VO TRUONG TOAN HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 11

PRACTICE TEST UNIT 4

A. PHONETIC
Exercise 1: 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.
1. A. bungalow B. mansion C. balcony D. garage
2. A. cellar B. fence C. hedge D. remote
3. A. suburb B. public C. surreal D. rubbish
4. A. glowing B. organize C. hedge D. figure
5. A. extension B. substantial C. beautifully D. contemporary
Exercise 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. bungalow B. ceramic C. concentric D. extension
2. A. cushion B. duvet C. mansion D. surreal
3. A. sculpture B. spacious C. unique D. patio
4. A. harmonious B. dilapidated C. conservatory D. information
5. A. tackled B. deceased C. splendor D. shutters

B. VOCABULARIES AND GRAMMARS

Exercise 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. The _______from our room is wonderful. You can see all of the city.
A. hedge B. path C. view D. pond
2. Many celebrities have _______that they only visit once or twice a year.
A. thatched cottage B. flower bed C. mobile home D. holiday homes
3. My room has two large _______, so it's light.
A. patios B. lawns C. windows D. extensions
4. The _______outside my bedroom is dangerous. Don't stand on it.
A. conservatory B. balcony C. gate D. hall
5. Would you prefer a modern flat in the town centre, or a _______house in the country?
A. traditional B. old C. charming D. impressive
6. A boutique and beauty salon are _______charming within the shopping centre.
A. popular area B. conveniently located C. substantial D. beautifully restored
7. The wall hangings are thought to be _______with the tiled floors.
A. cosy B. peaceful C. spacious D. contemporary
8. Bedrooms in this hotel are _______and all have private bathroom and balcony; most take a third bed.
A. spacious B. remote C. lively D. cramped
9. There are some very _______buildings in the town - they become tourist attractions.
A. dilapidated B. cramped C. spacious D. impressive
10. Most people like some form of bedside lighting - either for reading in bed or simply to create a _______
atmosphere.
A. cramped B. cosy C. contemporary D. dilapidated
11. It is a very _______restaurant with nice decorations.

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A. remote B. lively C. charming D. cramped

12. The manager would like to have a _______mahogany desk in his office.
A. substantial B. spacious C. peaceful D. cosy
13. Special buildings, including the cathedral and palaces, are _______ and in good repair.
A. conveniently located B. absolutely popular
C. beautifully restored D. popular area
14. Some of the old homes in our town are well kept, but others are _______.
A. beautiful B. impressive C. contemporary D. dilapidated
15. Landslides have cut off many villages in _______areas.
A. substantial B. charming C. remote D. cosy
16. The quake destroyed mud buildings in many ______ villages.
A. tiny B. spacious C. remote D. modern
17. There is a ______ of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial.
A. statue B. ocean C. wave D. sculpture
18. If Sara ______ a mistake, she should fix it.
A. makes B. does C. takes D. gives
19. Jenny stayed on at university to ______ research.
A. make B. do C. take D. try
20. Leo reminded his mother to ______ tablets regularly every day.
A. try B. do C. make D. take
21. Peter is the ______ student in my class.
A. taller than B. so tall as C. the tallest D. tallest
22. The deep oceans contain some of the ______ of all living creatures.
A. strangest B. strange C. as strange as D. stranger
23. Jane is not ______ her brother.
A. more intelligent as b. intelligent as C. so intelligent as D. so intelligent that
24. He drives as ______ his father does.
A. careful as B. more carefully C. the most careful D. carefully as
25. What's the ______ film you've ever seen?
A. good B. best C. better D. the best
26. I'll be there ______ I can.
A. sooner as B. no sooner as C. as soon as D. soonest as
27. Hotels have developed ______ restaurants.
A. as rapidly as B. so rapidly that C. as rapid as D. as rapid than
28. Commercial centres are ______ they were many years ago.
A. as popular than B. the most popular.
C. more popular than D. most popular than
29. Computer are considered as ______ tools today
A. much modern than B. the most modern
C. modern as D. more modern
30. A supermarket is ______ a shopping centre.
A. less convenient as B. not so convenient than
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C. less convenient than D. the most convenient as

31. Bao Yen sings ______ than this singer.
A. well B. better C. gooder D. more good
32. Your pencil is ______ as mine.
A. as sharp B. not sharp C. sharper D. sharp
33. This car is ______ than mine.
A. less expensive B. as expensive C. more rich D. not so expensive
34. He is the ______ student in this class.
A. very intelligent B. most intelligent C. more intelligent D. less intelligent
35. Despite its smaller size, the Indian Ocean ______ the Atlantic Ocean.
A. as deep as B. is the same deep as C. deeper as D. is as deep as
36. This one is prettier, but it costs ______ as the one.
A. as much as B. twice as much C. as many D. twice as many
37. You can take ______ books as you want.
A. as many B. as much C. so much D. too many
38. Of the two sisters, Linda ______
A. is beautiful. B. the most beautiful.
C. is more beautiful. D. is so beautiful as.
39. Instead of slowing down, he drove ______.
A. more fastly B. faster C. more faster D. faster more
40. Ms. Jones isn't as nice ______ Ms. Smith.
A. as B. for C. like D. to
41. This is ______ man of all I've been known.
A. best B. better C. good D. the best
42. That child behaves ______ of all
A. the most carelessly B. the more carelessly
C. more carelessly than D. as carelessly
43. Your English is improving considerably. It is getting _______.
A. good and well b. well and better C. good and better D. better and better
44. The boss will be angry with you. You arrive ________ at work.
A. later and later B. the later C. late and late D. more and more late
45. My neighbor is driving me mad! It seems that the ____ it is at night, the _____ he plays his music.
A. more/ more B. later/ louder C. more/ louder D. later/ less
46. The ______ she got, the more _______ she worked.
A. fatter/ slow B. fattest/ slowly C. fatter/ slowly D. fat/ slow
47. People living near the park are becoming ________ worried about the danger of dog attacks.
A. much and much B. more and much C. more and more D. as much as
48. The harder he worked, __________.
A. the more he earned money B. the more money he earned
C. he earned the more money D. he earned money a lot.
49. My neighbor is driving me mad! It seems that _____ it is at night, _____ he plays his music.
A. the less – the more loud B. the less – less
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C. the more late – the more louder D. the later – the louder
50. I think TV programs are getting ________.
A. the more violent B. more and more violent
C. the more and more violent D. violent more and more
51. If I had time, I ____________ to the beach with you this weekend.
A. will go B. would go C. would have gone D. will have gone
52. If I had enough money, I_____ a good dictionary.
A. will buy B. will have bought C. would buy D. would have bought
53. If you________ a choice, which country would you visit?
A. have B. had C. have had D. will have
54. If I ______ you, I would take her advice.
A. had been B. am C. were D. have been
55. If I were you, I ______ part in this competition.
A. have taken B. take C. would take D. will take
56. I wish I ______ a car. I’m tired of catching the bus to work every day.
A. had had B. had C. have D. will have
57. I wish I ____ a computer.
A. had had B. had C. will have D. have
58. Her parents would not be upset if she ____ harder.
A. works B. is working C. will work D. worked
59. If we_______ in a town, life would be better.
A. had lived B. lived C. would live D. live
60. I could understand him if he _____ more slowly.
A. speaks B. spoke C. would speak D. had spoken
Exercise 2: Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. The clock on her bedside table / hook said half past four.
2. He bought a dresser, a pair of night tables, two kitchen cupboards/bookcases for his books and records.
3. If they sat on the pillow / sofa, they sat close together.
4. The bunk bed / double bed is one of two bed that are attacked together, one on top of the other.
5. I'll asleep as soon as my head hits the curtain/ pillow.
6. The room was dark because the cushions/ curtains were drawn.
7. The pillows / duvets on the beds were thin, so he asked for a woolen blanket.
8. Our room is not big enough for a double bed / bunk bed and a couple of bedside tables.
9. She sat cross-legged on a sofa / cushion on the floor.
10. Three fresh eggs lay in a small bowl on the top shelf/fridge in her kitchen.
Exercise 3: Complete the sentences with the comparative and superlative forms of the adverbs in
brackets.
1. Jane cooks _______________ than Sue, but Anna cooks _______________ of the three. (well)
2. Daisy walks _______________ than Alice, but Rachel walks _______________ of the three. (fast)
3. Rob dances _______________ than Peter, but Jack dances _______________. (energetically)
4. Alice works _______________ than Carole, but Sue works _______________. (hard)
5. Paul speaks _______________ than David, but Peter speaks _______________ (clearly)
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6. My aunt drives _______________ than my mum, but my dad drives _______________. (carefully)
Exercise 4: Complete the sentences with the correct form of “do/ make or take".
1. He's not here right now. Can I _______________ a message?
2. We normally _______________ the shopping on Saturday mornings.
3. Be very careful that you _______________ the right decision.
4.Before you go out, you have to _______________ your homework, OK?
5. Are these seats _______________ ?
6.Who’s going to _______________ the dinner? you or me?
7. Have you _______________ all the arrangements yet?
8. I always _______________ my bed before breakfast.
9. Anna will be _______________ her music exam in the summer.
10. Everyone _______________ a big effort to help yesterday.
11. The doctor told me I have to _______________ exercise regularly.
12. He had been told to _______________ photographs for the magazine, not to give to Ana.
13. She had _______________ advantage of the children’s absence to tidy their rooms.
14. It doesn’t matter if you fail, just _______________ your best.
15. Exercise can _______________ a big difference to your state of health.
Exercise 5: 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.
1. Would you prefer a modern apartment in a busy city or a traditional cottage in the countryside?
A. conventional B. modern C. out of fashion D. updated
2. Many famous people have holiday homes that they only visit once or twice a year.
A. notorious people B. celebrities C. civilians D. elites
3. There are some very impressive buildings in the town – they become tourist attractions.
A. terrible B. eccentric C. breath-taking D. normal
4. Earthquakes have cut off many villages in remote area.
A. near B. proximate C. next to D. far away
5. Solar panels are used to power satellites.
A. run B. weaken C. strengthen D. transmit
6. He got up immediately when he heard the noise of the key turning in the front door.
A. later B. soon C. at once D. sometimes
7. The audience was captivated by her eloquent storytelling.
A. praised B. enthralled C. acclaimed D. criticized
8. The findings unveiled a groundbreaking discovery in the field of medicine.
A. revealed B. obscured C. confirmed D. entertained
9. The novel captivated the readers with its intricate plot and compelling characters.
A. complex B. simple C. clear D. straightforward
10. The speaker's passionate words ignited a fire within the audience.
A. extinguished B. fuelled C. stifled D. suppressed
Exercise 6: 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.
1. That room is more spacious than ours.
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A. large B. big C. narrow D. thin

2. A youth hostel is suitable for students.
A. inappropriate B. infrequent C. uncommon D. unchanged
3. This area is always flooded in the rainy seasons.
A. wet B. drenched C. dry D. icy
4. Our way of life is unusual, but our new friends are fascinated by our home.
A. common B. terrific C. awesome D. normal
5. Our planners will help you to create the perfect space.
A. produce B. demolish C. encourage D. reduce
6. You can take it down and build it in a different location.
A. new B. same C. alike D. near
7. She was reluctant to try the new activity, but eventually agreed to give it a chance.
A. unwilling B. doubtful C. hesitant D. eager
8. The generous donor contributed a substantial amount of money to the charity.
A. selfless B. kind C. stingy D. friendly
9. The new vaccine has proved to be very effective in preventing the disease.
A. useless B. harmful C. beneficial D. counterproductive
10. The company experienced a significant decline in profits during the last quarter.
A. increase B. plunge C. decrease D. downturn
Exercise 7: Give the correct the form of each verb in brackets.
1. If my grandfather _______________ (be) still alive, he would be a hundred today.
2. I _______________ (offer) to give you a lift if I had my car here.
3. Where _______________ (you/ choose) if you could live anywhere in the world?
4. If you _______________ (drive) from London to Paris, which way would you go?
5. If I _______________ (live) out of town, I _______________ (take) up the garden.
6. We _______________ (not have) any money if we _______________ (not work).
7. I _______________ (not mind) living in England if the weather _______________ (be) better.
8. If I were you, I _______________ (not wait), I _______________ (go) now.
9. If we _______________ (have) more reliable car, we _______________ (drive) to Spain rather than fly.
10. If Mr. Morgan _______________ (be) still head teacher, he _______________ (not/ permit) such bad
behavior.
Exercise 8: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. I wish I _______________ (not have) so much homework.
2. I wish we _______________ (be) in the same class.
3. John wishes he _______________ (can) dance.
4. I wish I _______________ (can) eat fish, but I can't.
5. I wish it _______________ (be) summer now.
6. I'm having a great time in Nha Trang now. I wish you _______________ (be) here.
7. I wish I _______________ (not have to) take an exam at the end of the year.
8. Mai wishes she _______________ (not hate) sushi.
Exercise 9: Complete the sentences with the past simple or would + base form.
1. 'If only he _______________ that silly haircut.' (not have)
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2. I wish he _______________ nearer to my house.' (live)

3. 'If only he _______________ such old clothes. (not wear)
4. 'If only he_______________ my birthday. He forgets every year.' (remember)
5. 'I wish she _______________ more punctual.' (be)
6. 'If only she _______________ more free time.' (have)
7. 'I wish she _______________ me all the time.' (not phone)
8. 'I wish she _______________ to my friends.' (talk)
9. I wish I _______________ near my school. (live)
10. I wish I _______________ her address. (know)
Exercise 10: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. You can visit the desert as part of an _______________ 5-day excursion out of the city. (impress)
2. Bedrooms are _______________ and all have private bathroom and balcony; most take a third bed.
(space)
3. We’ve rebuilt the theatre with the _______________ of the National Lottery. (assist)
4. She politely declined his _______________ of marriage. (propose)
5. Our _______________ plan was to go camping, but it was pouring with rain. (origin)
6. Another of Marc's _______________ is a skirt with hand-painted flowers. (create)
7. The space under the desk is _______________ for storing CDs. (use)
8. He had proved himself an excellent _______________ and effective leader. (organize)
9. The government is not doing enough to help the _______________ . (employ)
10. We had a _______________ afternoon without the children. (peace)
Exercise 11: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction.
1. This exercise is difficulter than I thought it would be. I can do it.
A B C D
2. I would be rich if I win the lottery.
A B C D
3. It has been raining for days now. I wish it will stop soon.
A B C D
4. Of the two sisters, Susan is the most beautiful.
A B C D
5. The weather is more hot than it was yesterday.
A B C D
C. READING
Exercise 1: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose
the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.
Treehouses - Not Just For Kids
Have you ever wanted to hide away from the rest of your family and get a little (1) ___________ and quiet?
Do you think houses in trees are just for children? Well, think again. Here at Arborbuild we can help you
(2) ________________ the perfect treehouse.
David Arbor started Arborbuild in the late 1980s. He needed an office to work in so he built a treehouse in
his garden. He enjoyed the project so much that he gave (3) __________ his job as an accountant and started
his own company, building treehouses full- time. Twelve people work for him now and he (4)
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_________treehouses in fifteen countries. (5) ______________ you need an office, a storeroom, a playroom
for the kids, or just somewhere to relax and read a book, Arborbuild can help you. Our planners will help
you create the perfect space. Our workers will then build your dream a dream that will last a lifetime.
1. A. silence B. peace C. sleep D. mansion
2. A. cliff B. describe C. map D. design
3. A. up B. over C. in D. for
4. A. built B. has built C. build D. will have built
5. A. Where B. As C. If D. Who
Exercise 2: 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 1 to 5.
There are various kinds of houses available worldwide, each reflecting the diverse cultures, climates, and
preferences of different regions. One main type of house is the detached single-family home, which stands
alone on its own plot of land and provides privacy and independence for its occupants. Another common
kind of house is the apartment or condominium, typically found in urban areas, where multiple units are
stacked or clustered together within a larger building. These offer a more compact living space and often
include shared amenities such as gyms or swimming pools. In certain regions, such as rural areas or
vacation destinations, cottages or cabins are popular choices. These cozy houses are often made of wood
and provide a rustic retreat from the bustling city life. Additionally, there are also unique types of houses
like earth houses, which are built partially or entirely below ground, providing natural insulation and
energy efficiency. In colder climates, igloos made of packed snow are traditional dwellings that offer
excellent insulation against freezing temperatures.
1. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
A. Different types of houses exist worldwide.
B. Detached single-family homes are the most common type of house.
C. Cottages and cabins are popular in urban areas.
D. Earth houses are the most energy-efficient type of house.
2. Which statement is NOT true according to the paragraph?
A. Single-family homes offer privacy and independence.
B. Apartments and condominiums often have shared amenities.
C. Cottages and cabins are commonly found in urban areas.
D. Earth houses provide natural insulation and energy efficiency.
3. Which word does "these" refer to in the paragraph?
A. Detached single-family homes
B. Apartments and condominiums
C. Cottages and cabins
D. Earth houses
4. Where are earth houses commonly built according to the paragraph?
A. Urban areas B. Rural areas
C. Vacation destinations D. Cold climates
5. What type of house offers insulation against freezing temperatures?
A. Single-family homes B. Apartments and condominiums
C. Cottages and cabins D. Igloos
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D. WRITING
Exercise 1: Complete the unfinished sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
1. This is the most interesting film of all.
 No other films _________________________________________________________________________
2. No cars in the world are more expensive than Japanese ones.
 Japanese cars __________________________________________________________________________
3. This exercise is easier than that one.
 That exercise __________________________________________________________________________
4. He drives more carefully than Jack does.
 Jack __________________________________________________________________________________
5. No one in the group plays better than he.
 He can ________________________________________________________________________________
6. No hotel in the city is as comfortable as this.
 This hotel _____________________________________________________________________________
7. Other oceans in the world aren't as large as the Pacific one.
 The Pacific Ocean_______________________________________________________________________
8. Duong is better than anyone in the class.
 Duong ________________________________________________________________________________
9. Minh is taller than Huong.
 Hương _______________________________________________________________________________
2. 10.This is the most delicious cake I’ve ever tasted.
 I’ve never _____________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 2: Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same:
1. When you eat a lot, you get fat.
 The more _____________________________________________________________________________
2. You will feel tired if you run a lot.
 The more _____________________________________________________________________________
3. When you are old, you understand much.
 The older _____________________________________________________________________________
4. He thought about his family very much and he became homesick.
 The more he thought ___________________________________________________________________
5. I don’t spend much time with my family because I work so hard.
 The harder ____________________________________________________________________________
6. The idea becomes less attractive as I think about it more.
 The more _____________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 3: Rewrite the following sentences, using double comparative “the………, the………”:
1. You walk slowly, it takes longer to get there.
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
2. I became bored, he talked so much.
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
3. She drove fast, I became nervous.

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 ______________________________________________________________________________________
4. My motorbike is new, it consumes little petrol.
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
5. When you use more electricity, your bill will be higher.
 ______________________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 4: Combine each pair of sentences using the second conditional.
1. You go to bed late. You're tired.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________________
2. You spend all your money. We can't go on holiday.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________________
3. You don't study. You don't pass your exams.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________________
4. He smokes. The house smells bad.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________________
5. You don't put your clothes away. Your room is a mess.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________________
6. You don't go shopping. There isn't any food in the fridge.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 5: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.
1. You drink too much coffee, that’s why you can’t sleep.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________________
2. Because I don't have enough free time, I can't help my mother with the housework.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________________
3. He doesn’t finish his homework so he is punished by the teacher.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________________
4. My sister is absent from her class because she has a terrible headache.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________________
5. I don’t know her number, so I don’t ring her up.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________________
6. I don’t know the answer, so I can’t tell you.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________________
7. Peter is fat because he eats so many chips.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________________
8. He drinks too much strong tea; that’s why he can’t sleep.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________________
9. The weather is not fine; that’s why we can’t go out.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________________
10. I can’t do the exercise because it’s very difficult.
 If _____________________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 6: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.
1. I have to study hard.  I wish _________________________________________________

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2. It is raining heavily.  I wish _________________________________________________

3. They work slowly.  I wish _________________________________________________

4. She doesn’t join in the trip.  I wish _________________________________________________

5. I am not good at English.  I wish _________________________________________________

6. He studies badly.  I wish _________________________________________________

7. He doesn’t like playing sports.  I wish _________________________________________________

8. I don’t have a computer.  I wish _________________________________________________

9. Today isn’t a holiday.  I wish _________________________________________________

10. She doesn’t like this place.  I wish _________________________________________________

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