TEST 24

I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
from that of the others in each group.
1. A. pressure B. continuous C. situation D. duration
2. A. please B. head C. heavy D. measure
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from
that of the others in each group.
3. A. cultural B. bamboo C. develop D. librarian
4. A. peaceful B. collect C. harvest D. whisper
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in the meaning to the underlined word.
5. Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.
A. paid in full B. fail to pay
C. had a bad personality D. was paid much money
6. No one knew precisely what would happen to human being in space.
A. wrongly B. flexiblely C.casually D. informally
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in the meaning to the underlined word
7. When you are in difficult situations, you will need adult support and guidance to make informed decisions
and overcome stress.
A. instruction B. development C. operation D. change
8. My parents said design graduates wouldn’t find jobseasily, so they wanted me to get a medical degree.
A. have occupations B. expect C. disappoint D. replace
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correctword or phrase that completes each of the sentences.
9. Pollution and habitat destruction have driven many species to the _______of extinction.
A. verge B. point C. place D.item
A. verge B. point C. place D. item
10. When I entered the room, everybody was busy working, so no one seemed to notice my _______.
A. existence B. impression C.development D. discovery
A. discovery B. impression C. development D. existence
11.As children move toward _______, they are less likely to ask for advice.
A. independent B. dependence C. dependent D. independence
12. I want it to be a surprise but my sister _______.
A.let the cat out of the bag B. go to the dogs
C. do the donkey’s work D. let the wolf into the fold
13. - Jenifer: “ Let’s go camping.”
- Jack: “ _______. The weather is not so good today.”
A. Oh, I don’t think it’s a good idea B. Just bring yourself
C. No problem D. Yes, let’s do that
14. -Tony: “ Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?”
- Cindy: “ _______.”
A. Thanks, but I’m afraid I’ve got something planned
B. I’m terribly sorry. But I have to disagree.
C. That is a good idea
D. Don’t bother me
15. He had to act immediately; _______, he would have been too late.
A. otherwise B. nevertheless C. still D. consequently
16. A citadel is a castle on high ground in or near a city, _______ people could go when the city was being
attacked.
A. where B. who C. which D. why
17. I _______a long hair, but I have short one now.
A. used to having B. used to have
C. was use to having D. was used to have
18. Would you mind _______ me a newspaper?
A. buying B. buy C. bought D. to buy
19.Everybody has been warned _______ the dangers of smoking.
A. against B. into C. to D. from
20. My grandfather decided to _______ his house to build a new one.
A. pull down B. pull up C. pull over D. pull off
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect.
21. Ha Long Bay has been recognition by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
A. recognition B.site C. a D. been
22. A typhoon is a kind of storm who only happens in tropical areas.
A. who B. happens C. of D. typhoon

Read following passage and mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the correct word that completes each
blank.
Benefits and Drawbacks of a Job
Nearly every teen can benefit from job experience, but there are risks you must assess. First, a teenager’s
job can teach work skills that will serve him well in college and prepare him for careers in adulthood. Second,
he can acquire (23) …..., develop a sense of responsibility and feel more independent. In addition, studies find
that students(24) …...work a moderate amount - no more than 10 to 15 hours a week during the school year -
tend to earn higher grades than those who don’t work at all.
Next, earning money will enable him (25) …...things he wants and will provide an opportunity for learning
responsible money management. However, there are some drawbacks. Working more than 13 to 20 hours a
week is associated (26) …... lower grades. Teens who work toomany hours (27) …...it difficult to keep up
extracurricular activities and social relationships. Some studies have found that teens who work long hours are
more likely to engage in such risky activities as using cigarettes or alcohol because they are exposed to older
coworkers who lead them astray.
23. A.confidence B. unconfidence C.confident D. unconfident
24. A.who B. which C.why D. when
25. A.to buy B. buying C. to be bought D. being bought
26. A.with B. in C.on D. at
27. A.find B. finds C.found D. finding
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the corect answer to each of
the question that follow.
One of the World's Best Cities
With a population of about 2.6 million people, Vancouver is the largest city in Western Canada. Vancouver is
in the southwest of Canada, and it is only a few hours of driving away from the American border. Vancouver is
popular because it combines so many things. It is a huge, modern city. On the other hand, it is also one of
North America's most beautiful areas. The natural beauty around Vancouver is famous all around the world.
Vancouver is right next to the Rocky Mountains, so it is wonderful for skiing and snowboarding. There aren't
the only winter sports you can do there. If you can name a winter sport, then you probably do that sport in
Vancouver. After all, the 2010 Winter Olympic were there. Vancouver is also great for hiking, jogging, and
skateboarding. It even has beaches. The beaches aren’t the best in the world, but they are clean and pretty.
Another place that you have to visit in Vancouver is Stanley Park. This is a public park that is a stone's throw
from downtown. However, the park is completely surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. The nature in Stanley Park
is beautiful. It is close to downtown, it feels like it is 100 kilometres away. The park also has playgrounds,
gardens, beaches, tennis courts, and even an aquarium.
Vancouver is something for everybody. It is no wonder that people think it is one of the world's best cities.
28. What does the passage say about Vancouver's beaches?
A. They are pretty good beaches. B. They are terrible beaches.
C. They are the world's best beaches D. Nobody goes to those beaches.
29. Which of the following is not near Vancouver?
A. The Atlantic Ocean B. The American border
C. The Pacific Ocean D. The Rocky Mountains
30. What does the sentence "It is close to downtown, but it feels like it is 100 kilometres away" in paragraph
4 mean?
A. Stanley Park is close to downtown, but it feels like a very different place.
B. Stanley Park is 100 kilometres long.
C. Stanley Park is far from downtown, but it feels like it is very close.
D. Stanley Park is more than 100 years old.
31. Which of the following is NOT popular in Vancouver?
A. football B. winter sports C. skateboarding D. jogging
32. What could replace the phrase "a stone's throw" in paragraph 4?
A. a short distance B. a little bit long distance
C. moving very quickly D. an act of throwing a stone
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the original one.
33. Did John invite Lily to the conference?
A. Was Lily invited to the conference by John?
B. Lily were invited to the conference by John?
C. Has Lily been invited to the conference by John?
D. Is John invited to the conference by Lily?
34. My father wants to eat vegetables raw, so he must wash them carefully.
A. If my father wants to eat vegetables raw, he must wash them carefully.
B. If my father must wash them carefully, he wants to eat vegetables raw.
C. If my father wants to eat vegetable raw, don’t wash them.
D. If he want to eat them raw , my father don’t have to wash them.
35. “If I were you, I would visit famous places in all over the world,” I said to May.
A. I advised May to visit famous places in all over the world.
B. I said May to visit famous places in all over the world.
C. I asked May why he doesn’t visit famous places in all over the world.
D. I asked May why didn’t he visit famous places in all over the world.
36. Although it’s raining, she goes to school.
A. In spite of raining, she goes to school.
B. Despite it’s raining, she goes to school.
C. In spite of it’s raining, she goes to school.
D. Despite raining, she doesn’t go to school.
X. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is BEST written from the words/phrases
given.
37. He / have got / machine / which / make / really / good / ice cream.
A. He’s got a machine which makes really good ice cream.
B. He’s got machine which makes really good ice cream.
C. He’s got machine which make really good ice cream.
D. He had got machine which make really good ice cream.
38. I / wish / I / not / eat / so much / yesterday.
A. I wish I hadn’t eaten so much yesterday.
B. I hadn’t wish I eaten so much yesterday.
C. I hadn’t wish so much I eaten yesterday.
D. I wish so much I hadn’t eaten so yesterday.
39. We / walk / slowly / than / rest / the people.
A. We walked more slowly than the rest of the people.
B. The rest of the people more slowly than we walked.
C. We walked slowly more than the rest of the people.
D. The rest of the people walked slowly more than we.
40. It / be / difficult / learn / Japanese.
A. It's difficult to learn Japanese.
B. It’s difficult learn Japanese.
C. It's difficult to learn the Japanese.
D. It's difficult that we learn Japanese.