WorksheetsMid-Term Test Practice
Total questions: 121
Worksheet time: 2hrs 1mins
Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
citadel
ancient
appreciate
state
Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
historic
complex
monument
folk
Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
decision
business
sensible
skill
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
doctorate
specific
technical
practical
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
historical
traditional
experience
heritable
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.
emerge
preserve
bury
appreciate
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
We admired the Japanese _______ the city of Fukushima after the disaster.
to rebuild
of having rebuilt
to being rebuilt
for having rebuilt
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.
geographical
archaeological
geothermal
geological
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
The _________ relics stolen from the museum haven't been found yet.
limestone
dynasty
excavation
worship
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.
to spend
having spent
being spent
having been spent
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
The town's modem _______is very well integrated with the old.
citadel
craftsman
dynasty
architecture
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.
to take
taking
on taking
of taking
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
They are considering the problem of rising unemployment among _______.
school-leavers
school goers
schoolmates
schoolkids
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
The guest on our show is the youngest golfer _________ the Open.
winning
to win
won
being won
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) _______.
work
employment
vocation
opportunity
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.
primitive
perfect
distinctive
initial
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.
change
defeat
discover
broaden
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.
prepare in a short period
prepare in a long time
prepare well
prepare badly
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.
cancelled
postponed
reduced
rejected
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.
answer
take
make
write
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Yes, of course.
No, why not?
Actually, I'm busy.
Yes, go ahead.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
I'm not afraid so.
No way!
I guess I should.
I hope so.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
What a pity!
You're welcome.
I'm alright.
Thank you.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Not way, sorry.
Just round the corner over there.
Look it up in a dictionary!
There is no traffic near here.
Give the correct form of the words in bracket.
(a)
Give the correct form of the words in bracket.
(a)
Give the correct form of the words in bracket.
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Give the correct form of the words in bracket.
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Give the correct form of the words in bracket.
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The first impression that the writer had on the first evening and the next morning was that ______.
the town may become crazy club scenes like many other ancient towns in the world
the town was a wonderful place to visit especially early in the morning and at night
local fishermen were ready to go out for day fishing, paying no attention to tourists
there was no tourist and the souvenir shops were still close and he felt bored
All of the following statements are true about the architecture of Hoi An EXCEPT that ______.
the houses along the street are decorated with bushes of bougainvillea flower
the houses along with the street are lovely sights and very photogenic
the layout of houses is for benefit of better ventilation in tropical region
the layout of houses is unique and strictly complied with Feng Shui
The important thing that the writer is really impressed is that ______.
the preservation of the whole town is very amazing and authentic
the yellowish Chinese styled houses can be found in other countries
the preservation of the whole town is similar to that in other cities
there are no nice, unique and interesting temples outside the preserved core zone
The beauty of Hoi An at night was thanks to ______.
European and Asian tourists
its popular destination to visit
the local cuisine and lanterns
the whole town waterfront
Hoi An is also a good place ______.
____ 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.
During
When
While
By
Australians and New Zealanders have a tradition of travelling overseas independently ____ a young age.
at
on
in
for
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.
Hoi An is also a good place ______.
to see local cultures, especially modern wedding ones
to have albums of artistic photographs of daily life
to see many Vietnamese couples in their traditional dresses
to see photograph teams around the Japanese Bridge
Marie prepared her homework carefully. She could answer all the questions and got good marks.
Although she prepared her homework carefully, Marie could not answer all the questions and got good marks.
Having prepared her homework carefully, Marie could answer all the questions and got good marks.
If she had prepared her homework carefully, Marie could have answered all the questions and got good marks.
It was because of her careful preparation for the homework, Marie couldn't answer all the questions and got good marks.
We have been trying to learn English for years. We haven't succeeded yet.
Although we have been trying to learn English for years, we haven't succeeded yet.
After we've been trying to learn English for years, we have succeeded.
We haven't succeeded yet since we have been trying to learn English for years.
We have been trying to learn English for years, so we haven't succeeded yet.
The teacher was giving the lesson. The lights went out.
The lights went out as soon as the teacher started giving the lesson.
If the teacher had been giving the lesson, the lights wouldn't have gone out.
The teacher was giving the lesson, so the lights went out.
While the teacher was giving the lesson, the lights went out.
Our school started building a new canteen in June. They are still building it now.
Our school have started building a new canteen from June till now.
Our school have been building a new canteen since June.
Our school have built a new canteen now since starting in June.
Our school are building the new canteen which started in June.
Henry only started learning English last year. However, he can now speak it like a native.
If he had started learning English last year, Henry could now speak it like a native.
After starting learning English last year, Henry can now speak it like a native.
Although he only started learning English last year, Henry can now speak it like a native.
Henry, who has only started learning English since last year, can now speak it like a native.
Mai went to Soc Son because she wanted to attend the Giong Festival.
The first place that you can visit on the trip is Hue Imperial Citadel.
Our music teacher gave lessons in xoan singing because she wanted to help us appreciate our cultural heritage.
My cousin didn't ask anyone for advice, so she made the wrong decision about her education.
Lan won the first prize in the competition. This is something she's very proud of.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
palace
intact
natural
mosaic
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.
dynasty
citadel
palace
preserve
Choose the best answer which best fits each space in each sentence.
extinct
relic
heritage
nature
Eventually the ______ was overthrown, and the country became a republic.
family
generation
ancestor
dynasty
____________ education is connected with the skills, knowledge, etc. that you need to have in order to do a particular job.
Distance
Vocational
Compulsory
Full time
What are the university entry ______ for international students in the UK?
needs
qualifications
requirements
conditions
Tony pretended ______ me when I waved to him.
not seeing
not to see
not see
to not see
Marie Currie was the first woman ______ two Nobel prizes.
who awarded
to be
Tony pretended me when I waved to him.
not seeing
not to see
not see
to not see
Marie Currie was the first woman two Nobel prizes.
who awarded
to be awarded
awarding
that was awarding
Humans do harm to the environment by atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration by a third since the Industrial Revolution began.
increasing
having increased
having been increased
being increased
The public praised the local farmers for millions of trees on the surrounding hills.
plant
being planted
being planting
having planted
Nursing is hard work and often low paid, but for many people it is a/an.
work
employment
vocation
opportunity
______________ trees around the house on the south and the west sides, they can save up to about $250 a year on cooling and heating.
To plant
To have planted
Having planted
Being planted
They don't forget a short vacation in Cuc Phuong National Park last year.
to spend
having spent
being spent
having been spent
Further and higher education colleges offer courses and qualifications in a wide range of vocational and academic subjects at many.
standards
qualities
levels
positions
_________________ talked with my teacher helped me understand the lesson better.
Had
Having
Have
Has
Located on a bridge over the Thu Bon River, Cau Pagoda is one of the most interesting places - in Hoi An.
to visit
visited
visiting
being visited
"____" - "Well, most of the citadel was demolished in the early 20th century."
Is it still intact or in ruins?
Has it been pulled down?
Is it a significant geological site?
What has happened to it?
If the examiner can't make sense of what your essay is about, you'll get the low mark.
declare
estimate
communicate
understand
When you sit for the exam tomorrow, try to stay calm and relaxed.
answer
take
make
write
Schools are more relaxed nowadays as discipline is less tough than before.
accurate
severe
strict
loose
The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was first built during the Ly Dynasty and then expanded by subsequent dynasties.
following
successive
preceding
next
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.
In America, among undergraduate fields of study, science, technology, engineering, math, and business generally offer the highest wages and best chances of.
He is scheduled to observe work Saturday at the excavation site of an America jet-fighter which crashed in 1967 near Hanoi.
Which is NOT mentioned, in the passage, as an important skill at university?
Note taking
Presentation
Reading
Time management
What change(s) do students need to make when they enter university?
Structuring leisure time
Structuring study time
Speed of note-making
All of them (A, B, & C)
According to the second paragraph, what plays a central role in students' approach to learning at university?
Time structuring
Time management
Note-taking
Reading
The word dread in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____.
hate
enjoy
control
welcome
What should students do to avoid bad feelings about reading?
They should practise reading silently and effectively.
They should construct accurate comprehension with a reading goal.
They should develop active reading strategies.
They should keep up with the pace of material presented.
What is a common issue students face when reading passively?
They become disinterested in their reading
They develop strong comprehension skills
They view reading as an enjoyable activity
They construct accurate comprehension with the guidance of a purpose or goal for reading
How does the text suggest students can improve their reading experience at university?
By avoiding reading altogether
By continuing with their passive reading strategies
By investing time to develop more active reading strategies
By seeking guidance from reading specialists
What could be the best title of the passage?
Active approaches to reading
Reading at university
Strategies for effective learning at university
Time management and effective note-taking at university
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.
exploring
moving
providing
restoring
Cultural heritage is crucial for communities. It helps them look back on their history in a way that informs their cultural (42) ________.
monument
competition
identity
challenge
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.
proposes
boosts
rises
recognizes
Many tourists visit cultural sites and (44)________ in cultural activities while traveling to these places.
partake
move
protect
grow
Cultural heritage preservation also reduces (45)________ and maintains cultural values by passing down artisan crafts to new generations.
property
poverty
heritage
trending
We went to Hoi An last month. We wanted to visit the ancient building there.
Minh left the show very early. He was the first person to do so.
My sister finished school. Then she went to a vocational school to train to be a tour guide.
Trang won the first prize in the competition. She is very proud of it.
Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word pronounced differently from the rest in each of the following questions.
doctorate
knowledge
college
postgraduate
Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word pronounced differently from the rest in each of the following questions.
benefit
eliminate
degree
ecosystem
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.
salary
practical
release
major
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.
apprentice
environment
ecology
citadel
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.
academic
monument
balance
primary
Most of the house remains intact even after two hundred years. The underlined word has the closest meaning to ………….
affect
infect
the same
attack
Amy: "Why don't we meet at the conference room or shall we just stay here?" - Tony: "…………"
He came to a seminar last week.
Thanks, I've just finished my dinner.
He attended a conference yesterday.
It might be cozier here.
After the Mongol invasion of 1241, a ………… was built on the hills opposite the city.
citadel
cruise
tidal
oppose
Two bodies were found among the charred ………… of the house.
rains
ruins
roams
roles
……… is a period of years during which members of a particular family rule a country.
City
Abolish
Dynasty
Downturn
He had devoted his life to the development of the district, so a ………… to him was erected in St Paul's Cathedral.
monument
moment
mountain
mention
Visits to four different countries are included in your ………….
delivery
dictionary
available
itinerary
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants ………degrees at all levels in a variety of subjects.
secondary
optional
academic
vocational
In England, most students in further education are adults ………… on part-time program.
enrolled
enrolling
joined
joining
When a student enters a college or university, he/she has to choose a main subject of study, which is called …………………….
primary
major
curriculum
training
……………. photographs of the place, I had no desire to go there.
Seeing
Seen
Saw
Having seen
That was the last seminar ………… by Prof. Wilson
that gave
that be given
to be given
was given
Tom admitted………...the rock through the window.
to throw
having thrown
being thrown
to be thrown
You are old enough. I think it is high time you applied ……………… a job.
for
of
in
upon
A/an ………… is a student at a university or college who is studying for his or her first degree.
undergraduate
master
postgraduate
doctorate
Entry to university is competitive so some ………… with the minimum entrance qualifications will find themselves without a place.
rivals
bachelors
competitors
applicants
A wide range of …………… and living costs make study in the United States financially possible for many international students.
debt
money
pay
tuition
……… all day, we were quite exhausted in the evening.
Had to work
Having been working
Having worked
To work
To prepare for her future job as a journalist, Sarah has a summer …………at a local TV station.
degree
internship
bachelor
campus
He is taking a(n) POSTGRADUATE …………course, and he's getting his master's degree next June. (GRADUATE)
(a)
The PRACTICAL………………..experience will make my CV look good, and it will help me to get a better job. (PRACTICE)
(a)
No formal qualifications are required for ENROLMENT/ ENROLLMENT ….…………; all that is needed is a desire to learn. (ENROL)
Warning about the severe effects of corona virus on the respiratory system many times, the young mother decided to get vaccinated.
The police suspected Mike of having cutting down the oldest tree in the park.
Further education courses are usually described as academic or vocation.
