorrow, we will have our biology lesson outdoors.
A. will have B. is C. will be D. would be
Question 4: The manager is directly responsible ________ the efficient running of the office.
A. about B. for C. at D. in
Question 5: The candidate took a _________breath before he walked into the interview room.
A. deepen B. depth C. deeply D. deep
Question 6: She had to borrow her sister’s car because hers was ______.
A. out of order B. out of work C. off work D. off chance
Question 7: Mr Brown, a self-made businessman, attributed his success to hard ___and a bit of luck.
A. task B. career C. work D. mission
Question 8: Young people are ambitious by nature, so they tend to set their ____ high on whatever they do.
A. sights B. eyes C. views D visions
Question 9: ____, playing music is an effective way for them to open their heart to the outside world.
A. Having been visually impaired B. Such were their visual impairments
C. For those with visual impairments D. Being visually impaired people
Question 10: Many students work to earn money __________ their parents are rich.
A. because of B. despite C. however D. although
Question 11: When ____as captain of the national football team, he knew he had to try harder.
A. appointed B appointing C. have appointed D. appoint
Question 12: You shouldn't use that ladder as it doesn't look __________ enough.
A. constant B. certain C. correct D. stable
Question 13: The children _____________their kites in the field when it started to rain heavily.
A. are flying B. would fly C. will fly D. were flying
Question 14: With their undeveloped immune systems, young infants are ___________ to a wide range of
minor ailments.
A. receptive B. conducive C. favourable D. susceptible
Question 15: I wanted to ask her what she thought of her ex-husband, but I figured it was better to let
sleeping________lie."
A. cat B. dog C. fish D. cow

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 16: A survive B. study C. reward D. delete
Question 17: A. summary B. holiday C. festival D. selection

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 18: A. promised B. threatened C. injured D. agreed
Question 19: A. heat B. bread C. peak D. steal
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
Question 20: As an advocate of women's rights, James strongly rejects the view that women should stay at
home to take care of their families.
A. regards B. supports C. dismisses D. denies
Question 21: Judy was not so worried about having left her bag on the bus as there was nothing expensive but
a few odds and ends in it
A. personal belongings B. familiar objects C. valuable items D. trivial things

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
under
Question 22: Much to their disappointment, their start-up project fell through, though it had been carefully
planned.
A. succeeded B. failed C. moved D. expanded
Question 23: A new road has just been built to connect my hometown with the city
A. link B transport C. move D. locate

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 24: Joana and David, two lecturers, are talking about library skills
- Joana: "I think we should teach our students how to use the library"
- Dayid: " ________ . Library skills will help them use resources effectively. "
A. I couldn't agree with you more B. That's not a good idea
C. You're absolutely wrong D. You must be kidding.
Question 25: : John is having dinner at Linda's house.
- John: "This roast beef is so delicious"
- Linda: "__________"
A. No, don't worry B. I don't, either C. I'm glad you like it. D. Sure. I'd love to.

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 26: The green campaign was strongly supported by the local people. The neighbourhood looks fresh
and clean now.
A. Only if the local people had strongly supported the green campaign would the neighbourhood look
fresh and clean now.
B. Had the local people not strongly supported the green campaign, the neighbourhood wouldn't look
fresh and clean now.
C. But for the strong support of the local people for the green campaign, the neighbourho0od would look
fresh and clean now
D. Scarcely had the green campaign been strongly supported by the local people when the
hefghbourhood looked fresh and clean.
Question 27: Jack dropped out of school at the age of 15. He now regrets it.
A. If only Jack had dropped out of school when he was 15.
B. Jack wishes he hadn't dropped out of school when he was 15.
C If Jack dropped out of school when he was 15, he would regret it.
D. Jack regrets not having dropped out of school when he was 15.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 28: The school year usually starts in late August in the most parts of the country.
A B C D
Question 29: Thanks to advantage in medical science, life expectancy for both men and
A B
women has improved greatly over the past decades.
C D
Question 30: If only we knew all this information about the market many weeks ago
 A B C D

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 31: I'm sure that they had practised hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
A. They shouldn't have practised hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
B. They couldn't have practised hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
C. They might have practised hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
D. They must have practised hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
Question 32: "Why didn't you attend the meeting, Mary?" Tom asked.
A. Tom asked Mary why hadn't she attended the meeting.
B. Tom asked Mary why she wasn't attending the meeting.
C. Tom asked Mary why didn't she attend the meeting.
D. Tom asked Mary why she hadn't attended the meeting.
Question 33: Tom got to the station in time to catch his train, so he wasn’t late for the interview
A. If Tom had missed his train, he would have been late for his interview.
B. If Tom hadn’t missed his train, he would have been late for his interview.
C. If Tom had missed his train, he would be late for his interview.
D. Had Tom missed his train, he would not have been late for his interview.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The cyberspace learning initiative
Advances in technology have generated revolutionary applications that could change the face of
education as we know it today. Online learning, also known as electronic learning, may (34) ______ the future of
education thanks to recent developments in the Internet and multimedia technologies.
It is anticipated that cyberspace institutions or online universities will replace traditional educational
(35)_________ . Virtual classrooms will be multi-functional, acting simultaneously as learning platforms, forums
and (36)________networks. They will be geared towards promoting the acquisition of knowledge as a life-long
endeavour, (37) ______occurs through global collaboration. Cyberspace institutions can go a long way towards
achieving this as they are able to liberate us from the limitations of time and space. Flexibility of time and
location makes e-learning a highly accessible, international resource. (38) ______prospective students will,
regardless of age, background or origin, have unlimited access to both formal and informal learning
opportunities. The pursuit of knowledge will consequently become an end in itself and not a means to an end.

(Adapted from -Traveller Advanced" by H. Mitchell)

Question 34: A see B. view C. plan D. shape
Question 35: A. provisions B. backgrounds C. establishments D. specifications
Question 36: A. socialise B. social C. socially D. society
Question 37: A. who B. when C. which D. where
Question 38: A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Because

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 questions.
Dubai is the second largest of the emirates which make up the United Arab Emirates. In the 1950s, it was
a tiny coastal village. Now it is a huge modern city with a population of over 700,000. It offers an excellent
modern lifestyle and is known around the world as a top tourist destination.
Dubai has something for everyone. Holidaymakers can enjoy a relaxing break, and people looking for
adventure can find something new and exciting. The excellent hotels and facilities make it a popular place for
business conferences and exhibitions.
Dubai offers many unusual holiday experiences. Visitors can go on a desert safari or drive in the sand
dunes in a four-wheel drive, watch camel racing or learn how to hunt with falcons. They can also try sand skiing,
More relaxing is a cruise in a wooden dhow in the Gulf or a visit to the old city markets.
There are many opportunities to take photographs. The traditional architecture is amazing, and there are
many magnificent palaces and mosques. Visitors can visit a Bedouin village and see camels and herds of goats.
There are beautiful desert oases and the best sunsets in the world.
 It is said that Dubai is the shopper's paradise. Many people come to Dubai for the shopping. Visitors
enjoy everything from modern malls to traditional markets. Low customs duties mean that many products are
less expensive than products bought in other countries. While Dubai's official language is Arabic, many
shopkeepers speak English. Bur Juman Centre and Al Ghurair Centre are places that every shopper should try

(Adapted from "IELTS Target 5.0" by Chris Gough)

Question 39: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Dubai: Things to Do for Everyone B. Dubai: An Ancient City in the Desert
C. Dubai: Present and Future D. Dubai: Things to Avoid
Question 40: The word "offers" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____
A. receives B. provides C. exchanges D. attends
Question 41: According to paragraph 2, why is Dubai a popular place for business conferences and exhibitions?
A. Because it has excellent hotels and facilities.
B. Because it provides new business opportunities.
C. Because it offers new and exciting holidays.
D. Because it has world-famous artists.
Question 42: The word "They" in paragraph 3 refers to______
A. holiday experiences B. falcons C. visitors D. sand dunes
Question 43: According to paragraph 5, what is NOT true about shopping in Dubai?
A. Most shopkeepers can't speak English.
B. Visitors can shop in both modern malls and traditional markets.
C. Bur Juman and Al Ghurair are popular shopping centres.
D. Many products are cheaper than in other countries.

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 questions.
Oxford University has released a sample of interview questions – including what a rock looks like and how
you listen to music - to help students who want to study at the top institution. Among the list of questions are:
“What can historians not find out about the past?”, “Is religion of value whether or not there is a God?” and
“How can we estimate the mass of the atmosphere?”. Prospective earth sciences students could be asked
what a rock handed to them looks like, meanwhile chemistry candidates are asked to calculate how many
different molecules can be made from six carbon atoms and 12 hydrogen atoms.
In efforts to make the interview process more transparent, the prestigious university has released advice on
how to answer the example questions just days after the deadline for applications closed. Dr Samina Khan,
director of admissions and outreach, said: “Interviews will be an entirely new experience for most students, and
we know many prospective applicants are already worried about being in an unfamiliar place and being
questioned by people they have not met.”
She added: “We want to underscore that every question asked by our tutors has a purpose, and that
purpose is to assess how students think about their subject and respond to new information or unfamiliar ideas.
No matter what kind of educational background or opportunities you have had, the interview should be an
opportunity to present your interest and ability in your chosen subject, since they are not just about reciting
what you already know."
Laura Tunbridge, from St Catherine's College, explained why a music candidate might be asked to explain
the different ways they listen to music. “The question allows students to use their own musical experiences as
a starting point for a broader and more abstract discussion about the different ways people consume music, the
relationship between music and technology, and how music can define us socially,” she said.
Candidates who successfully clear the first hurdle with their written application will be invited to interview.
“We know there are still misunderstandings about the Oxford interview, so we put as much information as
possible out there to allow students to see the reality of the process," added Dr Khan.
Question 44: Which of the following best serves as the title for the article?
A. Oxford University: Lowering Standards in Times of Change!
B. The History of Oxford's Interviewing Schemes
C. Oxford University Interview Questions: Would You Pass the Test?
D. The Oxford's Guide to Success in Job Interviews
Question 45: The word "them” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. prospective earth sciences students B. historians
 C. chemistry candidates D. questions

Question 46: Why has Oxford University publicised its sample interview questions and related advice?
A. To prepare students for unfamiliar questions in their job interviews
B. To familiarise potential applicants with their interview process
C. To test public reaction to their novel interview process
D. To reduce confusion among most of their current students
Question 47: The word “reciting” in paragraph 3 most probably means __________.
A. repeating B. reassessing C. releasing D. revising
Question 48: According to Laura Tunbridge, the question about a candidate's ways of listening to music is
intended to ______.
A. judge the candidate's ability to react to familiar situations
B. set the context for a more abstract discussion on music-related topics
C. encourage the candidate to elaborate on their individual preferences
D. measure their understanding of how technology affects entertainment choices
Question 49: The word “clear” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. pass B. face C. give D. skip
Question 50: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Dr Khan advises candidates to focus more on showing their general knowledge at the interview.
B. Oxford University plans to use the same set of questions for all candidates.
C. Oxford University only releases sample interview questions for earth sciences and music.
D. Dr Khan understands how the notion of attending the Oxford interview may affect prospective
candidates.