PRACTICE TEST 6

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. worked B. stopped C. forced D. amounted
Question 2: A. course B. courtesy C. resource D. force

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 3. A. particular B. electrify C. fashionable D. geneticist
Question 4: A. construct B. constant C. connect D. contain

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5 : Some English words have the same pronunciation _______ they are spelled differently, for
example, dear and deer.
A. unless B. even though C. even if D. since
Question 6: This clock is always slow; I put it ___________ ten minutes every morning.
A. back B. up C. forward D. ahead
Question 7: _________, she spent nearly an hour walking all around the neighborhood looking for her car.
A. Unable to remember where she was parking B. Unable to remember where she has parked
C. Forgetting where to park D. Not remembering where she had parked
Question 8: But for my mother’s help for the last two years, I ________________.
A. would succeed B. would not have succeeded
C. would not succeed D. could have not succeeded
Question 9: My mother ________ for a computer company, but she ___________ at home today.
A. works – is working B. works – works
C. is working – works D. is working – is working
Question 10: Over a third of the population was estimated to have no __________ to the health service.
A. relation B. connection C. access D. link
Question 11: John, you know what I feel for you and I’ve told you enough times, _______________?
A. don’t you B. don’t I C. doesn’t he D. haven’t I
Question 12: When his parents are away for wok, his oldest brother _________.
A. is in the same boat B. calls the shots C. draws the line D. knocks it off
Question 13: A lot of people have ignored the warning of air pollution __________ health problems.
A. seriously causing B. is seriously causing C. seriously caused D. is seriously caused
Question 14: We were banned from entering this area for _____________ reasons.
A. secure B. security C. securely D. securities
Question 15: I bought my __________ camera from a friend of mine.
A. expensive new German golden B. German new golden expensive
C. expensive new golden German D. golden German new expensive
Question 16. It won’t be safe to use these stairs __________ .
A. before they repair them B. after they will repair them
C. when they repaired them D. until they have them repaired
Question 17. Kate Bouman is ______ scientist whose algorithm allowed researchers to take _______ first
ever image of a black hole.
A. a/a B. a/the C. the/the D. the/a
Question 18: His parents suggested _____________ a break from studying.
A. having B. him to have C. he have D. that he had
Question 19: Air pollution is getting serious in big cities in the world.'
A. more and more B. the more and the more
C. the most and the most D. most and most

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20: That was so serious a matter that I had no choice but to call in the police.
A. ask the police to come and help B. phone to say where we are
C. ask the police to come to a particular place D. order the police by phone
Question 21: An indecisive commander is unlikely to win the confidence of his men.
A. slow B. determined C. hesitant D. reliant
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: For eliminating pollution, one can switch to alternative and renewable energy sources like
bio fuels instead of depending on non-renewable fossil fuels that only help in polluting our planet.
A. change for the better B. substitute for the unavailable
C. make no change at all D. find a replacement for
Question 23: Scientists believe that it is possible for waves to reach the heights described when they
come into contact with strong ocean currents.
A. touch B. enter C. meet D. avoid
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: - “I like to work part-time for a non-profit organization this summer.”
- “_____________________.”
A. Me too. I'm thinking of applying for 'Hope'.
B. I do, but I don't have enough time for studying.
C. That's great. You have been coming of age.
D. Is that all? How about using time wisely?
Question 25. - Phúc: “I am offered the job at Vietravel.”
- Thomas: “_______________.”
A. Good Heavens! B. Congratulations!
C. Good luck! D. Never mind, better luck next time!
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 "greenhouse effect" is the warming that happens when certain gases in Earth's atmosphere (26)
________ heat. These gases let in light but keep heat from escaping, like the glass walls of a greenhouse.
First, sunlight shines onto the Earth's surface, (27) ______ it is absorbed and then radiates back into the
atmosphere as heat. In the atmosphere, “greenhouse gases trap some of this heat, and the (28)
________ escapes into space. The more greenhouse gases are in the atmosphere, the more heat gets
trapped.
Scientists have known about the greenhouse effect since 1824, when Joseph Fourier calculated that
the Earth would be much colder if it had no atmosphere. This greenhouse effect is what keeps the Earth's
climate (29) _________. Without it, the Earth's surface would be an average of about 60 degrees
Fahrenheit cooler. Scientists often use the term "climate change" instead of global warming. This is
because as the Earth's average temperature climbs, winds and ocean currents move heat around the globe
in ways that can cool some areas, warm others, and change the amount of rain and snow falling.
(30)_________, the climate changes differently in different areas.
(Source: https://www.open.edu/openlearncreate/mod/oucontent)
Question 26: A. from B. by C. in D. with
Question 27: A. pain B. pained C. painful D. painless
Question 28: A. backgrounds B. settings C. identities D. surroundings
Question 29: A. because of B. thanks to C. despite D. as a result
Question 30: A. specialty B. uniqueness C. identity D. sustainability

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 from 31 to 35.
The world’s oldest post office, which has been operating in Sanquhar, Scotland, for more than 300
years, faces an uncertain future. Current owner and stamp collector, Manzoor Alam, and his wife, Nazra,
have been forced to put the business and its accompanying cottage on the market due to ill health.
The Alams are “heartbroken” to leave the post office, and are concerned that if a buyer cannot be
found its rich history could be lost. “It was my husband who was always the one most interested in stamps
and the postal service but over the last few years of working here it has grown on me too,” said Mrs Alam.
The couple are the post office’s 16th postmasters, and if they become the last, the title will fall to a
Stockholm branch, which opened in 1720.
Dumfries and Galloway councillor, Andrew Wood, said lots of rural areas were struggling to keep
their post offices open. He said it would be a “sad day” if the business folded. “I was wondering if the
community could arrange a buyout but it shouldn’t come down to that,” he said. “We’re a wealthy country
and should be able to have them in good-sized towns.”
The property is on the market for £275,000, and includes a three-bed cottage with two bathrooms,
a large living room, and garden with outbuildings. Agent Humberstones suggests the outbuilding could be a
holiday let, tea room or postal museum, as Mr Alam had planned. “My ambition is to promote the rich
heritage of the past by establishing a postal museum — the only one in Scotland — and combining it with a
modern business, securing this wonderful post office for future generations,’” he had said when he took on
the business.
(Source: https://www.countrylife.co.uk/)
Question 31: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The world’s oldest post office facing prospect of closure.
B. The longest-standing post office closed due to weather.
C. The world’s oldest post office re-opening this month.
D. The longest-standing post office got revamping.
Question 32: The word “accompanying” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. attending B. coinciding C. supported D. associated
Question 33: According to paragraph 2, what is NOT mentioned about the owners of Sanquhar post
office?
A. They are the 15th successor of the structure.
B. They are married as husband and wife.
C. They are the last postmasters of the place.
D. Mrs Alam slowly displayed her love for the post office.
Question 34: The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. rural areas B. post offices C. outbuildings D. postmasters
Question 35: According to paragraph 4, what is NOT included in the premises?
A. A yard. B. A museum. C. A common rooms. D. Two washrooms.
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 from 36 to 42.
Modern technologies have changed the way that people communicate with one another. These
technologies provide new and innovative ways for people to communicate -- text messaging, email, chat
and social networks. They allow faster and more efficient communication and can help build relationships.
However, modern technologies can also have negative effects such as limiting personal contact and
straining relationships. The nature of the effect depends in large part on the type of relationship.
Modern technologies limit the amount of separation between work and home. With the advent of
computers, the Internet and cell phones people can -- and are often expected to -- address work issues
from home. This can limit family interactions and cause conflict between family members. The use of
Internet and television by children and teenagers also limits the amount time spent with family and can
increase conflict between children and their parents.
Young people use modern technologies in increasing numbers to communicate with their friends.
Text messaging and online chats have become the preferred method of youth communication. A California
State University and UCLA study indicates that for young people face-to-face interactions are less desirable
than modern modes of communication. This preference could cause an inability to form lasting
friendships or difficulty understanding social cues. Others believe that modern technologies increase
communication and therefore strengthen friendships.
Starting new relationships -- romantic and otherwise -- can be difficult. Modern technologies allow
people to make new connections without the fears characteristic of face-to-face contact. The anonymity
and low risk are what makes Internet dating and social networks popular ways of meeting people.
However, this anonymity can also be dangerous. In April 2011, a woman sued an online dating site after
allegedly being raped by a man she met online.
Modern technologies allow couples to be in contact with each other more than ever before. This can
lead to increased expectations and conflict. With the increasing use of cell phones and email, people often
expect an instant reply to communication. A delayed reply -- or none at all -- can lead to suspicion and
anger. The use of social networks can also affect relationships. Information that was once private -- such
as relationship conflicts -- is now part of the public sphere.
 (Adapted from https://oureverydaylife.com/)

Question 36: Which of the following could be the main topic of the passage?
A. The advantages and disadvantages of social networks.
B. The positive and negative effects of modern technologies on communication.
C. The differences between the way people communicate in the past and now.
D. How people’s relationships have to change to keep up with the development of modern technologies.
Question 37: The word “straining” in the first paragraph mostly means _________.
A. connecting B. healing
C. breaking down D. experiencing pressure
Question 38: According to paragraph 2, why do modern technologies cause conflict between family
members?
A. Because people often take advantage of these technologies to work from home.
B. Since parents spend so much time on TV and the Internet that they can’t take care of their children.
C. As the pressure of work in modern time is too heavy for parents to solve at the workplace.
D. Because people prefer spending time on the Internet to talking with each other.
Question 39: What does the phrase “this preference” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. the preference for face-to-face communication
B. the preference to young people
C. the preference for communicating by modern modes
D. the preference for communicating with their friends
Question 40: The following are benefits of modern technologies mentioned in the passage, EXCEPT
__________.
A. People are easier to keep in touch with their friends.
B. Singles can have all information about their partners before face-to-face meeting.
C. More work is done from home instead of at the workplace.
D. People will have a more efficient way to build new relationships.
Question 41: The word “instant” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. exact B. appropriate C. immediate D. gradual
Question 42: It can be inferred from the last paragraph that __________.
A. people’s personal information now is no longer confidential as people depend too much on social
networks.
B. people’s relationships become worse and worse with the increasing use of modern technologies.
C. couples are likely to separate because of the pressure of keeping in touch on social networks.
D. conflicts between people are not difficult to solve with the help of modern technologies.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 43: The book publishing (A) last week is (B)her first novel about (C)a World Heritage Site (D)in
Viet Nam.
Question 44: I wish you won't come(A) through the kitchen(B)with your dirty boots(C) on(D).
Question 45. The town has(A) a concert hall and two theatres(B). The later(C) were both built in(D) the
1950.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 46: It’s not good for us to stay up late to surf the internet every day.
A. We needn’t stay up late to surf the internet every day.
B. We must stay up late to surf the internet every day.
C. We may stay up late to surf the internet every day.
D. We shouldn’t stay up late to surf the internet every day.
Question 47: I haven’t heard from Jenny and her family for several months.
A. I didn’t hear about Jenny and her family several months ago.
B. Jenny and her family heard about me several months ago.
C. I last heard from Jenny and her family several months ago.
D. Jenny and her family didn’t hear from me several months ago.
Question 48: “How much milk do you need to make the cake?” asked my sister.
A. My sister asked me how much milk did I need to make the cake.
B. My sister asked me how much milk do I need to make the cake.
C. My sister asked me how much milk I need to make the cake.
D. My sister asked me how much milk I needed to make the cake.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: Jenny wants to join that dancing club. She isn’t old enough.
A. Provided that Jenny is old enough, she can join that dancing club.
B. If only Jenny had been old enough, she couldn’t have joined that dancing club.
C. If Jenny had been old enough, she couldn’t have joined that dancing club.
D. If Jenny were old enough, she could join that dancing club.
Question 50: Hans told us about his investing in the company. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Only after investing in the company did Hans inform us of his arrival at the meeting.
B. Not until Hans told us that he would invest in the company did he arrive at the meeting.
C. Hardly had he informed us about his investing in the company when Hans arrived at the meeting.
D. No sooner had Hans arrived at the meeting than he told us about his investing in the company.
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