PRACTICE TEST 18

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.
1.A. stopped B. visited C. watched D. looked
2..A. bigger B. better C. reuses D. father

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.
3.A. improve B. culture C. pollute D. attend
4.A. invite B. decide C. famous D. reduce

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.

5. Your brother passed the final exam, ____?

A. did he B. didn’t he C. doesn’t he D. does he

6. ____ his aunt really likes the apartment, she can’t afford to buy it.
A. Although B. So C. If D. Because

7. The students enjoy ____ badminton every morning.

A. played B. to play C. playing D. plays

8. The artwork was ____ done by the artisan.

A. carefully B. care C. careful D. careless

9. I got some ____ advice on how to make a presentation from my English teacher, so I passed my oral test.
A. usefulness B. useful C. uselessness D. useless

10. They decided to learn English ____ study in Paris.

A. so that B. so as to C. in order that D. in order

11. Last Sunday we arrived at the waterfall nearby ____ 7.00 a.m.
A. on B. at C. of D. in

12. The doctor advised my uncle to stop ____ because it’s quite harmful to his health.
A. smoke B. to smoking C. smoking D. to smoke

13. The light went out while he ____ dinner with his family.
A. is having B. have had C. had D. was having

14. More and more young people are moving to the city as there are ____ of job opportunities here.
A. many B. a little C. a lot D. much

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.

15. My brother went on with the project even though his boss said it was impossible to do it.
A. fought B. began C. continued D. made

16. We should go to the mountainous area to enjoy some fresh air at the weekend.
A. unpolutted B. polluted C. rainy D. windy

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.

17. Tom felt nervous the moment the plane took off.
A. flew up B. rain C. turned off D. landed

18. I find playing sports an exciting way to exercise.

A. boring B. normal C. interesting D. regular

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.

19. Robert: “Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?” — Mary: “____.”
A. Yes, I’d love to B. No, I won’t C. Never mind, thanks D. Yes, I will.

20. Jim: “What a beautiful painting!” — Nam: “____.”

A. I’m glad to tell you so B. I don’t mind if you say that
C. You’re welcome D. It’s very nice of you to say so

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.

Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Quang Ninh Province, in the northeast of Vietnam. It has got over 1,600
islands and islets. Among the many ancient fishing villages in Ha Long Bay, only Cua Van floating village remains. All the
houses and buildings in the village float on huge wooden rafts.

The villagers spend their days fishing and looking after the sea life. Then they sail to the mainland to trade their fish for
things like food, drinking water or clothes. Most children go to floating schools and then spend the rest of their time
leaning important skills like swimming and fishing. They also help out their parents as much as they can.

Their lifestyle may seem strange to many people, but it’s so wonderful to live among such natural beauty and know you
are protecting it. The villages are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because they live directly on the water.

21. The word “they” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____.

A. the schools B. the houses C. the villagers D. the builders

22. According to the passage, the villagers’ lifestyle may seem ____ to many people.
A. strange B. dangerous C. tiring D. boring

23. The villagers not only fish but also ____ the sea life.
A. damage B. look after C. look at D. pollute

24. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because ____.
A. they live on the land B. they live far from the sea
C. they don’t live directly on the water D. they live directly on the water

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Although I was born in a big city, I was brought up in my grandma's house in the country. I loved the peace and quiet
there and so did my brothers and sisters. My grandmother loved us a lot and we always (25) ___ to her for advice. One
really good thing about her was that she knew how to (26) ___ a secret. She never told our parents about anything we
talked about. When I was twelve, I even felt comfortable telling her when I (27)_______ in love with David. Of course, I
also told her about Alex the next year and Jimmy the year after that. However now, as I'm getting older Grandma and I
have began to grow (28) ___. We don't always see eye to eye (29) ____ everything. In many ways she has been able to
(30)________ with the times, but there are some things she just an't get used to. For example, I love loud music, but she
can't (31) ________ it. She says it hurts her ears. We also have different opinions on things like the environment. When
we disagree, I sometimes feel like I'm letting her (32)________. I really want to agree with her, but I have to think for myself.
Yesterday I was on the verge (33)________. starting an argument with her, but I decided to keep my mouth closed. In
the end, we agree to disagree about some things. One nice thing though, I can almost always (34) ____________ in
making her laugh.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate he underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.

35. I wish all the children in the world don’t have to live in proverty any more.
A B C D
36. You should to read more books if you want to improve your English vocabulary.
A B C D
37. We cancelled our camping trip because of it rained heavily.
A B C D

38. The doctor which we met in France has just sent us a greeting card.
A B C D

Complete the second sentences so that they have a similar meaning to the first sentences, using the words
given. You must use between two and five words.

39. Paul played with toys when he was a small boy. TO

Paul______________________________________ with toys, but he doesn’t any more.

40. I think Peter is very annoying because he is always interrupting me. STOP

I wish Peter _____________________________________________________me.

41. When we first moved to Egypt we found it very difficult to live there. USED

We could_________________________________________________ in Egypt when we first moved there.

42. Lyn Ryan’s new book about unexplained mysteries is a best-seller. IS

Lyn Ryan’s new book, ______________________________________, is about unexplained mysteries.

43. Susan has an appointment with the manager on Friday. SEEING

Susan______________________________ the manager on Friday.

44. Sally Smith won the song competition in 2005 and 2009. WON

Sally Smith _____________________________________the song competition twice so far.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words.

45. Our teacher is always telling us to ____________________ . CONCENTRATION
46. My mum would love to get a new car. Her first______________ would be a sports car. CHOOSE
47. I don’t feel sorry for her. In fact, I don’t _____________with her at all. SYMPATHY
48. The new bakery is very popular. It has lots of _________. CUSTOM
49. Snow leopards are on the list of ______________species. DANGER
50. Everybody should have the _________________ to express themselves. FREE