PRACTICE TEST 8

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following question.

1        A. paddy                        B. nomad                        C. major                         D. relax

2        A. hooked                      B. wicked                       C. locked                        D. picked

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in the following question.

3        A. cotton                        B. symbol                       C. website                      D. design

4        A. tropical                      B. collection                   C. primary                      D. popular

Choose the underlined part that needs correcting in the following question.

5        The (A) Caspian Sea, a salt lake (B), is the largest (C) than any other lakes (D) in the world.

6        I have just sold (A) the book whom (B) I bought in (C) London 3 years ago( D).

7        Mai used to going (A) to school late (B ) when (C) she was (D) in primary school.

Choose the correct answer in the following question.

8        Millions of Christmas cards _____________ last month.

          A. are sent                      B. sent                            C. send                D. were sent

9        Mr.  John, together with several  members  of the committee, _________ proposed some changes of the rules.

           A. have                          B. has                             C. are                             D. is

10      Jane is _____________ because her job is _____________.

          A. bored – bored  B. bored - boring   C. boring - boring  D. boring - bored

11      It's too dangerous for us _____________ in this river.

          A. swimming                  B. to swim                      C. to swimming              D. swim

12      She has worked as a secretary _____________ she graduated from college.

          A. before                        B. since                           C. when                          D. until

13      Everyone has been home safe and sound, _____________?

          A. has he      B. hasn’t he      C. have they             D. haven’t they

14      I wish I _____________ the opportunity to come back to Thailand soon.

          A. have                           B. will have                    C. had had                     D. would have

15      It is true that happiness ___________ with money, but much money __________ life easier.

          A. mustn’t be bought - made                                B. can’t be bought - makes

         C. should buy - makes    D. doesn’t buy - is making

16      Do you know who’s _____________ their jewelry store?

          A. taking over     B. bringing out     C. passing down     D. turning down

17      Many children in our village are still_____. They can't read or write.

          A. illiterate                     B. creative                      C. unhealthy                  D. traditional

18      Making rice paper _________ jobs and income for many locals, and helps many families out of poverty and become well-off.

           A. keeps                        B. gets                            C. applies for                  D. creates

19      The artisan is delighted to _________ to you the craft of creating prints in an old-age style.

           A. demonstrate              B. explain                       C. express                       D. provide

20      This vase is a beautiful piece of_______It’s made from clay dug from our river banks.

           A. conical hat                B. pottery                      C. basket                        D. lacquerware

21      She lives one of the most _________ parts of the city. There are a lot of luxury shops here.

           A. cosmopolitan            B. stressful                     C. forbidden                  D. fashionable

22      A _______ is a building or place that has been made stronger and protected against attack.

            A. fortress                    B. structure                      C. tower                        D. citadel

23      You don't have to go to a supermarket for that. Just wait for a street ___________ to go past, and buy it.

          A. person                        B. vendor                        C. supplier                     D. purchaser

24      It is important to _______the wonders of the world so that future generations can see them with their own eyes.

          A. destroy                      B. ignore                         C. remain                        D. preserve

25      A(n) ___________ is a person whose job involves traveling and working in a spacecraft.

           A. pilot                           B. engineer                    C. astronaut                     D. trainer

26      Christer Fuglesang said he enjoyed floating around in the____environment.

           A. weightless                  B. homesick                     C. heavy                        D. quiet

Choose the most suitable response to complete the following exchange.

27      “I think you’ve taken my bag by mistake.”  - “_____________”

          A. What a shame!    B. Pardon?          C. I’m so sorry.                                D. Have I?

28      “May I have something to drink, please?”  - “_____________”

          A. Yes, of course. Help yourself.                            B. Of course you may.     

        C. Why do you have to ask?                                     D. You must help others too

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.

29    The Internet is available only in cities and towns, so we cannot easily get access to it in the countryside.

          A. visiting                       B. existing                      C. safe         D. helpful

30      The naughty boy was scolded for breaking the neighbour’s window yesterday.

          A. told off          B.  complimented      C.  caught         D. taken care of

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.

31      The Ministry of Health is carrying out a health project for the poor in mountainous regions and rural areas.

          A. urban                          B. mountainous      C. suburban        D. coastal

32  Our children must attend some acceptable school during the years of compulsory education.

A. advisory    B. inspirational        C. commercial         D. voluntary

Choose the correct word or phrase that best fits the numbered blank.

Our oceans are becoming extremely polluted. Most of this pollution comes (33) __________  the land, which means it comes from people. Firstly, there is raw sew sewage, which is pumped directly into the sea. Many countries, (34) __________ developed and developing, are guilty of doing this. Secondly, ships drop about 6 million tons of garbage into the sea each year. Thirdly, (35) __________ are oil spills from ships. A ship has an accident and oil leaks from the vessel. This not only pollutes the water, but it also  kills  marine  life.  Next, there are  waste  materials  from  factories.  (36) __________  proper regulations, factory owners let the waste run directly into the rivers, which then leads to the sea. And (37) __________, oil is washed from the land. This can be the result of carelessness or a deliberate dumping of waste.

33      A. for                              B. by                               C. from                           D. with

34      A. between                     B. both                           C. consist                       D. with

35      A. there                          B. they                            C. you                           D. we

36      A. With                          B. Therefore                   C. Without                     D. However

37      A. luckily                       B. finally                        C. unfortunately             D. traditional

Read the text and choose the correct answer to the question.

The price of holidays can fluctuate a great deal throughout the year, so you can save a lot if you are flexible with your travel dates and avoid peak holiday times. It can be also cheaper if you book well in advance. Before your departure, make sure you get as much information about your destination as you can. Find out if you require any special visas or permits to travel there. Think about spending money as well. Will you be able to access your own money easily enough or will you need to take cash with you? Think about eating larger lunches and smaller evening meals to help your money go further, as lunch is generally cheaper. Make sure that you keep sufficient identification with you at all times. It may also help to email a copy of your passport details to yourself, in case it is lost or stolen. Label your suitcases clearly so that they can be easily identified as yours. It can be useful to store a copy of your itinerary in a prominent place in your suitcase so that the airline will know where to find you if your luggage gets lost. Be sure to pack any medication or other essential items in your hand luggage. If your flight is delayed, or your luggage is lost, these can be difficult to obtain in an airport or foreign country.

38      Which can be the best title for the passage?

          A. Travel procedures                   B. Travel advice                                      

          C. How to adjust travel dates      D. Protect your luggage

39      Which one of these is NOT advisable according to the passage?

          A. Research your destination        B. Always bring identification                                          

         C. Apply for visas if necessary       D. Save money by cutting out dinner

40      According to the passage, your luggage should be_______.

          A. stored in a safe place                                        B. tagged in case of being lost      

          C. packed with your passport                               D. painted a bright colour

41      The highlighted word ‘it’ refers to your_______.

          A. identification        B. luggage                           C. passport           D. flight

42      It can be inferred from the passage that_______.

          A. travelling may cost more in peak season          B. you must always take cash with you    

          C. larger lunches cost more than smaller ones       D. you can't get back your lost luggage oversea

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words. CHOOSE A, B, C, or D

43      My father said I could use his car.   

 My father allowed ____________________.

          A. My father allowed me to use his car.        B. My father allowed me use his car.

          C. My father allowed me to using his car.    D. My father allowed to me to use his car.

44      Don’t stop him doing what he wants.    

        Let __________________.

          A. Let's him do what he wants.

          B. Let him do what he wants.

          C. Let him do what he want.

          D. Let him does what he wants.

45      “Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat?”  He suggested ___________________.

          A. He suggested (that) I (should) putted my luggage under the seat

          B. He suggested (that) I (should) puts my luggage under the seat

          C. He suggested (that) I (should) put my luggage under the seat

          D. He suggested (that) I (should) putting my luggage under the seat

46      The law of supply and demand should govern the prices of goods.

The prices ______________.

          A. The prices of good should be governed by the law of supply and demand

          B. The prices of goods should be govern by the law of supply and demand

          C. The prices of goods should be governed with the law of supply and demand

          D. The prices of goods should be governed by the law of supply and demand

Combine the two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways. CHOOSE A, B, C, or D

47      Fewer students attend ABE in the summer. The program only offers classes in the morning, (so)

A. Fewer students attend ABE in the summer, so the program only offers classes in the Morning.

B. Fewer students attend ABE in the summer, so the program only offer classes in the Morning.

C. Fewer students attend ABE in the summer, so the program only offered classes in the Morning.

D. Fewer students attend ABE in the summer, so the program only offering classes in the Morning.

48      The hostess specified the times for drinks and dinner. Her guests knew when to arrive at the party. (whose)

A. The hostess, whose the guests knew when to arrive at the party, specified the times for drinks and dinner.

B. The hostess, whose guests knew when to arrive at the party, specified the times for drinks and dinner.

C. The hostess, whose guests know when to arrive at the party, specified the times for drinks and dinner.

D. The hostess, whose guests knows when to arrive at the party, specified the times for drinks and dinner.

49      I can’t have my bike repaired because I don’t have enough money. (wish)

           A. I wish I have enough money to repair my bike.

           B. I wish I had had enough money to repair my bike.

           C. I wish I had enough money to repair my bike.

           D. I wish I have had enough money to repair my bike.

50      It’s over six months since Duong last had his hair cut. (for)

          A. Duong hasn’t had his hair cut over six months.

          B. Duong hasn’t had his hair cut since over six months.

          C. Duong hasn’t had his hair cut for over six month.

          D. Duong hasn’t had his hair cut for over six months.