6. She travelled through six different country before arriving in Croatia A. travelled B. country C. arriving, D. Croatia 7. Unfortunately, there are a few tablets at school, so we don't often use them. A. Unfortunately B. a few C.at D. often Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined one in the following sentence. 8. He feels dissatisfied with your staying up late playing video games. A. unhappy B. satisfied C. happy D. pleased Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined one in the following sentence. 9. My mother is sometimes shocked at my words when she reminds me to do homework A. occasionally _B. often C. at times D. now and then Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. 10. Alex is showing his artwork to his friend Tom. Alex: “What do you think of my painting?” Tom: “ The colors you used are amazing.” A. I'm sorry, I don't like it. B. I'm not sure, C. Labsolutely love it. D. 1 don't really care, 11. Sarah is talking to her colleague Mark about a new project they're working on. Sarah: We should focus on improving the user interface, Mark: “ . That's a good idea. It'll make the product more user-friendly,” A. 1 disagree. B. I don't know, C. I think it’s irrelevant. D. I couldn't agree more. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 12. As a(n) he is constantly looking for ways to push boundaries and try new things in his field. A. edge B. experiment, C. fury, D, giant 13, After watching her favorite TED talk, she felt a surge of and started writing her own book. A. icon B, grasp C. immense —_D, inspiration 14. The experience of losing her passport in a foreign country was a complete for her. A. fury B, obstacle C.nightmare DD. obsess 15, He used the system in his car to find the quickest route to the airport. ‘A. experiment B. model C. publisher. navigation 163have any spare parts, I managed to (30) the wheel and take it off, but then I lost my spanner , and couldn't put the wheel back on properly, At least Tam taking more exercise, as I now have to walk to college. 26, A. do B. make C. fix D. work 27. A drill B. scissors C. hammer D. spade 28. A. technician B. engineer C. machine _D. mechanic 29. A. spent B. paid Cnn D. fallen 30.A.remove _B, smooth C. fill D. undo Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in parentheses. 31. [hope Adam's actually doing some work at college - he seems to spend all his time 1 (socially) 32, are professionals who use their knowledge of science and technology to design, develop, and implement solutions to complex problems. (Technology) 33. Smoking is a habit that can cause a variety of health problems. (harm) 34. 1'm 10 inform you that you have been selected for the job. (please) 3: ‘you practice regularly, you'll become a better athlete, (Similar) Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. 36. This is the only money I have left. > This is all 4 37. All of the cups are dirty. > None 38. Everyone was cheering loudly. > All the 39. 1am sure that John is not the thief. > John can't 40. I'm sure that Karen was a beautiful baby. > Karen must PRACTICE TEST 12 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: 1. A. attach B. brainchild C. tech-savvy —_D. search 2.A. sensitive B. philosopher _C. result D. persistence Choose the word in each group stressed on the different syllable from the others: 3.A. visually _B. persistence __—_C.. vibrate D. philosopher 4. A. profile B, schedule C. sensor D. retire16. I need to ___ the computer and go for a walk A. get off B. download C. subscribe to D. log on toa Wi-Fi 17. Lalway my expenses by writing them down in a notebook. A. keep track of : B. subscribe to C, forward a text message D. take photos 18. | always make sure to _ frequently so 1 don't lose any progress. A. search within a website B. be connected to C. save my work D. empty the trash 19. The organization is planning to host an event to between different communities. A. set up your profile B. bridge the gap C. assume the shape D. offer a hand 20. | am going to of my cat playing with a toy to my YouTube channel. A. upload a video clip B. check my phone C, scroll up a page D. take photos of myself 21. like to music to listen to while I work, A.download — B. keep C. programme _D. send 22. They been very rich. They drove a fancy car and lived in a big house. A.musthave — B. can't have C.could have. might have 23.1 forgotten my keys at home. I have them in my pocket. ‘A. must have B. can'thave C. could have D. might have 24. of the students use social media. That's how they stay in touch with one another. A. Most B. Few C. None D. Lot 25. There aren't interactive whiteboards in our school. A. both B. any C. much D. little Read the following passage mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the numbered blanks. Do It Yourself What do you do when something breaks down? Are you the kind of person who Knows how things (26) 2 Or do you prefer to have them repaired by an expert? Personally, when I use a (27) 1 always hit my finger, and I can never unscrew anything with my screwdriver because I can never find it. Despite having all the wrong equipment , and despite being a useless (28) a1 recently decided to take my bike to pieces and fix it. 1 had (29). ‘out of money as usual, and as L use my bike for getting to college, I had no choice. It was making a terrible noise, and the front tyre was flat 1 had a few tools but | didn't 164Find the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected. 5. Lwas wondering what should I do with them. A. was B. wondering C. should I D. them 6. [think you need to spend more time play sports. A. think B. need C. more D. play 7. The movie's stunning special effects and use of vivid colors made it a visual captivating experience for the audience. A.stunning —_B. made C. visual D. experience Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined one in the following sentence. 8. [need to get off the train at the next station to reach my destination. A. leave B. stay C. remain D. continue Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined one in the following sentence. 9. To access your documents, you need to double-click on the folder icon to open the folder on your computer. A. close B. upload C. download —D. save Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. 10. Woman: I think we should invest more in employee training to improve productivity and efficiency. Man: . I think we should focus on hiring more staff to increase our output capacity. A. Actually, I disagree. B. OK, I agree. C. Great, D. I'm not sure about that. 1. Alice: We have two candidates for the job position. One has more experience, but the other has more relevant skills. Bob: That's a tough choice. as we need to fill the position before the end of the month A. Not very easy, B, We need to make a decision soon though, C. Let's take more time to think about it, D. Can you give me more details about each candidate? Mark the leter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 12. The athlete demonstrated in finishing the race despite the physical of the course. A. persistence, obstacle B, philosopher, obstacle C. soldier, terabyte D. publisher, scroll 166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. cod Many great inventions are initially greeted with ridicule and disbelief, ae invention of the airplane was no exception. Although many people who heard about the first powered flight on December 17, 1903, were excited ant 1 pressed, others reacted with laughter. The idea of flying an aircraft was repulsive to some people. Such people called Wilbur and Orville Wright, the inventors of the first flying machine, impulsive fools. Adverse reactions, however, did not stop the Wrights. Impelled by their desire to succeed, they continued their experiments in aviation. Orville and Wilbur Wright had always been interested in aeronautics and mechanics. As young boys, they eared money by making and selling kites and mechanical toys. Later, they designed a newspaper-folding machine, built a Prins... press, and operated a bicycle repair shop. In 1896, when they read about the death of Otto Lilienthal, the brothers’ interest in flight grew into a compulsion. Lilienthal, a pioneer in hang-gliding, had controlled his gliders by shifting his body in the desired direction. This idea was repellent to the Wright brothers, however, and they searched for more efficient methods to control the balance of airborne vehicles. In 1900 and 1901, the Wrights tested numerous gliders and developed contro! techniques. The brothers” inability to obtain enough lift power for the gliders almost led them to abandon their efforts. After further study, the Wright brothers concluded that the published tables of air pressure on curved surfaces must be wrong. They set up a wind tunnel and began a series of experiments with model wings. Because of their efforts, the old tables were repealed in time and replaced by the first reliable figures for air Pressure on curved surfaces. This work, in turn, made it possible for the brothers to design a machine that would fly. In 1903 the Wrights built their first airplane, which cost less than $1,000. They even created and built their own source of Propulsion-a lightweight gasoline engine. When they started the engine on December 17, the airplane pulsated wildly before taking off. The plane managed to stay aloft for 12 seconds, however, and it flew 120 feet. By 1905, the Wrights had perfected the first airplane to turn, circle, and remain airborne for half an hour, Others had flown in balloons and hang gliders, but the Wright brothers were the first to build a full-size machine that could fly under its own power. As the contributors to one of the most outstanding engineering achievements in history, the Wright brothers are accurately called the fathers of aviation, |. People thought that the Wright brothers had : A. acted without thinking B. been negatively influenced C. been too cautious D, been mistaken 16813, The ‘was known for his diplomatic skills and ability to negotiate peace treati A. spark B, schedule C. politician _D. retire 14, The of the candidate was thoroughly researched before the job interview. A. record B. philosopher C. vibrate D. sensor 15. The was impressed by the author's ability to capture the essence of human emotion in their writing. A. publisher _B. soldier C. philosopher D. spark 16. Which phrase means to set up your personal information on a social networking site? A. Offer a hand B. Bridge the gap C. Assume the shape D. Set up your profile on a social networking site 17. I love to about travel, as it gives me inspiration for my next adventure. A.download B. programme —C. readablog__D. search 18. Please copy and into your browser's address bar to visit the website. A. use social networking sites B, paste the link C. enter your password D. double click a button 19. If you enjoy their content, don't forget to. their YouTube channel for more videos. ‘A.download — B. stop C. subscribe to. D, log on to 20. She was the harmful effects of smoking, but couldn't quit. A. aware of B. sensitive to C. addicted to. worried about 2.1m my friend's success in starting a new business. A. pleased with _B. interested in C. good at D. similar to 22. John is with the fact that he didn't get the promotion. A. dissatisfied __B. sensitive C. happy D. shocked 23. There's someone at the door. It be the postman. A. can B. can't C. must D. need 24, He was a doctor, He worked hard to become one. A.musthave —_ B, can't have C.couldhave —_D. might have 25. Recently I read a magazine article about the things people lose when they travel on the London Underground. A. who B. whose C. that D.a‘The Wrights’ interest in flight grew into a A. financial empire B. plan C. need to act D. foolish thought 3. Lilienthal’s idea about controlling airborne vehicles was the Wrights. A. proven wrong by B. opposite to the ideas of C. disliked by D. accepted by 4. The old tables were and replaced by the first reliable figures for air pressure on curved surfaces. A. destroyed B. invalidated C. multiplied —_D. approved 5. The Wrights designed and built their own source of. A. force for moving forward B. force for turning around C. tuning D. force for going backward Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in parentheses. 31, I need to eat a large meal to my hunger after a long day at work. (satisfaction) 32. As a parent, it is your to take care of your children and ensure they have a safe and loving home. (responsible) 33. The students were that the test had been rescheduled to the following week, so they arrived at school unprepared. (aware) 34. She was to playing video games and would spend hours in front of the screen every day. (addict) 35. The group of old friends greeted each other with hugs and smiles, catching up on each other's lives as if no time had passed. (familiar) Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. 36. We are all responsible for our own actions, > Each of us 37. Whenever I cross the Channel by boat I feel seasick. > Every time 38. This town doesn't have any good hotels. > There 39. I don't think that Sally enjoyed her holiday. > Sally can't 40. It's possible that I left my wallet at home. > Icould $a eeis 29) ___to succeed. She is also quite ambitious, and has applied for two other positions as Director of Studies. I think that you can count (30) Ann to make your school a success, and I recommend her for the post of Director. 26. A.worked B. had worked ——_C, was working D. has worked 27. A. which B. who C. where D. when 28. A. dependent _B. depend C. independently _D., independent 29. A. determined B. used C. ambitious D. had 30. A. on B, for C.to D. with Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in the parentheses. 31. The hospital has now bought a new body scanner, thanks to the of local fund-raisers. (generous) 32. She will get the job she wants — she's a very person. (determination) 33. The government is being widely in the media for failing to limit air pollution. (criticism) 34. They were hard-working people, trying to farm on their own two feet. (honesty) 35. The scientific work will be conducted, at least , at our laboratories. (initiate) Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. 36. J K Rowing met and married a Portugal journalist. > Itwas a 37. See if her number is in the phone directory. > Look 38. That's the best film I have ever seen. > Ihave E 39. After having fallen from the horse back, my brother was taken to hospi had an operation, > After my brother 40. Tom said that he hadn’t cheated in the exam. > Tom denied PRACTICE TEST 14 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: 1. A. stubbornness B. punctuality C, maturity. funding 2.A.ecology _B. biology C.courage _D. negative 1942. - Jenny: “Do you think our grandma will recover quickly from her operation?” - Kate: “ ec A. No, I won't B, Yes, I hope so C. No, I don’t hope so D. No, I won't 3. - Brian: “Could you please do the washing-up? I’m trying to concentrate on my homework. ~ Carol: A. Sure. I’m glad to! B. That’s good for you. C. No, I don’t mind. D. Yes, Can I help you? 4. - Dick: “Have high-flyers made success of their original ideas thanks to self- motivation?” - Paul s A. Yes, they are B. No, of course C. Yes, they have, D. 1 think not. PRACTICE TEST 13 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other 1.A.ambition _B. sympathy C. enthusigsm —_D. character 2. A. influential —_B. initiative C. opposition _D. mentality Choose the word in each group stressed on the different syllable from the others: 3. A.determine —_B. entertain C. inspire D. idealize 4. A. zoology B. loyalty C. parliament D, honesty Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 5. Millions of tons of plastic in the oceans every year. A. depict B. confide C. end up D. determine 6. to the question of salary, could you tell me how much I would earn? A. Moving on _ B. Release C.Call for. Spark 7. It is a shame that the report's recommendations are unlikely to bring about quickly. A. good thoughtfulness B. positive changes C. self-confidence D. design technique 8. The average support worker salary in the USA is $50,076 per year or $24.08 per hour, A. disabled B. unable C. disability D. ability~ Choose the word in each group stressed on the different 3.A. generous B. undeniable. —_C. sympathetic 4. A. editor B. employment —C. approval _D. academy Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions, 5. Hostels are a temporary solution until the families can be housed in permanent D. undercover A. campaign B. accommodation C. employment D. determination 6 ___ the uniform, would you provide me with one? A. Taking care of B. Tum into C. Holding up D. Speaking of 7. He received a(n) _letter threatening to disclose details of his affair if he didn't pay the money. A. anonymous B. honest C. modest D. realistic 8. I don't think he has any idea of the of the situation. < A. generation __B. flexibility C. seriousness D. patience 9.1 my mother in looks, but people say I’ve got my father’ character. A. take care of B. look after C. take after D. care for 10. The of economic operators is an obstacle to growth and investment, A. enough confidence B. lack of confidence C. intelligence D. issues IL. He is warning youngsters the dangers of fireworks, | A. about Bin C. of D. into | 12. The fire in damage to their property last night, Aled B. majored C. caused D. resulted 13. Ifyou don't know what the word means, ina dictionary. A. call it off —_B. look down on it C. look up to it D. look it up 14, Self-discipline and are crucial to success in any profession. A. good investigation B, encouragement C. organizational skills D. generosity 15. I regretted the chance to meet a celebrity, A. having missed B. to have missed C. to miss D, being missed 16. you complain, the worse you will feel. A. The most B, The much C. The many D, The moreWhat would you like to know?” B. Really C. That's right D. It’s a good idea Find the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected. 21, Rachel Carson died of breast cancer in 1964. However, her work continues to inspiration new generations to protect all the living world. A. died of B, However C. inspiration D. living world 22. Itwas lack of confidence that prevents young people from making success. A. It was B, confidence C. from D. making success 23. If I give you the information, | will risk to lose my job. Alf B. give C. information D. to lose Choose the correct sentence (A, B, C or D) which has the same meaning as the given one. 24. Where is the post office? A. Could you tell me where the post office is? B. I'd like to know where is the post office. C. I was wondering that where the post office is. D. May I ask where is the post office? 25. She finished all her homework and then she went to bed. A. Finishing all her homework, she went to bed. B. To go to bed, she finished all her homework. C. Having finished all her homework, Therefore, she went to bed. D. Having finished all her homework, she went to bed. Read the following passage mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the numbered blanks. Ann Johnson - A confidential report Ann Johnson (26) at this college for three years. She is a conscientious employee and gets on well with the other members of the department, We have all found her to be an excellent colleague, She has always been punctual for her lessons, and is an extremely reliable member of staff (27) is able to work (28) - 1 can always rely on her to organize the end of term play, and she has put on some extremely imaginative productions. Her students often tell me how cheerful she is, always ready with a smile, and she has been very kind to many of them. In private she is not very talkative and seems rather shy at first, and might not show her true character in an interview. Her work is excellent, and she 193,9. She _ manager, of promotion when she turned down the job of assistant A. missed the chance B. showed lots of initiative C. majored + D. is capable 10. 1 valued his leadership, his honesty and his enormous moral and A. design techniques B. scientific study C. long-term effects D. physical courage 11.1 went to the University of Pennsylvania, where | in finance. A. benefited B. majored C. concerned D. resulted 12. The president has sent a message of to the relatives of the dead soldiers. A. thankful B. sympathy —_C. experience D. creativity 13. The college will be expanding in line with the government’s to increase student numbers. A. advertisement B. ambition _C. seriousness D. policy 14. John from Stanford in 1998 with a degree in biochemistry. A. graduated B. suffered __C. prevented D. asked 15. He mentioned his own company afternoon yesterday. A. to make B. being made C. making D, to be made 16. that the end of World War II was officially announced. A. In 1975 B. Since 1975 C. When in 1975. _D. Itwas in 1975 Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined one in the following sentence. 17. Some of the boys in my class are so immature ~ they're always doing silly things. A. fully developed B. avid C. childish D. enthusiastic Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined one in the following semence. 18. I've always looked up to Tom for his courage and determination. A. looked down on B, respected C. admired D. counted on Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the semence that best completes each of the following exchanges. 19. Liz: * where Ben Thanh market is, please?” Rita: * Sure.” A. Should you tell me B, Can you say me C. Could you tell me D. Shall I know 192following sentence. 17. Why did you have to bring up the subject of money? A. impress B. inspire C. raise D. discover Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined one in the following sentence. 18. The contributions have a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of children. A. effective B. negative C. influential —_D. creative Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. 19. Terry: “Would you mind turning off the TV? I'm working,” - Susan: A. Yes, I'll turn it off at once B. Yes, I’m working, too C. No, | like watching it D. Not at all, Ill do it now 20. Brian: “I think you need to be really sympathetic. The more sympathetic you are, the better you'll be at the job.” ~ Kate: i A. Yes, I couldn’t agree more B. No problem €. Don’t mention it D.No, I totally agree Find the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected. 21. It took hours of negotiations to bring up a reconciliation between the two sides, A. Ittook B. negotiations C. bringup —_—D. between 22. Ldon’t think patience is much as important as physical courage A.Idon'tthink —B. patience. as importantas _D. courage 23. Having spent two months fitting to the new school, so I now have an interesting school life. A. spent B. fitting to C.so D. school life Choose the correct sentence (A, B, C or D) which has the same meaning as the given one. 24, Should I make my own website? A. Could you tell me that if I should make my own website? B. I'd be interested to know that if I should make my own website, C. I'd like to know whether should I make my own website. D. I'd like to know if | should make my own website 25. It would be a good idea to stop smoking, ‘A. Cutting down on smoking is good for your health. B. It would be a good idea to give up smoking, C. Going on smoking would probably be a good idea. D. Stopping smoking will make you feel stressed. 196 Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined one in the | | |C. the best writing in America D. high quality journalism 30. What did the New York World not do? A. Establish a famous prize for journalism. B. Investigate wrongdoing by public officials C, Stand up for the common people, D. Probably provide a model for a famous fictional newspaper. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in the parentheses. 31. The insects lay eggs when they approach . (mature) 32. You have to do well to get into medical school. (academy) 33. The plane was flying below the minimum altitude of 500 feet. (approve) 34. We should consider everything, even if it doesn't seem immediately ; (relevance) 35. Police are allegations of corruption involving senior executives. (investigate) Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. 36. The sales assistant persuaded me to buy those shirts. > Itwas the 4 37. Jack got tired of looking for a job because he had been turned down so many times. > Having 38. You can't expect to learn a foreign language in a few months. > You can't look 39. I can't calculate how much the whole trip will cost, > Ican’t work 40. It is difficult for me not to laugh when I saw a clown. > Ican’t help ‘ ee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. Joseph Pulitzer Joseph Pulitzer was born in 1847 in Mako, Hungary. He emigrated to the United States when he was seventeen years old, and was naturalized on his twentieth birthday. He spent his career in journalism working in the mid-west and New York. From 1871 he was also the owner or part-owner of many newspapers. His most famous newspaper was the New York World (which many believe was the model for the Daily Planet of the Superman stories). The World campaigned against corruption, and exposed many scandals. It was also a strong supporter of the rights of the working man. In later life, Joseph Pulitzer collapsed from overwork, and lost his sight. He became dedicated to improving the quality of journalism in America, and donated $1 million to Columbia University to found a school of journalism. However, his most significant contribution was the establishment of the Pulitzer prizes in his will. These prizes for excellence in journalism have been given every year since 1917 by Columbia University. Since 1942 there have been extra categories for press photography, and later still for criticism, feature writing and commentary. ‘The prize was originally for $500, but today the winners of the prize receive a gold medal. However, the real value of the prize is that it confirms that the Journalist who has received the award is the best American journalist of the year - a fact that is worth much more than $500 to the journalist and to the newspaper that employs him or her. 26. This article is about A. journalism in America B. the life of Joseph Pulitzer and the Pulitzer prizes C. against corruption and many scandals D. the real value of the prize 27. The word “dedicated “ in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to A. devoted B, denied C. explored D. competed 28. Pulitzer became an American citizen A. twenty years after he arrived in the United States B. in 1867 C. after contributing $1 million to a university D. twenty years after he arrived in the United States 29. The Pulitzer prizes are for A. press photography and commentary B. the best writing in America