PRACTICE TEST E11

Circle among A, B, C or D representing the word whose underlined part is

pronounced differently from the others
Question 1.
A. broadens B. enrolls C. finishes D. registers
Question 2.
A. doctoral B. college C. scholarship D. personal
Question 3.
A. education B. understand C. foundation D. dependent
Circle among A, B, C or D representing the word whose main stress is placed
differently from the others
Question 4.
A. entrance B. further C. degree D. broaden
Question 5.
A. university B. vocational C. academic D. information
Circle among A, B, C or D representing the word whose meaning is
CLOSEST to the underlined word.
Question 6. Letter of recommendation is mandatory if you want to apply for
scholarship to study overseas.
A. optional B. qualifying C. required D. broaden

Question 7. Experts and cultural officials have believed that several artefacts
discovered recently by a family while levelling their garden
A. monument B. antiques C. value D. figures
Question 8. Copper artefacts unearthed in central Nghe An province is believed
to be up to 600 years old.
A. buried B. concealed C. excavated D. covered
Circle among A, B, C or D representing the word whose meaning is
OPPOSITE to the underlined word.
Question 9. I'm over the moon to have been accepted to study Computer Science
and Technology at Tsinghua University, my dream university.
A. thrilled B. overjoyed C. desperate D. exhilarating
Question 10. Content on the bronze vessel is valuable a historical material for
studying the ancient history.
A. early B. obsolete C. D. age-
contemporary old
Question 11. The excavated kettle are precious artefacts of scientific and
historical value associated with the development of Quy Hop district.
A. early B. obsolete C. contemporary D. age-old
Question 12. Almost all the better preserved sculptures can be found in the ruins.
A. in damages B. in original state C. in spoiled state D. in superb
Circle among A, B, C or D representing the best answer to complete the
sentences
Question13. I _________ information to get ideas for my writing assignment for
two hours but getting nowhere.
A. has searched B. have searched
C. have searching D. have been searching
Question 14. When finishing an undergraduate course successfully, students can
get a ________.
A. master’s degree B. doctoral degree
C. bachelor’s degree D. doctorate
Question 15. _________ training program are career-based, so students normally
spend more time exploring actual work skills.
A. Academic B. Vocational
C. Overseas exchange D. Postgraduate
Question 16. Now there are part-time courses, which allow young people to
_____further education while working.
A. broaden B. apply C. pursue D. provide
Question 17. To be eligible _______ admission consideration, applicants must
meet the Graduate School's minimum requirements.
A. for B. to C. with D. of có đủ năng
lực cho lĩnh vực
nào đó
Question 18. International student may ______ culture shock for several months
after they arrive in the host country.
A. receive B. experience C. become D. feel
Question 19. I ________ for an exam since last week.
A. prepared B. had prepared
C. was preparing D. have been preparing
Question 20. This enrolment ________ due to document related error.
A. has rejected B. has been rejected
C. has been rejecting D. has been being rejected
Question 21. The first and second runner-up will receive the prize $20,000 and
$15,000 _______.
A. respectively B. relatively C. definitely D. totally
Question 22. Most of the courses are now _______, which bring more flexibility
in the programme schedule.
A. credit-basing B. credit-base C. credit-based D. based-credit
tín chỉ
Question 23. Vietnam National University is one of leading institutions running
______ course in Vietnamese for international students.
A. preparing B. prepared C. prepare D. preparatory
Question 24. My experience in Vietnam _____ great so far.
A. have been B. has been C. were D. was
Question 25. Vietnam is quite a safe country ______the roads are a bit dangerous.
A. although B. but C. despite of D. in spite of
Question 26. Things in Vietnam are not expensive, so I can easily _____ a
student’s budget. Ngân sách
A. run out of B. live on sống C. get by xoay sở D. B &C are
dựa vào correct
Question 27. Jimmy: “What type of accommodation are available for
international student?”- Janny: “______________.”
A. This is currently not available B. Campus is not expensive
 C. Search for the host family D. It can be either monthly or weekly
rent
Question 28. It often takes three years to graduate _____ college.
A. of B. for C. at D. from
Question 29. Many twelfth graders find its hard to _____ what university to apply
to.
A. decide B. decision C. decisive D. decisively
Question 30. Had she not left her important high school national exam ill-
prepared, she _______ a chance to be admitted to that university. Đk loại 3
A. would have B. should have
C. would have had D. should have had
Question 31. Even when arrested, he denied_+ ving________ cut down that tree.
A. has B. having C. have D.
have had
Question 32: He regretted not_________ registered for military service last spring.
A. have B. having C. having had D. having
done
Question 33: His company was fined____+ for_____ dumped tons of toxic waste
near the residential area.
A. to have B. because of having C. for having D. of
having
Read the following passage and answer the following questions:
Do you think education is better now than it was in your grandparents' time? Many
older people in the UK believe the opposite. “Schools were better in our day,” they
complain. “There isn't enough discipline these days. Kids don't work as hard as we
did, either. The syllabus isn't as challenging, so clever students aren't being
stretched enough. They need to study things in greater depth. Exams are much,
much easier now as well.”
Were schools better years ago? Some British teenagers travelled back in time to a
1950s boarding school. They got a big surprise! The first shock came when the
teenagers met their new teachers. Dressed in traditional black gowns, they look so
frosty and uncaring! They were really authoritarian, too, so anyone caught
breaking the rules - talking in classes, mucking about in the playground or playing
truant – was in big trouble! Punishments included writing 'lines' or staying after
class to do detention. The naughtiest kids were expelled.
Things were just as bad after class. At meal times the students had to endure a diet
of plain, no-nonsense, healthy food. Homework was obligatory and it took ages!
Copying essays off the Internet wasn't an option, as personal computers didn't exist
in the 1950s!
At the end of 'term' everyone sat 1950s-style exams. The old exams were much
longer than their twenty-first century equivalents and involved learning huge
amounts of facts by heart. History papers were all dates and battles. Maths papers
were trickier, too; calculators weren't around in the 1950s, so the students had to
memorise multiplication tables and master long division. Our candidates found this
really difficult.
The exam results surprised a lot of people. Students predicted to do well in their
real-life, twenty-first century exams often got low grades in the 1950s exams. Does
this prove modern exams are too easy? Do twenty-first century kids rely too much
on modern technology, like calculators and computers?
The TV series of That 'll teach 'em! focused on a 1960s vocational school. UK
school-kids study a range of academic subjects these days. But in the 1960s,
children judged to be less ‘able' went to vocational schools. These helped them
learn job skills. Boys studied subjects like metalwork, woodwork or gardening. In
some classes, they even learned how to milk goats! The girls' timetables included
secretarial skills. They also learned to cook, clean and sew - probably not much fun
for most girls.
Question 34: What criticism is sometimes made about modern education in the
first paragraph?
A. Teachers aren't strict enough.
B. The syllabus is out of date.
C. There's too much stress on exams.
D. The teaching methods are not good enough.
Question35: The word "authoritarian” ( độc tài) in the second paragraph is
closest in meaning to ____.
A. inexperienced
B. impolite
C. unreasonable
D. strict
Question 36: Which of the following statements is TRUE about the food the
students ate at school?
A. It wasn't cooked properly.
B. It wasn't delicious.
C. It wasn't nutritious.
D. There wasn't much of it.
Question 37: The word "obligatory” bắt buộc in the third paragraph is closest in
meaning to ____.
A. compulsory
B. difficult
C. long
D. complicated
Question 38: According to the passage, how did exams in the 1950s differ from
those in the twenty-first century?
A They covered more subjects.
B. It took students less time to do them.
C. There was more to remember.
D. They were less difficult.
Question 39: What was surprising about the students' results after taking the
1950s-style exams?
A. All the students found the exams difficult.
B. Students didn't do as well as expected.
C. Students who were predicted to fail did rather well.
D. Students did better than twenty-first century exams.
Question 40: The word “these” in the last paragraph refers to ____.
A. school-kids
B. subjects
C. series
D. vocational schools
Question 41: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the
passage?
A. Vocational schools provided poorer children with equipment.
B. Vocational schools took children who were good at studying.
C. Vocational schools prepared students for employment.
D. Vocational schools were a complete waste of time.

Read the passage and fill in the gaps:

The future level of global warming is uncertain, but a wide range of estimates have
been made. Scientist predicts an increase in sea levels worldwide due to the
melting of two massive ice sheets in Antarctica and Greenland, especially on the
East coast of the US. (42)_________, many nations around the world will
experience the effects of rising sea levels, which could displace millions of people.
One nation, the Maldives, is already looking (43) ________ a new home, thanks to
rising sea levels. The severity of storms such as hurricanes and cyclones is
increasing, and research published in Nature has found.
“Scientists have come up with the (44)______evidence so far that global warming
will significantly increase the intensity of the most extreme storms worldwide. The
maximum wind speeds of the strongest tropical cyclones have increased
significantly since 1981, according to research published in Nature. And the
upward trend, thought to be driven by rising ocean temperatures, is unlikely to stop
at any time soon.”
 According to recent research, there is a 90% chance (45)_______3 billion people
worldwide will have to choose between moving their families to milder climates
and go hungry due to climate change within 100 years. Climate change is expected
to have the most severe impact on water supplies.
  “Shortages in future are likely to threaten food_______ (46) , reduce sanitation,
hinder economies development and damage ecosystems. It causes more violent
swings between floods and droughts.”
Question 42: However tuy nhiên B. But C. Although D.
Thus vì vây
Question 43: A. up B. for tìm kiếm C. after D. at
Question 44: A. firmest cứng rắn nhất B. firmer C. most firm
D. firming
Question 45: A. which B. who C. that ( số đếm  that)
D. when
Question 46: A. production B. produce C. product D. productivity
COVID-19 spreads mainly among people (47)_______ are in close contact (within
about 6 feet) for a prolonged period. Spread happens when an infected person
coughs, sneezes or talks, and droplets from their mouth or nose are launched into
the air and land in the mouths or noses of people nearby. The droplets can also be
(48)_______ into the lungs. Recent studies indicate that people who are infected
but do not have symptoms likely also play a role in the spread of COVID -19.
       It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or
object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose or eyes.
(49)_______, this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads. COVID-19
can live for hours or days on a surface, depending on factors such as sun light and
humidity. Social (50)_______ helps limit contact with infected people and
contaminated surfaces such as a friend’s house, parks, restaurants, shops or any
(51)___diffirent____ place.
Question 47: A. when B. why C. who D. which
Question 48: A. inhaled B. infected C. separated D. exhaled
Question 49: A. Therefore B. Although C. Moreover D. However
Question 50: A. violence B. solidarity C. exclusion D. distancing
Reduce relative clause to participial phrases ( ving/ having+PII)
51. Khanh Hoa and Kien Giang are two of five localities that allow fully
vaccinated foreign tourists to visit their local attractions.
=> are two of five localities fully…
52. Phu Quoc island city will be the first locality which pilots welcoming
international tourists.
=> locality to welcome ….
53. Ha Long Bay is a beautiful natural wonder in northern Vietnam near the
Chinese border. The Bay is dotted with 1,600 limestone islands
=> ha long bay which is dotted w 1600 limestone islands is a beautiful…
=> dotted…
54. The Thang Long Imperial Citadel was built in the 11th century by the Ly Viet
Dynasty. It was the centre of regional political power for almost 13 centuries.
=> ___citadel built in…, was the centre_
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 55: “I met my old friend yesterday,” Jane said.
A. Jane said that she had met her old friend the previous day.
B. Jane said that she had met my old friend the day before.
C. Jane said that she would meet her old friend the following day.
D. Jane said that she met her old friend the previous day.
Question 56: It’s important that you pay attention to the lecture.
A. You needn’t pay attention to the lecture. B. You must pay attention to the
lecture.
C. You shouldn’t pay attention to the lecture. D. You can pay attention to the
lecture.
Question 57: She started driving one month ago.
A. She has driven for one month. B. It is one month when she started
driving.
C. She has driven since one month. D. It was one month since she started
driving.
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 58: This type of coffee is not delicious. Its sour taste spoils it.
A. But for its sour taste, this type of coffee would be delicious.
B. This type of coffee will be delicious if it tastes sour.
C. Unless this type of coffee tasted sour, it wouldn’t be delicious.
D. Provided this type of coffee tasted sour, it would be delicious.
Question 59: Olga was about to say something about the end of the movie. She
was stopped by her friends right then.
A. Hardly had Olga intended to say something about the end of the movie when
she was stopped by her friends.
B. Not until was Olga stopped by her friends that she started to say something
about the end of the movie.
C. Were it not for Olga’s intension of saying something about the end of the
movie, she would not be stopped by her friends.
D. Only after Olga had said something about the end of the movie was she stopped
by her friends.
Question 60: The student next to me kept chewing gum. That ( việc đó, việc này)
 DÙNG WHICH bothered me a lot.
A. The student next to me kept chewing gum and bothering me a lot.
B. The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot.
C. The student next to me kept chewing gum which bothered me a lot.
D. The student next to me who kept chewing gum bothered me a lot.
THE END
WARNING ON GLOBAL WARMING
Global warming could cause drought and possibly famine in China the source of
much of Hong Kong's food, by 2050, a new report predicts. Hong Kong could also
be at risk from flooding as sea levels rose The report recommends building
seawalls around low-lying areas such as the new port and airport reclamations.
Published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the report, which includes
work by members of the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, uses the
most recent projections on climate change to point to a gloomy outlook for China.
By 2050 about 30 to 40 per cent of the country will experience changes in
the type of vegetation it supports, with tropical and sub-tropical forest conditions
shifting northward and hot desert conditions rising in the west where currently the
desert is temperate. Crop-growing areas will expand but any benefit is expected to
be negated by increased evaporation of moisture, making it too dry to grow crops
such as rice. The growing season also is expected to alter, becoming shorter in
southern and central China, the mainland's breadbasket. The rapid changes make it
unlikely that plants could adapt.
"China will produce smaller crops. In the central and northern areas, and the
southern part, there will be decreased production because of water limitations," Dr.
Rik Leemans, one of the authors of the report, said during a brief visit to the
territory yesterday. Famine could result because of the demands of feeding the
population - particularly if it grows - and the diminished productivity of the land.
"It looks very difficult for the world as a whole," he said. Global warming is
caused by the burning of large amounts of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, which
release gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. World temperatures already have
increased this century by about 0.6 degrees Celsius and are projected to rise by
between 1.6 degrees and 3.8 degrees by 2100.
Dr. Leemans said China's reliance on coal-fired power for its indus-trial
growth did not bode well for the world climate. "I think the political and economic
powers in China are much greater than the environ-mental powers, and
[greenhouse gas emissions] could accelerate," Dr-Leemans said. "China is not
taking the problem seriously yet, although it is trying to incorporate this kind of
research to see what is going to happen."
The climate change report, which will be released tomorrow, focuse on
China but Mr David Melville of WWF-Hong Kong said some of the depressing
scenarios could apply to the territory. Food supplies, for instance, could be affected
by lower crop yields. "Maybe we could afford to import food from elsewhere but
you have to keep in mind that the type of changes experienced in southern China
will take place elsewhere as well," he said. Sea levels could rise as glaciers melted
and the higher temperatures expanded the size of the oceans, threatening much of
developed Hong Kong which is built on reclaimed land. Current projections are
that sea levels worldwide will rise by 15 to 90 centimetres by 2100, depending on
whether action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
"Hong Kong has substantial areas built on reclaimed land and sea level rises
could impact on that, not only on Chek Lap Kok but the West Kowloon
Reclamation and the Central and Western Reclamation - the whole lot," Mr
Melville said, adding that sea-walls would be needed. Depleted fresh water
supplies would be another problem because increased evaporation would reduce
levels. Mr Melville said the general outlook could be helped if Hong Kong used
water less wastefully and encouraged energy efficiency to reduce fuel-burning. He
also called on the West to help China improve its efficiency.. Question 34:
Overall, what sort of picture is painted of the future effects of global warming?
A. disastrous B. potentially disastrous
C. relatively optimistic D. on balance things are going to be
satisfactory
Question 35: What is this passage?
A. a report B. a preview of a report
C. an article describing a response to a report D. an article previewing a
report
Question 36. Mr David Melville suggests that in future more food could be
imported into Hong Kong. He thinks these measures could be .....
A. efficient B. sufficient C. insufficient D.
inefficient
Question 37.The main point of paragraph 3 is to describe .....
A. effects of changes in the climate of China on food production
B. future changes in the climate of China
C. effects of changes in the climate of China on the growing season
D. projected future changes in the climate of China
Question 38 The main point of paragraph 5 is to describe .....
A. global warming B. the effects of global warming
C. the causes and projected effects of global warming D. the causes and effects of
global warming
Question 39. Why does the writer add the information in square brackets in
paragraph 5?
A. because the quote is from a second language user whose com mand of English
is not perfect.
B. because, although they are not part of the original quote, the additional
information given is necessary to understand the statement.
C. because the writer is quoting from another source.
D. because the writer wants to emphasize the meaning of these words.
Question 40. In paragraph 7, which point is Mr Melville NOT making?
A. suggesting that there is a potential disaster in Hong Kong B. suggesting that
reclamation areas are at risk
C. criticising current safeguards D. making a call for action
Question 41. How would you describe the Dr. Leeman's attitude towards China?
A. mainly favourable B. critical
C. supportive in theory D. admiring
Question 42. In paragraph 2 "negated" is closest in meaning to… .
A. made possible B. made ineffective
C. reduced D. paid for
Question 43. In paragraph 7 "depleted" could be replaced by which of the
following?
A. reduced B. poor C. decaying D. decimated

Bài 1. 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.
As viewed from space, Earth’s distinguishing characteristics are its blue waters and
white clouds. Enveloped by an ocean of air consisting of 78% nitrogen and 21%
oxygen, the planet is the only one in our solar system known to harbor life.
Circling the Sun at an average distance of 149 million kilometers (93 million
miles), Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the fifth largest planet in the solar
system.
Our planet’s rapid spin and molten nickel-iron core give rise to an extensive
magnetic field which, coupled the atmosphere, shields us from nearly all of the
harmful radiation coming from the Sun and other stars. Earth’s atmosphere
protects us from meteors as well, most of which burn up in the Earth’s atmosphere
before they can strike the surface. The planet active geological processes have left
no evidence of the ancient pelting it almost certainly received soon after it formed
about 4.6 billion years ago. The Earth has a single natural satellite – the moon.
Question 1: Approximately how much of the Earth’s atmosphere is nitrogen?
A. One-fourth
B. One-half
C. Three-fourths
D. All of it
Question 2: Which of the following helps to create the Earth’s magnetic fields?
A. Its blue waters
B. Its nitrogen atmosphere
C. Its molten metal core
D. The moon
Question 3: What two factors help protect the Earth from radiation?
A. Magnetic field and atmosphere
B. Blue waters and white clouds
C. Rapid spin and molten nickel-iron core
D. The Sun and the Moon
Question 4: The word consisting most nearly means ________.
A. hardening
B. withholding
C. containing
D. shortening
Question 5: The main idea of this passage is that ________.
A. Earth is predominantly water.
B. There are life-supporting characteristics on Earth
C. Earth is the only planet with a moon
D. Earth has no common characteristics with other planets
Question 6: The word distinguishing as it is used in this selection means
________.
A. elevating in nature
B. characteristics like all other planets
C. devastating in nature
D. characteristics that set it apart from other planets
Question 7: It’s probable that the next paragraph would discuss ________.
A. people on planets
B. the solar system as a whole
C. rings around Saturn
D. the Earth’s natural satellite – the moon

Bài 2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions
Bài 3. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank
space in the following passage.
If you (1) ____ to go to a university, you usually apply during your last year at
school, when you are 17-18. You can apply to (2) ____ at any university in Britain
and most people choose a university that is not in their own town. So, university
students usually live away from home. Students get a grant from the government to
study. At the beginning of your last year at school, you (3) ____ an application
form. On this form you choose up to five universities that you would like to go to.
The form is sent to those universities with (4) ____ from your school about your
academic (5) ____. If the universities are interested in your application, they will
offer you a place.
Any offer, however, is only conditional at this stage. Applications and interviews
take (6) ____ several months before students do their A-level examinations. These
are the exams that you do at the end of your time at school. So, when a university
makes an (7) ____, it will tell you the minimum grades that you will have to get
when you do your A-level exams. If you don't obtain those grades, then, you will
not be able to (8) ____ the place. It will be offered to someone else and you must
apply (9) ____ to another university. You don't have to accept your place
immediately. Some students don't want to straight from school to university. (10)
____, after they have taken their A-level, they take a year out to work or travel.
1. A. want B. make C. perform D. participate
2. A. lead B. link C. study D. lock
3. A. reply B. ban C. receive D. forward
4. A. problem B. information C. support D. present
5. A. degree B. diploma C. certificate D. record
6. A. out B. place C. in D. after
7. A. attempt B. offer C. secondary D. main
8. A. get B. make C. remind D. inquire
9. A. soon B. again C. against D. much
10. A. So B. But C. Because D. Then

Bài 4. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
One way of training for your future occupation in Germany is by pursuing a dual
vocational training programme. Such programmes offer plenty of opportunity for
on-the-job training and work experience. Programmes usually last between two
and three and a half years and comprise theoretical as well as practical elements.
You will spend one or two days a week, or several weeks at once, at a vocational
school where you will acquire the theoretical knowledge that you will need in your
future occupation. The rest of the time will be spent at a company. There you get to
apply your newly acquired knowledge in practice, for example by learning to
operate machinery. You will get to know what your company does, learn how it
operates and find out if you can see yourself working there after completing your
training.
This combination of theory and practice gives you a real head start into your job:
by the time you have completed your training, you will not only have the required
technical knowledge, but you will also have hands-on experience in your job.
There are around 350 officially recognised training programmes in Germany, so
chances are good that one of them will suit your interests and talents. You can find
out which one that might be by visiting one of the jobs and vocational training fairs
which are organised in many German cities at different times in the year.
Employment prospects for students who have completed a dual vocational training
programme are very good. This is one of the reasons why this kind of training is
very popular with young Germans: around two thirds of all students leaving school
go on to start a vocational training programme.
1. Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage?
A. Employment Opportunities and Prospects in Germany
B. Higher Education System in Germany
C. Dual Vocational Training System in Germany
D. Combination of Theory and Practice in Studying in Germany
2. The word "it" in the first paragraph refers to ____.
A. company B. machinery C. knowledge D. organisation
3. Which of the following statements best describes the dual vocational training
programmes?
A. These programmes consist of an intensive theoretical course of two and a half
years at a vocational school.
B. These programmes require you to have only practical working time at a certain
company.
C. These programmes offer you some necessary technical skills to do your future
job.
D. These programmes provide you with both theoretical knowledge and practical
working experience.
4. The word "hands-on” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ____.
A. theoretical B. practical C. technical D. integral
5. How many German school leavers choose this vocational training programme?
A. well over 75% B. around one out of five
C. less than a third D. about 70%