PRACTICE TEST 26

A. LISTENING
SECTION 1
Section One - Questions 1-12
You will hear a number of different recordings and you have to answer questions on what you hear. There will
be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a chance to check your work.
All the recordings will be played once only. The test is in 4 Sections. At the end of the test you will be given 10
minutesto transfer your answers to an answersheet.
Questions 1-4
Circle the appropriate letter

1.  What are the parking regulations on campus?

      A undergraduate parking allowed
      B postgraduate parking allowed
      C staff parking only allowed
      D no student parking allowed
2.  The administration office is in
      A Block B.
      B Block D.
      C Block E.
      D Block G.
3.  If you do not have a parking sticker, the following action will be taken:
      A wheel clamp your car.
      B fine only.
      C tow away your car and fine.
      D tow away your car only.
4.  Which picture shows the correct location of the Administration office?

Questions 5-10
Complete the application form using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS
Application for parking sticker
Name (5) ....................................................................................................
Address (6) Flat 13 ...................................................................................
Suburb (7) ..................................................................................................
Faculty (8) ...................................................................................................
Registration number (9) ..........................................................................
Make of car (10) .........................................................................................
Questions 11-12
11.  Cashier’s office opens at  A 12.15     B 2.00     C 2.15     D 4.30
12.  Where must the sticker be displayed? ...................................................................
SECTION 2
Section Two- Questions 13-23
Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

SECTION 3
Section Three - Questions 24-32
Questions 24-27
Circle the correct answer
24.  Mark is going to talk briefly about
      A marketing new products.
      B pricing strategies.
      C managing large companies.
      D setting sales targets.
25.  According to Susan, air fares are lowest when they
      A include weekend travel.
      B are booked well in advance.
      C are non-refundable.
      D are for business travel only.
26.  Mark thinks revenue management is
      A interesting.
      B complicated.
      C time-consuming.
      D reasonable.
27.  The airline companies want to
      A increase profits.
      B benefit the passenger.
      C sell cheap seats.
      D improve the service.
Questions 28-32
Complete the notes using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer
Two reasons for the new approach to pricing are:
(28) .......................................................................... and (29) .......................................................................... .
In future people will be able to book airline tickets (30) ................................................... .
Also being marketed m this way are (31) ............................................................
and (32)................................................................. .
SECTION 4
Section Four - Questions 33-42
Questions 33-37
Complete the table Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS  for each answer

Questions 38-42
Label the cliagiam Wiite NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS  for each anmer
B. GRAMMAR-VOCABULARY-LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
Part 1. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
1. __________the history of the tough, strong-willed Nebraska farmer.
(A) Not only is much of the history of Nebraska
(B) Although it is much of the history of Nebraska that is
(C) It is much the history of Nebraska’s being
(D) Much of the history of Nebraska is
2. People’s expectations for a higher standard of living increase __________.
(A) conditions in their community improve (B) since conditions in their improving community
(C) conditions improve in their community (D) as conditions in their community improve
3. All of the plants now raised on farms have been developed from plants __________wild.
(A) once they grew (B) they grew once (C) that once grew (D) once grew
4. Alexander Graham Bell once told his family that he would rather be remembered as a teacher of the deaf ---
of the telephone.
(A) than inventing (B) than as the inventor (C) the invention (D) as the inventor
5. Although adult education in the United States began in colonial times, --- chief growth has taken place since
the 1920’s.
(A) its (B) so it (C) but its (D) it is
6. Economic goods may take the form --- of material things or of services.
(A) either (B) because (C) as (D) or
7. All gases and most liquids and solids expand --- heated.
(A) in B) how (C) when (D) about
8. Mercury differs from other industrial metals ---it is a liquid.
(A) whereas (B) in that (C) because of (D) consequently
9. I was too tired to ….. my suitcase and hang my clothes in the wardrobe.
A. disorder B. empty C. put out D. unpack
10. These are not natural flowers. They are ________
A. unnatural B. artificial C. paper D. unreal
Part 2. I Each of the following sentences has one mistake. Identify and correct it.

A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION
1. A musician friend of me once went on an English course during his summer
A B C D
2. holidays. How he really wanted to do was to improve his ability to think and
A B C D
3. react quickly and correctly in spoken English. He said speaking by a foreign
A B C D
4. language always made him nervous, even after three years for study. It turned
A B C D
5. out that one of the teachers on the course was very strong views on music,
A B C D
6. and was not afraid to express themselves in the lessons. He claimed that music
A B C D
7. was a drug, just as alcohol or cigarettes, and people who could not live their
A B C D
8. lives without it were to be pitied. Whatever was the subject of the lesson, the
A B C D
9. teacher always managed to include some reference with this idea. You can
A B C D
10. imagine that my friend was not very impressive. In the end, he lost his temper,
A B C D
11. and spent most of the remaining lessons to arguing about music and its role
A B C D
12. in people's lives. When his course had finished, he came home still angrily
A B C D
13. about the experience. However, if he enjoyed the course or not, my
A B C D
14. friend had to admit that the teacher's technique having worked since his nervousness
A B C D
15. in English had completely disappeared and he was speaking by far more fluently than before.
A B C D
Part 3. Provide the correct form of the words in brackets.
Being a DIY (1. enthusiasm______________) was happy to take on the challenge of (2 . MODERN
______________) an old but (3. DELIGHT) cottage. Ị had been given the (4. INVITE__________) by a
man who used to be an (5. employ_______________) of mine before he stopped working for me.
The cottage needed to be changed (6. extend_______________), and my friend had to remove all his (7.
possess______________) before I could start. The requirements for such a task are many and before any (23.
arrange_________________) could be made some organisation was needed. The final (24.
transform__________________) was worth the effort though

C. READING
Part 1. Read the text in each question. What does it say? Choose the best explanation for each text. On
the answer sheet, circle A, B, C or D.
1.
A. We must see your discount card before we reduce the price on goods.
B. We are selling cards at reduced prices.
C. We can only give a discount on certain goods.
D. We can sell you a discount card here.

2.
A. Do not touch the switch at the back of this printer.
B. Do not take the back cover off the printer until it is turned off.
C. Switch this printer off at the back.
D. Cover this printer up before you switch it on.
3.
A. You cannot have a drink in the interval if you have not ordered it.
B. You can order drinks for the interval before you go in.
C. You must finish your drink before you go into the concert.
D. You can get drinks both before and after the concert.

4.
A. Tickets reserved today are cheaper.
B. Some of our tickets are cheaper today.
C. There are only ten tickets left.
D. Buy ten tickets and get one free

5.
A. This van is not valuable.
B. Valuable objects are removed at night.
C. This van is locked at night.
D. Valuables should not be left in the van.

Part 2. Read the passage below and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space
A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS
I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an (1)______
Village in Chad, about 500 kilometres from the capital N'Djamena. Coming from a rich country, I got
(2)______ shock, as conditions were much harder than I had (3) ______. But after a few days I soon got used
to living there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate (4) ______
beautiful the countryside was. One of my jobs was to supply the village (5)______ water. The well was a long
walk (6)______, and the women used to spend a long time every day (7) ______ heavy pots backwards and
forwards. So I contacted the organization and arranged to (8)______ some pipes delivered. We built a simple
pipeline and a pump, and it worked first time. It wasn't perfect - there were a few (9) ______, but it made a great
difference to the villagers who had never had running water before. And not (10) ______ did we have running
water, but in the evenings it was hot, because the pipe had been (11) ______ in the sun all day.
(12)______ in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not well-paid, it was
well (13) ______ doing, and I would recommend it to anyone who was (14) ______ working for a charity.
Finally, there's one more reason why I'll never (15)_______ working for OV. A few months before I left, I met
and fell in love with another volunteer, and , we got married when we returned to England.
1. A. isolated B. isolating C. isolate D. isolation
2. A. a quite B. quite a C. quite D. such quite
3 A felt B planned C found D expected
4. A. what B. which C . how D. whatever
5. A. to B. for C. in D. with
6. A. away B. from C. way D. nearby
7. A fetching B wearing C carrying D holding
8. A make B let C have D allow
9. A breaks B leaks C splits D punctures
10. A hardly B scarcely C only D also
11. A lied B lay C laying D lying
12. A. Most B. None C. All D. Every
13. A worth B value C cost D price
14. A considering B thinking C going D planning
15. A regret B feel sorry C miss D lose
Part 3. Read the following passages and choose the correct answer.
 Plants and animals will find it difficult to escape from or adjust to the effects of global warming. Scientists
have already observed shifts in the lifecycles of many plants and animals, such as flowers blooming earlier and
birds hatching earlier in the spring. Many species have begun shifting where they live or their annual migration
patterns due to warmer temperatures.
With further warming, animals will tend to migrate toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher
elevations. Plants will also attempt to shift their ranges, seeking new areas as old habitats grow too warm. In
many places, however, human development will prevent these shifts. Species that find cities or farmland
blocking their way north or south may become extinct. Species living in unique ecosystems, such as those found
in polar and mountaintop regions, are especially at risk because migration to new habitats is not possible. For
example, polar bears and marine mammals in the Arctic are already threatened by dwindling sea ice but have
nowhere farther north to go.
Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult. Some scientists have estimated
that 20 to 50 percent of species could be committed to extinction with 2 to 3 Celsius degrees of further
warming. The rate of warming, not just the magnitude, is extremely important for plants and animals. Some
species and even entire ecosystems, such as certain types of forest, may not be able to adjust quickly enough
and may disappear.
Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, will also be affected by global warming. Warmer
ocean temperatures can cause coral to “bleach”, a state which if prolonged will lead to the death of the coral.
Scientists estimate that even 1 Celsius degree of additional warming could lead to widespread bleaching and
death of coral reefs around the world. Also, increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the ocean and
increases the acidity of ocean waters. This acidification further stresses ocean ecosystems.
From "Global Warming" by Michael Mastrandrea and Stephen H. Schneider
1. Scientists have observed that warmer temperatures in the spring cause flowers to ______.
A. die instantly B. bloom earlier C. become lighter D. lose color
2. According to paragraph 2, when their habitats grow warmer, animals tend to move ______.
A. south-eastwards and down mountainsides toward lower elevations
B. north-westwards and up mountainsides toward higher elevations
C. toward the North Pole and down mountainsides toward lower elevations
D. toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations
3. The pronoun “those” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. species B. ecosystems C. habitats D. areas
4. The phrase“ dwindling sea ice” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. the frozen water in the Arctic B. the violent Arctic Ocean
C. the melting ice in the Arctic D. the cold ice in the Arctic
5. It is mentioned in the passage that if the global temperature rose by 2 or 3 Celsius degrees, ______.
A. half of the earth’s surface would be flooded B. the sea level would rise by 20 centimeters
C. water supply would decrease by 50 percent D. 20 to 50 percent of species could become extinct
6. According to the passage, if some species are not able to adjust quickly to warmer temperatures, ____.
A. they may be endangered B. they can begin to develop
C. they will certainly need water D. they move to tropical forests
7. The word “fragile” in paragraph 4 most probably means ______.
A. very large B. easily damaged C. rather strong D. pretty hard
8. The bleaching of coral reefs as mentioned in paragraph 4 indicates ______.
A. the water absorption of coral reefs B. the quick growth of marine mammals
C. the blooming phase of sea weeds D. the slow death of coral reefs
9. The level of acidity in the ocean is increased by ______.
A. the rising amount of carbon dioxide entering the ocean
B. the decrease of acidity of the pole waters
C. the extinction of species in coastal areas
D. the loss of acidity in the atmosphere around the earth
10. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Influence of climate changes on human lifestyles
 B. Effects of global warming on animals and plants
C. Global warming and possible solutions
D. Global warming and species migration
Part 4. Read the following passages and choose the correct answer.
Overpopulation, the situation of having large numbers of people with too few resources and too little space,
is closely associated with poverty. It can result from high population density, or from low mounts of resources,
or from both. Excessively high population densities put stress on available resources. Only a certain number of
people can be supported on a given area of land, and that number depends on how much food and other
resources the land can provide. In countries where people live primarily by means of simple farming, gardening,
herding, hunting, and gathering, even large areas of land can support only small numbers of people because
these labor-intensive subsistence activities produce only small amounts of food.
In developed countries such as the United States, Japan, and the countries of Western Europe,
overpopulation generally is not considered a major cause of poverty. These countries produce large quantities of
food through mechanized farming, which depends on commercial fertilizers, large-scale irrigation, and
agricultural machinery. This form of production provides enough food to support the high densities of people in
metropolitan areas.
A country’s level of poverty can depend greatly on its mix of population density and agricultural
productivity. Bangladesh, for example, has one of the world’s highest population densities, with 1,147
persons per sq km. A large majority of the people of Bangladesh engage in low-productivity manual farming,
which contributes to the country’s extremely high level of poverty. Some of the smaller countries in Western
Europe, such as the Netherlands and Belgium, have high population densities as well. These countries practice
mechanized farming and are involved in high-tech industries, however, and therefore have high standards of
living.
At the other end of the spectrum, many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have population densities of less
than 30 persons per sq km. Many people in these countries practice manual subsistence farming; these countries
also have in fertile land, and lack the economic resources and technology to boost productivity. As a
consequence, these nations are very poor. The United States has both relatively low population density and high
agricultural productivity; it is one of the world’s wealthiest nations.
High birth rates contribute to overpopulation in many developing countries. Children are assets to many
poor families because they provide labor, usually for farming. Cultural norms in traditionally rural societies
commonly sanction the value of large families. Also, the governments of developing countries often provide
little or no support, financial or political, for family planning; even people who wish to keep their families small
have difficulty doing so. For all these reasons, developing countries tend to have high rates of population
growth.
From "Poverty"by Thomas J. Corbett
1. Which of the following is given a definition in paragraph 1?
A. Overpopulation B. Population density C. Simple farming D. Poverty
2. What will suffer when there are excessively high population densities?
A. Available resources B. Skilled labor C. Farming methods D. Land area
3. The phrase “that number” in paragraph 1 refers to the number of ______.
A. people B. densities C. resources D. countries
4. In certain countries, large areas of land can only yield small amounts of food because ______.
A. there is lack of mechanization B. there are small numbers of laborers
C. there is an abundance of resources D. there is no shortage of skilled labor
5. Bangladesh is a country where the level of poverty depends greatly on ______.
A. its population density only
B. both population density and agricultural productivity
C. population density in metropolitan areas
D. its high agricultural productivity
6. The phrase “engage in” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. escape from B. look into C. give up D. participate in
7. The word “infertile” in paragraph 4 probably means ______.
 A. disused B. impossible C. unproductive D. inaccessible
8. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. In certain developed countries, mechanized farming is applied.
B. In sub-Saharan African countries, productivity is boosted by technology.
C. There is no connection between a country’s culture and overpopulation.
D. All small countries in Western Europe have high population densities.
9. Which of the following is a contributor to overpopulation in many developing countries?
A. High-tech facilities B. Economic resources
C. Sufficient financial support D. High birth rates
10. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. High Birth Rate and its Consequences B. Overpopulation: A Cause of Poverty
C. Overpopulation: A Worldwide Problem D. Poverty in Developing Countries
D. WRITING
Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it.
1. My brother was treated unfairly by his teachers.
- My brother deserve................................................................
2. We all agreed with my father's proposal apart from Joy. exception
- With the exception of John, we all agrees with my father’s proposal..........................................................
3. Nicole likes going abroad to study but he prefers to study in his home country.
- Nicole doesn't like ...........................................................
4. If you have enough money for the fare, why not travel first class?
- If you can ............................................................
5. Sarah probably won't come to the party.
- Sarah is ..............................................
Part 2. You've recently attended a festival organized by a commune in your area. You were not satisfied with
the festival because of the chaotic situation Write a letter of complaint to the authorities about this.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………
Part 3. Write a short paragraph of argument (about 100- 120 words) to persuade your friends to go
to school by bicycle. (while some students like going to school by motor-cycle)

Hướng dẫn chấm:

 Ý tưởng : 1.0 điểm : Nêu lên được những ưu điểm của việc đi học bằng xe đạp như : phương
tiện rèn luyện sức khỏe tốt, ít tốn kém , không ô nhiểm môi trường, an toàn giao thông ( học
sinh không được phép đi xe gắn máy), có thể ngắm cảnh hoặc trò chuyện với bạn trong khi
đang đi…..
 Kỹ thuật : 1.0 điểm : Viết được đoạn văn dài khoãng 100 – 120 từ, có bố cục rõ ràng, trình
bày các ưu điểm dưới dạng nghị luận : Firstly…, Next…, Besides…, Finally….
Câu văn viết đúng ngữ pháp, dùng từ chính xác, phong phú.

Tùy mức độ học sinh viết được, giám khảo dựa vào thang điểm để quyết định.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………