Exercise 1- You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, В or C). https://engexam.info/tag/fce-listening-practice-test/ 1. You hear a person talking about a recently constructed road. What do they think about the road? A. They believe it will make shopping trips longer. B They approve of it. C They are concerned about the environmental impact. 2. You hear someone talking about their education. What did they study? A.Medicine B. Fine arts C. Science 3. You hear a man talking to another person. Who is he talking to? A. a client B. a student C. a janitor 4. You hear a woman and her neighbour talking. What does the woman want her neighbour to do? A. look after a pet B. feed her child C. water her plants 5. You hear a woman planning to go to a beauty parlour. What is she doing there? A. getting her hair done B. having her nails done C. getting a massage

1.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D of the word form.

In some countries, smoking in public are strictly ……….....

(2 Points)

prohibitively

prohibited

prohibitive

prohibition

2.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.

………..Lan was very busy, she spent the whole day helping her mother do the housework.

(2 Points)

Moreover

Therefore

If

Although

3.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D of the word form.

There are many cultural……………… between his country and mine.   

(2 Points)

difference

differences

differ

different

4.Choose the best sentence A, B, or C that is closest in meaning to the root one.

Saint Giong is a hero; however, he is different from others in Viet Nam.

(2 Points)

If Saint Giong is a Vietnamese hero, he will be the same as others.

Even though Saint Giong is a Vietnamese hero, he isn’t the same as others.

Saint Giong is the same as other Vietnamese heroes.

5.Choose the correct sentence A, B, or C based on the given words.

While/ children/ talk/ teacher/  came/ class

(2 Points)

While the children were talking, the teacher came into class.

While the children are talking, the teacher came into class.B. While the children were talking, the teacher came into class.

While the children were talking, the teacher came class.

6.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

(2 Points)

education

action

question

mention

7.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.

According to tradition, you shouldn’t ...................... the floor on the first day of Tet.

(2 Points)

decorate

sweep

cook

prepare

8.Choose the best sentence A, B, or C that is closest in meaning to the root one.

Learning about other cultures is one of my interests.

(2 Points)

I am interesting in learning about other cultures

I am interested in learning about other cultures.

I am interested in learn about other cultures.

9.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.

We place the .................... on top of the rice bowl when finishing a meal.

(2 Points)

chopsticks

forks

tablespoons

knives

10.Choose the best sentence A, B, or C that is closest in meaning to the root one.

The elderly will give lucky money to the children at Tet.

(2 Points)

Lucky money will be given to the children by the elderly at Tet.

Lucky money will be given by the children at Tet.

The elderly will be given lucky money by the children at Tet.

11.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D of the word form.

Tet is the occasion for family members to ………….  

(2 Points)

reuniting

reunions

reunited

reunite

12.Choose the best sentence A, B, or C that is closest in meaning to the root one.

She spent a day visiting Hung King Temple last year.

(2 Points)

It took her a day visiting Hung King Temple last year.

It took her a day to visit Hung King Temple last year.

It takes her a day to visit Hung King Temple last year.

13.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.

Hearing fairy tales, many little girls dream ................... being princesses.

(2 Points)

of

with

about

to

14.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.

In the past, Vietnamese people had to live with their parents even ...................they got married.

(2 Points)

after

when

while

before

15.Choose the option A, B, C, or D that is not correct.

The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important ceremony in Vietnamese culture.

(2 Points)

ceremony

wedding

culture

traditional

16.Choose the option A, B, C, or D that is not correct.

I love the countryside life although it was the most colorful part of my childhood.

(2 Points)

the most

although

was

part

17.Choose the option A, B, C, or D that is not correct.

She tried to remain cheerful despite she had failed the test.

(2 Points)

cheerful

tried

despite

had failed

18.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.

People .....................wear short skirts when visiting the temples and pagodas.

(2 Points)

mustn’t

don’t have to

must

have to

19.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

(2 Points)

preserve

basic

design

physical

20.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D of the word form.

.................., his parents passed away when he was 12 years old.  

(2 Points)

Fortunate

Fortune

Unfortunately

Fortunately

21.Choose the correct sentence A, B, or C based on the given words.

Despite/ not/ have/ money/ he /make/ trip/ Da Lat/ every summer.

(2 Points)

Despite he doesn’t have much money, he makes a trip to Da Lat every summer.

Despite not having much money, he makes a trip to Da Lat every summer.

Despite not have much money, he makes a trip to Da Lat every summer.

22.Choose the best sentence A, B, or C that is closest in meaning to the root one.

You are not allowed to use your mobile phone on the plane.

(2 Points)

You can’t use your mobile phone on the plane.

You mustn’t use your mobile phone on the plane.

You shouldn’t use your mobile phone on the plane.

23.Choose the correct sentence A, B, or C based on the given words.

Lim Festival/ take place/ every year/ 13th day/ first lunar month.

(2 Points)

Lim Festival takes place every year on the 13th day on the first lunar month.

Lim Festival take place every year on the 13th day of the first lunar month.

Lim Festival takes place every year on the 13th day of the first lunar month.

24.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.

The Obon festival ................place in mid-August in many regions of Japan and mid-July in other regions.

(2 Points)

plays

makes

takes

happens

25.Choose the option A, B, C, or D that is not correct.

There were a lot more people joining the festival than I had thought at firstly.

(2 Points)

at firstly

were

joining

a lot more

26.Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the passage.
Question 26
David wants to buy a Christmas present for a very (26)............ person, his mother. David’s father gives him $5.00 pocket money a (27)............ and David puts $2.00 a week into his bank account. (28)............three months David takes $20.00 out of his bank account and goes to the shopping mall. He looks and looks for a perfect gift. (29)............., he sees a beautiful brooch in the shape of his favourite pet. He says to (30)..............: “My mother loves jewelry, and the brooch costs only $17.00.” He buys the brooch and takes it home. He (31)............. the present in Christmas paper and places it under the tree. He is very excited and he is looking (32)............to Christmas morning to see the joy on his mother’s face. But when his mother opens the present she screams with fright because she sees a (33).............

(2 Points)

generous

greedy

careful

special

27.Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the passage.
Question 27
David wants to buy a Christmas present for a very (26)............ person, his mother. David’s father gives him $5.00 pocket money a (27)............ and David puts $2.00 a week into his bank account. (28)............three months David takes $20.00 out of his bank account and goes to the shopping mall. He looks and looks for a perfect gift. (29)............., he sees a beautiful brooch in the shape of his favourite pet. He says to (30)..............: “My mother loves jewelry, and the brooch costs only $17.00.” He buys the brooch and takes it home. He (31)............. the present in Christmas paper and places it under the tree. He is very excited and he is looking (32)............to Christmas morning to see the joy on his mother’s face. But when his mother opens the present she screams with fright because she sees a (33).............

(2 Points)

years

days

months

week

28.Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the passage.
Question 28
David wants to buy a Christmas present for a very (26)............ person, his mother. David’s father gives him $5.00 pocket money a (27)............ and David puts $2.00 a week into his bank account. (28)............three months David takes $20.00 out of his bank account and goes to the shopping mall. He looks and looks for a perfect gift. (29)............., he sees a beautiful brooch in the shape of his favourite pet. He says to (30)..............: “My mother loves jewelry, and the brooch costs only $17.00.” He buys the brooch and takes it home. He (31)............. the present in Christmas paper and places it under the tree. He is very excited and he is looking (32)............to Christmas morning to see the joy on his mother’s face. But when his mother opens the present she screams with fright because she sees a (33).............

(2 Points)

When

After

Before

Although

29.Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the passage.
Question 29
David wants to buy a Christmas present for a very (26)............ person, his mother. David’s father gives him $5.00 pocket money a (27)............ and David puts $2.00 a week into his bank account. (28)............three months David takes $20.00 out of his bank account and goes to the shopping mall. He looks and looks for a perfect gift. (29)............., he sees a beautiful brooch in the shape of his favourite pet. He says to (30)..............: “My mother loves jewelry, and the brooch costs only $17.00.” He buys the brooch and takes it home. He (31)............. the present in Christmas paper and places it under the tree. He is very excited and he is looking (32)............to Christmas morning to see the joy on his mother’s face. But when his mother opens the present she screams with fright because she sees a (33).............

(2 Points)

Hardly

Suddenly

Unfortunately

Boringly

30.Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the passage.
Question 30
David wants to buy a Christmas present for a very (26)............ person, his mother. David’s father gives him $5.00 pocket money a (27)............ and David puts $2.00 a week into his bank account. (28)............three months David takes $20.00 out of his bank account and goes to the shopping mall. He looks and looks for a perfect gift. (29)............., he sees a beautiful brooch in the shape of his favourite pet. He says to (30)..............: “My mother loves jewelry, and the brooch costs only $17.00.” He buys the brooch and takes it home. He (31)............. the present in Christmas paper and places it under the tree. He is very excited and he is looking (32)............to Christmas morning to see the joy on his mother’s face. But when his mother opens the present she screams with fright because she sees a (33).............

(2 Points)

himself

his mother

him

my mother

31.Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the passage.
Question 31
David wants to buy a Christmas present for a very (26)............ person, his mother. David’s father gives him $5.00 pocket money a (27)............ and David puts $2.00 a week into his bank account. (28)............three months David takes $20.00 out of his bank account and goes to the shopping mall. He looks and looks for a perfect gift. (29)............., he sees a beautiful brooch in the shape of his favourite pet. He says to (30)..............: “My mother loves jewelry, and the brooch costs only $17.00.” He buys the brooch and takes it home. He (31)............. the present in Christmas paper and places it under the tree. He is very excited and he is looking (32)............to Christmas morning to see the joy on his mother’s face. But when his mother opens the present she screams with fright because she sees a (33).............

(2 Points)

takes

makes

wraps

brings

32.Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the passage.
Question 32
David wants to buy a Christmas present for a very (26)............ person, his mother. David’s father gives him $5.00 pocket money a (27)............ and David puts $2.00 a week into his bank account. (28)............three months David takes $20.00 out of his bank account and goes to the shopping mall. He looks and looks for a perfect gift. (29)............., he sees a beautiful brooch in the shape of his favourite pet. He says to (30)..............: “My mother loves jewelry, and the brooch costs only $17.00.” He buys the brooch and takes it home. He (31)............. the present in Christmas paper and places it under the tree. He is very excited and he is looking (32)............to Christmas morning to see the joy on his mother’s face. But when his mother opens the present she screams with fright because she sees a (33).............

(2 Points)

after

at

for

forward

33.Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the passage.
Question 33
David wants to buy a Christmas present for a very (26)............ person, his mother. David’s father gives him $5.00 pocket money a (27)............ and David puts $2.00 a week into his bank account. (28)............three months David takes $20.00 out of his bank account and goes to the shopping mall. He looks and looks for a perfect gift. (29)............., he sees a beautiful brooch in the shape of his favourite pet. He says to (30)..............: “My mother loves jewelry, and the brooch costs only $17.00.” He buys the brooch and takes it home. He (31)............. the present in Christmas paper and places it under the tree. He is very excited and he is looking (32)............to Christmas morning to see the joy on his mother’s face. But when his mother opens the present she screams with fright because she sees a (33).............

(2 Points)

money

spider

book

lantern

34.Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.

     Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
     However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.
     In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.

Question: According to the passage, living in the country has ………………

(2 Points)

only bad points

both good and bad points

only good points

35.Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.

     Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
     However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.
     In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.

Question: How many advantages does living in the country have?

(2 Points)

Three

Four

Two

36.Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.

     Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
     However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.
     In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.

Question: Living in the country is safer for young children because ………………

(2 Points)

there is less traffic

there are fewer people

there are few shops

37.Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.

     Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
     However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.
     In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.

Question: Having few friends is …………

(2 Points)

one of the certain advantages to life outside the city.

the only disadvantage to living in the country.

one of the certain drawbacks to life outside the city.

38.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

(2 Points)

tale

fable

brave

dragon

39.Choose the best sentence A, B, or C that is closest in meaning to the root one.

The children were doing their homework when I got home.

(2 Points)

While I got home, the children were doing their homework.

While the children were doing their homework when I got home.

While the children were doing their homework, I got home.

40.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D of the word form.

What is the ………………… between a custom and a tradition?

(2 Points)

similize

similar

similarity

similarly

41.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

(2 Points)

included

received

annoyed

remembered

42.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

(2 Points)

computer

customs

community

museum

43.Choose the correct sentence A, B, or C based on the given words.

Which kind of juice/ you/ dislike/ drink/ the most?

(2 Points)

Which kind of juice do you dislike drink the most?

Which kind of juice do you dislike to drink the most?

Which kind of juice do you dislike drinking the most?

44.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.

I………...out of the shop when someone suddenly………….out my name.

(2 Points)

walked - was calling

walked - called

was walking - was calling

was walking – called

45.Choose the best sentence A, B, or C that is closest in meaning to the root one.

The spring festival of Bai Dinh Pagoda lasts for three months.

(2 Points)

How often does the spring festival of Bai Dinh Pagoda last?

How does the spring festival of Bai Dinh Pagoda last?

How long does the spring festival of Bai Dinh Pagoda last?

46.Choose the option A, B, C, or D that is not correct.

What was she do while her mother was making lunch?

(2 Points)

making

do

her

was

47.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.

A ............... is a traditional story, usually about animals, that teaches a moral lesson.

(2 Points)

fable

legend

fairy tale

folktale

48.Choose the correct sentence A, B, or C based on the given words.

Today’s children/ hardly/ listen/ stories/ elders/ they/ live/ digital era.

(2 Points)

Today's children hardly listen to stories from the elders so they lived in the digital era.

Today's children hardly listen to stories from the elders because they are living in the digital era.

Today's children hardly listen to stories from the elders but they are living in the digital era.

49.Choose the best sentence A, B, or C that is closest in meaning to the root one.

Using knives and forks for eating is not the custom of our country.

(2 Points)

Our country doesn't have a custom of using knives and forks for eating.

There is a custom of using knives and forks for eating in our country.

It is customary to use knives and forks for eating in our country.

50.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.

The elephants .................. by the sounds of drums, gongs, and the cheering crowds while they are racing.

(2 Points)

are encouraging

encourage

are encouraged

encouraged

20.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.

………..Lan was very busy, she spent the whole day helping her mother do the housework.

(2 Điểm)

Therefore

Although

If

Moreover

21.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.

According to tradition, you shouldn’t ...................... the floor on the first day of Tet.

(2 Điểm)

sweep

decorate

cook

prepare

22.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.

We place the .................... on top of the rice bowl when finishing a meal.

(2 Điểm)

forks

knives

chopsticks

tablespoons

23.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.

Hearing fairy tales, many little girls dream ................... being princesses.

(2 Điểm)

about

of

with

to

24.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D of the word form.

There are many cultural……………… between his country and mine.   

(2 Điểm)

differ

difference

differences

different

25.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.

The Obon festival ................place in mid-August in many regions of Japan and mid-July in other regions.

(2 Điểm)

plays

makes

takes

happens

Choose the best answer to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

*

Despite of

most

still

to travel

*

told

us

have

tomorrow

*

said

wants

stay

longer

I. Choose the words that best answer the following questions.

1. Which of the following words has the underlined part pronounced differently?

    a. laugh                                   b. taught                                 c. fault                                   d. August

2. Which of the following words is stressed differently from the rest?

    a. entertain                              b. magazine                            c. industry                             d. volunteer

3. Which of the following words contains a different vowel sound?  

    a. team                                    b. week                                   c. health                                 d. cheap

4. Which of the following words has a different consonant sound?

    a. school                                  b. champagne                         c. machine                             d. washing

5. Which of the following words is stressed on the first syllable?

    a. electricity                            b. activities                             c. scientific                            d. accuracy

II. Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d that best completes the sentence.