EXTRA TEST 1

TEST DATE: 21/05/2024

I. GRAMMAR AND LEXICAL ITEMS
Part 1. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. Write your answer A, B, C or
D in the numbered boxes.
1. At around two years of age, many children regularly produce sentences _______ three or four words.
A. are containing B. containing C. contained D. contains
2. The Disney amusement park in Japan is _______ Florida or California.
A. the largest than the ones in B. larger than the ones in
C. larger the ones in D. the largest of the ones
3. Less moderate members of Congress are insisting that changes in the social security system _______ made.
A. will B. are C. being D. be
4. I saw the children _______ parents are looking for a babysitter.
A. who they B. whose C. whom D. who
5. That television show always makes me _______.
A. laugh B. to laugh C. laughing D. to be laughing
6. The most important question _______ when buying a car is not necessarily its price.
A. asks B. to ask C. is asked D. be asked
7. I _______ to the party if I had known Susan was going to be there.
A. will be going B. will go C. would go D. would have gone
8. You think she is coming to the meeting tonight, _______ ?
A. don’t you B. won’t you C. isn’t she D. doesn’t she
9. The fishermen released all _______ the fish.
A. but two B. but two of C. of but two D. of but two of
10. _______ all day cleaning the house, she was upset when the children made a mess.
A. Spending B. She has spent C. Having spent D. To spend
11. They decided to build a new school _______ than repair the old building.
A. other B. rather C. instead D. besides
12. There wasn’t enough rain, so my plants _______ to grow.
A. lost B. failed C. stopped D. finished
13. Most flowers are pretty, but this one is the _______ to the rule.
A. exception B. affirmation C. exemption D. adaptation
14. Lisa has a _______ range of interests. She likes sports and art.
A. deep B. thick C. heavy D. broad
15. - Do you think that our school should hold a monthly English speaking contest? - _______.
A. You can say that again B. You’re very welcome
C. Yes, thanks D. You can’t say like that
16. Those peaches we bought are not quite _______ yet.
A. substantial B. delicate C. steady D. ripe
17. The salesman _______ me my order would be ready by tomorrow.
A. settled B. secured C. assured D. proved
18. With regard to the car accident, the court determined that Jerry was at _______.
A. guilt B. fault C. risk D. purpose
19. I want all of you to hand in your paper by next Sunday _______.
A. without failure B. without fail C. without failures D. without fails
20. Competitive _______ is an essential requirement for success in entertainment industry.
A. mind B. thought C. spirit D. soul
Part 2. Fill in the gaps the most suitable preposition or particle. Write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes.
1. My son has recently taken ________ stamp collecting as a hobby.
2. She came _______ a fortune when her uncle died.
3. He made _______ a rather unconvincing excuse for the work being late.
4. The company can't expect me to move my home and family _______the drop of a hat.
5. You shouldn’t eat that soup. It has gone _______.
6. This measure inevitably means higher taxes _______ the long run.
7. No one could ever accuse this government _______ not caring about the poor.
8. He invented a new game, but it never really caught _______.
9. I must apologize ______ cancelling our meeting at such short notice.
10. Most children don’t like being kept at home _______ June 1st, do they?
Part 3. Use the word given in CAPITAL to form a word that fits in the text. Write your answers in
the numbered space provided in the column on the right.
 Of all the sports that originated in England, I am most impressed by the Boat race.
The first Boat race was a memorable occasion and took place in 1829. One of the
first (1) FOUND of the race was Charles Wordsworth who had 1…………………………..
(2) SUCCESS established the university cricket match in 1827. Today, almost two 2………………………….
centuries later, one of the most (3) AMAZE things about the race is its worldwide 3………………………….
(4) POPULAR. In fact, there is even a Boat race society which is responsible for 4………………………….
the annual (5) DISTRIBUTE of videos of the race to all its members. The race is 5………………………….
rowed on the River Thames in London over a (6) LONG of about four miles. 6………………………….
Thousands stand on the banks to watch, however (7) PLEASE and cold weather 7………………………….
might be. Just (8) OCCASION if weather is very windy, a boat may fill with water 8………………………….
and sink a (9) DRAMA sight and obviously a great 9………………………….
(10) EMBARRASS to the boat’s crew. 10………………………….
Part 4. Each line of the passage below contains a mistake. Find the mistakes and correct them.

Passage Line

Any supermarket you walk into those days have got at least one aisle dedicated to 1
organic foods. Nowadays we are seeing more and most ‘organic only’ supermarkets 2
opening too. Is this because of the owners of these chains are determined to improve consumers’ 3
choice and protect them from the harmful effects of food addition? I decided to sample some meats, 4
dairy products and fruit and vegetables marketing as organic whole foods. Therefore, after some 5
research, I discovered that none of the foods were grown 6
local. They also claim that preservatives are not used in their products-so, given that these same 7
products are transported over long distances before they reach them destination on the supermarket 8
shelves, just how ‘fresh’ do they? I’m not sure I really want to pay twice the price of regular 9
supermarket product and go the risk of getting food poisoning into the bargain. 10
II. READING
Part 1. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write
your answers in the numbered boxes.
Manufacturing fame
Britain is star struck. Fascination with celebrities has no equal anywhere else in the world. Walk into any
newsagent’s in Britain and you will be confronted by a huge range of magazines that (1) _______ a public hunger
for celebrity gossip.
Britons buy more celebrity magazines than Americans,(2) _______ having a population that is only one-fifth the
size. Celebrity news often makes the (3) _______ page of British tabloid newspapers. However, celebrity gossip was
once a cheap and nasty business, and its journalists were (4) _______ down on as a second- and third-rate. But it
now has turned into its own entertainment industry.
Many celebrities are famous due to the celebrity industry created (5) _______ the press and not for any particular
talent. The celebrity depends on the press to (6) _______ money. The press needs the celebrities to (7) _______
more copies. Celebrities and their agents, (8) _______ and editors have found that the best way to create an endless
supply of celebrity news is to work together. Many people would be surprised to learn that a large proportion of the
celebrity pictures that look like an invasion of (9) _______ are in fact staged. It’s an arrangement that keeps all
involved very happy indeed. And the public, ignorant of what goes on behind the (10) _______, remains very hungry
for more gossip.
1. A. cater to B. live up to C. nose about D. go around

2. A. but B. in spite C. however D. despite

3. A. first B. front C. main D. big

4. A. looked B. caught C. watched D. seen

5. A. with B. by C. of D. at

6. A. take B. make C. do D. find

7. A. sell B. buy C. read D. dictate

8. A. photographers B. photographic C. photography D. photographically

9. A. private B. personal C. publicity D. privacy

10. A. secrets B. scenes C. stages D. curtains

Part 2. For questions 1–10, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use
only one word in each gap. Write your answers in the numbered boxes.
 The world’s first cities
Archaeological research (1) _______ shown that the Sumerians established the world’s first cities in Mesopotamia,
the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in the Middle East. They learnt to control the flood of the two
rivers and (2) _______ able to grow crops such as barley, wheat, and sesame, and many different kinds of fruit and
vegetables. As a result, they had a constant food supply. Thus, people could settle (3) _______ in one place and,
eventually settlements that had been little villages grew into self-governing city-states. At (4) _______ centre of
each city-state (5) _______ a religious temple surrounded (6) _______ law courts and public buildings. The homes
of the most important people, such as priests and merchants, were closest (7) _______ the centre; then came the
homes of government officials, shopkeepers and craftsmen, and, finally, the homes of the lower classes (8) _______
farmers, unskilled workers, and fishermen. The city-state also included the fertile farming land outside the city wall.
Each city-state was (9) _______ pressure to protect its farming land from invaders, who were usually neighboring
city-states. The citizens had to defend themselves and protect their cities. Without a(n) (10) _______, this led to the
establishment of the first organized armies.
Part 3. Read the following four passages and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best answers the
questions. Write your answers in the numbered boxes.
Section A
To: Solutions Tech Supervisors
From: gloria@hr.solutionstech.com
Subject: Company Picnic
Dear Supervisors,
This is a reminder about our annual company picnic on June 15. We still need managers to volunteer to help out.
• Set up children’s activities (2–4 p.m.) • Greet employees (5–7 p.m.)
• Assist with games (5–7 p.m. or 7–9 p.m.) • Collect food donations (5–7p.m. or 7–9p.m.)
We want to make this a great event for all our employees. If you can lend a hand, contact me by June 1. Please
state activity and time shift preference.
Sincerely,
Gloria Jones, Planning Committee
Section B. Evening at the riverside park
All Solutions Tech Company employees and families.
June 15, 5 p.m.–9 p.m.
For even more fun and maybe starting a new tradition, we’re having a circus at our annual company picnic. As
usual, we’ll provide lots of good food and drink and live music. Our charity event this year is a collection for the City
Food Bank. JBJ Circus will perform under the Big Tent, including:
• The Amazing Acrobats: The Rossi Family • So Jo the Clown and His White Dog
• Clara and Her Dancing Horses
Also, special children’s games and activities including face painting and clown magic. Don’t forget to bring along
a donation for City Food Bank.
Section C. City Food Bank in Urgent Need of Donations
City Food Bank is running extremely low on canned goods and other nonperishable foods. To meet the need, City
Food Bank is urging community groups, neighborhood clubs, and local businesses to hold food drives. “We are in
particular need right now because of the bad weather that hit our community. Many homes were flooded last month,
so many people who don’t normally use our service came in for food assistance.” City Food Bank is a not-for-profit
organization dedicated to reducing hunger. It is the oldest food-relief agency in the Riverside area. It is located at
549 Park Road, Riverside, and donations are accepted every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Section D. Executive Profile: Jeff Blackstone
Chief Development Officer, Solutions Tech Company
Jeff Blackstone, CDO of Solutions Tech Company, the largest computer-support business in Michigan, likes
working with people as much as with computers. Blackstone believes that success on the job is tied to several factors.
One is that employees have fun together when they are not working. He is pleased that his company is even bringing
in a circus for their annual company picnic. Blackstone worked for several years in computer development before
studying organizational psychology at State University. He believes some companies’ employees end up just doing
jobs they are good at but don’t like. He thinks that is a formula for stresson a worker. At Solutions Tech, Blackstone’s
primary responsibility is to match employees with the kind of tasks they like and do best. Since joining Solutions
Tech eight years ago, he’s been earning the praise of the employees there as well as the respect of the whole
community for his support of local charities. “One of the charities that I think is so important is City Food Bank,” said
Blackstone. Blackstone volunteers at the food bank once a month. He added that he’s really looking forward to the
company picnic where he’ll be personally helping City Food Bank build up its food supply.
1. What is the main purpose of section A?
A. to find out who needs volunteers. B. to get help with a company event.
C. to encourage people to attend an event. D. to announce the time of a company picnic.
2. According to section B, what should people take to the event?
A. picnic food and drinks for their family. B. an item to donate to the food bank.
C. games for children to play. D. money to attend the circus.
3. According to section B, what will be available for the first time this year?
A. food and drinks B. live music C. circus performances D. charity collection
 4. According to section C, why does the food bank need donations now?
A. It is the only place hungry people can get food. B. Food there has become quite old.
C. A flood has caused more people to use it recently. D. It does not have any canned goods available.
5. According to section C, what kind of food would be an acceptable donation?
A. eggs B. fresh fruit C. bread D. dried beans
6. What is the main purpose of section D?
A. to help City Food Bank. B. to attract a new chief development officer.
C. to clarify the business of a large computer company.
D. to provide information about Blackstone, a Solutions Tech employee.
7. What did Blackstone do before working where he does now?
A. worked with computers. B. taught psychology at a university.
C. did financial planning at a bank. D. managed a charity.
8. What does the word “that” in section D refer to?
A. workers doing jobs that they don’t like. B. workers doing jobs that they’re not good at.
C. employees afraid of losing their jobs. D. employees having too much work to do.
9. Which sections include information abouta company event?
A. A, B, and C B. A, B, and D C. A, C, and D D. B, C, and D
10. What will Jeff Blackstone probably be doing on June 15?
A. setting up children’s activities B. collecting food donations
C. assisting with games D. greeting employees
Part 4. You are going to read four texts about food additives. For questions 1-10, choose from the
article(A-D). The article may be chosen more than once. Write your answers in the numbered boxes.
Which person or people
says that manmade additives could cause behavioral problems? 1
describes an additive that can stop important substances being digested? 2
mentions an additive that influences dental hygiene? 3
admits that foods can contain under-researched and poisonous additives? 4
recognizes that additives can prevent large-scale outbreaks of disease? 5
states that we have to use additives as a result of overpopulation? 6
mentions that different types of people need to eat different food? 7
states that food additives were used in the pre-modern era? 8
says that manufacturers are more closely observed as a result of information on food packaging? 9
states that all ingredients are examined before they are sold? 10

FOOD ADDITIVES
Four food and nutrition experts discuss the use of additives in food.
A. Koni Nakamura: nutritionist
Diet is very important to every individual’s health and well-being. I’ve got clients from all walks of life who have
different needs and requirements when it comes to the food they eat. Many people believe that if a food label says
‘no fat’ or ‘low in fat’, then it must be healthy. I cannot stress enough how untrue this is. You would think, with the
bad reputation fats have got, that a ‘non-fat’ fat would be ideal.
Fake fats contain no fat, no calories and no cholesterol, but they come at another price. These food additives
prevent vitamins A, E and D from being absorbed into the body. Such substances are thought to keep the immune
system healthy and prevent some cancers. Fake fats are also responsible for digestive problems if people consume
too many of them.
B. Lynne Davis: food scientist
Food additives are not solely manufactured by the chemical industry, since a number of common additives are
extracted from naturally-occurring substances. The best known additives are preservatives, colors and flavors, but
many others are commonly used, such as antioxidants, thickeners and sweeteners. Some of these additives are
essential in our modern world. Without preservatives, food would go off quickly and that would result in a lot of
waste. Scientists don’t just add chemicals to food without researching the substances first. Every constituent of
processed food is tested before it is used. There are also tight food regulations all over the world which control the
use of additives. There are a few bad apples out there who add dangerous toxins to their foods without testing them
thoroughly, but I know that the world’s ever-increasing population dictates that we have to find ways to make our
food resources go further and last longer.
C. Ivan Mendes: food historian
People have been enhancing their food with naturally available flavorings, preservatives and colors for centuries,
but there has been an increase use of food additives since the 19 th century. Since the 1980s, additives are required
to be identified on food labels. The use of these labels and nutrition facts on food products has opened the food
industry to more public scrutiny. As a result, the production of processed foods in particular has become a matter of
controversy. Many people have become so skeptical of additives that they don’t recognize the potential health
benefits. In the 1940s, for example, calcium was added to flour to prevent the fat rickets, a disease that causes the
softening of bones in children. Other example include antioxidants being used to prevent the fat in meats going
rancid and the use of fluoride in public water supplies to reduce tooth decay.
 D. Jyoti Sharma: food safety officer
There has been significant controversy associated with the risks and benefits of food additives. Some artificial
food additives have been linked to cancer, digestive problems, neurological conditions, heart disease, obesity and
even hyperactivity in children. People are less inclined to question natural additives which have been found to be
similarly harmful. They can also be the cause of allergic reactions in certain individuals. However, what food additives
do to food itself is what many people fail to consider. Many of the constituents that you read about on the food and
nutrition labels are absolutely essential to commercial food preparation and storage. The job of a food safety officer
would be much harder if food went off quickly. Food-borne illnesses and epidemics would not only become more
widespread, they would become almost impossible to pinpoint and eliminate. There’s no doubt in my mind that
additives are more beneficial than they are harmful.
III. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
1. I missed the match because I didn’t remember to set the alarm. (FORGOTTEN)
If I _______________________________________________________________ not have missed the match.
Had I _____________________________________________________________ not have missed the match.
Were I ___________________________________________________________ not have missed the match.
2. A friend of ours fixed our car for us. (HAD)
We _______________________________________________________________________________our car.
3. Persuading Adrian to participate in your project was a bad thing to do. (TALKED)
You should __________________________________________________________________ in your project.
4. Sally no longer bothers to encourage Joe to take exercise. (GIVEN)
Sally ___________________________________________________________________ Joe to take exercise.
5. I’d like to remind you that there are no circumstances in which employees are allowed to leave early.
(CIRCUMSTANCES)
I’d like to remind you that _________________________________________________ employees allowed to
leave early.
6. A rather nasty problem has appeared to us.
We’ve come ______________________________________________________________________________
7. It would be much better for you to ask someone who really knows about the law.
You’d be far ______________________________________________________________________________
8. Driving at that speed is dangerous although you are an experienced driver or not.
However _________________________________________________________________________________
9. The Japanese are the best at making pocket-sized technology. (COMES)
The Japanese are second ___________________________________________________________________
10. We only came to this restaurant because you insisted that we did so.
It was at _________________________________________________________________________________
Part 1:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B B D B A B D A B C
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
B B A D A D C B B C
Part 2:
1. up 2. into 3. up 4. at 5. off
6. in 7. of 8. on 9. for 10. on
Part 3:
1. FOUNDERS 6. LENGTH
2. SUCCESSFULLY 7. UNPLEASANT
3. AMAZING 8. OCCASIONALLY
4. POPULARITY 9. DRAMATIC
5. DISTRIBUTION 10. EMBARRASSMENT
Part 4
Mistake Correction
1. have has
2. most more
3. because of because
4. addition additives
5. marketing marketed
6. therefore however
7. local locally
8. them their
9. do are
10. go take/run

II. READING:
Part 1:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A D B A B B A A D B
Part 2:
1. has 2. were 3. down 4. the 5. was
6. by 7. to 8. like 9. under 10. doubt
Part 3:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B B C C D D A A B B

Part 4:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
D A C B D B A C C B

III. WRITING:
1. not forgotten to set the alarm, I would
2. had a friend of ours fix/repair/mend
3. not have talked Adrian into participating/taking part
4. has given up encouraging
5. in/ under no circumstances are
6. We’ve come up against a rather nasty problem.
7. You’d be far better off asking someone who really knows about the law.
8. However experienced a driver you are, driving at that speed is dangerous.
9. The Japanese are second to none when it comes to making pocket-sized technology.
10. It was at your insistence that we came to this restaurant.
 EXTRA PRACTICE 2
TEST DATE: 22/05/2024
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each
group.
1. A. booth B. boot C. hook D. proof
2. A. equation B. deduction C. corruption D. depletion
3. A. merged B. ranged C. rugged D. bridged
4. A. endurance B. enquiry C. enclosure D. envelope
5. A. swallow B. swordfish C. swollen D. sweetheart
6. A. postcard B. custard C. coward D. drunkard
7. A. growl B. fowl C. bowl D. howl
8. A. depths B. paths C. youths D. mouths
9. A. saviour B. pastry C. fragrance D. stagnant
10. A. chrome B. choke C. chord D. chaos
II. Choose the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each
group.
1. A. manage B. welcome C. exist D. purchase
2. A. constant B. extinct C. severe D. innate
3. A. outgrow B. outcome C. outlook D. outlay
4. A. phonetic B. dynamic C. lunatic D. climatic
5. A. interact B. interview C. intercede D. intervene
6. A. absentee B. statuesque C. marmalade D. expertise
7. A. compulsory B. territory C. momentary D. commentary
8. A. temperament B. philosophy C. catastrophe D. petroleum
9. A. thermometer B. hallucinate C. personalise D. insecticide
10. A. horizontally B. interactively C. intellectually D. hygienically
III. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the following sentences. (10 pts)
1.______ your director's approval, you shouldn't begin the project.
A. Unless you don't get B. If you will not get
C. Were you to get D. Unless you get
2.Neither of the women who had applied for a position in the company ______ in the last interview.
A. has been accepted B. have been accepted C. was accepted D. had been accepted
3.His mother entered his room and found him ______ at a table, ______ computer games.
A. seating - playing B. seated - playing C. seating - played D. seated - played
4.It was at the press conference ______ his weak leadership.
A. that the Minister admits B. where the Minister admits
C. where the Minister admitted D. that the Minister admitted
5.On the slope of Long's Peak in Colorado ______ the ruin of a gigantic tree.
A. has lay B. lies C. is lying D. lie
6.It was proposed that the report ______ as her source of information.
A. not be mentioned B. not to mention C. not mentioning D. not mention
7.They'd never realized ______ kind person their neighbor was until they asked for her help.
A. so a B. who a C. how a D. what a
8.They were fortunate ______ from the fire before the Cathedral collapsed.
A. to rescue B. to have rescued C. rescuing D. to have been rescued
9.The final exam ______ able to finish it in an hour.
A. couldn't be too hard if they are B. can't have been too hard if they were
C. can't have been too hard if they had been D. couldn't be too hard if they had been
10.______ about gene-related diseases has increased is welcome news.
A. Scientific knowledge B. It was scientific knowledge
C. Though scientific knowledge D. That scientific knowledge
 11.He won’t be free on Sunday as he has a ______ arrangement to go to see his grandparents then.
A. long-lasting B. long-lived C. long-range D. long-standing
12.The warehouses which are presently in disuse could be ______ to other purposes.
A. taken B. used C. employed D. put
13.This new scheme is supposed to be ______. There can’t possibly be anything wrong with it.
A. foolhardy B. airtight C. foolproof D. waterproof
14.At the farewell party, John said goodbye to all his friends with a ______ heart.
A. heavy B. solemn C. dismal D. grim
15.We regret to inform you, Mrs. Pepper, that the bank is obliged to refuse your application for an extended
______.
A. estimate B. compensation C. overdraft D. balance
16.______ toy car is not worth repairing.
A. An ugly old Korean yellow B. That ugly yellow old Korean
C. The yellow ugly old Korean D. That ugly old yellow Korean
17.She’d go to the ends of ______ to save her children.
A. the earth B. the sky C. the road D. the world
18.Losing that job turned out to be ______ as it made me realize how unsuitable it was for me.
A. a storm in a teacup B. a blessing in disguise C. a jack of all trades D. a matter of life and
death
19.Realizing that the police had spotted him, the thief ______ the exit as quickly as possible.
A. made off B. made out C. made for D. made up
20.Tommy: “Another glass of beer?”
Jim: “No, but thanks ______.”
A. all the same B. for all C. not at all D. you for all
IV. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete each of the following sentences.
1.Last year’s financial scandals ___________ (NECESSARY) changes in parliamentary procedures.
2.I think this camera has ___________ (LIVE) its usefulness and should be sold.
3.George made an unusually ___________ (COMPLIMENT) remark about his wife’s new dress.
4.The new law will ___________ (MEASURE) improve the quality of life of the local residents.
5.She wants to get married, but she’s not prepared for ___________ (MOTHER) yet.
6.You’re behaving completely ___________ (RATIONAL). Just calm down and pull yourself together.
7.The ___________ (APPLY) of the company finance has caused a wave of protest from its employees.
8.Many ___________ (MEMORY) have been built in our town since the end of the war.
9.It was a ___________ (SEEM) minor mistake, but it changed the result of the experiment.
10.Jonathan, my new colleague, is disorganised and not very ___________ (BUSINESS).
V. Fill each blank with a suitable preposition or adverb particle to complete each of the following
sentences.
1.They were turned ______ at the door of the exam room ______ coming late.
2.The thing I like most ______ the villas in Vinhomes is that they back ______ the river.
3.I see that you’ve managed to take the dishwasher______, but can you put it ______ together again?
4.My teacher is ______ to her ears in work, and hardly has time to spend ______ her children.
5.______ long, I’m sure you will be able to cook ______ a master chef.
6.We have explained the class regulations times ______ number, but you fail to comply ______ them.
7.______ view ______ of what you’ve said, I think we should reconsider our proposed course of action.
8.During the sales campaigns, almost every shop sells ______ all the stock ______ reduced prices.
9.Alan was very upset; he was dismissed ______ his post ______ the grounds that he was not qualified
enough.
10.As the day wore ______, I began to feel more and more uncomfortable ______ their company.
VI. Read the passage below and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
ACADEMICS AREN’T THE PROBLEM
Studies about how students use their time might shed light on whether they face increased academic and financial
pressures compared with earlier eras.
 Based on data about how students are spending time, academic or financial pressures don’t seem to be greater
now than a generation ago.
The data show that full-time students in all types of colleges study much less now than they did a generation ago
– a full 10 hours a week less. Students are also receiving significantly higher grades. So it appears that academic
pressures are, in fact, considerably lower than they used to be.
The time-use data don’t suggest that students feel greater financial pressures, either. When the time savings and
lower opportunity costs are factored in, college appears less expensive for most students than it was in the 1960s. And
though there are now full-time students working to pay while in college, they study less even when paid work choices are
held constantly.
In other words, full-time students do not appear to be studying less in order to work more. They appear to be
studying less and spending the extra time on leisure activities or fun. It seems hard to imagine that students feeling
increased financial pressures would respond by taking more leisure.
Based on how students are spending their time, then, it doesn’t look as though academic or financial pressures
are greater now than a generation ago. The time-use data don’t speak directly to social pressures, and it may well
be that these have become more intense lately.
In one recent set of data, students reported spending more than 23 hours per week either socializing with friends
or playing on the computer for fun. Social activities, in person or on computer, would seem to have become the
major focus of campus life. It is hard to tell what kinds of pressures would be associated with this change.
1.Research studies have shown that pressures put on students nowadays are ______.
A. much greater than in the past B. not greater than in the past
C. getting even greater D. more diversified
2.Students nowadays seem to be studying less and ______.
A. giving more time to sports B. taking more extra-curricular activities
C. spending more time doing odd jobs D. spending more time on leisure
3.The study’s conclusion that students’ workload now is not greater than before is based on ______.
A. how students spend their time B. what students achieve with greater load
C. how students work through college D. what college demands from students
4.Students get higher grades as ______.
A. students study much harder B. academic workload appears less demanding
C. academic workload appears more attractive D. college’s facilities are much better
5.All factors considered, college now seems ______.
A. ever more expensive B. more costly C. much more expensive D. less expensive
6.The word “focus” in the last paragraph can be replaced with ______.
A. headline B. biggest importance C. primary theme D. central activity
7.The author finds it hard to point out ______.
A. the cause to students’ financial pressure
B. what is associated with the change in students’ campus life
C. how students’ campus life becomes subject to academic pressure
D. how the background of students’ campus life is built
8.According to the author, the fact that more full-time students are working for pay ______.
A. shows that students are financially pressured
B. is not an indication of pressures
C. does not change students’ campus life
D. indicates that students are academically pressured
9.According to the author, the fact that students have more time for leisure is a proof that ______.
A. financial pressure on students is not a problem B. they cannot find extra jobs
C. academic work disinterests them D. they are active with extra-curricular activities
10.The word “Academics” in the title mostly means ______.
A. college students and tutors B. professors and research students
C. students’ workload in college D. graduate students’ workload
V. Read the passage below and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Advertising helps people recognize a particular brand, persuades them to try it, and tries to keep them loyal to it. Brand
loyalty is perhaps the most important goal of consumer advertising. Whether they produce cars, canned foods or
cosmetics, manufacturers want their customers to make repeated purchases. The quality of the product will encourage
this, of course, but so, too, will affect advertising.
Advertising relies on the techniques of market research to identify potential users of a product. Are they
homemakers or professional people? Are they young or old? Are they city dwellers or country dwellers? Such
questions have a bearing on where and when ads should be placed. By studying readership breakdowns for
newspapers and magazines as well as television ratings and other statistics, an advertising agency can decide on the
best way of reaching potential buyers. Detailed research and marketing expertise are essential today when
advertising budgets can run into thousands of millions of dollars.
Advertising is a fast-paced, high-pressure industry. There is a constant need for creative ideas that will establish
a personality for a product in the public’s mind. Current developments in advertising increase the need for talented
workers.
In the past, the majority of advertising was aimed at the traditional white family – breadwinner father, non-
working mother, and two children. Research now reveals that only about 6 percent of American households fit this
stereotype. Instead, society is fragmented into many groups, with working mothers, single people and older people
on the rise. To be most successful, advertising must identify a particular segment and aim its message toward that
group.
Advertising is also making use of new technologies. Computer graphics are used to grab the attention of
consumers and to help them see products in a new light. The use of computer graphics in a commercial for canned
goods, for instance, gave a new image to the tin can.
1.What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. How to develop a successful advertising plan
B. New techniques and technologies of market research
C. The central role of advertising in selling products
D. The history of advertising in the United States
2.The word this in bold type in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. the quality of the product B. effective advertising
C. repeatedly buying the same brand D. the most important goal
3.It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that advertisers must ______.
A. encourage people to try new products
B. aim their message at homemakers and professional people
C. know about the people who will buy the product
D. place several ads in newspapers and magazines
4.According to the passage, most advertising used to be directed at ______.
A. working mothers with children B. two-parent families with children
C. unmarried people D. older adults
5.The phrase in a new light in bold type in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. differently B. with the use of color enhancement
C. more distinctly D. in a more energy-efficient way
VI. Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the blanks.
Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. (1) ______ human activities are
making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world carries on consuming two-thirds of the world's resources
while half of the world's population do so (2) ______ to stay alive, we are rapidly destroying the only resource we
have (3) ______ all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is (4) ______ built on or washed into
the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover (5) ______. We discharge
pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As a (6) ______, the planet's ability to
support people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are (7) ______
increasingly heavy demands on it. The Earth's (8) ______ resources are there for us to use. We need food, water,
air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to (9) ______ us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If we
are sensible in how we use the resources, they will last indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and excessively,
they will soon (10) ______, and everyone will suffer.
1. A. Although B. So C. Yet D. Despite
2. A. already B. just C. for D. entirely
3. A. by which B. at which C. on which D. for which
4. A. sooner B. neither C. either D. rather
5. A. quite B. greatly C. utterly D. completely
6. A. development B. result C. reaction D. product
7. A. doing B. having C. taking D. making
8. A. natural B. real C. living D. genuine
9. A. keep B. remain C. help D. get
10. A. die out B. finish off C. run out D. use up
VII. Read the following passage and fill each of the numbered blanks with ONE suitable word.
Stress problems are very common. The American Psychological Association's 2007 "Stress in America" poll found
that one-third of people in the United States report experiencing extreme levels of negative stress. In (1) ______,
nearly one out of five people report that they are experiencing high levels of negative stress 15 or more days per
month. Impressive (2) ______ these figures are, they represent only a cross-section of people's stress levels at one
particular moment of their lives. When stress is (3) ______ as something that occurs repeatedly across the full
lifespan, the true incidence of stress problems is much higher. Being "stressed out" is thus a universal human
phenomenon that affects (4) ______ everyone.
What are we talking about when we discuss (5) ______? Generally, most people use the word “stress” to refer
to negative experiences that (6) ______ us feeling overwhelmed. Thinking about stress exclusively as something
negative gives us a false impression of its true nature, however. Stress is a reaction (7) ______ a changing,
demanding environment. Properly considered, stress is really (8) ______ about our capacity to handle change than
it is about (9) ______ that change makes us feel good or bad. Change, after all, is (10) ______ to stay, and stress
is in large part what we feel when we are facing it.
VIII. Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one.
1. They only heard about the changes to the timetable when they arrived at school.
 It was ____________________________________________________________________________________
2. The headmaster had read the documents before he made an official speech.
 The headmaster didn't _______________________________________________________________________
3. I’d prefer Tina not to have revealed our secret to her mother.
 I’d sooner _________________________________________________________________________________
4. My father’s very tired now as he’s been working all day at the garage.
 If my father _______________________________________________________________________________
5. People think that obesity is caused by eating too much fatty food.
 Obesity ___________________________________________________________________________________
6. Gary is proud of the fact that he’s never late for work.
 Gary prides ________________________________________________________________________________
7. If you follow the recipe carefully, you will bake this kind of cake.
 It’s just ___________________________________________________________________________________
8. The boy became so confused and worried that he left home.
 So _______________________________________________________________________________________
9. It was a bad idea to include these details in the composition.
 These details ______________________________________________________________________________
10. The writer’s writing contrasted sharply with his spoken language.
 There was _________________________________________________________________________________
IX. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the
original one, using the word given in brackets. Do not change this word in any way.
1. Mr and Mrs Smith never agree on how to bring up their children. (EYE)

2. The stories he tells about his school days are unbelievable. (BEYOND)
 _________________________________________________________________________________________
3. His father is certainly not going to give him any more money. (QUESTION)
 _________________________________________________________________________________________
4. George persuaded me not to sell my house. (OUT)
 _________________________________________________________________________________________
5. I hope you will enjoy yourself while you stay with Janet’s family. (DURING)
 _________________________________________________________________________________________
6. “Please, please don’t take my money,” said the old woman to the intruder. (PLEADED)
 _________________________________________________________________________________________
7. I read a newspaper article last year which was very similar to this one. (BEARS)
 _________________________________________________________________________________________
8. There’s not enough room for us. Nor is there any room for any guests. (LET ALONE)
 _________________________________________________________________________________________
9. Your examination results will determine whether or not you get into Tran Phu School. (ON)
 _________________________________________________________________________________________
10. She was very relieved to know that her son was out of danger. (BREATHED)
 _________________________________________________________________________________________
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each
group. (5 pts)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C A C D B A C A D B
II. Choose the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each
group. (5 pts)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C A A C B C A A C D
III. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the following sentences.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
D C B D B A D D B D
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
D D C A C D A B C A
IV. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete each of the following sentences.
1. necessitated 2. outlived 3. complimentary 4. immeasurably 5. motherhood
6. irrationally 7. misapplication 8. memorials 9. seemingly 10. businesslike
V. Fill each blank with a suitable preposition or adverb particle to complete each of the following sentences.
1. away – for 2. about – onto 3. apart – back 4. up – with 5. Before - like
6. without – with 7. In – of 8. off - at 9. from – on 10. on - in

VI. Read the passage below and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B D A B D D B B A C
VII. Read the passage below and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
1 2 3 4 5
C C C B A
VIII. Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the blanks.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C B A C D B D A A C
IX. Read the following passage and fill each of the numbered blanks with ONE suitable word.
1. addition 2. as/though 3. regarded / considered / treated 4. almost 5. stress
6. leave 7. to 8. more 9. whether 10. here
X. Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one.
1. It was not until they (had) arrived at school that they heard about the changes to the timetable.
Or: It was only when/ after they (had) arrived at school that they heard about the changes to the
timetable.
2. The headmaster didn't make an official speech until he (had) read the documents.
Or: The headmaster didn't make an official speech before reading/he read the documents.
3. I’d sooner Tina hadn’t revealed our secret to her mother.
4. If my father hadn’t been working all day at the garage, he wouldn’t be tired now.
5. Obesity is thought to be caused by eating too much fatty food.
6. Gary prides himself on never being late for work.
7. It’s just a matter of following the recipe carefully (enough) to bake this kind of cake.
Or: It’s just a matter of following the recipe carefully, and you will bake this kind of cake.
8. So confused and worried did the boy become that he left home.
9. These details shouldn’t/ ought not to have been included in the composition.
10. There was a sharp contrast between the writer’s writing and his spoken language.
XI. Rewrite each of the sentences in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one,
using the word given in brackets. Do not change this word in any way. (10 pts)
1. Mr and Mrs Smith never see eye to eye on how to bring up their children.
2. The stories he tells about his school days are beyond belief.
3. There is no question of his father’s giving him any more money.
Or: His father’s giving him any more money is out of the question.
4. George talked me out of selling my house.
5. I hope you will enjoy yourself during your stay with Janet’s family.
6. The old woman pleaded with the intruder not to take her money.
7. This newspaper article bears a strong/great/close resemblance/similarity to the one I read last year.
8. There’s not enough room for us, let alone (for) any guests.
9. Your entry to/ into Tran Phu School depends/ will depend on your examination results.
Or: Whether or not you (will) get into Tran Phu School depends/ will depend on your examination results.
Or: Whether you (will) get into Tran Phu School or not depends/ will depend on your examination results.
10. She breathed a sigh of relief when she knew that her son was out of danger.
 EXTRA TEST 3
TEST DATE: 25/05/2024
PART ONE: PHONOLOGY
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. (5 pts)
1. A. band B. thank C. insert D. complain
2. A. welcome B. handsome C. company D. compare
3. A. releases B. promises C. advises D. decreases
4. A. measure B. dreadful C. treasure D. breathe
5. A. sliced B. hatred C. wretched D. wicked
6. A. whistle B. costly C. ballet D. depot
7. A. northern B. within C. thorough D. although
8. A. service B. commerce C. determine D. persuade
9. A. adequate B. associate C. donate D. fascinate
10. A. quota B. conquer C. qualitative D. questionable
II. Choose the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. (5 pts)
1. A. parade B. apply C. business D. career
2. A. backwards B. sideways C. indoors D. forwards
3. A. infamous B. sensitive C. courageous D. probable
4. A. occupation B. vegetarian C. generosity D. interpreter
5. A. industrial B. disappointed C. preservative D. statistical
6. A. admirable B. desirable C. believable D. hospitable
7. A. magnificent B. oceanic C. mechanical D. miraculous
8. A. overtax B. overcoat C. overcome D. overnight
9. A. prerequisite B. academy C. certificate D. kindergarten
10. A. unofficially B. absolutely C. individually D. advantageously
PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the following sentences. (10 pts)
1. Mr. Parker hit the golf club so powerfully that he broke the ______.
A. spear B. handle C. racket D. trough
2. In recent years, ready-made meals have ______ Britain’s eating habits.
A. amended B. adjusted C. transferred D. transformed
3. We were ______ astonished to find the temple still in its original condition.
A. highly B. totally C. absolutely D. extremely
4. A few hours after the injection, the feeling of numbness in your arms will ______.
A. wear off B. fade out C. drop down D. fall through
5. Reports say the animals in that region apparently died from starvation, and the live ones were just ______.
A. cats and dogs B. thick and fast C. chalk and cheese D. skin and bones
6. It is ______ today as it was yesterday.
A. nowhere like as hot B. hardly hot like C. any hotter D. nothing like as hot
7. ______, I stayed with my roommate's family during one spring break.
A. For being away in college B. When I had been away in college
C. While away in college D. Be away in college
8. When you meet him, just take ______ with a pinch of salt. He tends to exaggerate everything.
A. what does he say to you B. that everything he says to you
C. that he says to you D. whatever he says to you
9. John’s score on the test is the highest. He ______.
A. should have studied very hard B. ought to have studied well
C. must have studied very hard D. need have studied well
10. Ross: “Jacob, could you handle this suitcase too?” – Jacob: “______”
A. Ok, I’ll help her with a hand. B. How many hands do you think I have?
C. Really? Why not you do it? D. Please look at me. I will show you.
11. Mrs. Miller: “______” – Mrs. Nelson: “Thank you. We are proud of him.”
A. Your child is just adorable! B. Can we ask your child to take a photo?
C. Your kid is naughty! D. I can give your kid a lift to school.
12. What chemical is this? It’s ______ a horrible smell.
A. giving over B. giving off C. giving down D. giving up
13. I felt a bit ______ and seemed to have more aches and pains than usual.
A. on the mend B. out of sorts C. over the worst D. under the fevers
14. David spent part of ______ afternoon telling them the news he couldn’t tell them on ______ phone.
A. the - the B. an - Ø C. an - the D. the - Ø
15. Where’s that ______ dress that your grandma gave you?
A. lovely pink long silk B. lovely long pink silk C. lovely pink silk long D. lovely silk long pink
16. I thought you said she was going away the next Sunday, ______?
A. wasn’t she B. didn’t you C. didn’t I D. wasn’t it
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
17. The medicine was strong and fast acting, so I became well very quickly.
A. normal B. shallow C. weak D. potent
18. When she took her sweater out of the washing machine, it had become smaller.
A. shrunk B. unified C. retreated D. divided
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
19. After many months of grueling work and painful injuries to her shoulder and back, Nicole realized that her dream of swimming
the English Channel was unattainable.
A. bizarre B. accomplished C. realistic D. confusing
20. Experts often forecast an upswing in an economy after a protracted slowdown.
A. a reform B. a fluctuation C. a decline D. an improvement
II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete each of the following sentences. (10 pts)
1. The crowd showed their (APPROVE) by shouting insults at the players.
2. As a way to avoid traffic jam, widening roads seems (PRODUCT), as it may just encourage more people to drive.
3. The failure of the campaign is almost a (GO) conclusion as they have no mastermind.
4. Our group was defeated because we were (NUMBER).
5. Mind your language, you guys. It is (EXCUSE) rude.
6. She never gets anywhere on time. She’s hopelessly (ORGANIZE).
7. To be successful, an artist must show great (ORIGIN).
8. The authors believe that the application of new technologies can play a role in (MINIMAL) future food shortages.
9. Harry spoke (BREATHE) because he was so excited about the exam result.
10. Her resignation was just an unfortunate (OCCUR).
III. Fill each blank with a suitable preposition or adverb particle to complete each of the following sentences. (10 pts)
1. Malcom was under arrest ______ suspicion ______ murder.
2. The police are looking for a man ______ his early twenties, ______ average height, and with a full beard.
3. A new satellite has been put ______ orbit ______ the earth.
4. They can only cure him ______ his illness if they operate ______ him.
5. I was furious ______ my sister ______ her always borrowing my clothes without my permission.
6. They wanted to put an end ______ these bad rumors once and ______ all.
7. I asked Ronny which team I should try ______ for, but he doesn’t even know a tennis ball ______ a basket ball.
8. He was deaf ______ my requests ______ help.
9. I’m afraid I will be ______ debt soon because I’m extremely pressed ______ money these days.
10. Don’t waste your time talking Ethan ______ moving abroad. It’s like water ______ a duck’s back with him.
IV. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete each of the following sentences. (10 pts)
1. On (tell) he had won the lottery, he (jump) for joy.
2. No sooner (the burglar, leave) the building than somesone (ring) the alarm.
3. She (describe) the accident as if she (witness) it yesterday.
4. My children enjoy (allow) to watch films on TV and at this time tonight they (watch) an interesting film on TV.
5. The judge insisted that the boy (punish) and that he (pay) for the damage.
6. “Why (you, play) computer games? Aren’t you supposed (cut) the grass in the garden now, Carl?” Mom said in anger.
7. A plane (carry) 15 members of the government to Moscow is reported (experience) a small fire earlier this morning.
8. I think they (finish) building the house by the time the winter (come) and then we will move in in the New Year.
9. I’ve made up my mind. I (sit) at the table (recommend) by one of the waitresses.
10. Gary: “How do you know that Roger took your money?”
Kyle: “Because I (catch) him red-handed. When I came to the room, I saw him (hold) my purse.”
V. Identify one of the underlined parts that is not correct in each of the following sentences and then get it right.
Number 0 is an example. (10 pts)
0. Grasses form a substantial partly of the diet of many animals. Answer: C → part
A B C D
1. Such a clever student he was that he was given four scholarships.
A B C D
2. The purpose of traveller’s checks is to protect travellers from theft and accidential lost of money.
A B C D
3. Jodie, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivities.
A B C D
4. The giraffe’s long neck and legs are the most obvious features that make them different from all other animals.
A B C D
5. Though once perceiving as luxuries, cell phones have become a common possession over the last ten years or so.
A B C D
6. Although a doctor may be able to diagnose a problem perfectly, he still may not be able to find a drug which the patient
A B C D
will respond.
7. Chefs and alike home cooks have been rubbing steaks with cocoa powder and adding pieces of chocolate to meat stews
A B C D
to make a different flavour.
8. A farmer’s tractor is like a powerful horse, as it plows field, pulls trailers, and moves heavy loads.
A B C D
9. Lightning is a rush of electrical current from a cloud to the ground or from one cloud to other.
A B C D
10. In the exception of Lorraine, the students handed in their assignment on time.
A B C D
PART THREE: READING
I. Read the passage below and choose the correct answer to each of the questions. (5 pts)
A machine is something we use to help us do work. With any machine, the user must apply force to move an object. This force is
called “effort”. The object being moved also has a force, called “resistance”. To move the object, the effort must be greater than
the resistance. Simple machines can multiply the force put on them and change the direction of that force to easily move objects.
Two common simple machines are levers and inclined planes.
A lever is a bar. To do work with a lever, one end of the bar is placed against or under an object. The user then applies force at
the other end of the bar. The force can be exerted by pushing downward or lifting upward. Between the two positions is the “fulcrum”.
This is the place where the force on the lever is multiplied to lift, pivot, or turn. Among other purposes, we use levers to open bottles,
pump water, remove nails, and crack open nuts.
Inclined planes are angled ramps used to push heavy objects to higher places. The angle of the ramp lessens the force caused
by gravity and changes the direction of the force applied to an object on it. For example, it might be necessary to lift a 200-kilogram
stone into the back of a truck. To directly lift this large mass, it might take five strong men. In contrast, one man could push the stone
into the truck by rolling it along a 5-meter ramp.
1. Which of the following best states the main idea of the passage?
A. Machines are not very useful. B. Simple machines help us work more easily and quickly.
C. There are two kinds of simple machines. D. Simple machines require a lot of effort.
2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "force" as used in paragraph 1?
A. energy B. muscle C. hands D. intelligence
3. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the underlined sentence in the passage?
Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.
A. To move an object, the force applied must be less than the resisting force.
B. The applied force must be greater than the resisting force in order to move an object.
C. The force applied to the object is always greater than the resistance.
D. The resistance on the object must be greater than the force applied to it.
4. From paragraph 2, we can infer that ______.
A. levers change the direction of the effort B. there are many different kinds of levers
C. levers are the best kind of simple machine D. the fulcrum is stronger than the lever
5. In paragraph 3, the author explains the concept of inclined planes by ______.
A. including a picture B. telling a personal story C. listing facts D. using an example
II. Read the following passage and fill each of the numbered blanks with ONE suitable word. (10 pts)
To many people, the idea of graffiti has negative images and responses. If the drawings are done on the surfaces without permission,
it is thought of (1) _____ vandalism; and in many instances, a crime. In most countries of the world, graffiti not only has negative
connotations but it is also (2) _____ as illegal. One of the reasons is that graffiti is placed on buildings and property (3) _____ owned by
the painter. And where it is applied without authorization, it is usually done quickly with products such as permanent markers and spray
paint.
(4) _____, though, graffiti was important to (5) _____ Romans because it was a way of expressing the knowledge they had as a
people as well as a way of expressing (6) _____ appreciation of beauty of a number of subjects. Today, tourists can see for themselves
examples of ancient graffiti when they visit Rome or Pompeii. Modern graffiti is considered an art form but it is one which is greatly
misunderstood by most people. In the 1970s when the punk rock movement was big, many of the anti-establishment groups wrote
and drew on walls and other surfaces to draw (7) _____ to their cause, group, or agenda. A lot of bands also used graffiti to (8) _____
recognition and notoriety. For about a quarter of a century, from the mid 1960s to the late 1980s, graffiti was considered (9) _____ its
prime as an art form. In urban areas, graffiti could be seen on the walls of vacant buildings, on subway station walls, and on the
subway cars themselves. Political activists used the medium to transmit their messages (10) _____ it was an easy and inexpensive
way to do so.
III. Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the blanks. (5 pts)
CAN COMPUTER MEASURE HAPPINESS?
In a fascinating study, researchers asked volunteers to rate words in the English language from one to nine on a “scale of
happiness”. Words associated with feeling good (1) ______ scored highly: “laughter”, for example, received a score of 8.5 on the
scale, (2) ______ words connected with sadness didn’t score well at all.
Using this (3) ______, the researchers developed a computer program which analysed millions of messages posted by users of
social networking sites, (4) ______ their happiness according to the words they used in their on-screen messages. They found that
happiness (5) ______ to reach a high point during weekends, and drop again when people return to work after a (6) ______. They
also discovered that, on an (7) ______ day, people feel happier in the morning and less (8) ______ as the day wears on.
Whether the results are an accurate evaluation of how happy people are (9) ______ unclear. Can a computer program really
understand the message (10) ______ the words? Probably not.
1. A. absolutely B. predictably C. probably D. automatically
2. A. yet B. whereby C. nevertheless D. whereas
3. A. document B. proof C. information D. fact
4. A. assessing B. advising C. inspecting D. choosing
5. A. aimed B. went C. moved D. tended
6. A. break B. gap C. stop D. pause
7. A. original B. average C. obvious D. alternate
8. A. so B. such C. much D. do
9. A. maintains B. keeps C. remains D. goes
10. A. underneath B. below C. over D. behind
PART FOUR: WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one. (10 pts)
1. “Shall I carry the suitcase for you now, Grace?” said Joe.
 Joe offered _____________________________________________________________________________________
2. I’m sure that he missed the eleven o’clock train.
 He can’t possibly _________________________________________________________________________________
3. Alice didn’t follow the doctor’s advice last night, so she is in danger now.
 Had Alice _______________________________________________________________________________________
4. George is the most generous person I have ever met.
 I've yet ________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Everyone was taken by surprise by what Brandon said.
 It was what _____________________________________________________________________________________
6. It was wrong of them not to give the newcomers any instructions to do their tasks.
 The newcomers__________________________________________________________________________________
7. It is impossible to expect me to have supper ready by 8 o’clock.
 It is out ________________________________________________________________________________________
8. She just came to see me when she had nothing to do.
 Only when ______________________________________________________________________________________
9. I didn’t realize how much he was influenced by his brother.
 I didn’t realize the extent ___________________________________________________________________________
10. Don’t ask him how to get there because he won’t know.
 He won’t have the ________________________________________________________________________________
II. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one, using the word
given in brackets. Do not change this word in any way. (10 pts)
1. Kyoko prefers speaking English to writing it. (RATHER)
 _______________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Apparently, Sheila wasn’t listening to me. (APPEAR)
 _______________________________________________________________________________________________
3. I can’t put up with your rudeness any longer. (ENOUGH)
 _______________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Whatever happens, we won’t change our mind. (MATTER)
 _______________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Polly went to see the bank manager about getting a loan. (VIEW)
 _______________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Having explained things five times already, the lecturer’s patience was exhausted. (RAN)
 ______________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Many popular writers gradually developed their reputations during the war. (BUILT)
 ______________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Grace couldn’t believe it when her dream of meeting Adele came true after so long. (REALITY)
 ______________________________________________________________________________________________
9. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed. (LEAF)
 _______________________________________________________________________________________________
10. Throughout her speech, the boys were deeply attentive. (EARS)
 _______________________________________________________________________________________________
PART ONE: PHONOLOGY
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. (5 pts)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B C C D A B C D A B
II. Choose the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. (5 pts)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C C C D B A B B D B
PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the following sentences. (10 pts)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B D C A D D C D C B
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
A B B A B B D A C C
II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete each of the following sentences. (10 pts)
1. disapproval 2. counterproductive 3. foregone 4. outnumbered 5. inexcusably
6. disorganised/ 7. originality 8. minimizing 9. breathlessly 10. occurrence
disorganized
III. Fill each blank with a suitable preposition or adverb particle to complete each of the following sentences. (10 pts)
1. on - of 2. in - of 3. into – around/round 4. of – on 5. with/ at - about
6. to - for 7. out - from 8. to - for 9. in – for 10. into - off
IV. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete each of the following sentences. (10 pts)
1. being told – jumped 6. are you playing – to be cutting
2. had the burglar left – rang 7. carrying – to have experienced
3. described/was describing – had witnessed 8. will have finished – comes
4. being allowed – will be watching 9. am going to sit / am sitting / will be sitting – recommended
5. (should) be punished – (should) pay 10. caught – holding
V. Identify one of the underlined parts that is not correct in each of the following sentences and then get it right. (10 pts)
1. B → was he 6. D → to which
2. D → loss 7. A → home cooks alike
3. C → is planning 8. C → fields
4. C → make it different 9. D → another
5. A → perceived 10. A → With the exception
PART THREE: READING
I. Read the passage below and choose the correct answer to each of the questions. (5 pts)
1 2 3 4 5
B A B B D
II. Read the following passage and fill each of the numbered blanks with ONE suitable word. (10 pts)
1. as 2. regarded 3. not 4. Historically 5. the
Originally
6. their 7. attention 8. gain / achieve 9. in 10. because / as / since
III. Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the blanks. (5 pts)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B D C A D A B A C D
PART FOUR: WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one. (10 pts)
1.0 pt for each correct sentence.
1. Joe offered to carry the suitcase for Grace then.
2. He can’t possibly have caught the seven o’clock train.
3. Had Alice followed the doctor’s advice last night, she wouldn’t be in danger now.
4. I’ve yet to meet anyone / anybody / someone / somebody (who is) more generous than George.
(who is) as generous as George.
a more generous person than George.
such a generous person as George.
5. It was what Brandon said that took everyone by surprise / surprised everyone.
6. The newcomers should have been given some instructions to do their tasks.
7. It is out of the question (for me) to have/ to get supper ready by 8 o’clock.
8. Only when she had nothing to do did she come to see me.
9. I didn’t realize the extent to which he was influenced by his brother.
 10. He won’t have the slightest idea of how to get there, so it’s no use asking him.
faintest
II. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one, using the word
given in brackets. Do not change this word in any way. (10 pts)
1.0 pt for each correct sentence.
1. Kyoko would RATHER speak English than write it.
2. Sheila did not APPEAR to be listening to me.
3. I’ve had/got ENOUGH of your rudeness.
4. No MATTER what happens, we won’t change our mind.
5. Polly went to see the bank manager with a VIEW to getting a loan.
6. Having explained things five times already, the lecturer (finally) RAN out of patience.
the lecturer’s patience (finally) RAN out.
7. Many popular writers BUILT up their reputations during the war.
8. Grace couldn’t believe it when her dream of meeting Adele became a REALITY after so long.
9. You will have to turn over a new LEAF if you want to succeed.
10. The boys were all EARS throughout her speech.
 EXTRA TEST 4
TEST DATE: 26/05/2024
A. PHONOLOGY
I. Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from that of others in each group.
1. A. charcoal B. chiropody C. cholera D. scholar
2. A. college B. colleague C. gadget D. gigantic
3. A. mournful B. coursebook C. courtesy D. resource
4. A. obsess B. comparison C. personify D. resort
5. A. considerate B. demonstrate C. innate D. debate
II. Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group.
1. A. natural B. department C. exception D. attentive
2. A. diameter B. characterize C. alternative D. discriminate
3. A. enthusiasm B. unforgettable C. agricultural D. inappropriate
4. A. decorative B. infrastructure C. arithmetic D. legislature
5. A. mountaineer B. ability C. experience D. material
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. - “I’ll never finish this by five.” - “If ______, you will have to work overtime.”
A. is needed B. need to be C. needing D. need be
2. I heard he passed his exams, but ______ that I know little else.
A. rather than B. other than C. instead of D. in addition to
3. Sportsmen ______ their political differences on the sports field.
A. take place B. keep apart C. take part D. put aside
4. There’s a list of repairs as long as ______.
A. a mile B. a pole C. your arm D. your arms
5. The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my ______.
A. legs B. bones C. skin D. body
6. ______ provided a living for nearly 90 percent of the population of the American colonies.
A. What was farming B. Farming was C. Farming was what D. What farming
7. Right now all the seats on that flight are taken, sir. ______ there is a cancellation, I will call you.
A. In the event that B. Nevertheless C. But D. Even if
8. ______ does not circle around the earth was proven by Galileo.
A. That the rest of the universe B. Since the rest of the universe
C. As the rest of the universe D. The rest of the universe
9. Jenny and Jane are talking about one of their friends.
- Jenny: “If only I hadn’t lent Harry all my money!”
- Jane: “______”
A. Well, you did, so it’s no use crying over spilt milk. B. All right. You will be OK.
C. Sorry, I have no idea. D. I’m afraid you will have to do it.
10. Sarah and Kathy are talking about bad habits of children.
- Sarah: "Children under ten shouldn't stay up late to play computer games."
- Kathy: “______”
A. You can say that again. B. You are absolute right.
C. No, they should be, I think. D. Surely, they shouldn't be.
11. ______ electric eels send a series of blips of electricity into the water around them and
they can detect the pattern of electricity of the water changes.
A. Every B. Of each C. All D. All of
12. The reporters thought that the football manager would be depressed by his dismissal,
but he just ______.
A. ran it down B. called it off C. laughed it off D. turned it down
13. With a wide range of ______ bags to suit all seasons, we can ensure to give you the best
possible chance for a good night’s sleep.
A. blue polyester sleeping B. polyester sleeping blue
C. sleeping blue polyester D. blue sleeping polyester
14. Everybody will be there, ______?
A. will he B. will they C. won’t he D. won’t they
15. After arriving late for the fifth time in one week, Jack was finally given the ______ slip.
A. red B. black C. yellow D. pink
16. Eva failed to buy that nice dress, for she had forgotten to bring her ______.
A. gloves B. purse C. bonnet D. trousers
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
17. If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you around the city.
A. confident B. reluctant C. occupied D. free
 18. Advocates for the poor say the government’s tax cuts will not benefit those that need help most.
A. Spokespersons B. Supporters C. Representatives D. Opponents
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. The guards were ordered to get to the king's room on the double.
A. in a larger number B. very quickly C. on the second floor D. every two hours
20. You will need a sound understanding of basic teaching skills if you want to enter the classroom with great
confidence.
A. sufficient B. defective C. inadequate D. thorough
II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
1.All the newspapers praised the _____________ (BRAVE) of the fireman.
2.Advertising is particularly effective on people who are highly _____________ (SUGGEST).
3.Politeness is one thing. Real kindness is another. You must learn to _____________ (DIFFERENT) between
the two.
4.His _____________ (FAMILIAR) with the local languages surprised me.
5.Many species of plants and animals found in this area can be dated back to _____________ (HISTORY)
times.
6.There isn’t enough coal for the coming winter, so we have to use it _____________ (SPARE).
7.Due to _____________ (INDUSTRY), we have to cope with the fact that many species are in danger of
extinction.
8.I watch the news every day because it’s very _____________ (INFORM).
9.Although he was older than his wife, he _____________ (LIVE) her by ten years.
10.There is _____________ (DOUBT) a great deal of truth in what he says.
III. Fill each gap in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or an adverb particle.
1. The water company will have to cut ______ water supplies while repairs to the pipes are carried ______.
2. Each volunteer had to take ______ a task to do with a partner who was chosen ______ random.
3. I'm ______ having any more meetings. I’m too tired ______ them.
4. This problem is ______ my understanding. I know nothing ______ it.
5. The proposal looks good ______ paper, but it may not work ______ practice.
6. She went to London ______ the aim ______ finding a job.
7. They came up ______ quite a lot of opposition ______ local people.
8. I applied ______ a computer company ______ the position of sales representative on offer.
9. What is the value ______ intelligence unless it is accompanied by a capacity ______ hard work?
10. I didn’t have any money ______ me, so I had to pay ______ cheque.
IV. Give the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.
1.After ___________(stop) by the police, the man admitted ___________ (steal) the car but denied driving at
100 miles an hour.
2.If she ___________ (not/ have to) walk home in the rain, she ___________ (not/ catch) a terrible cold
last Friday.
3.I didn’t feel like ___________ (talk) to him after what ___________ (happen).
4.Mary ___________ (not/ wear) her glasses at that time, so she didn’t notice what kind of car the man
___________ (drive).
5.The explorers ___________ (walk) for two days without food before they ___________ (see) a small cottage
under an oak.
6.It is necessary that the campaign ___________ (raise) funds ___________ (start) at once.
7.It's high time that you ___________ (get) down to ___________ (mend) the broken fence.
8.A: I ___________ (not/ enjoy) the exhibition yesterday very much.
B: Me neither. I would rather they ___________ (display) more modern art.
9.You'd better ___________ (save) some money for a rainy day. You can't count on ___________ (rescue)
by your parents every time you get into financial difficulty.
10.She must ___________ (be) sleepless last night. Otherwise, her eyes ___________ (not/ be) so red now.
V. Point out one of the underlined parts in each sentence that is not correct and get it right.
0.She hardly never goes to the supermarket without buying some bread and cheese.
1.Of the two lectures, the first was by far the best, partly because the person who delivered it had such a dynamic
style.
2.Humans have done great advances in technology at the expense of the environment.
3.My brother stood absolutely motion as the spider crawled along his arm.
4.However cheap it is, the poor-quality products cannot always appeal to customers.
5.Some of my books are on science; others are on culture.
C. READING COMPREHENSION
I. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each question.
Large animals that inhabit the desert have evolved a number of adaptations for reducing the effects of extreme
heat. One adaptation is to be light in color, and to reflect rather than absorb the Sun's rays. Desert mammals also
depart from the normal mammalian practice of maintaining a constant body temperature. Instead of trying to
keep down the body temperature deep inside the body, which would involve the expenditure of water and energy,
desert mammals allow their temperatures to rise to what would normally be fever height, and temperatures as high
as 46 degrees Celsius have been measured in Grant's gazelles. The overheated body then cools down during the
cold desert night, and indeed the temperature may fall unusually low by dawn, as low as 34 degrees Celsius in the
camel. This is an advantage since the heat of the first few hours of daylight is absorbed in warming up the body,
and an excessive build-up of heat does not begin until well into the day.
Another strategy of large desert animals is to tolerate the loss of body water to a point that would be fatal for
non-adapted animals. The camel can lose up to 30 percent of its body weight as water without harm to itself,
whereas human beings die after losing only 12 to 13 percent of their body weight. An equally important adaptation
is the ability to replenish this water loss at one drink. Desert animals can drink prodigious volumes in a short time,
and camels have been known to imbibe over 100 liters in a few minutes. A very dehydrated person, on the other
hand, cannot drink enough water to dehydrate at one session, because the human stomach is not sufficiently big
and because a too rapid dilution of the body fluids causes death from water intoxication.
The tolerance of water loss is of obvious advantage in the desert, as animals do not have to remain near a water
hole but can obtain food from grazing sparse and far-flung pastures. Desert-adapted mammals have the further
ability to feed normally when extremely dehydrated; it is a common experience in people that appetite is lost even
under conditions of moderate thirst.
1. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Weather variations in the desert B. Adaptations of desert animals
C. Diseases of desert animals D. Human use of desert animals
2. According to the passage, why is light coloring an advantage to large desert animals?
A. It helps them hide from predators.
B. It does not absorb sunlight as much as dark colors.
C. It helps them see their young at night.
D. It keeps them cool at night.
3. The word "maintaining" is closest in meaning to __________.
A. measuring B. inheriting C. preserving D. delaying
4. The author uses Grant's gazelle as an example of __________.
A. an animal with a low average temperature
B. an animal that is not as well adapted as the camel
C. a desert animal that can withstand high body temperatures
D. a desert animal with a constant body temperature
5. When is the internal temperature of a large desert mammal lower?
A. Just before sunrise B. In the middle of the day C. Just after sunset D. Just after drinking
6. The word "tolerate" is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. endure B. replace C. compensate D. reduce
7. What causes water intoxication?
A. Drinking too much water very quickly B. Drinking polluted water
C. Bacteria in water D. Lack of water
8. What does the author imply about desert-adapted mammals?
A. They do not need to eat much food. B. They can eat large quantities quickly.
C. They easily lose their appetites. D. They can travel long distances looking for food.
9. Why does the author mention humans in the second paragraph?
A. To show how they use camels. B. To contrast them to desert mammals.
C. To give instructions about desert survival. D. To show how they have adapted to desert life.
10. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an adaptation of large desert animals?
A. Variation in body temperatures B. Eating while dehydrated
C. Drinking water quickly D. Being active at night
II. Read the passage and choose the correct word for each blank.
Making the most of your time
These days we are under pressure to increase the amount of work we can achieve in the shortest time. The
pace of life threatens to leave many of us behind, and (1) _____ of this pressure, we spend time looking (2) _____
short-cuts in our working lives. However, these time-saving measures may actually cause more problems than they
(3) _____.
Some organisations seem to expect staff to work more than the usual eight hours, without (4) _____ the fact
that tiredness causes people to make silly mistakes and leads to inefficient working practices. Try setting clear
(5) _____ in your everyday work, (6) _____ you must be careful that these are not unrealistic and can be achieved
within the working day. We tend to (7) _____ people who can multitask because we think they are working hard -
but do all the electronic gadgets they use increase their efficiency in the long (8) _____? Instead, they may distract
them from the task (9) _____ and cause a loss of concentration. Maybe (10) _____ every email or mobile phone
call immediately is not the best use of anyone's time.
To sum up, my advice is to keep everything simple, and prioritise tasks - you will become happier at work - and
so will your boss!
 1. A. as a result B. therefore C. owing D. due
2. A. through B. out C. for D. in
3. A. answer B. solve C. explain D. settle
4. A. recognising B. reminding C. revealing D. repeating
5. A. ambitions B. goals C. purposes D. intentions
6. A. however B. moreover C. since D. although
7. A. look up to B. get through to C. catch up with D. go out with
8. A. walk B. run C. race D. hike
9. A. in hand B. on hand C. by hand D. to hand
10. A. keeping in B. setting out C. dealing with D. taking on
III. Fill each blank in the following passage with ONE suitable word.
The Spanish way of life
The inhabitants of this very varied country have (0) ___few___ things in common (1) ______ for a natural
sociability and a zest for living. Spaniards commonly put as much energy into enjoying life as they do into their
work. The stereotypical mañana (leave everything (2) ______ tomorrow) is a myth, but time is flexible in Spain and
many people bend their work so as to fit in with the demands of their social life whenever they can, instead of
letting (3) ______ be ruled by the clock. The day is long in Spain and Spanish has a word, madrugada, for the time
between midnight and dawn, (4) ______ city streets are often lively.
Spaniards are highly sociable (5) ______ that they like nothing better than spending leisure time in the (6)
______ of others. In many places, people still go out in the evening for the paseo, and the streets are crowded
with strollers at this time. Eating is invariably communal and big groups often (7) ______ up for dinner. Not
surprisingly, Spain has more bars and restaurants per head (8) ______ any other country.
Traditionally, the state in Spain has been very inefficient at providing public services, although this has improved
in the last 20 years. The Spanish have therefore always relied on their families and personal connections, (9) ______
than institutions, in order to find work or seek assistance in a crisis. This attitude has sometimes (10) ______ to a
disregard for general interests – such as the environment – if they come into conflict with private ones.
C. WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the original one. (10 points)
1. Someone stole the old lady’s handbag.
The old lady was __________________________________________________________________________
2. He lost his money simply because he wasn’t careful.
Had it____________________________________________________________________________________
3. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.
Despite __________________________________________________________________________________
4. The lights failed the moment they started the show.
Hardly ___________________________________________________________________________________
5. When she got to the party, everyone was dancing and singing.
On _____________________________________________________________________________________
6. She is a far more serious student now than she used to.
She studies ______________________________________________________________________________
7. Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness.
Urgent __________________________________________________________________________________
8. Many people died because of the lack of medical facilities.
It was the ________________________________________________________________________________
9. That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.
It’s such __________________________________________________________________________________
10. We found it difficult not to laugh whenever he appeared on the screen.
We couldn’t ______________________________________________________________________________
II. Rewrite each sentence in such a way that it means the same as the original one, using the word
in the bracket at the end of each sentence. Do not change this word in any way. (5 points)
1. “Why don’t we go on a picnic next weekend?” said Linda. (SUGGESTED)
________________________________________________________________________________________
2. I don’t feel like going out tonight. (MOOD)
________________________________________________________________________________________
3. You don’t have to buy one if you don’t like it. (OBLIGATION)
__________________________________________________________________________
4. Nga does a very good imitation of her English teacher. (TAKES)
________________________________________________________________________________________
5. The fashion show fell short of our expectations. (LIVE)
________________________________________________________________________________________
 ANSWER KEY
A. PHONOLOGY
I. Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from that of others in each group. (5 points)
1 2 3 4 5
A A C D A
II. Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group. (5 points)
1 2 3 4 5
A B A C A
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. (10 points)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
D B D C B C A A A A
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
C C A D D B C D B D
II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (5 points)
1. BRAVERY
2. SUGGESTIBLE
3. DIFFERENTIATE
4. FAMILIARITY
5. PREHISTORIC
6. SPARINGLY
7. INDUSTRIALIZATION/ INDUSTRIALISATION
8. INFORMATIVE
9. OUTLIVED
10. UNDOUBTEDLY
III. Fill each gap in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb particle. (10 points)
1. off - out 2. on - at
3. against – of 4. beyond - about
5. on – in 6. with – of
7. against – from 8. to – for
9. of – for 10. on – by
IV. Give the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. (10 points)
1. being stopped/having been stopped - stealing/having stolen
2. hadn’t had to - wouldn’t have caught
3. talking - had happened
4. was not wearing - was driving
5. had been walking – saw
6. to raise – (should) be started
7. got - mending
8. didn’t enjoy - had displayed
9. save - being rescued
10. have been - wouldn’t be
V. Point out one of the underlined parts in each sentence that is not correct and get it right. (5 points)
1. B – better 2. B – have made 3. B – motionless 4. A – they are 5. C – the others
C. READING COMPREHENSION
I. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each question. (5 points)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B B C C A A A D B D
II. Read the passage and choose the correct word for each blank. (5 points)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A C B A B D A B A C
III. Fill each blank in the following passage with ONE suitable word. (5 points)
1. except/ but 2. until/ till/ to 3. Themselves 4. When 5. in
6. company 7. meet/ turn/ show 8. Than 9. Rather 10. led
D. WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the original one. (10 points)
1. The old lady was robbed of her handbag.
2. Had it not been for his carelessness/ being careless, he wouldn’t have lost his money.
3. Despite her severe disability, Judy participated in many sports.
Or: Despite the fact that Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.
Or: Despite (her) being severely disabled, Judy participated in many sports.
4. Hardly had they started the show when the lights failed.
5. On her arrival/arriving at the party, everyone was dancing and singing.
6. She studies far more seriously now than she used to.
7. Urgent action/ measures must be taken to solve the problem of homelessness.
8. It was the lack of medical facilities that caused/ resulted in/ led to/ brought about the death of many people.
Or: It was the lack of medical facilities that caused many people to die.
9. It’s such a dirty restaurant that no one wants to eat there.
10. We couldn’t help laughing whenever he appeared on the screen.
II. Rewrite each sentence in such a way that it means the same as the original one, using the word at the end of
each sentence. Do not change this word in any way. (5 points)
1 point for each correct sentence
1. Linda suggested going on a picnic the next weekend / the following weekend/ the weekend after.
Or: Linda suggested (that) we/they (should) go on a picnic the next weekend / the following weekend/ the weekend after.
2. I am in no mood for going out tonight.
Or: I am not in the mood to go out tonight.
3. You’re under no obligation to buy one if you don’t like it.
Or: You aren’t under any obligation to buy one if you don’t like it.
4. Nga takes off her English teacher very well.
5. The fashion show didn’t live up to our expectations.
 EXTRA TEST 5
TEST DATE: 28/05/2024
I. USE OF ENGLISH:
Part 1: Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. Write your answers (A, B,
C or D) in boxes 1-20.
1. Making mistakes is all of growing up.
A. chalk and cheese B. top and bottom C. part and parcel D. odds and ends
2. Helen was disappointed when she learned that she hadn’t won the beauty contest.
A. seriously B. bitterly C. strongly D. heavily
3. It cannot be denied that fireworks are a serious fire .
A. accident B. mishap C. danger D. hazard
4. When we got off the bus, the tour guide told us to of pickpockets.
A. beware B. warn C. compete D. distinguish
5. From the expression on his mother’s face, Roy realized that he wouldn’t be able to persuade her.
A. tall B. firm C. weak D. hasty
6. You’d better not place a bet on Stallion. In my opinion, the horse doesn’t a chance of winning the
race.
A. win B. stand C. rise D. play
7. The government is to bring the necessary laws to deal with the problem.
A. down B. to C. up D. in
8. Terry is a very imaginative boy. He always interesting ideas.
A. keeps out of B. looks down on C. comes up with D. goes in for
9. , they slept soundly.
A. Hot though was the night air B. Hot though the night air was
C. Hot as was the night air D. Hot although the night air was
10. “I didn’t see Tom at the party last night.” – “Oh, there was a chocolate fair in the mall. A chocoholic like
him there.”
A. would have gone B. might be C. can have gone D. must have been
11. You’d better save some money for a rainy day. You can’t count on by your parents every time you
get into financial difficulty.
A. rescuing B. being rescued C. to rescue D. to be rescued
12. In fact, to move at any speed the polar bear uses do most other mammals.
A. twice energy more than B. more than twice energy
C. twice as much energy as D. much as twice energy as
13. the minister will quit over the issue remains to be seen.
A. Providing B. Supposing C. Whether D. If
14. In most developed countries, up to 50% of population enters higher education at some
time in their lives.
A. the – a B. the – Ø C. Ø – the D. Ø - Ø
15. , the soil of the hill has been washed away.
A. Ploughed up and down for a long time B. Ploughed for a long time up and down
C. Ploughing up and down for a long time D. Ploughing for a long time up and down
16. appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion.
A. The Moon B. That the Moon C. When the Moon D. The Moon which
17. WHO is working with the affected countries to provide guidance how to manage the monkeypox.
A. on B. at C. for D. about
18. “I need the edited article on my desk by 2 pm, please.” – “No problem. I it by then.”
A. will finish B. am finishing C. had finished D. will have finished
19. You promised to have a day off and go camping with us and you were at work until midnight this
Sunday. I would rather you your word.
A. keep B. would have kept C. had kept D. kept
20. I went shopping on the last day of the sales, most of the bargains had disappeared.
A. in which event B. in which case C. during which D. by which time
Part 2: Each line of the passage has a word which should NOT be there. Identify and write them in
boxes 21-30.
Question
21. MIT researchers have developed a portable desalination unit, weighing less heavy than 10
22. kilograms, that can remove particles and salts to generate much drinking water. The suitcase-sized
23. device, which requires less power to operate than a cell phone charger, it can also be driven by a
24. small, portable solar panel. It automatically generates drinking water that exceeds over World
25. Health Organization quality standards. The technology which is packaged into a user-friendly
26. device that runs with the push of one button. Despite unlike other portable desalination units that
27. require water to pass through filters, this device utilizes electrical power to remove particles come
28. from drinking water. Eliminating the need for replacement filters has greatly reduces the long-term
29. maintenance requirements. This could enable the unit to be deployed in either remote and severely
30. resource-limited areas, such as communities on the small islands or aboard seafaring cargo ships.
Part 3: Read the passage below and use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to
form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. Write your answers in boxes 31-40.
A newly-employed sales assistant at a DIY store was (31) sacked 31. EXPECT
after failing a (32) test, despite having performed so well that he 32. COMPUTER
was offered a promotion. However, Mr. Filer had been promoted before the
results of the company’s psychometric test had come through.
The ten-minute test presents (33) with statements including things 33. APPLY
like ‘I prefer to have close relationships outside work rather than with fellow
employees,’ and ‘My (34) is higher than others I work with.’ 34. PRODUCE
Unfortunately, after accepting the promotion, he received notification that
his efforts in the psychometric test had been (35) . Although his 35. SUCCEED
manager had given him (36) that there would not be a problem, he 36. ASSURE
was (37) by the head office who insisted on Mr. Filer’s 37. RULE
(38) . A company spokesperson insisted that their procedures were 38. DISMISS
fair and ‘(39) consistency and objectivity’. Mr. Filer was eventually 39. SURE
escorted off the premises by security guards. ‘It is an (40) strange 40. ORDINARY
way to run a company,’ he commented.
II. READING:
Part 1: Read the passage below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE
word in each space. Write your answers in boxes 41-50.
Nearly 18 months after the first administration of a COVID-19 vaccine, (41) progress has been made
– with lower-income countries administering billions of COVID-19 vaccines in a historic global rollout that is
unprecedented in (42) of speed, scale and demographics reached. Yet (43) this progress, and
the easing of global supply constraints, inequities between lower and higher income countries are continuing
to cost lives and are prolonging the pandemic by increasing the threat (44) by the emergence of new,
potentially more dangerous (45) of the virus.
Only 16% of people in low-income countries have received a single vaccine dose – (46) to 80% in
high-income countries. In certain lower-income countries, many of the (47) at-risk people in society –
healthcare workers, the elderly and (48) with underlying health conditions – are going unprotected
(49) young, healthy adults receive booster doses in wealthier countries.
The world must act (50) to close this equity gap.
Part 2: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
Write your answers in boxes 51-60.
THE ORIGINS OF DANCE THERAPY
Dance therapy gained professional (51) during the 1940s. It was the inspiration of Marian Chace, who
began teaching dance after her own dancing career (52) to an end in 1930. She noticed that some of
her students were more (53) in the emotions they experienced while dancing than in technique.
(54) by this, Chace encouraged them to explore this aspect, and (55) developing classes that
emphasized (56) of expression through music.
(57) , local doctors started sending her patients, including anti-social children and people with mobility
problems. Later, Chace joined the staff at St Elizabeth’s Hospital, where she worked with emotionally troubled
patients, some of whom were suffering from (58) stress disorders. Success for these patients meant
being able to move rhythmically in (59) with others in their class. Chace went on to study Psychiatry,
and the fact that the first dance therapy interns began learning and teaching dance therapy in the 1950s is
(60) to her tireless dedication.
51. A. standing B. status C. level D. mode
52. A. got B. reached C. came D. arrived
53. A. absorbed B. captivated C. preoccupied D. enthralled
54. A. Intrigued B. Engaged C. Captured D. Occupied
55. A. made off B. set about C. took up D. turned over
56. A. licence B. freedom C. openness D. liberty
57. A. Eventually B. Frequently C. Specifically D. Effectively
58. A. harsh B. oppressive C. austere D. severe
59. A. symmetry B. balance C. unison D. relation
60. A. evidence B. witness C. proof D. testimony
Part 3: Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H
the one which fits each gap (61-67). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
Write your answers in boxes 61-77.
A Nevertheless, it takes time and effort for people to improve their basic level of happiness.
B What’s more, there is evidence that it can even extend your life by up to nine years.
C It can seem profound, whereas happiness is often unfairly linked to superficiality.
D However, it seems that we are surprisingly bad at predicting what will bring us long-term happiness.
E Well, it seems that the exact recipe for this varies from person to person.
F Unfortunately, it isn’t a very profound emotion, and it doesn’t usually last for long.
G But despite this general interest, happiness is still a little-discussed topic in academic circles.
H Prof. Mead thinks that the rest of us should be inspired by this example.
THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS
Professor Clarissa Mead teaches and writes on the subject of happiness.
When I arrive at her office, Professor Mead is watching a Japanese comedy while making lots of notes. At
first this seems a slightly strange thing to do. But Prof. Mead soon reassures me with an explanation. “I’m not
just watching for entertainment – this is part of my work! By investigating the things which bring us
enjoyment, I can learn more about what cheers us up, or brings us down. I’m on a mission to uncover the
secrets of happiness!”
Happiness is a topic that has fired the popular imagination, as demonstrated by the growing market for
personal development books, each promising to bring bliss and fulfilment to our lives. (61) According
to Prof. Mead, depression is still a more fashionable topic in university departments.
“Strangely, I think there’s a certain glamour attached to misery, which is associated with poets and
musicians. (62) This drives me mad, especially when people expect me to have a passion for kittens
and rainbows!”
I observe that her office is very plain and businesslike. “That’s quite deliberate! I want to encourage people
to take my subject more seriously, because in my eyes it is hugely important. Happiness offers us an
impressive array of benefits. For instance, it boosts your confidence, which in turn can help you achieve greater
success. (63) This means it’s almost as essential for your health as exercise and a balanced diet!”
Prof. Mead believes there are three levels of happiness. At the bottom, there’s pleasure, which is the feeling
we get from having fun. However, this type of enjoyment has its downside. (64) So when it passes,
we can feel flat. That’s why some people become thrill-seekers, addicted to pleasure. Not all happiness is
good for us!
The next level is the feeling of intense joy, such as that experienced by lottery winners or newly dating
couples. We often wrongly assume that if only we were wealthy, famous or in love then we could be joyful
forever. (65) In fact, studies have shown that only one year after realising these dreams, our sense of
well-being will have returned to previous levels.
For Prof. Mead, the best and most sustainable form of happiness is contentment, a basic satisfaction with our
lives as a whole. So how do we become content? (66) However, it seems to consist of certain key
ingredients, including living in a pleasant environment and having the freedom to pursue our interests and
ambitions. Our relationships with other people are even more significant – it seems it’s harder to be happy alone!
Close-knit families and communities are both highly valued in Costa Rica, which recently came top in the
Happy Planet Index. The Happy Planet Index rates countries in terms of sustainable well-being. The project
found that Costa Ricans have the highest life satisfaction in the world and high life expectancy, yet are
among the lowest resource consumers on the planet. Despite being a so-called ‘developing’ country, most of
the members of this beautiful and friendly nation enjoyed a very high quality of life. (67) “Living in a
place we love surrounded by people we care about may not seem as exciting as becoming a millionaire, but
it’s more likely to make us happy. Luckily, it’s much more achievable too!”
Part 4: Read the following passage and choose or write the correct answer to each of the questions
68-80.
THE KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY
A century ago, the overwhelming majority of people in developed countries worked with their hands: on
farms, in domestic service, in small craft shops and in factories. There was not even a word for people who
made their living other than by manual work. These days, the fastest-growing group in the developed world
is ‘knowledge workers’ – people whose jobs require formal and advanced schooling.
At present, this term is widely used to describe people with considerable theoretical knowledge and learning:
doctors, lawyers, teachers, accountants, chemical engineers. But the most striking growth in the coming
years will be in ‘knowledge technologists’: computer technicians, software designers, analysts in clinical labs,
manufacturing technologists, and so on. These people are as much manual workers as they are knowledge
workers; in fact, they usually spend far more time working with their hands than with their brains. But their
manual work is based on a substantial amount of theoretical knowledge which can be acquired only through
formal education. They are not, as a rule, much better paid than traditional skilled workers, but they see
themselves as professionals. Just as unskilled manual workers in manufacturing were the dominant social and
political force in the twentieth century, knowledge technologists are likely to become the dominant social –
and perhaps also political – force over the next decades.
Such workers have two main needs: formal education that enables them to enter knowledge work in the first
place, and continuing education throughout their working lives to keep their knowledge up to date. For the
old high-knowledge professionals such as doctors, clerics and lawyers, formal education has been available
for many centuries. But for knowledge technologists, only a few countries so far provide systematic and
organised preparation. Over the next few decades, educational institutions to prepare knowledge
technologists will grow rapidly in all developed and emerging countries, just as new institutions to meet new
requirements have always appeared in the past.
What is different this time is the need for the continuing education of already well-trained and highly
knowledgeable adults. Schooling traditionally stopped when work began. In the knowledge society it never
stops. Continuing education of already highly educated adults will therefore become a big growth area in the
next society. But most of it will be delivered in non-traditional ways, ranging from weekend seminars to
online training programmes, and in any number of places, from a traditional university to the student’s home.
The information revolution, which is expected to have an enormous impact on education and on traditional
schools and universities, will probably have an even greater effect on the continuing education of knowledge
workers, allowing knowledge to spread near-instantly, and making it accessible to everyone.
All this has implications for the role of women in the labour force. Although women have always worked,
since time immemorial the jobs they have done have been different from men’s. Knowledge work, on the
other hand, is ‘unisex’, not because of feminist pressure, but because it can be done equally well by both
sexes. Knowledge workers, whatever their sex, are professionals, applying the same knowledge, doing the
same work, governed by the same standards and judged by the same results.
The knowledge society is the first human society where upward mobility is potentially unlimited. Knowledge
differs from all other means of production in that it cannot be inherited or bequeathed from one generation
to another. It has to be acquired anew by every individual, and everyone starts out with the same total
ignorance. And nowadays it is assumed that everybody will be a ‘success’ – an idea that would have seemed
ludicrous to earlier generations. Naturally, only a tiny number of people can reach outstanding levels of
achievement, but a very large number of people assume they will reach adequate levels.
The upward mobility of the knowledge society, however, comes at a high price: the psychological pressures
and emotional traumas of the rat race. Schoolchildren in some countries may suffer sleep deprivation
because they spend their evenings at a crammer to help them pass their exams. Otherwise they will not get
into the prestige university of their choice, and thus into a good job. In many different parts of the world,
schools are becoming viciously competitive. That this has happened over such a short time – no more than
30 or 40 years – indicates how much the fear of failure has already permeated the knowledge society.
Given this competitive struggle, a growing number of highly successful knowledge workers of both sexes –
business managers, university teachers, museum directors, doctors – ‘plateau’ in their 40s. They know they
have achieved all they will achieve. If their work is all they have, they are in trouble. Knowledge workers
therefore need to develop, preferably while they are still young, a non-competitive life and community of
their own, and some serious outside interest – be it working as a volunteer in the community, playing in a
local orchestra or taking an active part in a small town’s local government. This outside interest will give them
the opportunity for personal contribution and achievement.
Questions 68-72
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D. Write your answers in boxes 68-72.
68. According to the writer, a hundred years ago in the developed world, manual workers .
A. were mainly located in rural areas
B. were not provided with sufficient education
C. were the largest single group of workers
D. were the fastest growing group in society
69. The writer suggests that the most significant difference between knowledge technologists and manual
workers is .
A. their educational background
B. the pay they can expect
C. their skill with their hands
D. their attitudes to society
70. He predicts that in the coming years, knowledge technologists .
A. will have access to the same educational facilities as professional people
B. will have more employment opportunities in educational institutions
C. will require increasing mobility in order to find suitable education
D. will be provided with appropriate education for their needs
71. According to the writer, the most important change in education this century will be .
A. the way in which people learn
B. the sorts of things people learn about
C. the use people make of their education
D. the type of people who provide education
72. The writer says that changes in women’s roles .
A. mean women are now judged by higher standards
B. have led to greater equality with men in the workplace
C. are allowing women to use their traditional skills in new ways
D. may allow women to out-perform men for the first time
Questions 73-80
Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer in the passage? Write your answers
in boxes 73-80:
YES/ Y if the statement agrees with the views of the writer
NO/ N if the statement contradicts the views of the writer
NOT GIVEN/ NG if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
73. In the knowledge society, knowledge can be passed down from parents to children.
74. Everyone is expected to be successful in the knowledge society.
75. The knowledge society means that some people may become successful by accident.
76. The knowledge society has both good and bad points.
77. Schoolchildren should not study so hard that they risk becoming ill.
78. It is right for schools to encourage a high degree of competition between their students.
79. When choosing outside interests, knowledge workers should avoid the need to try to do better than
other people.
80. Outside interests are more fulfilling if they involve helping other people.
III. WRITING:
Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the
word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use between THREE and SIX words,
including the word given. Write your answers on the dotted line provided.
81. Steve claimed that the other man caused the accident. (ACCUSED)
⭢ Steve .............................................................................................................................the accident.
82. Most of the students wanted to change the system and voted accordingly. (FAVOUR)
⭢ Most of the students......................................................................... the system and voted accordingly.
83. He is famous for his vast knowledge of primitive religions. (AUTHORITY)
⭢ He is ...................................................................................................................... primitive religions.
84. He felt extremely tired after staying up very late to finish his school project. (OIL)
⭢ He felt extremely tired after..........................................................................to finish his school project.
85. You have to be very patient to work as a primary school teacher. (DEAL)
⭢ Working as a primary school teacher calls..........................................................................................................................
86. When it comes to punctuality, Fiona really takes after her mother. (CONCERNED)
⭢ As .............................................................................................. , Fiona really takes after her mother.
87. He denied the accusation unconvincingly, which made me think he was guilty. (DENIAL)
⭢ His............................................................................................... made me believe that he was guilty.
88. I didn’t expect my friends to hold a party for me on my birthday. (SURPRISE)
⭢ I.................................................................................... when my friends held a party on my birthday.
89. The board of directors tried very hard to rescue the business from bankruptcy. (LENGTHS)
⭢ The board of directors ................................................................. rescue the business from bankruptcy.
90. I have been visiting this holiday resort for twenty years and I haven’t seen it in such a bad condition as
this. (WORST)
⭢ The condition of the holiday resort is..................................................... in my 20 years of staying here.
Part 2: Rewrite the following sentences with the given beginning in such a way that their
meanings remain unchanged. Write your answers on the dotted line provided.
91. It is reported that nearly 15 million people around the world died from COVID’s impact, directly or
indirectly.
⭢ Nearly 15 million people............................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................

92. “I’m sorry that I didn’t introduce myself to the clients when they visited the office,” said Julia.
⭢ Julia regretted .............................................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................

93. The critics were very impressed by her performance.

⭢ Her performance made .............................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................

94. I had only just got into my car when I remembered I hadn’t switched off the kitchen light.
⭢ No sooner ......................................................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................

95. Emma is dating with Jack because he is a wealthy man.

⭢ But for.............................................................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Part 3: Write about the following topic. (20 points)
Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish.
Why do you think this is happening?
What can governments and individuals do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
 ĐÁP ÁN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C B D A B B D C B D
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
B C C C A B A D C D
21. heavy
22. much
23. it
24. over
25. which
26. Despite
27. come
28. has
29. either
30. the
31. unexpectedly
32. computerized
33. applicants
34. productivity
35. unsuccessful
36. assurances
37. overruled
38. dismissal
39. ensured
40. extraordinarily
41. considerable, dramatic, encouraging, excellent, genuine, good, great, impressive, real, remarkable,
significant, substantial
42. terms
43. despite
44. posed/ presented
45. types/ variants
46. compared
47. most
48. those
49. while/ whereas
50. urgently/ quickly/ swiftly/ immediately/ promptly
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
B C A A B B A D C D
61. G
62. C
63. B
64. F
65. D
66. E
67. H
68. C
69. A
70. D
71. A
72. B
73. No
74. Yes
75. Not given
76. Yes
77. Not given
78. No
79. Yes
80. Not given
81. Steve accused the other man of causing the accident.
82. Most of the students were in favour of changing the system and voted accordingly.
83. He is an authority on primitive religions.
84. He felt extremely tired after burning the midnight oil to finish his school project.
85. Working as a primary school teacher calls for a good deal of patience.
86. As far as punctuality is concerned, Fiona really takes after her mother.
87. His unconvincing denial of the accusation made me believe that he was guilty.
88. I was taken by surprise when my friends held a party on my birthday.
89. The board of directors went to great/ any lengths to rescue the business from bankruptcy.
90. The condition of the holiday resort is the worst that I have seen in my 20 years of staying here.
91. Nearly 15 million people are reported to have died from COVID’s impact, directly or indirectly.
92. Julia regretted not introducing herself to the clients when they visited the office.
93. Her performance made a(n) (good) impression on the critics.
94. No sooner had I got into my car than I remembered I hadn’t switched off the kitchen light.
95. But for Jack’s being wealthy/ wealth, Emma would not be dating with him.