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Name
Class
Date
1.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
a)
futURE
b)
matURE
c)
pastURE
d)
natURE
2.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
a)
CHore
b)
muCH
c)
teCHnology
d)
exCHange
3.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
a)
THreaten
b)
earTH
c)
healTHy
d)
breaTHe
4.
Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
a)
different
b)
terrorist
c)
contrary
d)
domestic
5.
Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
a)
future
b)
burden
c)
device
d)
certain
6.
Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and _______ when being asked about their future.
a)
depress
b)
depression
c)
depressing
d)
depressed
7.
Constant _______ of attack makes everyday life dangerous here.
a)
threat
b)
threaten
c)
threatening
d)
threateningly
8.
No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen _______.
a)
expected
b)
unexpected
c)
expectedly
d)
unexpectedly
9.
Someone who is _______ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular.
a)
powerful
b)
optimistic
c)
stagnant
d)
pessimistic
10.
There will be powerful network of computers which may come from a single computing _______ that is worn on or in the body.
a)
device
b)
machinery
c)
equipment
d)
vehicle
11.
Let's PUT OFF that meeting to next Monday.
a)
postpone
b)
schedule
c)
arrange
d)
appoint
12.
A nuclear station may take risk GOING OFF due to unexpected incidents.
a)
demolishing
b)
exploding
c)
developing
d)
running
13.
She is looking _____ a new place to live in because she does not want to depend _____ her parents any more.
a)
for / on
b)
after / with
c)
up / forward
d)
at / into
14.
I was brought _______ in the countryside by my aunt after my parents had pass _______.
a)
on / over
b)
for / on
c)
on / off
d)
up / away
15.
_______ industrialization, we have to cope with the fact that many species are in danger of extinction.
a)
Despite
b)
In spite of
c)
But for
d)
Due to
16.
He is very worried about his new job _______ he is not quite prepared for working.
a)
although
b)
but
c)
because
d)
so
17.
Up to now, _______ space exploring still remains _______ very risky, complex, and expensive endeavor. [endeavor: effort]
a)
the / the
b)
a / the
c)
a / Ø
d)
Ø / a
18.
Within _______ few years, _______ private space travel has gone from concept to reality.
a)
Ø / an
b)
a / Ø
c)
the / a
d)
the / the
19.
In the future, the number of tiny but _______ computers you encounter every day will number in the thousands, perhaps millions.
a)
power
b)
powerful
c)
powerfully
d)
powered
20.
What will the relationship between computing and _______ bring us over the next 15 years?
a)
science
b)
scientific
c)
scientifically
d)
scientist
21.
Not until the early 1900s ________ to vote in the United States.
a)
women were allowed
b)
they allowed women
c)
were women allowed
d)
when women allowed
22.
________ hungry, he stopped to buy a bar of chocolate.
a)
Feeling
b)
To feel
c)
felt
d)
feels
23.
Nowadays, young men with a technical education _____because of the great demand for highly skilled workmen.
a)
is well-paid
b)
should pay well
c)
are well-paid
d)
could pay well
24.
It is no use ________to school if you ________ to work hard.
a)
going / do not ready
b)
to go / do not ready
c)
going / are not ready
d)
go / are not ready
25.
While they were laying the table, he ______ to the radio.
a)
was listening
b)
listened
c)
has listened
d)
is listening
26.
By the year 2020, many people currently employed ________their jobs.
a)
will have lost
b)
will be losing
c)
have lost
d)
are losing
27.
Jack made me ________him next week.
a)
to promise to call
b)
to promise calling
c)
promise calling
d)
promise to call
28.
______ eat out tonight? – That’s a great idea!
a)
Shall we
b)
What about
c)
Would you mind
d)
Would you like
29.
If Mike hadn’t been wearing a seat belt, he _______ injured.
a)
had been
b)
was
c)
would be
d)
would have been
30.
“ Don’t tell anyone what his name is.” – “ ______”
a)
Yes, I don’t
b)
I don’t know
c)
I won’t
d)
No, I do
31.
Will you take care of my little dog ______?
a)
when I am on business
b)
so I am on business
c)
for I am on business
d)
when I will be on business
32.
In most countries, COMPULSORY military service does not apply to women.
a)
superior
b)
mandatory
c)
beneficial
d)
constructive
33.
Corn, domesticated by the American Indians, was brought to Europe by Columbus.
a)
trained
b)
cultivated
c)
implanted
d)
reared
34.
She could not hide her DISMAY at the result.
a)
disappointment
b)
depression
c)
happiness
d)
pessimism
35.
“Please speak up a bit more, Jason. You’re hardly LOUD enough to be heard from the back,” the teacher said.
a)
visible
b)
edible
c)
eligible
d)
inaudible
36.
We were ADVISED not DRINKING THE WATER IN the bottle.
a)
ADVISED
b)
DRINKING
c)
THE WATER
d)
IN
37.
After she HAD SOLD HER bicycle, SHE BOUGHT HIMSELf a new automobile.
a)
HAD SOLD
b)
HER
c)
SHE BOUGHT
d)
HIMSELf
38.
He even LACKS general KNOWLEDGE, HOWEVER we can’t EMPLOY him.
a)
LACKS
b)
KNOWLEDGE
c)
HOWEVER
d)
EMPLOY
39.
HAVING SUFFERED FROM depression HIM AS a teenager, Kevin could understand HOW his son was feeling.
a)
HAVING SUFFERED
b)
FROM
c)
HIM AS
d)
HOW
40.
THOSE spacecrafts ARE USED TO taking photographs IN SPACE.
a)
THOSE
b)
ARE
c)
USED TO
d)
IN SPACE
41.
Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
a)
education
b)
compulsory
c)
academic
d)
independent
42.
Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
a)
secondary
b)
primary
c)
category
d)
certificate
43.
Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
a)
Geography
b)
university
c)
technology
d)
methodical
44.
Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
a)
require
b)
select
c)
follow
d)
divide
45.
Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
a)
academic
b)
advanced
c)
achievement
d)
aggressive
46.
The state school system can be divided ______ two levels of education: primary education and secondary education.
a)
in
b)
into
c)
up
d)
with
47.
______ the end of the school year, students take an exam in each subject.
a)
On
b)
To
c)
In
d)
At
48.
Mr. Bush did not appear fully aware _______ the importance of this act.
a)
to
b)
for
c)
of
d)
on
49.
Does the quality of teaching depend _______ class size?
a)
in
b)
on
c)
of
d)
up
50.
Children are required to be in full-time education ____ the ages of 5 and 16.
a)
at
b)
from
c)
between
d)
by
51.
In Britain it is ______ for children to attend school between the ages of five and sixteen.
a)
enforced
b)
compulsory
c)
obliged
d)
made
52.
In spite of his poor ______, he was a most articulate speaker.
a)
education
b)
educator
c)
educational
d)
educated
53.
By the age of twenty-five he had ______his ambition of becoming a pianist.
a)
reached
b)
completed
c)
obtained
d)
achieved
54.
Rarely ______attracted so much media attention.
a)
a debate has
b)
a debate was
c)
has a debate
d)
was a debate
55.
The world's population______considerably since 1950.
a)
is increasing
b)
increased
c)
has increased
d)
has been increased
56.
Police ______illegal drugs in a secret hiding place in the star's home.
a)
reported to have found
b)
are reported to have found
c)
are reported having found
d)
are reported they have found
57.
As soon as the supplies _______, they will be distributed to the starving people.
a)
arrives
b)
will arrive
c)
arrive
d)
arrived
58.
When are you going to have the roof ______? It leaks quite badly.
a)
repair
b)
to repair
c)
repairing
d)
repaired
59.
It's a long time since London ______in one of its infamous pea-souper fogs.
a)
enveloped
b)
was enveloped
c)
has enveloped
d)
has been enveloped
60.
Renoir, ______ paintings are considered masterpieces all over the world, is one of the most popular French impressionist painters.
a)
who
b)
which
c)
whose
d)
where
61.
Frozen food must be packed, ______and stored when the fruit is ripe.
a)
be frozen
b)
must be frozen
c)
frozen
d)
it must be frozen
62.
If the level of VAT ______this year, small business will be affected.
a)
raise
b)
will raise
c)
raised
d)
is raised
63.
They are believed over 300 species of trees in El Yunque rain forest in Puerto Rico.
a)
to be
b)
being
c)
there are
d)
they are
64.
_____ people applied for the position that we won't be able to make a decision for several weeks.
a)
Too many
b)
So many
c)
A lot of
d)
The
65.
_______ through a prism, a beam of white light beaks into all the colors of the rainbow.
a)
When shines
b)
It shines
c)
It is shone
d)
When shone
66.
______ July 20th, 1969, Astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped down onto the moon.
a)
In
b)
At
c)
On
d)
Since
67.
Any child has the right to an education_______ of sex, religion, race, or nationality.
a)
despite
b)
because
c)
regardless
d)
providing
68.
The students were warned off the land _______ they tried to camp there.
a)
because
b)
when
c)
if
d)
though
69.
Were I rich, I ______ a hospital for the poor.
a)
built
b)
will build
c)
have built
d)
would built
70.
______ catch up with his studies, he worked through the summer.
a)
While
b)
In order to
c)
Despite
d)
Due to
71.
He has received several scholarships ______.
a)
because of his academic and artistic ability
b)
for both his academic ability as well as his artistic
c)
as resulting of his academic in the art
d)
in spite of his academic and artistic ability
72.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
a)
ny scientists agree that global warming poses great THREATS to all species on Earth.
b)
fears
c)
annoyances
d)
risks
73.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. Because of cutbacks in council spending, plans for the new swimming pool had to be SHELVED.
a)
stopped
b)
cancelled
c)
disapproved
d)
delayed
74.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. Because Jack DEFAULTED on his loan, the bank took him to court.
a)
failed to pay
b)
paid in full
c)
had a bad personality
d)
was paid much money
75.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. Population growth rates VARY among regions and even among countries within the same region.
a)
stay unchanged
b)
fluctuate
c)
remain unstable
d)
restrain
76.
Education is a SUBJECT WHICH many British people deeply CARE ABOUT IT.
a)
SUBJECT
b)
WHICH
c)
CARE
d)
ABOUT IT
77.
Most people BELIEVE THAT the state SHOULD BE PROVIDED education free OF CHARGE and TO A HIGH standard.
a)
BELIEVE THAT
b)
SHOULD BE PROVIDED
c)
OF CHARGE
d)
TO A HIGH
78.
Recently, there HAS BEEN a lot of DEBATE about students HAVE TO pay their own fees AT UNIVERSITY.
a)
HAS BEEN
b)
DEBATE
c)
HAVE TO
d)
AT UNIVERSITY
79.
Seldom I HAVE SEEN a child WITH so MUCH TALENT.
a)
I HAVE
b)
SEEN
c)
WITH
d)
MUCH TALENT
80.
Roberta was THE FIRST person to BE ASKED SPEAKING AT THE MEETING.
a)
THE FIRST
b)
BE ASKED
c)
SPEAKING
d)
AT THE MEETING
81.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
a)
hiGH
b)
thouGHt
c)
thouGH
d)
lauGH
82.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
a)
practisED
b)
housED
c)
advisED
d)
noticED
83.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
a)
rentED
b)
skatED
c)
needED
d)
lovED
84.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
a)
cUpboard
b)
lUck
c)
institUtion
d)
mUch
85.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
a)
hEAR
b)
bEAR
c)
bEARd
d)
nEAR
86.
She takes the responsibility ___________running the household.
a)
in
b)
with
c)
for
d)
of
87.
I am thinking ___________my corning job interview.
a)
on
b)
in
c)
of
d)
for
88.
I'm sorry that I ___________to you for ages.
a)
don't write
b)
didn't write
c)
haven't written
d)
was writing
89.
I haven't seen you lately. Where ___________.
a)
did you go
b)
have you gone
c)
were you staying
d)
are you staying
90.
The academic year in England ___________into three terms.
a)
divides
b)
is divided
c)
are divided
d)
divide
91.
In many Western societies, good eye ___________is often highly appreciated.
a)
attention
b)
contact
c)
watching
d)
looking
92.
The Chinese widen their eyes to politely express ___________, whereas, the Europeans regard this expression as a sign of astonishment.
a)
inattentive
b)
anger
c)
untrustworthy
d)
respectful
93.
Young people should show respect for their ancestors and for ___________people.
a)
older
b)
elder
c)
oldest
d)
elderly
94.
If you ___________to go on studying at a university, you ___________pass the GCSE examination.
a)
want/will
b)
want/ must
c)
had wanted/ would
d)
wanted/ would
95.
The educational quality has been ___________improved. There are still many problems needing to be solved.
a)
slowly
b)
slow
c)
fast
d)
quickly
96.
I've just met Mary, ___________son studies at the same school as yours does.
a)
who
b)
that
c)
whom
d)
whose
97.
Do you think the coffee ___________is grown in the highland of Vietnam tastes better than that in other areas?
a)
which
b)
which it
c)
where
d)
whose
98.
I had to finish my homework last night ___________I was really so sleepy.
a)
despite
b)
in spite of
c)
although
d)
because
99.
Remember ___________your school certificates with you when corning to the interview.
a)
bring
b)
bringing
c)
to bring
d)
of bringing
100.
___________a happy marriage should be based on love.
a)
I believe in
b)
I believe that
c)
My belief is
d)
On my opinion,
101.
Tom. ''Your hairstyle is terrific, Mary" -Mary: “__________________."
a)
I think so
b)
Why do you say so?
c)
Sorry, I don't like it
d)
Thanks. That's a nice complement
102.
Tom." Would you like something else?" -Lan: “__________________."
a)
Yes, I like everything
b)
That's all. Thank you
c)
Two, please.
d)
No, I wouldn't.
103.
Tim: “I would like to see a doctor" -Jackie: “__________________ "
a)
I hope you'll feel better soon..
b)
It hurts a lot.
c)
Near the station?
d)
Have you got an appointment?
104.
There will be ___________university in ___________centre of Ben Tre province in 2012.
a)
an/a
b)
a/ the
c)
the/ the
d)
a/ a
105.
With the DAWN of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the solar system was strengthened.
a)
b)
tcome
c)
d)
ntinuation
106.
She had a COZY little apartment in Boston.
a)
uncomfortable
b)
warm
c)
lazy
d)
dirty
107.
He was so INSUBORDINATE that he lost his job within a week.
a)
fresh
b)
disobedient
c)
obedient
d)
understanding
108.
YOU'RE a great dancer. I WISH I COULD do AS GOOD AS you do.
a)
YOU'RE
b)
WISH
c)
COULD
d)
AS GOOD AS
109.
Those WHO practise English EVERY DAY will have more chances TO PASS the English test than OTHER.
a)
WHO
b)
EVERY DAY
c)
TO PASS
d)
OTHER
110.
One of the most important MEASURES to BE TAKEN to promote the development of a country is to CONSTANT carry out ECONOMIC REFORMS.
a)
MEASURES
b)
BE TAKEN
c)
CONSTANT
d)
ECONOMIC REFORMS.
111.
Applicants ARE REQUIRED to sit FOR the National Entrance Examination before ADMITTING to higher education INSTITUTIONS
a)
ARE REQUIRED
b)
FOR
c)
ADMITTING
d)
INSTITUTIONS
112.
ACCORDING TO some social studies, boys and girls MATURE five year EARLIER than people HAD 50 years ago.
a)
ACCORDING TO
b)
MATURE
c)
EARLIER
d)
HAD
113.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
a)
futURE
b)
matURE
c)
pastURE
d)
natURE
114.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
a)
CHore
b)
muCH
c)
teCHnology
d)
exCHange
115.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
a)
THreaten
b)
earTH
c)
healTHy
d)
breaTHe
116.
Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
a)
different
b)
terrorist
c)
contrary
d)
domestic
117.
Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
a)
future
b)
burden
c)
device
d)
certain
118.
Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and _______ when being asked about their future.
a)
depress
b)
depression
c)
depressing
d)
depressed
119.
Constant _______ of attack makes everyday life dangerous here.
a)
threat
b)
threaten
c)
threatening
d)
threateningly
120.
No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen _______.
a)
expected
b)
unexpected
c)
expectedly
d)
unexpectedly
121.
Someone who is _______ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular.
a)
powerful
b)
optimistic
c)
stagnant
d)
pessimistic
122.
There will be powerful network of computers which may come from a single computing _______ that is worn on or in the body.
a)
device
b)
machinery
c)
equipment
d)
vehicle
123.
Let's PUT OFF that meeting to next Monday.
a)
postpone
b)
schedule
c)
arrange
d)
appoint
124.
A nuclear station may take risk GOING OFF due to unexpected incidents.
a)
demolishing
b)
exploding
c)
developing
d)
running
125.
She is looking _____ a new place to live in because she does not want to depend _____ her parents any more.
a)
for / on
b)
after / with
c)
up / forward
d)
at / into
126.
I was brought _______ in the countryside by my aunt after my parents had pass _______.
a)
on / over
b)
for / on
c)
on / off
d)
up / away
127.
_______ industrialization, we have to cope with the fact that many species are in danger of extinction.
a)
Despite
b)
In spite of
c)
But for
d)
Due to
128.
He is very worried about his new job _______ he is not quite prepared for working.
a)
although
b)
but
c)
because
d)
so
129.
Up to now, _______ space exploring still remains _______ very risky, complex, and expensive endeavor. [endeavor: effort]
a)
the / the
b)
a / the
c)
a / Ø
d)
Ø / a
130.
Within _______ few years, _______ private space travel has gone from concept to reality.
a)
Ø / an
b)
a / Ø
c)
the / a
d)
the / the
131.
In the future, the number of tiny but _______ computers you encounter every day will number in the thousands, perhaps millions.
a)
power
b)
powerful
c)
powerfully
d)
powered
132.
What will the relationship between computing and _______ bring us over the next 15 years?
a)
science
b)
scientific
c)
scientifically
d)
scientist
133.
Not until the early 1900s ________ to vote in the United States.
a)
women were allowed
b)
they allowed women
c)
were women allowed
d)
when women allowed
134.
________ hungry, he stopped to buy a bar of chocolate.
a)
Feeling
b)
To feel
c)
felt
d)
feels
135.
Nowadays, young men with a technical education _____because of the great demand for highly skilled workmen.
a)
is well-paid
b)
should pay well
c)
are well-paid
d)
could pay well
136.
It is no use ________to school if you ________ to work hard.
a)
going / do not ready
b)
to go / do not ready
c)
going / are not ready
d)
go / are not ready
137.
While they were laying the table, he ______ to the radio.
a)
was listening
b)
listened
c)
has listened
d)
is listening
138.
By the year 2020, many people currently employed ________their jobs.
a)
will have lost
b)
will be losing
c)
have lost
d)
are losing
139.
Jack made me ________him next week.
a)
to promise to call
b)
to promise calling
c)
promise calling
d)
promise to call
140.
______ eat out tonight? – That’s a great idea!
a)
Shall we
b)
What about
c)
Would you mind
d)
Would you like
141.
If Mike hadn’t been wearing a seat belt, he _______ injured.
a)
had been
b)
was
c)
would be
d)
would have been
142.
“ Don’t tell anyone what his name is.” – “ ______”
a)
Yes, I don’t
b)
I don’t know
c)
I won’t
d)
No, I do
143.
Will you take care of my little dog ______?
a)
when I am on business
b)
so I am on business
c)
for I am on business
d)
when I will be on business
144.
In most countries, COMPULSORY military service does not apply to women.
a)
superior
b)
mandatory
c)
beneficial
d)
constructive
145.
Corn, domesticated by the American Indians, was brought to Europe by Columbus.
a)
trained
b)
cultivated
c)
implanted
d)
reared
146.
She could not hide her DISMAY at the result.
a)
disappointment
b)
depression
c)
happiness
d)
pessimism
147.
“Please speak up a bit more, Jason. You’re hardly LOUD enough to be heard from the back,” the teacher said.
a)
visible
b)
edible
c)
eligible
d)
inaudible
148.
We were ADVISED not DRINKING THE WATER IN the bottle.
a)
ADVISED
b)
DRINKING
c)
THE WATER
d)
IN
149.
After she HAD SOLD HER bicycle, SHE BOUGHT HIMSELf a new automobile.
a)
HAD SOLD
b)
HER
c)
SHE BOUGHT
d)
HIMSELf
150.
He even LACKS general KNOWLEDGE, HOWEVER we can’t EMPLOY him.
a)
LACKS
b)
KNOWLEDGE
c)
HOWEVER
d)
EMPLOY
151.
HAVING SUFFERED FROM depression HIM AS a teenager, Kevin could understand HOW his son was feeling.
a)
HAVING SUFFERED
b)
FROM
c)
HIM AS
d)
HOW
152.
THOSE spacecrafts ARE USED TO taking photographs IN SPACE.
a)
THOSE
b)
ARE
c)
USED TO
d)
IN SPACE
153.
Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
a)
education
b)
compulsory
c)
academic
d)
independent
154.
Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
a)
secondary
b)
primary
c)
category
d)
certificate
155.
Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
a)
Geography
b)
university
c)
technology
d)
methodical
156.
Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
a)
require
b)
select
c)
follow
d)
divide
157.
Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
a)
academic
b)
advanced
c)
achievement
d)
aggressive
158.
The state school system can be divided ______ two levels of education: primary education and secondary education.
a)
in
b)
into
c)
up
d)
with
159.
______ the end of the school year, students take an exam in each subject.
a)
On
b)
To
c)
In
d)
At
160.
Mr. Bush did not appear fully aware _______ the importance of this act.
a)
to
b)
for
c)
of
d)
on
161.
Does the quality of teaching depend _______ class size?
a)
in
b)
on
c)
of
d)
up
162.
Children are required to be in full-time education ____ the ages of 5 and 16.
a)
at
b)
from
c)
between
d)
by
163.
In Britain it is ______ for children to attend school between the ages of five and sixteen.
a)
enforced
b)
compulsory
c)
obliged
d)
made
164.
In spite of his poor ______, he was a most articulate speaker.
a)
education
b)
educator
c)
educational
d)
educated
165.
By the age of twenty-five he had ______his ambition of becoming a pianist.
a)
reached
b)
completed
c)
obtained
d)
achieved
166.
Rarely ______attracted so much media attention.
a)
a debate has
b)
a debate was
c)
has a debate
d)
was a debate
167.
The world's population______considerably since 1950.
a)
is increasing
b)
increased
c)
has increased
d)
has been increased
168.
Police ______illegal drugs in a secret hiding place in the star's home.
a)
reported to have found
b)
are reported to have found
c)
are reported having found
d)
are reported they have found
169.
As soon as the supplies _______, they will be distributed to the starving people.
a)
arrives
b)
will arrive
c)
arrive
d)
arrived
170.
When are you going to have the roof ______? It leaks quite badly.
a)
repair
b)
to repair
c)
repairing
d)
repaired
171.
It's a long time since London ______in one of its infamous pea-souper fogs.
a)
enveloped
b)
was enveloped
c)
has enveloped
d)
has been enveloped
172.
Renoir, ______ paintings are considered masterpieces all over the world, is one of the most popular French impressionist painters.
a)
who
b)
which
c)
whose
d)
where
173.
Frozen food must be packed, ______and stored when the fruit is ripe.
a)
be frozen
b)
must be frozen
c)
frozen
d)
it must be frozen
174.
If the level of VAT ______this year, small business will be affected.
a)
raise
b)
will raise
c)
raised
d)
is raised
175.
They are believed over 300 species of trees in El Yunque rain forest in Puerto Rico.
a)
to be
b)
being
c)
there are
d)
they are
176.
_____ people applied for the position that we won't be able to make a decision for several weeks.
a)
Too many
b)
So many
c)
A lot of
d)
The
177.
_______ through a prism, a beam of white light beaks into all the colors of the rainbow.
a)
When shines
b)
It shines
c)
It is shone
d)
When shone
178.
______ July 20th, 1969, Astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped down onto the moon.
a)
In
b)
At
c)
On
d)
Since
179.
Any child has the right to an education_______ of sex, religion, race, or nationality.
a)
despite
b)
because
c)
regardless
d)
providing
180.
The students were warned off the land _______ they tried to camp there.
a)
because
b)
when
c)
if
d)
though
181.
Were I rich, I ______ a hospital for the poor.
a)
built
b)
will build
c)
have built
d)
would built
182.
______ catch up with his studies, he worked through the summer.
a)
While
b)
In order to
c)
Despite
d)
Due to
183.
He has received several scholarships ______.
a)
because of his academic and artistic ability
b)
for both his academic ability as well as his artistic
c)
as resulting of his academic in the art
d)
in spite of his academic and artistic ability
184.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
a)
ny scientists agree that global warming poses great THREATS to all species on Earth.
b)
fears
c)
annoyances
d)
risks
185.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. Because of cutbacks in council spending, plans for the new swimming pool had to be SHELVED.
a)
stopped
b)
cancelled
c)
disapproved
d)
delayed
186.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. Because Jack DEFAULTED on his loan, the bank took him to court.
a)
failed to pay
b)
paid in full
c)
had a bad personality
d)
was paid much money
187.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. Population growth rates VARY among regions and even among countries within the same region.
a)
stay unchanged
b)
fluctuate
c)
remain unstable
d)
restrain
188.
Education is a SUBJECT WHICH many British people deeply CARE ABOUT IT.
a)
SUBJECT
b)
WHICH
c)
CARE
d)
ABOUT IT
189.
Most people BELIEVE THAT the state SHOULD BE PROVIDED education free OF CHARGE and TO A HIGH standard.
a)
BELIEVE THAT
b)
SHOULD BE PROVIDED
c)
OF CHARGE
d)
TO A HIGH
190.
Recently, there HAS BEEN a lot of DEBATE about students HAVE TO pay their own fees AT UNIVERSITY.
a)
HAS BEEN
b)
DEBATE
c)
HAVE TO
d)
AT UNIVERSITY
191.
Seldom I HAVE SEEN a child WITH so MUCH TALENT.
a)
I HAVE
b)
SEEN
c)
WITH
d)
MUCH TALENT
192.
Roberta was THE FIRST person to BE ASKED SPEAKING AT THE MEETING.
a)
THE FIRST
b)
BE ASKED
c)
SPEAKING
d)
AT THE MEETING
193.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
a)
hiGH
b)
thouGHt
c)
thouGH
d)
lauGH
194.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
a)
practisED
b)
housED
c)
advisED
d)
noticED
195.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
a)
rentED
b)
skatED
c)
needED
d)
lovED
196.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
a)
cUpboard
b)
lUck
c)
institUtion
d)
mUch
197.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
a)
hEAR
b)
bEAR
c)
bEARd
d)
nEAR
198.
She takes the responsibility ___________running the household.
a)
in
b)
with
c)
for
d)
of
199.
I am thinking ___________my corning job interview.
a)
on
b)
in
c)
of
d)
for
200.
I'm sorry that I ___________to you for ages.
a)
don't write
b)
didn't write
c)
haven't written
d)
was writing
201.
I haven't seen you lately. Where ___________.
a)
did you go
b)
have you gone
c)
were you staying
d)
are you staying
202.
The academic year in England ___________into three terms.
a)
divides
b)
is divided
c)
are divided
d)
divide
203.
In many Western societies, good eye ___________is often highly appreciated.
a)
attention
b)
contact
c)
watching
d)
looking
204.
The Chinese widen their eyes to politely express ___________, whereas, the Europeans regard this expression as a sign of astonishment.
a)
inattentive
b)
anger
c)
untrustworthy
d)
respectful
205.
Young people should show respect for their ancestors and for ___________people.
a)
older
b)
elder
c)
oldest
d)
elderly
206.
If you ___________to go on studying at a university, you ___________pass the GCSE examination.
a)
want/will
b)
want/ must
c)
had wanted/ would
d)
wanted/ would
207.
The educational quality has been ___________improved. There are still many problems needing to be solved.
a)
slowly
b)
slow
c)
fast
d)
quickly
208.
I've just met Mary, ___________son studies at the same school as yours does.
a)
who
b)
that
c)
whom
d)
whose
209.
Do you think the coffee ___________is grown in the highland of Vietnam tastes better than that in other areas?
a)
which
b)
which it
c)
where
d)
whose
210.
I had to finish my homework last night ___________I was really so sleepy.
a)
despite
b)
in spite of
c)
although
d)
because
211.
Remember ___________your school certificates with you when corning to the interview.
a)
bring
b)
bringing
c)
to bring
d)
of bringing
212.
___________a happy marriage should be based on love.
a)
I believe in
b)
I believe that
c)
My belief is
d)
On my opinion,
213.
Tom. ''Your hairstyle is terrific, Mary" -Mary: “__________________."
a)
I think so
b)
Why do you say so?
c)
Sorry, I don't like it
d)
Thanks. That's a nice complement
214.
Tom." Would you like something else?" -Lan: “__________________."
a)
Yes, I like everything
b)
That's all. Thank you
c)
Two, please.
d)
No, I wouldn't.
215.
Tim: “I would like to see a doctor" -Jackie: “__________________ "
a)
I hope you'll feel better soon..
b)
It hurts a lot.
c)
Near the station?
d)
Have you got an appointment?
216.
There will be ___________university in ___________centre of Ben Tre province in 2012.
a)
an/a
b)
a/ the
c)
the/ the
d)
a/ a
217.
With the DAWN of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the solar system was strengthened.
a)
b)
tcome
c)
d)
ntinuation
218.
She had a COZY little apartment in Boston.
a)
uncomfortable
b)
warm
c)
lazy
d)
dirty
219.
He was so INSUBORDINATE that he lost his job within a week.
a)
fresh
b)
disobedient
c)
obedient
d)
understanding
220.
YOU'RE a great dancer. I WISH I COULD do AS GOOD AS you do.
a)
YOU'RE
b)
WISH
c)
COULD
d)
AS GOOD AS
221.
Those WHO practise English EVERY DAY will have more chances TO PASS the English test than OTHER.
a)
WHO
b)
EVERY DAY
c)
TO PASS
d)
OTHER
222.
One of the most important MEASURES to BE TAKEN to promote the development of a country is to CONSTANT carry out ECONOMIC REFORMS.
a)
MEASURES
b)
BE TAKEN
c)
CONSTANT
d)
ECONOMIC REFORMS.
223.
Applicants ARE REQUIRED to sit FOR the National Entrance Examination before ADMITTING to higher education INSTITUTIONS
a)
ARE REQUIRED
b)
FOR
c)
ADMITTING
d)
INSTITUTIONS
224.
ACCORDING TO some social studies, boys and girls MATURE five year EARLIER than people HAD 50 years ago.
a)
ACCORDING TO
b)
MATURE
c)
EARLIER
d)
HAD
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