PRACTICE TEST 18

Mark the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 1. We can never feel fulfilled by following someone else’s dreams: independent living is the only
way to find true satisfaction.
A. amused B. frightened C. satisfied D. tired
Question 2. The natives were angry when the foreigners come to their country and took over their land.
A. locals B. migrants C. members D. tourists
Mark the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress
Question 3. A. deliver B. organize C. sacrifice D. devastate
Question 4. A. hacker B. marvel C. evolve D. software
Mark the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. Jack and Peter are talking about their plan for this weekend.
- Jack: “Why don’t we visit the imperial citadel this weekend?” - Peter: “ ”
A. Because it is very old B. That’s a great idea
C. I couldn’t agree with you more D. To learn more about its history
Question 6. Tom is in a restaurant. A waiter comes near and asks him to order.
- Waiter: “Good evening, welcome to our restaurant. Would you like to see the menu?”
- Tom: “ ”.
A. Never mind B. Yes, please C. No problem D. Yes, I will go now
Mark the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 7. He decided out of school three years ago.
A. dropping B. to drop C. drop D. to dropping
Question 8. He hopes that after the project starts, it by man investors.
A. was supporting B. will support C. will be supported D. supports
Question 9. I think that we should do something immediately to change the situation we are in.
A. personalise B. personality C. personally D. personal
Question 10. I great admiration for the young teachers who devote their life to teaching
children in remote and mountainous areas.
A. pay B. take C. have D. make
Question 11. I was surprised the way he behaved. It was completely out of character.
A. at B. of C. about D. on
Question 12. The restrictions on water usage have been now that the river levels are normal.
A. raised B. moved C. lifted D. risen
Question 13. The English test was than I thought it would be.
A. easiest B. the easier C. as easy D. easier
Question 14. In Viet Nam, you shouldn’t at somebody’s house on the first day of the New
Year unless you have been invited by the house owner.
A. put off B. show off C. show up D. put up
Question 15. They broke the TV while they it to a new showroom.
A. were moving B. are moving C. moved D. move
Question 16. Katherine won’t start writing the report .
A. once she collected all the necessary date B. when she was collecting all the necessary date
C. until she has collected all the necessary date D. after she had collected all the necessary date
Question 17. Researchers have found that those who work in jobs with better promotion are
less likely to develop serious illnesses. e
A. advances B. prospects C. forecasts D. predictions
Question 18. Giving your credit card to a stranger is like sending a guarding the henhouse.
A. cat B. duck C. fox D. fish
Question 19. His parents don’t approve of what he does, ?
A. don’t they B. did they C. didn’t they D. do they
Question 20. as The Global Ambassador of YGL, Rose considered it as a challenge for her
to improve herself in the public e
A. Choosing B. Having been chosen C. Having chosen D. Be chosen
Question 21. She needs new phone because her old one was broken.
A. a B. Ø (no article) C. an D. the
Mark the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 22. It is essential that all students attend the meeting.
A. All students must attend the meeting. B. All students could attend the meeting.
C. All students don’t have to attend the meeting. D. All students may attend the meeting.
Question 23. “I had lunch with my friends last month,” Jean said.
A. Jean said that she had had lunch with her friends the previous month.
B. Jean said that I had had lunch with my friends the previous month.
C. Jena said that I had lunch with her friends last month.
D. Jean said that she would have lunch with her friends last month.
Question 24. Tony started working as a volunteer in 2010.
A. Tony didn’t get used to working as a volunteer in 2010. B. Tony used to work as a volunteer in 2010.
C. Tony hasn’t been working as a volunteer since 2010. D. Tony has worked as a volunteer since 2010.
Read and mark the correct answer to each of the questions from 25 to 29.
Millions of people in the UK are putting their sight at risk by continuing to smoke, warned
specialists. Despite the clear connection, only one in five people recognise that smoking can lead to
blindness, a poll for the Association of Optometrists (AOP) finds. Smokers are twice as likely to lose their
sight compared with non-smokers, as tobacco smoke can cause and worsen a number of eye conditions.
Cigarette smoke contains toxic chemicals that can irritate and harm the eyes. Additionally, smoking
can make diabetes-related sight problems worse by damaging blood vessels at the back of the eye. Smokers
are also around three times more likely to get age-related macular degeneration - a condition affecting a
person's central vision, meaning that they lose their ability to see fine details.
Moreover, they are 16 times more likely than non-smokers to develop sudden loss of vision caused by optic
neuropathy, where the blood supply to the eye becomes blocked.
 The AOP says stopping or avoiding smoking is one of the best steps you can take to protect your
vision, along with having regular sight checks. Aishah Fazlanie, Optometrist and Clinical and Regulatory
Adviser for the AOP, said: "People tend to know about the link between smoking and cancer, but many
people are not aware of the impact that smoking can have upon the eyes.”
In the UK, 17% of men and 13% of women - around 7.4 million people - are smokers. More than
half (61%) of them say they want to quit. In 2017, around 2.8 million people - 5.5% of the UK - were using
e-cigarettes, and the most common reason given for this was to help quit smoking.
Question 25. What is the passage mainly about?
A. How we can protect our vision from cigarette smoke B. The connection between smoking and cancer
C. People in UK switching to e – cigarette to quit smoking D. Smoking’s negative effects on the human
eye
Question 26. According to the passage, smokers can unexpectedly lose vision when .
A. blood is prevented from reaching the eye B. blood vessels at the back of the eye are damaged
C. they suffer from macular degeneration D. toxic chemicals in cigarette smoke harm the eye
Question 27. The word fine in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. lively B. relevant C. excellent D. exact
Question 28. The AOP suggests doing all of the following to protect our sight EXCEPT .
A. switching to e – cigarettes B. checking out sight frequently
C. avoiding smoking D. quitting smoking completely
Question 29. The word that in paragraph 3 refers to .
A. impact B. link C. smoking D. cancer
Read and mark the correct answer to each of the questions
If you’ve done any traveling at all, you’re likely quite aware that customs and etiquette differ from
one culture to another: what may be perfectly innocuous in one place may be hideously offensive in
another, and vice-versa. Granted, even if you haven’t traveled at all, you’re probably aware of the fact that
certain types of behavior aren’t exactly acceptable in other countries: belching at the table may be a sign of
gratitude in some places, but in most areas of North America and Europe, such a display will earn you a
fair bit of ire. Whether you plan on traveling to any of the places listed below or just doing business with a
foreign client, it’s important to educate yourself on the standards of politesse and etiquette beforehand - the
last thing you want to do is offend someone with any ignorant, boorish behavior. Here’s how to be polite in
different countries.
When dealing with Japanese clients, be sure to dress fairly conservatively, and make sure that you
bow lower than they do upon meeting them. Accept gifts with both hands and open them later, not in front
of the giver, and never blow your nose at the dining table. Avoid asking and answering direct questions: it’s
better to imply rather than ask, and to answer with vagueness during conversations.
In Kenya, when greeting someone older or of a higher status than yourself, grip their right wrist with
your left hand while shaking it; it’s a sign of respect and deference. Do ask questions about their health,
family, business etc. before getting to major topics, as skipping these niceties is seen as impolite. If sharing
meals, do not begin eating until the eldest male has been served and starts to eat.
 Turning down an alcoholic drink is considered terribly offensive in Russia, so it’s a good idea to
fortify yourself with some greasy food before heading out for a meal with Russian or Ukrainian clients.
Don’t smile at strangers or they’ll think you’re deranged, and when paying for items, place your money on
the counter rather than trying to hand it directly to the cashier.
Question 30. Which of the following could be served as the title of the passage?
A. Avoiding Offensive Behavior in Different Countries
B. Behavior to be a Courteous Person in Distinct Nations
C. Different Meanings of the same Behavior in many Countries
D. Different Customs you should Know when Travelling Abroad
Question 31. The word innocuous in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. wonderful B. impolite C. acceptable D. harmless
Question 32. In which country, opening presents right away receiving them is considered not polite?
A. Mexico B. North American C. Kenya D. Japan
Question 33. What does the word it in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. a sign of respect and deference B. a higher status
C. their right wrist D. your left hand
Question 34. The word fortify in the last paragraph mostly means .
A. weaken B. exhaust C. interest D. strengthen
Question 35. According to the last paragraph, what behavior is often seen in Russia?
A. asking direct questions B. turning down an alcoholic drink
C. smiling at strangers D. avoiding handing money directly to the cashier
Question 36. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Europeans are stricter than people in other countries.
B. Understanding clients’ customs is an important criterion in doing business.
C. Dining etiquette is the most important one to know about other countries.
D. Observing and imitating behavior of the eldest is a wise choice.
Read and mark the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
The celebration of New Year’s Eva has a history dating back thousands of years. The holiday’s
origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations, such as the Babylonians and the Romans, (37) marked
the beginning of the new year with religious festivals and celebrations.
In ancient Rome, new year celebrations occurred on the first full moon in March with the festival of
Anna Perenna – the the goddess of the year. The festival was a time of feasting and drinking, and people
would exchange gifts and (38) wishes for the new year.
In medieval Europe, the new year was celebrated on March 25 th, marking the start in the new year
on the Julian calendar, which was used at the time. The celebration of the new year this date (39) until
the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in the 16 th century, which moved the start of the new year to
Juanuary 1st .
New Year’s Eve as it is celebrated today is largely a modern creation, with (40) of the
th
traditions associated with the holiday having developed in the 20 century. (41) , new year
celebrations have a rich and varied history that spans many centuries and cultures.
Question 37. A. when B. that C. which D. who
Question 38. A. make B. carry C. take D. do
Question 39. A. insisted B. consisted C. desisted D. persisted
Question 40. A. much B. many C. little D. nor
Question 41. A. Moreover B. However C. For example D. Otherwise
Mark the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 42. In every culture, the journey between childhood and adulthood is punctured by a series of
minute and momentous transitions.
A. culture B. punctured C. journey D. momentous
Question 43. My close friends spend most of their free time helping the homeless people in the
community last year.
A. in B. spend C. helping D. close
Question 44. Bottlenose dolphins are usually slow swimmers, but it can reach speeds of over 30 mph for
short periods.
A. usually B. periods C. of D. it
Mark the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 45. Harry had packed his luggage. After that, he loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.
A. Packing his luggage, Harry loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.
B. No sooner had Harry packed his luggage when he loaded it into the car and set off for the airport.
C. Only after Harry had packed his luggage did he load it into the car and set off for the airport.
D. Not until had Harry packed his luggage did he load it into the car and set off for the airport.
Question 46. Hoa doesn’t come to class today. She contracts a serious illness.
A. If Hoa didn’t contract a serious illness, she would come to class today.
B. If Hoa contracted a serious illness, she would come to class today.
C. If Hoa contracted a serious illness, she won’t come to class today.
D. In case Hoa didn’t contract a serious illness, she wouldn’t come to class today.
Mark the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 47. Many people move to urban areas seeking for job opportunity as well as stable employment.
A. durable B. steady C. temporary D. long – lasting
Question 48. I only thought about it the day before the game and had my heart in my mouth from then
on.
A. was extremely panic B. was extremely nervous
C. was very composed D. was very tired
Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions.
Question 49. A. challenge B. chemist C. charity D. charter
Question 50. A. idea B. item C. idiom D. idol