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English very hard

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

. A. genius                               B. gorilla                                C. global                                 D. gases

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

2.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

A. pollution                    B. poaching                           C. physical                            D. pesticide

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

3.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

A. degree               B. doctorate          C. graduate                             D. kindergarten

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

4.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

A. absorbed                             B. captured                   C. achieved                             D. worshiped 

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

5.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

A. floor           B. flood                                   C. moorland                            D. door

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

6.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

A. banned       B. emitted                               C. broadened       D. enrolled

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

7.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

A. bachelor      B. chapter                                C. chemistry             D. teacher

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

8.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

A. culture               B. student                C. institution                           D. university

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

9.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

A. appreciate   B. psychology       C. programme                         D. respectively

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

10.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

A. academic    B. apply            C. apology                               D. achieve

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

Huy hoc gioi vocolo

11.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

A. campaign B. global            C. balance                             D. carbon

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

12.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

A. natural        B. endangered                    C. dangerous                              D. habitat

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

13.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

A. rainforest B. tropical          C. discover                            D. animal

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

14.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

A. pollution B. continue                            C. enormous                 D. disappear

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

15.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

A. devastated B. environment                   C. diversity                                D. ecology

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

16.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

A. biology   B. geography                 C. education                            D. relationship

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

17.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

A. broaden                           B. provide                          C. pursue D. succeed

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

18.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

A. college                     B. degree                          C. language             D. subject

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

19.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

A. analytical B. opportunity   C. qualification  D. university

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

20.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

. A. bachelor         B. diploma              C. internship               D. scholarship

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

21.

1+1=

a)

2

b)

Two

c)

Huy is number one

d)

11

22.

Complete the sentence with a suitable word from the box.

If we do not take steps to protect the world’s wild life, many species of birds and animals are likely to ___________completely.       

a)

global warming

b)

acid rain

c)

habitat

d)

biodiversity

e)

die out

23.

Complete the sentence with a suitable word from the box.

The main threat to the survival of these creatures comes from their loss of _____________.    

a)

global warming

b)

acid rain

c)

habitat

d)

biodiversity

e)

catastrophic

24.

Complete the sentence with a suitable word from the box.

Too many greenhouse gases in the atmosphere may block heat from escaping into space and trap too much heat next to the Earth’s surface causing ___________.       

a)

global warming

b)

acid rain

c)

habitat

d)

biodiversity

e)

catastrophic

25.

Complete the sentence with a suitable word from the box.

There is a growing concern over the protection of species habitat and ________________.     

a)

global warming

b)

acid rain

c)

habitat

d)

biodiversity

e)

catastrophic

26.

Complete the sentence with a suitable word from the box.

. __________occurs when pollution in the air is absorbed by water droplets in cloud.                 

a)

global warming

b)

acid rain

c)

habitat

d)

biodiversity

e)

catastrophic

27.

Complete the sentence with a suitable word from the box.

. ________________education is connected with the skills, knowledge, etc. that you need to have in order to do a particular job.     

a)

transcripts

b)

vocational

c)

academic

d)

campus

e)

eligible

28.

Complete the sentence with a suitable word from the box.

.. Further education courses are usually described as either ___________ or vocational.            

a)

transcripts

b)

vocational

c)

academic

d)

campus

e)

eligible

29.

Complete the sentence with a suitable word from the box.

. Depending on your nationality, you may be ___________for loan or financial support from the UK government.          

a)

transcripts

b)

vocational

c)

academic

d)

campus

e)

eligible

30.

Complete the sentence with a suitable word from the box.

.Academic _____________ are official copies of your academic work.                

a)

transcripts

b)

vocational

c)

academic

d)

campus

e)

eligible

31.

Complete the sentence with a suitable word from the box.

You can choose to study online or on ______________, in the UK or even at an overseas site.                    

a)

transcripts

b)

vocational

c)

academic

d)

campus

e)

eligible

32.

Farming contributes more than 30 percent of the total greenhouse gas (a)   . (EMIT)

33.

Global warming is the increase in the earth's average surface temperature due to the warming (a)   of greenhouse gases. (EFFECTIVE)         

34.

The overuse of chemical (a)   is a serious threat to the environment. (FERTILIZE)

35.

Many animal species are in danger of extinction due to the loss of their habitat and inability to (a)   to climate change. (ADAPTION)    

36.

Global warming may lead to                             _ weather events, including heat waves, floods, and powerful storms, which could affect people's lives. (EXTREMELY)      

(a)  

37.

Most of these students are interested in pursuing                              _ studies for bachelor's degrees. (GRADUATE)             

(a)  

38.

The higher education                         gained at UK universities and colleges are recognized worldwide. (QUALIFY)                   

(a)  

39.

Some universities in the United States offer different                            to international students to help to cover tuition fees and living costs. (SCHOOL)                                 

(a)  

40.

Are (a)   students allowed to work part-time? (NATIONAL)                                  

41.

Universities must better prepare students for their (a)   careers. (PROFESSION)                                   

42.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Local people have cut down the forests to make way for farming.

A. allow farming to take place                        B. lose way in farming

C. have a way of farming                               D. give way to farming

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

43.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Because farmers had been informed about the bad effects of chemical fertilizers, they started using them sparingly on their farms.

A. carelessly                B. moderately                         C. recklessly                D. irresponsibly

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

44.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Global warming is one of the biggest issues facing humans nowadays.

A. causes                     B. factors                    C. concerns                 D. agreements

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

45.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Some students only cram for tests when there is little time left, so their results are not satisfactory.

A. prepare in a short period                            B. prepare in a long time

C. prepare well                                                D. prepare badly

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

46.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

My application for the scholarship has been turned down because the transcript of marks is not satisfactory enough.

A. cancelled                B. postponed               C. reduced                  D. rejected

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

47.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

We should grow more trees so that they can absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

A. emit                        B. take in                     C. consume                 D. cut off

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

48.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Releasing too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere can lead to global warming.

A. result in                  B. result from              C. cause                       D. activate

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

49.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Schools are more relaxed nowadays as discipline is less tough than before.

A. accurate                  B. severe                     C. strict                       D. loose

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

50.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Well, Mrs. Baker, you'll be pleased to hear that George has made a dramatic improvement in geography.

A. meaningful             B. important                C. insignificant            D. steady

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

51.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Most of the students in our country are interested in pursuing higher education to get bachelor's degrees.

A. following                B. giving up                C. trying                      D. interrupting

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

52.

I remembered (a)   off the lights before leaving home. (switch)

53.

He regretted not (a)   for military service last spring. (register)

54.

Thank you for (a)   the information about global warming yesterday. (share)

55.

(a)   hard for the final exam last month, now he can’t do the test. (not study)

56.

(a)   about the bad weather, they decided to cancel the trip. (inform)

57.

Why don’t you take a break? You (a)   (surf) the internet all day.

58.

When you travel to Thai Lan, you can stay in my uncle’s flat. They (a)   (live) in Bankok since they got married.

59.

Up to now, I____ (type) three pages of five. I ____ (not finish) yet

(a)  

60.

I like this film so much that I (a)   (watch) it several times.

61.

Kevin (a)   (study) in AUS for a year. His course will end in June.

62.

She graduated from college last month and (a)   (look) for a job since then.

63.

I (wait) ___for her for 2 hours but she ___(not appear).

(a)  

64.

The president of the company officially apologized to the local residents ____ having dumped a large amount of raw sewage in the area.

a)

For

b)

of

c)

on

d)

at

e)

in

65.

The factory was accused ____ having caused higher level of pollution to the environment.

a)

For

b)

of

c)

on

d)

at

e)

in

66.

We all admire him ____ having changed both his attitude and behaviors towards the environmental issues.

a)

For

b)

of

c)

on

d)

at

e)

in

67.

Human activities are also blamed ____ having contributed to global warming.

a)

For

b)

of

c)

on

d)

at

e)

in

68.

We congratulated him ____ having invented an energy-saving device.

a)

For

b)

of

c)

on

d)

at

e)

in

69.

He was criticized ____ not having put the elephant poachers in jail.

a)

For

b)

of

c)

on

d)

at

e)

in

70.

. His company was punished ____ not having dumped the rubbish properly.

a)

For

b)

of

c)

on

d)

at

e)

in

71.

The city mayor praised all voluntary students ____ having cleaned the playgrounds for the children.

a)

For

b)

of

c)

on

d)

at

e)

in

72.

He thanked us ____ having contributed to cleaning the surrounding environment.

a)

For

b)

of

c)

on

d)

at

e)

in

73.

He thanked us ____ having contributed to cleaning the surrounding environment.

a)

For

b)

of

c)

on

d)

at

e)

in

74.

(a)   about the bad weather, they decided to cancel the trip. (inform)

75.

The students    for the bus are good ones.

    A. waited    B. waiting       C. which is waiting     D. to wait

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

76.

This is the last person __         late.

   A. coming    B. to come       C. come           D. all are correct

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

77.

The woman ….           next door is a famous actress.

     A. lives       B. who live      C. living          D. that living

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

78.

The house        in the storm has now been rebuilt.

    A. destroyed           B. destroying  C. which destroyed    D. that is destroyed

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

79.

The man          in front of the blackboard is our teacher.

   A. stood       B. stands         C. standing     D. to stand

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

80.

Sally was the last student        in the final exam.

A. to be asked B. asking         C. asks            D. to ask

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

81.

The bridge       by French architects is very nice.

   A. was designed      B. designing    C. to design    D. designed

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

82.

The ring           is made of gold and diamond.

A. she is wearing it     B. he gave it to her      C. she like       D. she is wearing

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

83.

We are talking about John, ……………studying English well

            A. who            can      B. whom         C. that can       D.Ꝋ

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

84.

I have a message for people    by the traffic chaos.

A. to delay      B. who delay   C. delayed      D. who delaying

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

85.

I have a message for people    by the traffic chaos.

A. to delay      B. who delay   C. delayed      D. who delaying

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

86.

“Could you pass that book over to me, please?” – “____”

A. Yes, of course.       B. No, why not?         C. Actually, I'm busy.             D. Yes, go ahead.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

87.

“If I were you, I would apply for the scholarship to the University of Melbourne.” – “____”

A. I'm not afraid so.                B. No way!                 C. I guess I should.                 D. I hope so.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

88.

“I hear you've passed your exam. Congratulations!” – “____”

A. What a pity!           B. You're welcome.                C. I'm alright.              D. Thank you.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

89.

“Why do you choose French as your second major?” – “____”

A. Because it's quite like English.                               B. Because they are friendly.

C. I don't really care.                                                  D. It's nice to say so.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

90.

“Can I have a quick look at your lecture notes?” – “____”

A. Of course not today.                                              B. So far, so good!

C. No, I don't think so.                                               D. Sorry, I'm using them myself.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

91.

- "Let's go to the Dr. Millet's seminar on learning styles this afternoon!”

      - “____”

A. I wish I could but I'm busy then.          B. Learning styles are really subjective.

C. Thanks, I won't.                                                     D. I would if I were you.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

92.

- "Let's go to the Dr. Millet's seminar on learning styles this afternoon!”

      - “____”

A. I wish I could but I'm busy then.          B. Learning styles are really subjective.

C. Thanks, I won't.                                                     D. I would if I were you.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

93.

- "Mom, I've received an offer for a summer internship in Singapore!”

      - “____”

A. Really? Good luck!             B. Oh, that's great! Congratulations!

C. I couldn't agree more.                                            D. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

94.

“Sorry, I'm late! May I come in, Miss Millie?” – “____”

A. Yes, come in, please!         B. Not right now.      C. Let's do it!       D. I guess so.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

95.

"What an imaginative essay you've written, Matt!” – “____”

A. That's the least I could do.                                                 B. Actually, I don't mind.

C. Thanks, it's nice of you to say so.                          D. Sorry, just my luck!

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

96.

- “It was very kind of you to help me with the difficult homework!"

A. Oh, don't mention it.          B. Sorry, I don't know.           C. That sounds nice.   D. Thanks a lot.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D