PRACTICE TEST 12.

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. carried B. organized C. impressed D. involved
Question 2: A. chemical B. character C. charming D. chemistry

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. believe B. marriage C. response D. maintain
Question 4: A. financial B. majority C. experience D. optimistic

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
Question 5: If a defender commits a foul within the five meter area that prevents a likely goal, the
A B C
attacking team will award a penalty shot.
D
Question 6: Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slopes of hills, to plant
A B C D
trees on unproductive land, and rotating crops.
Question 7: The American frontiersman, politician, and soldier Davy Crocket, is one of the most popular in
A B C
American heroes.
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8: I did not have enough lexical knowledge to ________ that article from Vietnamese into English.
A. translate B. convert C. transmit D. change
Question 9: He wanted to know _______.
A. where he could change some money B. where he can change some money
C. where could he change some money D. where can he change some money
Question 10: Taking an exam ________ English always makes me nervous.
A. on B. at C. in D. of
Question 11: Women also work to share the household financial _______ with their husbands.
A. burden B. weigh C. weight D. load
Question 12: The boys who enjoy playing tricks and annoying people are ________.
A. caring B. supportive C. mischievous D. obedient
Question 13: ________, it is certain that in the future something will be different.
A. For the best or worst B. For better or worse
C. For best or worst D. For the better or worse
Question 14: He might look kind and sympathetic, but deep down hes as hard as ________.
A. a mountain B. a gangster C. an iceberg D. nails
Question 15: Nellie Ross of Wyoming was the first woman ________ governor in the United States.
A. was elected B. who elected C. to be elected D. to elect as
Question 16: He was incapable_______ passing the exam, but dont feel sorry_______him. If he had been
keen________ passing it, he would have studied much.
A. in- for- on B. of for- on C. of with - on D. on for- of
Question 17: When the business failed, we had to fall ________our savings.
A. in with B. back on C. out of D. in for
Question 18: Charles and his wife are always________ .I really dont know why they got married in the first place.
A. few and far between B. a bit out of sorts
C. at loggerheads D. black and blue all over
Question 19: ________ back to teaching surprised all of us.
A. When shed gone B. Because shed gone
C. If she had gone D.That shed gone

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20: Although they had never met before the party, Dick and Jane felt a strong affinity to each other.
A. attraction B. affability C. dislike D. interest
Question 21: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.
A. approximately B. simply C. generally D. frankly

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: Nations that live in concord are nations that live together in peace.
A. conflict B. harmony C. conformity D. happiness
Question 23: His replies were inconsistent with his previous testimony.
A. contradicted B. compatible C. enhanced D. incorporated

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 24: Janet: Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening? -Susan: "_______ .
A. Youre welcome B. That would be great
C. I feel very bored D. I don't agree, I'm afraid
Question 25: What do you want me to cook for your dinner? - _________
A. Yeah, your meal is great. B. Its up to you.
C. Let me go. D. Yes, give up.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of
the following questions.
Question 26: Mary was very disappointed, but she tried to keep calm.
A. Feeling disappointed, Mary tried to keep calm, but she failed.
B. Mary was too disappointed to keep calm.
C. Mary lost her temper because of her disappointment
D. Disappointed as she was, Mary tried to keep calm
Question 27: Many people think that Steve stole the money.
A. It was not Steve who stole the money.
B. The money is thought to be stolen by Steve.
C. Many people think the money is stolen by Steve.
D. Steve is thought to have stolen the money.
Question 28: Hardly anyone can resist the taste of sushi once they have tried it.
A. Nearly everyone who has once experienced the taste of sushi would like to experience it again.
B. So tasty is sushi that, once you have actually tasted it, its impossible not to want to taste it again.
C. Nobody who has tried sushi is able to withstand the temptation to taste it again.
D. Very few people who have experienced sushi will find it tasty enough to want to experience it again.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 29: Anna jogs every morning. It is very good for her health.
A. Anna jogs every morning that is very good for her health.
B. Anna jogs every morning, which is very good for her health.
C. Anna jogs every morning and then it is good for her health.
D. Anna jogs every morning and is good for her health.
Question 30: He said he wouldnt work overtime. I was surprised
A. He didnt work overtime, which was a surprise.
B. I was surprised when he denied working overtime.
C. His refusal to work overtime came as a surprise to me.
D. I was surprised to hear that it was typical of him not to work overtime.

Read the following passage extracted from Mastermind of English and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 46 to 50.

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 The home was an important aspect of ancient Greek civilization and the term oikos not only meant house or
home, but also a mans domain. (31)_______, home ownership brought with it considerable responsibility, including
protection of the homes inhabitants. A typical Athenian (32)_______ in the 5th and 6th centuries BC consisted of a couple,
any children might have, plus several slaves. The men were often (33)_______ for work or at war and, as a result, security
was a constant worry. A typical dwelling had high walls and a strong gate, and was constructed of mud bricks around a
central courtyard, (34)_______ might have been used for cooking, relaxing or socializing with friends and family members.
The courtyard also (35)_______ women the chance to enjoy the open air in the privacy of their own home,
as they did not normally go out much.
Question 31: A. Where B. Because C. Although D. However
Question 32: A. homework B. household C. housework D. household chores
Question 33: A. on B. off C. away D. in
Question 34: A. that B. who C. which D. what
Question 35: A. gave B. made C. got D. took
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Herman Melville, an American author best known today for his novel Moby Dick, was actually more popular during his
lifetime for some of his other works. He traveled extensively and used the knowledge gained during his travels as the
basis for his early novels. In 1837, at the age of eighteen, Melville signed as a cabin boy on a merchant ship that was to
sail from his Massachusetts home to Liverpool, England. His experiences on this trip served as a basis for the novel
Redburn (1849). In 1841 Melville set out on a whaling ship headed for the South Seas. After jumping ship in Tahiti, he
wandered around the islands of Tahiti and Moorea. This South Sea island sojourn was a backdrop to the novel Omoo
(1847). After three years away from home, Melville joined up with a U.S. naval frigate that was returning to the eastern
United States around Cape Horn. The novel White-Jacket (1850) describes this lengthy voyage as a navy seaman.
With the publication of these early adventure novels, Melville developed a strong and loyal following among readers
eager for his tales of exotic places and situations. However, in 1851, with the publication of Moby Dick, Melvilles
popularity started to diminish. Moby Dick, on one level the saga of the hunt for the great white whale, was also a heavily
symbolic allegory of the heroic struggle of humanity against the universe. The public was not ready for Melvilles literary
metamorphosis from romantic adventure to philosophical symbolism. It is ironic that the novel that served to diminish
Melvilles popularity during his lifetime is the one for which he is best known today.
Question 36: The main subject of the passage is ___________.
A. Melvilles travels B. Melvilles personal background
C. the popularity of Melvilles novels D. Moby Dick
Question 37: According to the passage, Melvilles early novels were ___________.
A. published while he was traveling B. completely fictional
C. all about his work on whaling ship D. based on his travels
Question 38: The passage implies that Melville stayed in Tahiti because ___________.
A. he had unofficially left his ship
B. he was on leave while his ship was in port
C. he had finished his term of duty
D. he had received permission to take a vacation in Tahiti
Question 39: A frigate is probably ___________.
A. an office B. a ship C. a troop D. a train
Question 40: How did the publication of Moby Dick affect Melvilles popularity?
A. His popularity increased immediately. B. It had no effect on his popularity.
C. It caused his popularity to decrease. D. His popularity remained as strong as ever.
Question 41: According to the passage, Moby Dick is ___________.
A. a romantic adventure B. a single-faceted work
C. a short story about a whale D. symbolic of humanity fighting the environment
Question 42: The word metamorphosis is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. change B. circle C. mysticism D. descent
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
for each of the questions from 43 to 50.
Political and family values within society have impacted upon the modern family structure. Traditionally, it has
been the mans role to be the breadwinner for the family- providing the funds to pay for food and shelter. However, due
to the many new and unique responsibilities placed upon families, in numerous cases both men and women- fathers and

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mothers- have had to enter the workforce. Generally, the reasons for both being involved in the workforce revolve around
the need to add to the familys current financial base. To a lesser extent, the need to interact with adults in a stimulating
work environment is another popular reason. Whatever their reasons, for many families, the decision for father and mother
to go out of home and join the labour force has led to a number of side effects within the home which, in turn, impact upon
their performance as employees.
Many researchers agree that attitudes towards work are carried over into family life. This spillover can be positive
or negative. Positive spillover refers to the spread of satisfaction and positive stimulation at work resulting in high levels
of energy and satisfaction at home. If the amount of research is to be taken as an indication, it would seem that positive
spillover is not a dominant occurrence in the workplace with most research focusing on the effects of negative spillover.
Often pointing out the incompatible nature of work and family life, the research focuses on problems and conflict at work
which has the effect of draining and preoccupying the individual, making it difficult for him or her to participate fully in
family life.
Social scientists have devised a number of theories in an attempt to explain the work-family dynamic.
Compensation theory is one which has been widely used. It assumes that the relationship between work and family is
negative by pointing out that high involvement in one sphere- invariably the work sphere- leads to low involvement in the
other. As an individual advances within a career, demands typically fluctuate from moderate to more demanding and if
the advancing worker has younger children, this shift in work responsibilities will usually manifest itself in the form of less
time spent with the family. Researchers subscribing to this theory point out that the drain on family time is significantly
related to work-family conflict with an escalation in conflict, as the number of families increase.

Question 43: What is the main focus of this passage?

A. Roles of husbands in a family
B. Relationships between family and job satisfaction
C. Positive attitude to work
D. Relationships between work itself and job satisfaction
Question 44: The main reason fathers and mothers join the workforce is ____________.
A. they want to escape the boring environment of home
B. they need the mature interaction that goes on between adults
C. they want to be able to retire comfortably
D. they need extra money
Question 45: The word draining is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. waste B. empty C. make somebody weaker D. make somebody stronger
Question 46: The word "it" in the third paragraph refers to __________.
A. family life B. family life C. spillover D. compensation theory
Question 47: The following are the reasons why the fathers and mothers both go to work
EXCEPT ________.
A. the need to work to earn money
B. the need to interact with adults in a stimulating work
C. the need to show the ability of working
D. the need to add to the familys current financial base
Question 48: The following are true EXCEPT ___________.
A. On the past, man earned money to provide the funds to pay for food and shelter for his family
B. The modern family structure has been affected by political and family values
C. The spread of satisfaction and positive stimulation at work result in high levels of energy and satisfaction at
home
D. the advancing worker who has younger children spends more time with the family
Question 49: The word breadwinner is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. earner B. bread maker C. winner D. troublemaker
Question 50: According to the passage, positive spillover ______________.
A. is only a positive attitude toward work
B. is the conflict at work
C. refers to the spread of satisfaction at work resulting in high levels of satisfaction at home
D. assumes that the relationship between work and family is negative

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