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Mid-Term Test Practice

Total questions: 121

Worksheet time: 2hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

a)

citadel

b)

ancient

c)

appreciate

d)

state

2.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

a)

historic

b)

complex

c)

monument

d)

folk

3.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

a)

decision

b)

business

c)

sensible

d)

skill

4.

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

a)

doctorate

b)

specific

c)

technical

d)

practical

5.

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

a)

historical

b)

traditional

c)

experience

d)

heritable

6.

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

We want to _______the character of the town while improving the facilities.

a)

emerge

b)

preserve

c)

bury

d)

appreciate

7.

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

We admired the Japanese _______ the city of Fukushima after the disaster.

a)

to rebuild

b)

of having rebuilt

c)

to being rebuilt

d)

for having rebuilt

8.

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is also an interesting _________ area everyone should pay a visit.

a)

geographical

b)

archaeological

c)

geothermal

d)

geological

9.

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

The _________ relics stolen from the museum haven't been found yet.

a)

limestone

b)

dynasty

c)

excavation

d)

worship

10.

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

They don’t forget _______ a short vacation in Cue Phuong National Park last year.

a)

to spend

b)

having spent

c)

being spent

d)

having been spent

11.

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

The town's modem _______is very well integrated with the old.

a)

citadel

b)

craftsman

c)

dynasty

d)

architecture

12.

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

My friends offered ________ a holiday in Ha Long Bay for a change.

a)

to take

b)

taking

c)

on taking

d)

of taking

13.

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

They are considering the problem of rising unemployment among _______.

a)

school-leavers

b)

school goers

c)

schoolmates

d)

schoolkids

14.

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

The guest on our show is the youngest golfer _________ the Open.

a)

winning

b)

to win

c)

won

d)

being won

15.

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

Nursing is hard work and often low paid, but for many people it is a(n) _______.

a)

work

b)

employment

c)

vocation

d)

opportunity

16.

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.

The Taj Mahal Complex, which includes the tomb, mosque, guest house, and main entryway, was named a World Legacy Location in 1983 and has kept the original characteristics of the structures.

a)

primitive

b)

perfect

c)

distinctive

d)

initial

17.

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.

All buildings are kept in their original state. It’s a great place to explore.

a)

change

b)

defeat

c)

discover

d)

broaden

18.

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.

a)

prepare in a short period

b)

prepare in a long time

c)

prepare well

d)

prepare badly

19.

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.

a)

cancelled

b)

postponed

c)

reduced

d)

rejected

20.

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.

a)

answer

b)

take

c)

make

d)

write

21.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.

a)

Yes, of course.

b)

No, why not?

c)

Actually, I'm busy.

d)

Yes, go ahead.

22.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.

a)

I'm not afraid so.

b)

No way!

c)

I guess I should.

d)

I hope so.

23.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.

a)

What a pity!

b)

You're welcome.

c)

I'm alright.

d)

Thank you.

24.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.

a)

Not way, sorry.

b)

Just round the corner over there.

c)

Look it up in a dictionary!

d)

There is no traffic near here.

25.

Give the correct form of the words in bracket.

(a)  

26.

Give the correct form of the words in bracket.

(a)  

27.

Give the correct form of the words in bracket.

(a)  

28.

Give the correct form of the words in bracket.

(a)  

29.

Give the correct form of the words in bracket.

(a)  

30.

The first impression that the writer had on the first evening and the next morning was that ______.

a)

the town may become crazy club scenes like many other ancient towns in the world

b)

the town was a wonderful place to visit especially early in the morning and at night

c)

local fishermen were ready to go out for day fishing, paying no attention to tourists

d)

there was no tourist and the souvenir shops were still close and he felt bored

31.

All of the following statements are true about the architecture of Hoi An EXCEPT that ______.

a)

the houses along the street are decorated with bushes of bougainvillea flower

b)

the houses along with the street are lovely sights and very photogenic

c)

the layout of houses is for benefit of better ventilation in tropical region

d)

the layout of houses is unique and strictly complied with Feng Shui

32.

The important thing that the writer is really impressed is that ______.

a)

the preservation of the whole town is very amazing and authentic

b)

the yellowish Chinese styled houses can be found in other countries

c)

the preservation of the whole town is similar to that in other cities

d)

there are no nice, unique and interesting temples outside the preserved core zone

33.

The beauty of Hoi An at night was thanks to ______.

a)

European and Asian tourists

b)

its popular destination to visit

c)

the local cuisine and lanterns

d)

the whole town waterfront

34.

Hoi An is also a good place ______.

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35.

____ this time, students may engage in advanced academic courses, extra-academic courses and non-academic courses, such as yearlong pre-college math courses, language studies, learning a trade, art studies, volunteer work, travel, internships, sports and more. Gap years are sometimes considered a way for students to become independent and learn a great deal of ____ prior to engaging in university life.

a)

During

b)

When

c)

While

d)

By

36.

Australians and New Zealanders have a tradition of travelling overseas independently ____ a young age.

a)

at

b)

on

c)

in

d)

for

37.

The layout of houses was claimed to be unique for not strictly complied with Feng Shui but for benefit of better ventilation in tropical region.

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38.

Hoi An is also a good place ______.

a)

to see local cultures, especially modern wedding ones

b)

to have albums of artistic photographs of daily life

c)

to see many Vietnamese couples in their traditional dresses

d)

to see photograph teams around the Japanese Bridge

39.

Marie prepared her homework carefully. She could answer all the questions and got good marks.

a)

Although she prepared her homework carefully, Marie could not answer all the questions and got good marks.

b)

Having prepared her homework carefully, Marie could answer all the questions and got good marks.

c)

If she had prepared her homework carefully, Marie could have answered all the questions and got good marks.

d)

It was because of her careful preparation for the homework, Marie couldn't answer all the questions and got good marks.

40.

We have been trying to learn English for years. We haven't succeeded yet.

a)

Although we have been trying to learn English for years, we haven't succeeded yet.

b)

After we've been trying to learn English for years, we have succeeded.

c)

We haven't succeeded yet since we have been trying to learn English for years.

d)

We have been trying to learn English for years, so we haven't succeeded yet.

41.

The teacher was giving the lesson. The lights went out.

a)

The lights went out as soon as the teacher started giving the lesson.

b)

If the teacher had been giving the lesson, the lights wouldn't have gone out.

c)

The teacher was giving the lesson, so the lights went out.

d)

While the teacher was giving the lesson, the lights went out.

42.

Our school started building a new canteen in June. They are still building it now.

a)

Our school have started building a new canteen from June till now.

b)

Our school have been building a new canteen since June.

c)

Our school have built a new canteen now since starting in June.

d)

Our school are building the new canteen which started in June.

43.

Henry only started learning English last year. However, he can now speak it like a native.

a)

If he had started learning English last year, Henry could now speak it like a native.

b)

After starting learning English last year, Henry can now speak it like a native.

c)

Although he only started learning English last year, Henry can now speak it like a native.

d)

Henry, who has only started learning English since last year, can now speak it like a native.

44.

Mai went to Soc Son because she wanted to attend the Giong Festival.

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45.

The first place that you can visit on the trip is Hue Imperial Citadel.

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46.

Our music teacher gave lessons in xoan singing because she wanted to help us appreciate our cultural heritage.

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47.

My cousin didn't ask anyone for advice, so she made the wrong decision about her education.

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48.

Lan won the first prize in the competition. This is something she's very proud of.

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49.

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

a)

palace

b)

intact

c)

natural

d)

mosaic

50.

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

a)

dynasty

b)

citadel

c)

palace

d)

preserve

51.

Choose the best answer which best fits each space in each sentence.

a)

extinct

b)

relic

c)

heritage

d)

nature

52.

Eventually the ______ was overthrown, and the country became a republic.

a)

family

b)

generation

c)

ancestor

d)

dynasty

53.

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

a)

Distance

b)

Vocational

c)

Compulsory

d)

Full time

54.

What are the university entry ______ for international students in the UK?

a)

needs

b)

qualifications

c)

requirements

d)

conditions

55.

Tony pretended ______ me when I waved to him.

a)

not seeing

b)

not to see

c)

not see

d)

to not see

56.

Marie Currie was the first woman ______ two Nobel prizes.

a)

who awarded

b)

to be

57.

Tony pretended me when I waved to him.

a)

not seeing

b)

not to see

c)

not see

d)

to not see

58.

Marie Currie was the first woman two Nobel prizes.

a)

who awarded

b)

to be awarded

c)

awarding

d)

that was awarding

59.

Humans do harm to the environment by atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration by a third since the Industrial Revolution began.

a)

increasing

b)

having increased

c)

having been increased

d)

being increased

60.

The public praised the local farmers for millions of trees on the surrounding hills.

a)

plant

b)

being planted

c)

being planting

d)

having planted

61.

Nursing is hard work and often low paid, but for many people it is a/an.

a)

work

b)

employment

c)

vocation

d)

opportunity

62.

______________ trees around the house on the south and the west sides, they can save up to about $250 a year on cooling and heating.

a)

To plant

b)

To have planted

c)

Having planted

d)

Being planted

63.

They don't forget a short vacation in Cuc Phuong National Park last year.

a)

to spend

b)

having spent

c)

being spent

d)

having been spent

64.

Further and higher education colleges offer courses and qualifications in a wide range of vocational and academic subjects at many.

a)

standards

b)

qualities

c)

levels

d)

positions

65.

_________________ talked with my teacher helped me understand the lesson better.

a)

Had

b)

Having

c)

Have

d)

Has

66.

Located on a bridge over the Thu Bon River, Cau Pagoda is one of the most interesting places - in Hoi An.

a)

to visit

b)

visited

c)

visiting

d)

being visited

67.

"____" - "Well, most of the citadel was demolished in the early 20th century."

a)

Is it still intact or in ruins?

b)

Has it been pulled down?

c)

Is it a significant geological site?

d)

What has happened to it?

68.

If the examiner can't make sense of what your essay is about, you'll get the low mark.

a)

declare

b)

estimate

c)

communicate

d)

understand

69.

When you sit for the exam tomorrow, try to stay calm and relaxed.

a)

answer

b)

take

c)

make

d)

write

70.

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

a)

accurate

b)

severe

c)

strict

d)

loose

71.

The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was first built during the Ly Dynasty and then expanded by subsequent dynasties.

a)

following

b)

successive

c)

preceding

d)

next

72.

Online vocational education has made it easier than ever for students to learn various trade skills and soft skills from established professionals in the industry.

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73.

In America, among undergraduate fields of study, science, technology, engineering, math, and business generally offer the highest wages and best chances of.

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74.

He is scheduled to observe work Saturday at the excavation site of an America jet-fighter which crashed in 1967 near Hanoi.

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75.

Which is NOT mentioned, in the passage, as an important skill at university?

a)

Note taking

b)

Presentation

c)

Reading

d)

Time management

76.

What change(s) do students need to make when they enter university?

a)

Structuring leisure time

b)

Structuring study time

c)

Speed of note-making

d)

All of them (A, B, & C)

77.

According to the second paragraph, what plays a central role in students' approach to learning at university?

a)

Time structuring

b)

Time management

c)

Note-taking

d)

Reading

78.

The word dread in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____.

a)

hate

b)

enjoy

c)

control

d)

welcome

79.

What should students do to avoid bad feelings about reading?

a)

They should practise reading silently and effectively.

b)

They should construct accurate comprehension with a reading goal.

c)

They should develop active reading strategies.

d)

They should keep up with the pace of material presented.

80.

What is a common issue students face when reading passively?

a)

They become disinterested in their reading

b)

They develop strong comprehension skills

c)

They view reading as an enjoyable activity

d)

They construct accurate comprehension with the guidance of a purpose or goal for reading

81.

How does the text suggest students can improve their reading experience at university?

a)

By avoiding reading altogether

b)

By continuing with their passive reading strategies

c)

By investing time to develop more active reading strategies

d)

By seeking guidance from reading specialists

82.

What could be the best title of the passage?

a)

Active approaches to reading

b)

Reading at university

c)

Strategies for effective learning at university

d)

Time management and effective note-taking at university

83.

Cultural heritage preservation means keeping traditions and customs of a community against factors that try to change them negatively. Some common examples are (41) ________ historical buildings, passing on an ancient craft or recording traditional tales.

a)

exploring

b)

moving

c)

providing

d)

restoring

84.

Cultural heritage is crucial for communities. It helps them look back on their history in a way that informs their cultural (42) ________.

a)

monument

b)

competition

c)

identity

d)

challenge

85.

Cultural heritage preservation encourages as well as utilizes tourism. Heritage Tourism is one of the major ways to preserve cultural heritage and reduce poverty in a community. It often (43) ________ the local economy and can become one of its major industries.

a)

proposes

b)

boosts

c)

rises

d)

recognizes

86.

Many tourists visit cultural sites and (44)________ in cultural activities while traveling to these places.

a)

partake

b)

move

c)

protect

d)

grow

87.

Cultural heritage preservation also reduces (45)________ and maintains cultural values by passing down artisan crafts to new generations.

a)

property

b)

poverty

c)

heritage

d)

trending

88.

We went to Hoi An last month. We wanted to visit the ancient building there.

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89.

Minh left the show very early. He was the first person to do so.

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90.

My sister finished school. Then she went to a vocational school to train to be a tour guide.

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91.

Trang won the first prize in the competition. She is very proud of it.

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92.

Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word pronounced differently from the rest in each of the following questions.

a)

doctorate

b)

knowledge

c)

college

d)

postgraduate

93.

Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word pronounced differently from the rest in each of the following questions.

a)

benefit

b)

eliminate

c)

degree

d)

ecosystem

94.

Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

a)

salary

b)

practical

c)

release

d)

major

95.

Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

a)

apprentice

b)

environment

c)

ecology

d)

citadel

96.

Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

a)

academic

b)

monument

c)

balance

d)

primary

97.

Most of the house remains intact even after two hundred years. The underlined word has the closest meaning to ………….

a)

affect

b)

infect

c)

the same

d)

attack

98.

Amy: "Why don't we meet at the conference room or shall we just stay here?" - Tony: "…………"

a)

He came to a seminar last week.

b)

Thanks, I've just finished my dinner.

c)

He attended a conference yesterday.

d)

It might be cozier here.

99.

After the Mongol invasion of 1241, a ………… was built on the hills opposite the city.

a)

citadel

b)

cruise

c)

tidal

d)

oppose

100.

Two bodies were found among the charred ………… of the house.

a)

rains

b)

ruins

c)

roams

d)

roles

101.

……… is a period of years during which members of a particular family rule a country.

a)

City

b)

Abolish

c)

Dynasty

d)

Downturn

102.

He had devoted his life to the development of the district, so a ………… to him was erected in St Paul's Cathedral.

a)

monument

b)

moment

c)

mountain

d)

mention

103.

Visits to four different countries are included in your ………….

a)

delivery

b)

dictionary

c)

available

d)

itinerary

104.

A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants ………degrees at all levels in a variety of subjects.

a)

secondary

b)

optional

c)

academic

d)

vocational

105.

In England, most students in further education are adults ………… on part-time program.

a)

enrolled

b)

enrolling

c)

joined

d)

joining

106.

When a student enters a college or university, he/she has to choose a main subject of study, which is called …………………….

a)

primary

b)

major

c)

curriculum

d)

training

107.

……………. photographs of the place, I had no desire to go there.

a)

Seeing

b)

Seen

c)

Saw

d)

Having seen

108.

That was the last seminar ………… by Prof. Wilson

a)

that gave

b)

that be given

c)

to be given

d)

was given

109.

Tom admitted………...the rock through the window.

a)

to throw

b)

having thrown

c)

being thrown

d)

to be thrown

110.

You are old enough. I think it is high time you applied ……………… a job.

a)

for

b)

of

c)

in

d)

upon

111.

A/an ………… is a student at a university or college who is studying for his or her first degree.

a)

undergraduate

b)

master

c)

postgraduate

d)

doctorate

112.

Entry to university is competitive so some ………… with the minimum entrance qualifications will find themselves without a place.

a)

rivals

b)

bachelors

c)

competitors

d)

applicants

113.

A wide range of …………… and living costs make study in the United States financially possible for many international students.

a)

debt

b)

money

c)

pay

d)

tuition

114.

……… all day, we were quite exhausted in the evening.

a)

Had to work

b)

Having been working

c)

Having worked

d)

To work

115.

To prepare for her future job as a journalist, Sarah has a summer …………at a local TV station.

a)

degree

b)

internship

c)

bachelor

d)

campus

116.

He is taking a(n) POSTGRADUATE …………course, and he's getting his master's degree next June. (GRADUATE)

(a)  

117.

The PRACTICAL………………..experience will make my CV look good, and it will help me to get a better job. (PRACTICE)

(a)  

118.

No formal qualifications are required for ENROLMENT/ ENROLLMENT ….…………; all that is needed is a desire to learn. (ENROL)

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119.

Warning about the severe effects of corona virus on the respiratory system many times, the young mother decided to get vaccinated.

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120.

The police suspected Mike of having cutting down the oldest tree in the park.

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121.

Further education courses are usually described as academic or vocation.

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