PRACTICE TEST 49

Mark the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words) in each of the following questions.
Question 1. Nothing can efface his memories of being treated unfairly when he was a little boy.
A. prove B. maintain C. broaden D. erase
Question 2. She was exhausted from the long race and decided to throw in the towel before reaching the
finish line. A. surrender B. stop C. persist D. guit
Mark the word that differs from the other three in the position of tne primary stress.
Question 3. A. interview B. production C. curious D. concentrate
Question 4. A. affect B. reject C. compare D. cycle
Mark the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Many people may be surprised to hear that poaching - the illegal hunting of wild animals - is still one of
the biggest drivers of extinction, despite efforts from governments around the world. From figuring out where
illegal hunting is taking place to identifying the source of an animal product, conservationists still face many
challenges. That being said, developments in technology are putting new tools into the hands of the law
enforcement officials and conservation biologists who desperately need them.
One difficulty faced when illegal bones, horns and skin are seized is knowing where they came from.
Fortunately, there are ways that artificial intelligence can help. For example, every tiger has a unique stripe
pattern, like a. With this knowledge in mind, scientists in India have created a database powered by AI
fingerprint containing images of tigers and their specific stripe pattern, which has been successfully
implemented to determine that a piece of tiger skin came from a protected area and thus had been poached
rather than farmed. Information like this is hugely valuable for officials, since it allows them to pinpoint areas
where there is poaching activity. Currently, efforts are being made to expand the database with images from
other countries and regions worldwide.
Taking a different approach is Professor Fritz Vollrath of the University of Oxford, who spent decades
studying the properties of various biological materials before turning his attention to ivory. He is now working
with rescarchers in China to develop a man-made version of natural ivory. "Ivory is a nice material that people
like to handle - but does it have to come from a dead elephant? What if we can create a mixture of collagen and
minerals that has the same qualities?" he says. Likewise, startup company Pembient is trying to produce a
synthetic form of rhino horn. They've created a few prototypes and expect their final product to be ready for
sale in 2022 at only $2.61 per gram.
Meanwhile, Professor Milind Tambe in California, using 14 years of data on poaching activities in
Queen Elizabeth National Park, were able to create a system that would predict likely hotspots for poaching and
direct patrols there to remove traps before they can kill any animals, plus generate new routes to areas where
patrols were often sparse in the past. Perfecting the program day by day, Tambe is now partnering with many
wildlife agencies to integrate it into their software. "My job is to support conservationists, and to see what I can
do for them," says Tambe.
Question 5. The word "that" in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. horns B. bones C. difficulty D. ways
Question 6. The word "pinpoint" in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by .
A. detect B. distinguish C. define D. diagnose
Question 7. According to pargraph 3, what do we learn about Professor Vollarth?
A. In his opinion, a good material like ivory should not be handled by humans.
B. Thanks to his help, Chinese researchers managed to create artificial ivory.
C. His idea is to make a type of ivory that has the same traits as natural ivory.
D. He has studied ivory as well as many other biological materials for decades.
Question 8. The word "sparse" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. thin B. dim C. slight D. fine
Question 9. Which of the following can most likely be inferred from the passage?
A. Many people are not fully aware of the potentially destructive consequences of extinction.
B. Tambe plans to work with more wildlife agencies to further improve his system.
C. When man-made ivory is widely available, it is probable that less elephants will be killed.
D. The Indian tiger database is being recreated in other regions around the world.
Question 10. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. The AI database of tiger images allows people to track tigers in protected areas.
B. In 2022 people might be able to buy prototypes of Pembient's synthetic rhino horn.
C. Professor Tambe's system utilizes data to point out where poaching is likely to happen.
D. Many governments worldwide have yet to take actions to address poaching.
Question 11. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Rise in illegal hunting indicates the need for global scientific cooperation.
B. These technologies will give us the ability to hunt down illegal hunters.
C. Will artificial intelligence finally put an end to illegal hunting?
D. Innovations that are giving us an edge in the fight against poaching.
Mark the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 12. The students their test when the fire alarm went off.
A. take B. were taking C. took D. have taken
Question 13. Our planned visit to United Kingdom fell through because we were unable to get the visas.
A. the B. а C. no article D. an
Question 14. All members of the family should share the household chores equally, ______?
A. should they B. don't they C. shouldn't they D. do they
Question 15. This house by my grandfather over 30 years ago.
A. has built B. built C. was build D. was built
Question 16. Laura will start writing a full article .
A. as soon as she collects all necessary information B. when she had collected all necessary information
C. once she collected all necessary information D. before she collected all necessary information
Question 17. It's raining heavily outside and I don't want to leave the of my bed.
A. comfortably B. comfortable C. comfort D. comforted
Question 18. I found her attractive at first, but now I seem to be her.
A. putting on B. going off C. giving up D. making up
Question 19. Burning plastic bags emits a lot of toxic gases, environmental pollution more severe.
A. making B. made C. is made D. to make
Question 20. The board of directors agreed my proposal.
A. with B. of C. on D. from
Question 21. He was expelled from school after they found out that his dissertation had been ______ from a
website. A. elevated B. boosted C. lifted D. enhanced
Question 22. She remembered in the park with her friends when she was a child.
A. play B. to play C. playing D. to playing
Question 23. On the first day of school, Emma took to her new class mate, Lily, and they quickly
became best friends. A. the cake B. a shine C. the plunge D. a course
Question 24. We need somcone with and imagination to design a marketing strategy.
A. company B. business C. enterprise D. establishment
Question 25. The blue whale is marine animal in the world.
A. the most large B. the larger C. the more large D. the largest
Question 26. Whenever problems arise, I usually go out for a walk to my mind.
 A. clarify B. eliminate C. clear D. open
Mark the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 27. Her talk on gender equality was very fascinating. Everyone in the conference room listened
attentively to it.
A. So fascinating was her talk on gender equality that everyone in the conference room listened attentively to it.
B. However fascinating her talk on gender equality was, everyone in the conference room listened attentively to it.
C. Not only was her talk on gender equality fascinating but also everyone in the conference room listened
attentively to it.
D. No sooner had everyone in the conference room listened attentively to her talk on gender equality than it
became fascinating.
Question 28. He didn't study hard. He got bad marks in the final exam.
A. If he had studied hard, he wouldn't have got bad marks in the final exam.
B. If he had studied hard, he would have got bad marks in the final exam.
C. If he had studied hard, he will have got bad marks in the final exam.
D. If he had studied hard, he won't have got bag marks in the final exam.
Mark the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 29. Luke and Peter are talking about university life.
Luke: "Life at university is worse than I thought."
Peter: " . I've always been under pressure to meet the deadline."
A. Actually, you could be wrong B. I don't agree with you C. I would say no D. I agree with you
Question 30. Mai and Tom are talking about what to do in the evening.
Tom: "Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?" Mai: " . What time does it start?"
A. I'm sorry. I don't know about that movie B. That would be nice
C. Not so bad. I like the main character very much D. Not at all. Go ahead
Read and mark the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Vietnam recently agreed to a plan called the Hydrogen Energy Strategy to make cleaner and more
(31)___energy. With (32) renewable resources like solar and offshore wind power, Vietnam wants to
grow the green hydrogen industry. New progress in making hydrogen from seawater gives hope for more
opportunities, especially for offshore wind power and hydrogen production. (33) Vietnam mostly uses
fossil fuels now, it wants to switch to cleaner hydrogen to meet the needs of things like transportation and big
industries. Moreover, Vietnam's good location means it can sell green hydrogen to other countries. This fits
with the goals of the national hydrogen energy plan, (34) aims to promote economic growth and
sustainable development. In addition to these efforts, it's important for the government and businesses to work
together to push forward the use of hydrogen energy. We also need to invest more in research to make green
hydrogen technologies better and cheaper. Moreover, public awareness campaigns (35) a vital role in
garnering support and participation in the transition towards sustainable energy practices.
Question 31. A. accessible B. affordable C. reliable D. sustainable
Question 32. A. many B. lots C. much D. another
Question 33. A. Although B. Because C. Since D. Despite
Question 34. A. whom B. which C. who D. that
Question 35. A. run B. play C. keep D. make
Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
Question 36. A. challenge B. achieve C. chemical D. approach
Question 37. A. time B. sight C. rice D. ship
Read and mark the correct answer to each of the questions.
Transport makes up a quarter of the world's carbon emissions, with buses producing an average of 822
grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer. This is one of the leading factors inspiring the innovation of electric
transport and the rise of the electric bus, or e-bus.
Electric buses can charge throughout their journey with stations at every bus stop, enabling automatic
charging whenever the buses pick up or unload passengers. Named "Opportunity Charging" due to the e-bus's
ability to charge whenever it is near a station, this method is more energy- efficient and cost-effective,
removing the need for individual buses to leave their routes to refuel at petrol stations.
Generating the required energy through battery charging at stations is obviously much better for the
planet, but what about the people who will occupy the seats inside? These buses do not only benefit to the
environment, but they can also make your commute a more pleasant experience, as the e-bus makes far less
noise and provides a much smoother journey than older, petrol-fueled buses with no engine vibration.
The potential for bus routes could also be much greater. A silent electric vehicle opens up possibilities
for new bus stop locations. Soon you may not have to step outside a shopping centre to catch the bus, as the
smooth and quiet rides could stop indoors with minimal commotion.
Question 38. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The environmental effects of electric buses B. Quiet buses benefit passengers in many ways
C. The advantages of electric buses D. Why electric buses are cost-effective
Question 39. The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to .
A. seats B. stations C. people D. buses
Question 40. The word "commotion" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. argument B. hesitation C. confusion D. disturbance
Question 41. According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT .
A. E-buses produce one-fourth of the world's carbon emissions
B. E-buses are quieter and provide a much smoother ride than petrol-fueled buses
C. E-buses have a beneficial impact on the environment
D. E-buses offer the potential for new bus stop locations, including indoors
Question 42. "Opportunity Charging" means that .
A. E-buses go to petrol stations without leaving routes
B. E-Buses cannot be charged when they pick up or unload passengers
C. E-buses charge wherever and whenever they stop D. E-buses are capable of charging at every station
Mark the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 43. A large number of people gather at the main square yesterday morning.
A. main B. morning C. number D. gather
Question 44. Children at an impressive age should be under close parental supervision since they may be led
astray by their unsuitable friends. A. impressive B. unsuitable C. astray D. parental
Question 45. Deciduous trees are ones that lose its leaves in the autumn and grow new ones in the spring.
A. grow B. its C. ones D. Deciduous
Mark the words) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s).
Question 46. Living in a polluted area for a long period of time can impair one's general health.
A. simplify B. improve C. switch D. damage
Question 47. She lives in a sleepy village in Thanh Hoa Province where the pace of life is slow.
A. pretty B. quiet C. wealthy D. small
Mark the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 48. You are prohibited from taking photographs during the show.
A. You mightn't take photographs during the show. B. You mustn't take photographs during the show.
C. You shouldn't take photographs during the show. D. You needn't take photographs during the show.
Question 49. The last time I saw Rose at the library was three years ago.
A. I haven't seen Rose at the library three years ago. B. I haven't seen Rose at the library for three years.
C. I haven't seen Rose at the library since three years. D. I didn't see Rose at the library for three years.
Question 50. My little brother said to me: "I have just completed my homework".
A. My little brother told me that he had just completed his homework.
B. My little brother told me that he has just completed his homework.
C. My little brother told me that he had just completed my homework.
D. My little brother told him that he had just completed his homework.