Test 13

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A,
B, C, or D:

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D
3. A. practicality
B. politician
C. uncontrollable
D. comfortable
4. A. managerial
B. determination
C. unbelievable
D. inability
Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting
5. They wish they are able to spend more time in the countryside.
A. are
B. to
C. more
D. in
6. We studied very hard for the exam, because we passed it very easily.
A. studied
B. hard
C. because
D. very easily
7. Staying in bed all day is not good for our health, hasn't it?
A. in
B. all day
C. for
D. hasn't it
Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:
8. It is the most beautiful building ................... the world.
A. around
B. of
C. in
D. at
9. If you come to the cinema, ................... your friend with you.
A. bring
B. get
C. invite
D. take
10. I’m sorry I missed the meeting yesterday. I didn’t ................... well.
A. feel
B. fell
C. felt
D. feeling
11. We discussed the problem but we ................... a final decision.
A. don’t reach
B. won’t reach
C. hadn’t reached
D. didn’t reach
12. Tom, write carefully and don’t ................... any mistakes!
A. do
B. have
C. give
D. make
13. Sue can’t come to the party ...................she’s broken her leg.
A. although
B. because
C. because of
D. so
14. ................... rush hour, the roads in the city are very busy.
A. While
B. During
C. Through
D. On
15. Kate ...................a great time in France and doesn’t want to come back.
A. is having
B. has
C. had
D. had had
16. If you ................... forty cigarettes a day, you would cough a lot.
A. smoke
B. smoked
C. would smoke
D. smoking
Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.
17. Bush: “______________.”
Clinton: “No, but thanks all the same.”
A. Another cup of coffee?
B. May I help you?
C. Would you like a slice of salad?
D. How about having dinner out?
18. Tom: “Would you please drive me to class today?”
Thuy: “________________.”
A. No, I don’t mind
B. You are welcome
C. Yes, I’d be glad to
D. Thank you for all
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST
in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
19. The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favorite films.
A. economics
B. Businesses
C. contests
D. advertisements
20. It is an occasion when strength and sports are tested, friendship and solidarity was built and
deepened.
A. practice
B. power
C. will
D. competence
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE
in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
21. In some societies, language is associated with social class and education. People judge one’s level
in society by the kind of language used.
A. connected with
B. not allowed by
C. separated from
D. dissimilar to
22. There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was poor.
A. epidemic
B. Drought
C. famine
D. flood
Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.
We are using up the world's petroleum. We use it in our cars and to heat our building in winter. Farmers use
petro-chemicals to (23).....the soil rich. They use them to kill insects eating plants. These chemicals go into
rivers and lakes and kill the fish there. Thousands of pollutants also go into the air and pollute it. Winds
carry this (24).....air to other countries and other continents.
Poor fanners use the same land over and (25)..... . The land needs a rest so it will be better next year.
However, the farmers must have food this year. Poor people cut down forests for firewood. In some areas
when the trees are gone, the land (26).....desert. Poor people can't save the environment for the future. This
is not a problem for one country or one area of the world. It is a problem for all humans. The people and the
nations of the world must work together to (27)......the world's resources.
Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.
Devastating floods along the coast have left many people homeless. People are asked to help by donating
food, clothes, furniture, and other supplies to the Assistance Fund. Donations of bottled water are especially
needed, since the floods have disrupted the local water supply. In addition, volunteers are needed to travel
to the flooded area to help distribute the donations.
28. What does this notice concern?
A. Help for flood victims
B. Safety precaution
C. Dangerous roads
D. Warning about weather
29. What kind of supplies is NOT mentioned?
A. Furniture
B. Clothing
C Food.
D. Medicine
30. In addition to supplies, what is needed?
A. Volunteers
B. New bridges
C. Places to stay
D. Teacher
31. “Devastating floods” in line 1 refer to those that_________.
A. happen suddenly
B. are very short
C. last for a long time
D. cause a lot of damage
32. The word “donating” in line 2 is closest in meaning to_________.
A. selling
B. buying
C. giving
D. taking
II. WRITING
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
33. I can’t remember the answers to these questions.
- I wish_________________________________________________________ .
34. “I must go to Ha Noi tomorrow.” said Nam.
- Nam said_______________________________________________________ .
35. Nga spends 4 hours a day practicing English with her friends.
- It takes_________________________________________________________ .
36. We take our umbrellas because it is raining heavily.
- It is________________________________________________________.
37. He was advised to stop smoking. His health was very poor. (because of)
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38. The book was very interesting. He read it from cover to cover. (so … that)
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39. I was careless. I broke the cup. (since)
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40. He failed the examination. He made preparation for it carefully. (even though)
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